Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the LearnChinese website and services ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

2. Description of Services

LearnChinese provides online Chinese language learning services, including but not limited to:

• Interactive Chinese typing lessons
• Pinyin input skill training
• Vocabulary building exercises
• Progress tracking and analytics
• Community features and support
• Premium membership benefits

3. User Rights and Responsibilities

3.1 Your Rights

• Access to our learning platform and materials
• Customer support and assistance
• Protection of your personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy
• Fair and respectful treatment
• The right to cancel your subscription at any time

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Share your account credentials with others
• Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or disrupt our Services
• Upload malicious content or viruses
• Use automated tools to access our Services without permission

4. Account Registration and Security

To access certain features, you must create an account. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and complete information
• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use

5. Payment and Subscription Terms

5.1 Payment

Premium subscriptions require payment in advance. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as expressly stated in these Terms.

5.2 Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

5.3 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change our pricing. Existing subscribers will be notified at least 30 days before any price changes take effect.

6. Service Modifications and Termination

6.1 Service Changes

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time, with or without notice.

6.2 Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in harmful activities. You may terminate your account at any time.

7. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our Services are owned by LearnChinese and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8. User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our Services, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute such content in connection with our Services.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. Services are provided "as is" and "as available."

9.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, LearnChinese shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our Services.

9.3 User Responsibility

You acknowledge that your use of our Services is at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for any consequences arising from such use.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LearnChinese from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of our Services.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of China. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Suzhou, China, except where prohibited by law.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes through our website or email. Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LearnChinese regarding your use of our Services.