Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using Hanzi Explorer (“the Site”), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. The service

The Site is a free educational tool that explains Chinese characters and idioms through curated content: meanings, pronunciations, character decomposition, usage examples, and related idioms. The content is carefully curated with AI-assisted editorial review.

3. Content accuracy

We work with reviewers to keep content accurate, but language is rich and context-dependent. Content is provided “as is” for general education. It does not constitute professional language advice. Verify important translations with a qualified teacher or authoritative dictionary.

4. Acceptable use

You agree not to misuse the Site, including:

• attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data;
• scraping content at a rate that disrupts service;
• using the Site to infringe others’ rights or to break applicable law.

5. Intellectual property

The Site’s design, code, and curated content are the property of zimitong and its licensors. You may use the content for personal study. You may not republish the curated dataset commercially without written permission.

6. Disclaimer of warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, availability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

7. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, zimitong shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.

8. Changes

We may update these terms as the service evolves. Material changes will be reflected in the “Updated” date above. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the People’s Republic of China, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Disputes will be resolved in the competent courts of Beijing.

10. Contact

Questions about these terms: legal@zimitong.top