Terms of Use
Please read these terms carefully before using Pinyin.pro services
Last updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Pinyin.pro ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services, including our Chinese-to-pinyin conversion tool and educational content.
By accessing or using Pinyin.pro, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access our service.
Acceptance of Terms
By using our service, you represent that you are at least 13 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms.
Description of Service
Pinyin.pro provides:
- Chinese character to pinyin conversion tools
- Educational articles about Chinese pronunciation
- Learning resources for Mandarin Chinese
- Free access to all conversion features
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service at any time without notice.
User Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Use our service only for lawful purposes
- Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt our service
- Not use automated tools to access our service excessively
- Respect the intellectual property rights of others
- Not submit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
Intellectual Property Rights
The service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Pinyin.pro and its licensors. The service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our service without our prior written consent.
Privacy and Data
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the service, to understand our practices.
We do not store the text you input into our conversion tool. All conversions are processed client-side in your browser for your privacy and security.
Disclaimers
Our service is provided "as is" without any warranties, expressed or implied. We do not guarantee:
- 100% accuracy of pinyin conversions
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
- That our service will meet your specific requirements
- That any errors will be corrected
While we strive for accuracy, pinyin conversion can be complex due to context-dependent pronunciations and regional variations.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Pinyin.pro, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service.
Our total liability to you for any damages shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (which is $0 for our free service).
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
Your continued use of the service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email:
contact@pinyin.proGoverning Law
These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which our service operates, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.
Questions about our Terms?
We're here to help. Feel free to reach out if you need clarification on any of these terms.