Terms of Service

Note: The Chinese version prevails in case of discrepancy.

Effective Date: {{EFFECTIVE_DATE}}

These Terms of Service (these "Terms") form a legal agreement between you and {{OPERATOR_LEGAL_NAME}} (the "Service Operator"). By accessing or using iching123.app and its associated domains (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Service Description and Accounts

1.1 Service Overview

The Service provides free access to the original text of the 64 hexagrams and 384 lines of the I Ching (Zhou Yi), plus paid access to vernacular translations, annotations, and interpretation examples. The Service is operated by {{OPERATOR_LEGAL_NAME}}, governed by {{JURISDICTION}} law.

1.2 Account and Login

You may create an account using one-time password (OTP) authentication via email. You are responsible for all activities under your account. Sharing accounts, deceptive login, or impersonation is prohibited.

1.3 Account Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or delete your account at any time if you violate these Terms, without prior notice.

2. Payments and Refunds

2.1 Pricing and Payment

Paid content access is priced at $49 USD (early-bird rate), reverting to $99 USD in the future. Price changes will be announced 30 days in advance. All transactions are processed by Stripe per its User Agreement.

2.2 Definition of "Lifetime"

Purchased access rights remain valid during the Service's operational lifetime. "Lifetime" means the normal operational period of the Service and does not guarantee perpetual access. If the Service ceases operations, we will notify users 30 days in advance.

2.3 14-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

If unsatisfied within 14 days of purchase, you may request a refund. Submit refund requests from your original purchase email to {{CONTACT_EMAIL}}. Upon approval, your access to paid content is immediately revoked and cannot be restored.

2.4 Refund Limitations

• Refund requests submitted after 14 days are typically denied (except for technical failures or fraud)
• Paid content is a digital product; delivery constitutes use; refund means forfeiting access rights
• Repeated downloads followed by refund requests may be denied

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Classic Texts

The I Ching original text and the High Island I Ching Commentaries are in the public domain and not subject to copyright protection.

3.2 Our Content Rights

Copyright in the following belongs to {{OPERATOR_LEGAL_NAME}}:

• Vernacular translations, annotations, and interpretations
• Structured data organization and curation
• Interface design, layout, and interaction logic
• Website code and technical implementation

3.3 AI-Assisted Translation Disclosure (Important)

The Service's vernacular translations are AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Due to AI translation limitations and the complexity of classical Chinese, translations may contain errors, omissions, or ambiguities. Please exercise caution when using this content. We welcome corrections and improvement suggestions at {{CONTACT_EMAIL}}.

3.4 Permitted Use and Prohibited Conduct

You may read and quote the Service's content for personal learning, research, and reference purposes. The following are prohibited:

• Scraping, bulk copying, or downloading paid content
• Reselling, redistributing, or sharing paid content via third-party platforms
• Using automated tools (bots, scripts) to bypass paywalls or bulk-collect data
• Using Service content for commercial competition or building competing products
• Reverse engineering, disassembling, or cracking the Service

Violation of these provisions will result in permanent account suspension and legal action.

4. Disclaimers

4.1 Content Disclaimer

Service content is for cultural reference and digital archival of classical texts. The Service and its content do not constitute:

• Medical, diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation advice
• Legal consultation or legal advice
• Financial, investment, or business advice
• Psychotherapy or psychological counseling
• Prediction of or promises regarding future events

4.2 User Responsibility

Any decision, action, or investment you make based on the Service's content is entirely your responsibility. We are not liable for direct or indirect losses arising from use of or reliance on the Service, including but not limited to:

• Financial loss or lost opportunity
• Physical injury or psychological impact
• Business interruption or data loss

…even if we have been advised of the possibility of such losses.

4.3 "As-Is" Provision

The Service is provided "as is." We make no warranty that:

• Content is completely accurate, timely, or error-free
• Service is uninterrupted or error-free
• Your specific business objectives will be met

4.4 Third-Party Services

The Service relies on third-party providers including Supabase, Stripe, and PostHog. We are not responsible for their failures, outages, or service quality.

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

1. Abuse and Harassment: Send harassing, threatening, obscene, violent, or illegal content
2. Bypass Paywalls: Use technical means to circumvent payment verification or access controls
3. Automated Scraping: Use bots, scripts, or automation to collect content
4. Malware and Attacks: Upload malicious code; perform DDoS, phishing, or other cyber attacks
5. Impersonation: Falsely represent yourself or another's identity
6. IP Infringement: Infringe on others' copyrights or trademarks
7. Illegal Content: Post, share, or distribute content violating local law

6. Account Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or delete your account at our sole discretion for any reason
• Immediately suspend accounts violating these Terms without notice
• Retain backups of deleted account data for legal and security purposes

Upon suspension, you lose access to the Service and all purchased content.

7. Modification of Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. For material changes, we will:

• Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page
• Email your registered address
• Display an update notice on the website

Continued use implies acceptance. If you disagree, stop using the Service.

8. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for service interruptions, data loss, or damages caused by third-party provider failures (Supabase, Stripe, etc.).

We do not mediate user disputes or third-party claims.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by {{JURISDICTION}} law. Disputes should first be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, both parties agree to submit to courts with jurisdiction in {{JURISDICTION}}.

10. Contact

For questions or compliance notices, contact:

{{OPERATOR_LEGAL_NAME}} Email: {{CONTACT_EMAIL}} Governing Law: {{JURISDICTION}}

Last Updated: {{EFFECTIVE_DATE}}

Your continued use signifies acceptance of these Terms of Service.