Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using MandarinPod ("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.

Description of Service

MandarinPod is a Chinese language learning platform that provides podcast episodes, transcripts, vocabulary explanations, grammar insights, and cultural context to help users learn Mandarin Chinese. The service includes interactive features such as HSK vocabulary tracking and pronunciation guides.

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access and use MandarinPod for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. This license does not include:

• Modifying or copying the materials
• Using the materials for commercial purposes or public display
• Attempting to reverse engineer any software contained on the website
• Removing copyright or proprietary notations from materials

User Conduct

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Transmit or procure the transmission of advertising or promotional material without our consent
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate MandarinPod or its employees
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the Service
• Use any automated system to access the Service

Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of MandarinPod and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks may not be used without our prior written consent.

Educational Content

Our content is provided for educational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about the completeness or accuracy of our language learning materials. Users are responsible for their own learning progress and outcomes.

Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as YouTube videos). We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Disclaimer

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, MandarinPod excludes all representations, warranties, conditions, and other terms which might otherwise be implied by statute, common law, or the law of equity.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall MandarinPod be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or relating to your use of the Service.

Privacy Policy

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

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms of Service on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason whatsoever, including if you breach these Terms of Service.

Contact Information

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