Terms of Service
Last updated: May 20, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using ChinaLens ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
2. Content
All content on ChinaLens — including articles, images, and descriptions — is provided for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, cultural explanations involve interpretation and nuance. We make no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of any content.
Our content is original work created by the ChinaLens editorial team. Do not reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content without permission.
3. Intellectual Property
All articles, text, and original graphics on ChinaLens are the intellectual property of ChinaLens, protected by applicable copyright laws. Article images are sourced from licensed stock photo services (Unsplash) and used according to their respective licenses.
4. User Conduct
When using ChinaLens, you agree not to:
- Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws
- Attempt to disrupt or damage the Website
- Scrape or automatically extract content without permission
- Use the Website to distribute malware or harmful code
5. Third-Party Links and Ads
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6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. ChinaLens does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
7. Limitation of Liability
ChinaLens and its operators shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the Website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
8. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Changes take effect when posted. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
9. Contact
For questions about these Terms, visit our Contact page.