eryao/apps/assets/legal/en/terms_of_service.md

# Terms of Service

**Last Updated:** April 27, 2026

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## 1. Acceptance of Terms

MeiYao Divination (the "App") is independently developed, owned and operated by an **individual developer** ("I", "me", "my").

By downloading, installing, registering, accessing, or using the App, you ("you" or "user") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and unconditionally agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and my Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use this App.

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## 2. Age Requirement & COPPA Compliance

You represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years of age to use this App.

- This App is not intended for children under 13 years old.
- I do not knowingly collect personal information from users under the age of 13. If I become aware that a minor under 13 has submitted personal data, I will take immediate action to delete such information.

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## 3. Service Description

This App provides AI-assisted cultural interpretation content related to traditional I Ching and Six-Line culture, for daily reference and cultural appreciation only.

- All AI-generated content and cultural reference materials are for entertainment and personal reference purposes solely.
- Content shall not be regarded as professional advice, including without limitation finance, investment, law, medical treatment, career or business decision-making.
- I do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or practicality of any AI-generated content within the App.
- Temporary service suspension caused by system maintenance, technical exceptions, network failure or force majeure shall not be deemed a breach of these Terms.

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## 4. User Accounts & Data Privacy

- You shall provide true, accurate and complete registration information and keep your information updated.
- You are solely responsible for safeguarding your account login credentials and for all activities conducted under your account.
- I collect and process user personal data strictly in accordance with the published Privacy Policy and comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws, including CCPA/CPRA.
- California residents hold relevant data access, deletion and privacy rights as stated in the Privacy Policy.

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## 5. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights within the App, including but not limited to program code, text copy, graphic design, interface content, logos and visual elements, are exclusively owned by the individual developer and protected by U.S. copyright law (DMCA), trademark regulations and international intellectual property conventions.

You may not:

- Copy, modify, edit, distribute, reproduce or create derivative works based on the App and its internal content.
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, crack or attempt to obtain the App's source code.
- Delete, cover or alter any copyright notice, proprietary mark and intellectual property statement in the App.

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## 6. Prohibited User Conduct

You agree not to:

- Use the App for illegal, malicious, fraudulent or infringing behaviors.
- Publish or spread illegal, defamatory, obscene, threatening, violent or third-party infringing content.
- Attack, interfere or disrupt the App's operating environment, server and network stability.
- Exploit system vulnerabilities for unauthorized access, commercial profit or improper use.
- Exaggerate or falsely promote the functional effect and reference value of in-app content.

I reserve the right to issue warnings, restrict functions, suspend or terminate your account without prior notice if you violate the above provisions, and reserve the right to pursue legal liability when necessary.

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## 7. Disclaimer of Warranties (US Standard)

THE APP AND ALL IN-APP FUNCTIONS ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITH NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS.

I DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

- The App will operate continuously, securely, error-free or without interruption.
- All generated cultural reference content will fully meet your expectations.
- The App and its functions are completely stable, virus-free or defect-free.

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## 8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable U.S. laws:

- I shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or compensatory damages arising from your use of the App.
- Under no circumstances shall I bear excessive liability for disputes, losses or risks caused by your independent judgment and personal decisions.
- As a free individual development application, no paid transaction relationship exists; all use risks shall be borne by the user.

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## 9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold the individual developer harmless from all claims, damages, losses, costs and reasonable legal expenses arising from:

- Your violation of these Terms of Service.
- Improper use, abuse or unauthorized operation of the App.
- Any infringement of third-party intellectual property and legal rights caused by your published content.

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## 10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, excluding conflict of law rules.

In case of any dispute arising from the use of this App, both parties shall first resolve the matter through friendly negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts in Los Angeles County, California, for resolution.

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## 11. Modifications to Terms

I reserve the right to revise and update these Terms of Service at any time. Material rule changes will be notified via in-app reminders or official contact email. Your continued use of the App after the update takes effect means you fully accept the revised Terms.

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## 12. Contact Information

If you have questions, feedback or legal inquiries about these Terms, please contact:

- **Developer**: Individual Independent Developer
- **Contact Email**: ann@xumee.com