1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ToFunction Chinese Dictionary (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

ToFunction provides a Chinese-English dictionary service with features including but not limited to:

• Character and word definitions
• Pronunciation guides and audio
• Handwriting recognition
• Radical search functionality
• Voice search capabilities
• Example sentences and usage patterns

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.

4. Subscription and Payment

4.1 Free and Premium Services

We offer both free and premium subscription tiers. Premium features require a paid subscription processed through PayPal. By subscribing, you agree to pay all fees associated with your chosen plan.

4.2 Billing

Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date. You will be charged at the then-current rates. We do not provide refunds for partial subscription periods.

4.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period.

4.4 Free Trial and Promotional Offers

We may offer free trials or promotional pricing. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, you will be automatically charged for a subscription.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the Service
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Service
• Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Use the Service to transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Impersonate any person or entity

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by ToFunction and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Third-Party Content

Our dictionary data is sourced from open databases including Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0), CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0), and other sources as credited in our About page. Use of this content is subject to the respective licenses.

6.3 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit (such as feedback). By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content in connection with the Service.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
• All errors in the Service will be corrected
• Dictionary definitions and translations are 100% accurate

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TOFUNCTION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

• Your use of or inability to use the Service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any interruption or cessation of the Service
• Any bugs, viruses, or similar harmful code
• Any errors or omissions in content
• Any user content or conduct

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ToFunction and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

10. Educational Purpose

This Service is intended for educational and reference purposes. While we strive for accuracy, dictionary definitions and translations should not be solely relied upon for critical decisions, legal documents, medical advice, or professional translations. Always consult with qualified professionals when accuracy is essential.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall first be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ToFunction regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Service Availability

While we strive to provide reliable service, we do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times or that it will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time with or without notice. We shall not be liable for any interruption or discontinuation of the Service.

17. Beta Features and Experimental Services

We may offer beta, pilot, or experimental features ("Beta Features") from time to time. Beta Features are provided "as is" and may contain bugs, errors, or defects. We make no warranties regarding Beta Features and may discontinue them at any time. Your use of Beta Features is at your own risk.

18. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, earthquakes, accidents, network infrastructure failures, strikes, labor disputes, pandemics, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

19. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms or any rights under these Terms to any third party without your consent, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of substantially all of our assets. Any attempted assignment in violation of this section shall be void.

20. Class Action Waiver

YOU AND TOFUNCTION AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Unless both you and ToFunction agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.

21. Export Controls and International Use

The Service may be subject to export control laws and regulations of the United States and other countries. You agree to comply with all applicable export laws and regulations. You may not use, export, or re-export the Service except as authorized by United States law and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Service was obtained. You represent that you are not located in a country subject to U.S. government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country, and that you are not on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

22. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: legal@gochinesedictionary.com