Preliminary Note: These Terms of Service (also known as Terms and Conditions of Use) are under development, as is the escaque.org website and its subdomains. As we implement new services or features, we will update this policy to reflect such changes, keeping it always accessible in the footer of the main domain and its subdomains.
Thank you for using the Escaque platform and the products, services and features we make available to you as part of it (collectively, the "Service").
The Service allows you to discover and share information and knowledge, as well as other types of content, in relation to the three subdomains that make up Escaque, namely:
They provide a portal for people to connect, inform and inspire each other. It also functions as an educational platform for all ages, promoting original content. You'll find information about our memberships and programs in our Help Center.
The "Numbers, Chessboards and Figures" portal originated in the mid-1990s, initially hosted on Chasque, a pioneering initiative in Uruguay promoted by the Third World Institute (ITeM) and linked to the Association for Progressive Communications (APC). Chasque was a reference in the use of communication technologies for social purposes, offering telematic services since 1989 and, from 1995, Internet access under the subdomain chasque.apc.org.
In 1999, Chasque migrated to its independent domain (chasque.net), which required progressive updating of our portal's links. Subsequently, in 2006, Chasque was acquired by Montevideo Portal, keeping the chasque.net domain as a redirect.
Finally, in 2024, "Numbers, Chessboards and Figures" adopted its current domain (escaque.org), hosted on montevideo.com.uy servers, whose technical team manages its infrastructure.
For more historical details about Chasque's beginnings, see "A Bit of History".
Escaque distinguishes different types of access and participation within the Service. Each user class has different levels of interaction and benefits:
When registering, you can choose between Regular Member, Digest or other available options. You can request a membership change by writing to:
Requests will be evaluated within five business days, after identity verification.
We currently do not offer personal accounts for children under 13. Children of any age may use the site under direct parental supervision, using the responsible adult's account.
If you are under 18, you affirm that you have the approval of your parent or legal guardian to use the Service. It is recommended that this person read this Agreement with you.
If you are the parent or guardian of a minor who accesses Escaque, you are responsible for their activity on the site and are subject to the terms of this Agreement.
If you use the Service on behalf of an educational institution, non-profit organization or business, you declare that you have sufficient authority to accept this Agreement on behalf of such entity.
Access to the Service is conditional on compliance with this Agreement and current regulations. Its use is permitted exclusively for personal, educational or non-commercial dissemination purposes. The following is strictly prohibited:
At Escaque we maintain a strong ethical commitment to transparency in content management. We categorically reject any form of "shadow banning", that is, the covert suppression of posts without explicit notification to the author.
If content is not approved for publication, the author will receive formal communication including:
Coming soon, we are developing an Editorial Code of Conduct that will specify these criteria in greater detail.
Service content includes texts, images, audio or video files, links, comments, documents and other digital elements provided by users, by Escaque or by third parties.
By posting on Escaque, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:
Content generated by Escaque is distributed under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 license, unless otherwise indicated.
Users may submit original content to any of the three Escaque subdomains:
Current moderation: All public comments require prior approval. Basic rules:
The following is strictly prohibited: reproducing content without authorization; using automations without consent; sending unsolicited mass messages; and abusing reporting mechanisms.
Current moderation: All public comments require prior approval. We are evaluating community moderation systems for future implementation, which would always maintain editorial review for academic content. Basic rules:
Violations are classified into three levels with proportional measures:
| Level | Examples | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Mild | Netiquette errors, occasional off-topic | Educational notification |
| Moderate | Recurring mild offenses, inappropriate language | Formal warning, temporary suspension (1-3 days) |
| Severe | Spam, harassment, illegal content, identity theft | Immediate suspension (7+ days), possible account termination |
Escaque may temporarily suspend or permanently terminate access for:
In all cases, except for security reasons, the reasons and appeal procedure will be communicated.
For substantial changes to the Service, we will notify with at least 15 days' notice. For modifications to these Terms, see section 9.1.
Unless the law provides otherwise, the Service is provided "as is" without express or implied warranties.
Significant updates will be notified with at least 15 days' notice.
Disputes will be resolved through mandatory mediation (in-person or virtual) before resorting to courts in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Content generated by Escaque is distributed under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 license.