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# Terms and Conditions

Welcome to **MagnusOpus**. By participating in our progressive prize pool challenge, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

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**1. Overview**

MagnusOpus is an interactive chess AI challenge where participants compete to checkmate the AI-powered chess agent, **MagnusOpus**, in order to claim the progressive jackpot. These terms and conditions govern the eligibility, participation, and prize claims for the challenge.

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**2. Prize Eligibility**

* The **progressive jackpot** can only be **claimed if and only if MagnusOpus is checkmated**.
* Any **other exploit, loophole, or unintended method of defeating MagnusOpus will not count as a win** and will not be eligible for the jackpot.
* The system automatically verifies wins based on a **valid checkmate**. Wins that are not recognized by the system due to an exploit will not be considered valid. Payout of jackpot is done manually after verification.

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**3. Fair Play & Use of Tools**

* Participants **are free to use any chess engines, analysis tools, or other external resources** to assist them in the challenge.
* **Only a legitimate checkmate** will result in a prize claim. Simply forcing a resignation, crashing the AI, or using unintended software exploits does not qualify.
* Any attempt to **manipulate, hack, or interfere** with MagnusOpus outside of normal gameplay will result in an **immediate forfeit** from participation and forfeiture of any claims.
* Doing so can lead to an auto-boot as our system recognizes any malicious attempt.

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**4. Prize Claim Process**

* Upon successfully checkmating MagnusOpus, the system will automatically register the win and notify the winner.
* Payout of jackpot is done manually after verification tot the winner 0x address.

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**5. Game Integrity**

* MagnusOpus operates with **autonomous AI logic** and **fair play detection systems**.
* In case of disputes, **all decisions made by MagnusOpus developers are final**.
* We reserve the right to modify MagnusOpus’s behavior or adjust at any time to maintain a balanced competition.

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**6. Amendments & Modifications**

* We may update these terms and conditions at any time. Participants will be notified of major changes.
* Continued participation in MagnusOpus after changes means you accept the updated terms.

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**7. Contact Information**

For any questions or clarifications, please contact us at **<hi@arcadiagames.io>**

By participating in MagnusOpus, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions. Happy checkmating!