1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using MandarinAI ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

MandarinAI is a Mandarin Chinese learning platform that provides vocabulary learning, spaced repetition flashcards, AI-generated stories and lessons, pronunciation audio, and progress tracking to help users learn Chinese effectively.

3. User Account

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. When you register, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Distribute spam, malware, or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by MandarinAI and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

6. Payment and Subscriptions

Some features of the Service require a paid subscription. Payments are processed by Polar, our merchant of record, and you agree to pay all applicable fees as described on the Service. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription from your account settings. Refunds are handled according to our refund policy.

7. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

8. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" without any representations or warranties. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, MandarinAI shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Service.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please email us at support@mandarinai.com or use our contact page.