Rules For Bay Area Chess Club

Rules 📜♟️

🚫 No Advertising in Rules: Please refrain from advertising in rules; they should remain free from links for a better experience. Instead, kindly use the designated Advertising Forum under Paladins of Chess.

🛑 No Swearing or Explicit Language: Cursing or swearing is strictly prohibited, as young members may view our club. Any form of explicit language (including abbreviations or substitutions like "hell") may result in muting or warnings if deemed intentional.

⚡ No Spamming: Posting four consecutive rules or starting chain posts will be considered spamming and is not tolerated.

🤝 Respectful Discussions Only: Ensure all discussions are centered on chess-related topics. 🚨 Avoid controversial subjects like sex, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, dating, or politics to prevent unnecessary arguments.

📧 Alternate Account Registration: Please register your alternate account name with @justelliott61970 to save yourself from being banned.

Live Chat 💬♟️

🚫 No Advertising: Advertising in the live chat is prohibited. Use the Advertising Forum instead.

🛑 No Swearing: Any form of explicit language, including substitutions or familiar terms like "hell," is prohibited and will result in a warning or muting.

⚡ No Spamming: Avoid posting consecutive or repetitive messages, as this is considered spam.

🤝 Keep It Respectful: Discussions should remain chess-related. 🚨 Avoid sensitive or controversial topics like sex, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, dating, or politics.

Forums 🗂️♟️

📜 Chess-Focused Only: Forums should solely focus on chess-related topics or club matters.

✅ Approval Needed: Contact a super administrator for approval if you wish to create a new forum.

Events 🎉♟️

🕵️ Fair Play Required: During tournaments and events, adhere to Chess.com’s fair play guidelines and ensure you’re playing fairly.

❌ No Trash Talk: Refrain from engaging in trash talk during games.

🔒 Protect Your Privacy: Do not share your personal information during events or in discussions.

Extra Rule 🌟

⚠️ New Rule! 🚨
🔴 Do not copy someone’s username or profile picture. Whether you’re pretending to be them or not, it causes confusion for other members.

https://www.chess.com/clubs/events/Bay-Area-Chess

The rules/consequences may vary depending on the circumstances.

Bay Area Chess

Super Admins

Admins

Coordinators