Legal
Terms and Conditions
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These terms will govern sponsorships made through First Move, an initiative of ChessMethod.io operated by Shortcastle Technologies Private Limited, India.
Nature of the initiative
First Move is a company-operated education access initiative. It is not an NGO or registered charity, and contributions are not represented as eligible for charitable tax deductions or statutory CSR.
Licences and allocation
Each ₹500 funds one ChessMethod learner licence. Licences are allocated to verified schools based on eligibility and readiness; a sponsorship does not guarantee allocation to a particular school.
Certification
Certificates are issued only to learners who pass the relevant official examination.