1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to yiqidao.com, operated by 一气道文化交流中心 (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our official website, related web pages, content resources, and all associated online services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing, browsing, registering for, or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not accept any part of these Terms, you must immediately stop using our website and related services.
We reserve the right to revise, update, or adjust these Terms at our sole discretion at any time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notifying you via email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of yiqidao.com after the effective date of revised Terms shall constitute your full acceptance of the updated Terms.
2. Cultural & Entertainment Disclaimer
All content published on yiqidao.com is for traditional cultural research, oriental philosophy appreciation, literary reference, casual entertainment, and personal study purposes only.
Website content includes, but is not limited to, I Ching interpretation, Five Elements culture, Feng Shui introduction, Taoist mythology, ancient military strategy, traditional numerology culture, and classic literary excerpts. All content originates from Chinese traditional philosophy, historical documents, folk customs, and classical works, serving only as cultural sharing and theoretical reference.
Such content is NOT intended to:
- Provide definite future predictions or absolute fortune judgments;
- Replace professional advice in medical, legal, financial, investment, psychological, or other professional fields;
- Diagnose, treat, or alleviate any physical or mental illness;
- Guarantee any specific life outcome, investment return, or personal development result;
- Substitute formal consultation with certified and licensed professional practitioners.
You expressly acknowledge and agree:
- We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, validity, or practical applicability of all traditional cultural interpretations and theoretical content on this site.
- Any actions, decisions, or judgments you make based on website content are solely at your own risk and responsibility.
- We shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect losses, damages, or adverse consequences arising from your reliance on our content.
3. Site Tools & Interactive Features
All interactive tools, readings, interpretations, and generated content on yiqidao.com are provided solely for entertainment, amusement, and cultural exploration. They are not intended as, and should not be relied upon as, professional, medical, legal, financial, psychological, or therapeutic advice.
- We do not guarantee the accuracy, validity, or outcomes of any reading, interpretation, or tool-generated content.
- Any decisions you make based on content from our tools are your sole responsibility.
- Age requirement: You must be 18 years of age or older to use the interactive tools and features on this site. By using these tools, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
4. Content Advisory
Some content on yiqidao.com, particularly in the Chinese Zhiguai (志怪) Tales section, may contain descriptions of supernatural phenomena, violence, or other themes that some readers may find disturbing or unsettling. Reader discretion is advised. We recommend that readers exercise personal judgment and review content ratings where provided.
Regarding our I Ching (易经) and Feng Shui (风水) content: these topics originate from ancient Chinese philosophy and culture. They are presented as academic and cultural references for learning and exchange purposes only, and should not be construed as divination, fortune-telling, or superstitious practice. We encourage a rational, scholarly approach to these traditional subjects.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All text, illustrations, graphic designs, SVG icons, article compilations, layout, and original content published on yiqidao.com are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- Users may browse, read, and save content for personal, non-commercial use only.
- Unauthorized reproduction, modification, commercial reprinting, unauthorized distribution, hotlinking, or content scraping for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.
- You may not remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices displayed on our website.
6. User Conduct
You agree to use our Services in compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
You shall not:
- Use this website for any illegal, harmful, discriminatory, or malicious purpose;
- Launch malicious attacks, spam, automated scraping, or crawler abuse, or otherwise interfere with the normal operation of the website;
- Upload or distribute content that is illegal, violent, obscene, infringing, or that discloses third-party confidential information;
- Forge information, impersonate others, or infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of other users or third parties.
We reserve the right to restrict access, block IP addresses, or remove content at our sole discretion if user behavior violates these Terms.
7. Third-Party Links
yiqidao.com may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, external resources, or third-party platforms for user convenience.
We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your access to third-party links is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
8. Privacy Policy
Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
By using yiqidao.com, you consent to our collection and use of relevant information in accordance with the Privacy Policy. Please review it carefully.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:
- We and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruption, arising out of or related to your use of the Services.
- Our total aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) USD $100.
- We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, fully secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless yiqidao.com, its owners, operators, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your use of or access to the Services;
- Your violation of these Terms;
- Your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property, privacy, or other proprietary rights;
- Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Services.
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms, infringe intellectual property rights, or engage in unauthorized or illegal use.
Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease immediately. The following provisions shall survive termination: Intellectual Property Rights, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Governing Law & Dispute Resolution, and General Provisions.
12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the People’s Republic of China, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. For users accessing the Services from outside mainland China, you are responsible for compliance with local laws to the extent they apply.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved as follows:
- Negotiation. The parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiation within thirty (30) days of written notice.
- Mediation. If negotiation fails, either party may submit the dispute to mediation administered by a mutually agreed-upon mediation institution.
- Arbitration. If mediation fails, the dispute shall be submitted to the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) for arbitration in Beijing, in accordance with its then-effective rules. The arbitral award shall be final and binding on both parties.
13. General Provisions
- Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
- Waiver. No delay or failure in exercising any right under these Terms shall constitute a waiver of such right. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by the waiving party.
- Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of the Services, superseding all prior agreements and understandings.
- Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
- Force Majeure. We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, government actions, or internet disruptions.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: contact@yiqidao.com
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible.