Terms of Service
Last updated: December 5, 2025
Welcome to ReadChinese ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using ReadChinese, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
ReadChinese provides a platform for learning Mandarin Chinese through daily reading exercises, stories, and interactive tools. Our services include story generation, audio playback, quizzes, and vocabulary assistance.
3. User Accounts
To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your account.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not:
- Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
- Use the Service to distribute harmful or malicious content
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
5. Content and Intellectual Property
All content provided through the Service, including stories, audio, and software, is owned by ReadChinese or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.
6. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.
7. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
9. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall ReadChinese be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the Service.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].