Terms of Service
Last updated: 2026-05-20
1. Operator
The service Páruje.me (paruje.me) is operated by: Mgr. Michal Krajňanský (sole proprietor / fyzická osoba podnikatel), U Náhonu 128, 760 01 Zlín, Česká republika. IČO: 03011429, DIČ: CZ8806094550. Contact: podpora@paruje.me, +420 732 448 742.
2. Services
Páruje.me provides a chess tournament management platform with optional equipment rental. Core tournament management features are free to use; equipment rental and certain operating-fee features are paid services, with VAT-inclusive pricing disclosed at booking. The platform enables tournament organisers to create, manage, and run Swiss-system chess tournaments.
3. Account
Access to the platform requires signing in with a Google account, and you must be at least 18 years old (full legal capacity per §30 of the Czech Civil Code 89/2012 Coll. [primary source FETCH_FAILED at audit time — counsel to confirm]). If we discover an account created by someone under 18, we will delete the account and associated personal data under your right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR). You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account; do not share credentials. You must not use the service for any illegal or unauthorised purpose. Páruje.me may suspend or terminate your account for material breach of these terms (including non-payment, fraudulent activity, or illegal use), after giving you reasonable notice and an opportunity to respond, except where immediate suspension is necessary to prevent harm. You may appeal a suspension by emailing podpora@paruje.me.
4. Bookings & Payments
All payments for paid services (equipment rental, operating fees, shipping) are processed securely via Stripe. Prices are shown in Czech Crowns (CZK) and are inclusive of applicable VAT (currently 21% on services). Tax invoices (daňový doklad) are issued in accordance with Czech Act No. 235/2004 Coll. on VAT.
5. Equipment Rental
Chess board sets are available for rental to tournament organisers. Bookings must be completed no later than the minimum planning period (typically 5 working days) before your chosen rental start date. Equipment must be returned in the same condition it was received, within the agreed rental period. A refundable deposit is charged with each rental. If returned equipment shows damage beyond normal wear, Páruje.me may deduct a proportionate amount from the deposit (per §2990–§2992 of the Czech Civil Code 89/2012 Coll. on damages [primary source FETCH_FAILED at audit time — counsel to confirm]). Any deduction will be documented with: (a) photo evidence of the damage, (b) an itemised cost statement specifying repair, depreciation, or replacement costs. The deposit, less any documented deductions, is refunded within 14 working days of equipment return-receipt, in accordance with §35 of the Czech Consumer Protection Act 634/1992 Coll. [operatively confirmed via ČOI; primary statute text FETCH_FAILED]. You may contest a deduction within 14 days by replying to the deposit-refund notification email; we will respond within a further 7 working days.
6. Cancellation & Refunds
Bookings pending payment may be cancelled at any time with a full refund of any prepayment. After payment confirmation, tournament-management services begin performance immediately based on your express consent given at checkout. Under §1837(g) of the Czech Civil Code 89/2012 Coll. [primary source FETCH_FAILED at audit time — counsel to confirm] and Article 16(a) of EU Consumer Rights Directive 2011/83/EU, the statutory 14-day right of withdrawal (odstoupení od smlouvy) does NOT apply to fees paid for fully-performed services where you have given prior express consent and acknowledged the loss of the withdrawal right at the time of booking (see the acknowledgment checkbox in the booking review step). Fees paid (operating, rental, shipping) are therefore non-refundable after payment confirmation, except in the following cases: (a) operator default (we cancel or fail to provide the service); (b) force majeure events outside both parties' control as defined in Section 7. In either exception case, paid fees are refunded within 14 calendar days of the cancellation, per Article 13 of EU Consumer Rights Directive 2011/83/EU. Equipment deposit refund is governed by Section 5 (14 working days from return-receipt under §35 of the Consumer Protection Act 634/1992 Coll.).
7. Liability
Equipment liability. The organiser is responsible for the rented equipment during the rental period. Liability cap. Páruje.me's total liability arising from or related to these terms is capped at the greater of: (a) the total fees paid by you to Páruje.me in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to liability; (b) 10,000 CZK; or (c) the value of the specific booking that gave rise to the liability. This cap does NOT apply to: (i) death or personal injury caused by Páruje.me's act or omission (per Annex 1(a) of EU Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair contract terms); (ii) intentional acts or gross negligence by Páruje.me (per §2898(2) of the Czech Civil Code 89/2012 Coll. [primary source FETCH_FAILED at audit time — counsel to confirm]); (iii) any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under mandatory law. Sub-processor liability (Stripe). Páruje.me uses Stripe, Inc. as its payment processor. Stripe acts as a sub-processor for which Páruje.me retains operator responsibility under §1935 of the Czech Civil Code 89/2012 Coll. [primary source FETCH_FAILED at audit time] for failures attributable to Stripe in the course of payment collection. Your separate contractual relationship with Stripe is governed by Stripe's own terms. Force majeure (vyšší moc). Neither party is liable for failure to perform caused by events that are (a) outside that party's sphere of control, (b) unforeseeable at the time of contract formation, and (c) impossible to avert by reasonable means, as defined in §2913 of the Czech Civil Code 89/2012 Coll. [primary source FETCH_FAILED at audit time]. Force-majeure events include but are not limited to: natural disasters, government action, war, pandemic public-health restrictions, and infrastructure failure not attributable to a party. The affected party must notify the other within 5 working days of the event. If force majeure prevents service performance, paid fees are refunded per Section 6.
8. Intellectual Property
Platform IP. All content, trademarks, software, and design on Páruje.me are the property of the operator or its licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the platform itself without prior written consent from Páruje.me. User-generated content (tournament data). Tournament data you enter (tournament names, player rosters, pairings, results, custom configurations) remains your property. By using Páruje.me, you grant the operator a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to store, display, and process that data solely for the purpose of operating the platform service to you. This licence terminates when you delete your data or close your account, subject to retention obligations under Section 9 (Privacy) for invoices and audit logs.
9. Privacy
Personal data is processed under Article 6(1) of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679: paragraph (b) for the performance of your contract with us (account, bookings, payments); paragraph (c) for compliance with legal obligations (VAT invoicing, accounting record retention); and paragraph (f) for our legitimate interests in operating the platform securely (audit logs, fraud detection). See our Privacy Policy at paruje.me/privacy for the full disclosure under GDPR Articles 13 and 14, including categories of data, retention periods, your rights under Articles 15–22, and the right to lodge a complaint with the Czech supervisory authority Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů (ÚOOÚ, uoou.gov.cz).
10. Governing Law & Disputes
Governing law. These terms are governed by the laws of the Czech Republic. Czech consumer protection law (including Act No. 634/1992 Coll. on Consumer Protection) applies in full to consumer relationships. Direct resolution first. If you have a complaint, please contact us at podpora@paruje.me. We will acknowledge within 3 working days and aim to resolve within 30 days, in line with §20e of the Consumer Protection Act 634/1992 Coll. [operatively confirmed via ČOI; statute text FETCH_FAILED]. Out-of-court dispute resolution (mimosoudní řešení sporů). If direct resolution fails, you have the right to use the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedure under §§20d–20l of the Consumer Protection Act 634/1992 Coll. [operatively confirmed via ČOI; statute text FETCH_FAILED]. The competent ADR body is the Czech Trade Inspection Authority — Česká obchodní inspekce (ČOI). Contact: adr@coi.gov.cz. Portal: coi.gov.cz/informace-o-adr/. ADR is voluntary and non-binding for both parties. Failure of an operator to make this disclosure may be sanctioned by ČOI with a fine of up to 1,000,000 CZK under §24 of the Consumer Protection Act. Court venue. Disputes not resolved by direct contact or ADR may be brought before the competent courts. If you reside in another EU Member State, EU Regulation 1215/2012 (Brussels Ia) Article 18 entitles you to bring proceedings either in the courts of the Czech Republic or in the courts of your Member State of domicile, at your choice.
11. Modifications
Páruje.me may modify these terms to reflect changes in: (a) applicable law or regulation; (b) the platform's features, fees, or scope of service; or (c) operational requirements such as security, fraud prevention, or third-party service contracts. For material changes, we will notify you at least 30 days before the change takes effect, by email to your registered address and by notice in the platform interface. If you do not agree with the modification, you may terminate this agreement before the change takes effect, in which case any prepaid fees for services not yet rendered will be refunded under Section 6. Continued use of the service after the change takes effect indicates acceptance of the modified terms. This 30-day notice and right-to-reject is in line with §1752 of the Czech Civil Code 89/2012 Coll. [primary source FETCH_FAILED at audit time — counsel to confirm].
12. Contact
For questions about these terms, contact us at: podpora@paruje.me or by post at the address listed in Section 1.