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Terms of Service

Last updated: 6 October 2026

These terms are the basic rules for using rookx.

1. Who these terms are with

rookx is operated by Korab Zeciri and Edon Hashani. By using the rookx website or app, games, accounts, chats, clans, Hubs, shared content, reports, donation features, or Lichess-related features, you agree to these terms and acknowledge the Privacy Policy.

2. Accounts and guests

You may play as a guest or create an account.
You must be at least 13 to use rookx. If your country requires a higher age for online services, you must meet that age or have permission from a parent or guardian where legally permitted.
You are responsible for keeping your login details safe.
Use a lawful email address and do not impersonate another person.
Display names, avatars, profile text, custom assets, and clan names must be appropriate and must not infringe someone else's rights.

3. Fair play and prohibited behavior

Do not cheat, exploit bugs, automate play unfairly, harass users, spam, evade bans, upload malicious files, attack the service, or use rookx for illegal activity. We may remove content, restrict features, reset ratings, suspend accounts, or block access where needed to protect the service or other users.

4. Chats, Hubs, and user content

You keep ownership of content you submit, but you give rookx permission to host, display, store, moderate, and process it as needed to operate the service. This includes direct and group chat messages, reports, public profile fields, clan and Hub content, posts, comments, attached media, custom cosmetic assets, and game/replay data. Do not post private information or content you do not have permission to use.

Keep it competitive, keep it respectful. Friendly banter, criticism and disagreement are welcome. Harassment, bullying, threats, hate speech, scams, encouragement of violence, and sharing someone else's private information without permission are not allowed.

No sexual content. RookX is for players aged 13 and over. Sexual content is not allowed, including pornography, sexualized nudity, sexual messages or solicitation, and links promoting sexual content. Sexual exploitation or abuse of children, including grooming, is strictly prohibited. These rules apply to messages, posts, comments, profiles, names, images and all other uploads.

Zero tolerance for objectionable content and abusive users. Content that breaks these rules is removed, and accounts that post it or abuse other players are restricted, suspended or banned.

We consider context and severity when moderating. Depending on what happened, we may remove content, issue a warning, restrict features, or suspend an account. Serious violations may result in an immediate ban.

Use the in-app reporting and blocking controls when needed, or contact Support. We review reports and take appropriate action.

You can delete your account through Settings → Security. Hub posts, comments, edit history and attached media remain with the account link removed. If their content contains personal information you want removed, use Support → My data. See the Privacy Policy for retained records and the deletion process.

5. Game records and ratings

rookx may record game moves, results, ratings, leaderboard entries, replays, share codes, puzzle progress, and related metadata. Ratings and leaderboard positions may change because of game results, moderation decisions, bug fixes, or anti-abuse measures.

6. Third-party services

rookx may link to or use third-party services, including Lichess for linked chess play and PayPal for donations. Those services have their own terms and privacy policies. rookx is not responsible for third-party services outside our control.

7. Donations

Donations support development and server costs. Payments are processed by PayPal. Unless a donation page clearly says otherwise, donations are voluntary and do not buy a guaranteed feature, competitive advantage, or service level.

8. Availability and changes

rookx is provided as a social platform with online games and may change, break, restart, or be unavailable. We may add, remove, or modify features, game modes, rules, integrations, accounts, or content at any time.

9. Disclaimers and liability

rookx is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the maximum extent allowed by law, we are not liable for indirect losses, lost data, lost ratings, lost profits, service interruptions, or issues caused by third-party services. Nothing in these terms limits rights that cannot legally be limited.