Username Policy

Usernames are public and displayed all over the site. They will be read by all users of Lichess including minors. If a username is deemed inappropriate, the user account may be closed.

In general, a username chosen with the intent of generating negative emotional reactions will be closed. This includes but not limited to:

• Usernames with offensive/sensitive topics, e.g. race, gender, sexuality, politics
• Usernames that are disparaging towards others
• Usernames impersonating living people (impersonating means that you can reasonably be mistaken for someone you are not)
• Usernames which imply you have a FIDE title or the Lichess Master title

Moderators will always be able to use their judgment to override these rules. The Terms of Service for Lichess can be found here.