Terms of Use

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the China on the Map website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

Description of Service

Beijing on the Map is a digital platform that provides:

• Educational content about Chinese place names and their cultural significance
• Travel information and cultural insights about Chinese cities
• Interactive features including comments and community engagement
• Newsletter subscriptions and content updates
• Administrative tools for content management

User Responsibilities

When using our website, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information when required
• Respect other users and maintain a civil discourse
• Not engage in any illegal or harmful activities
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Not use our content for commercial purposes without permission
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our website for any of the following purposes:

• Posting offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content
• Spamming or sending unsolicited communications
• Violating intellectual property rights
• Distributing malware or harmful software
• Engaging in fraudulent activities
• Interfering with website functionality
• Collecting user information without consent
• Impersonating others or providing false information

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on Beijing on the Map, including but not limited to:

• Text, articles, and written content
• Images, photographs, and graphics
• Videos and multimedia content
• Website design and layout
• Software and code
• Trademarks and logos

Are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

However, you may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts for educational or review purposes, provided you give proper attribution.

User-Generated Content

When you submit comments, feedback, or other content to our website:

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a license to use, display, and moderate your content
• You are responsible for ensuring your content does not violate these Terms
• We reserve the right to remove content that violates our policies
• We may use your content to improve our services

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

• Review and moderate all user-generated content
• Remove content that violates these Terms or our community guidelines
• Suspend or terminate user accounts for violations
• Implement automated content filtering systems
• Work with law enforcement when necessary

Disclaimers and Limitations

Our website and services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding security or freedom from viruses

We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of our website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Beijing on the Map and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another party.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website at any time, with or without cause, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms of Use
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse of our systems or other users
• Technical or business reasons

Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

Contact Information

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