Terms & Conditions

These terms explain how this website should be used and outline my responsibilities as a student web developer. By using the Chess Strategy Guide website, visitors agree to follow these conditions.

Purpose of the site

The website is an educational project . It provides general information about chess and web development, not professional coaching or legal advice.

Use of content

Visitors may read and learn from the content for personal use. Copying large sections of text, re-publishing diagrams or using the design without permission is not allowed unless clearly stated.

Changes to the site

As this is a learning project, the design and content may change at any time while I experiment with new techniques. I aim to keep the information accurate but cannot guarantee that it is always up to date.

Ethical Issues

I try to follow ethical principles when designing and maintaining this site:

Privacy and data security: I avoid collecting personal information. If any analytics or forms are added in the future, I will only collect what is necessary and will protect it properly.
Transparency and honesty: All openings and advice are presented as learning material. I do not promise guaranteed results or pretend to be a professional coach.
Respecting intellectual property: Text, images and icons are either my own work or used under a licence that allows reuse. Credits are given where required.
No deceptive practices: The site does not use dark patterns such as hidden buttons, forced sign-ups or misleading download links.

Accessibility Issues

The website is designed so that people with different abilities can still use it:

Clear HTML structure with headings, lists and landmarks such as <main> and <nav>.
Keyboard-friendly navigation, including a “Skip to main content” link.
Colour contrast that makes text readable against the background.
Meaningful link text and alternative text on decorative and informative images.
Forms with labels and error messages that explain what went wrong.

Accessibility is an ongoing process. If a user experiences barriers, I would treat that feedback as a high priority for improvements.

Professional Issues

Professional behaviour is important, even in a student project:

Quality of work: I test pages on different screen sizes and use validators to reduce HTML and CSS errors.
Documentation: Code comments and this page explain key decisions so that teachers or future collaborators can understand the project.
Communication: The contact page provides a respectful way for users to provide feedback without using offensive language or spam.
Maintenance: If the site remains online after the assignment, I will review it periodically to fix broken links or outdated information.

Acting professionally also means following university rules about academic integrity and acknowledging any external help or resources used.

Acceptance of Terms

By continuing to use this website, visitors accept the terms and responsibilities outlined above. If someone does not agree with these conditions, they should stop using the site.