Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Mandarin Ladder (the "Service"). By creating an account or otherwise using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this requirement and that the information you provide is accurate.

2. Accounts

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

3. Use of the Service

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

• Copy, redistribute, or commercially exploit any content from the Service without permission.
• Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the security of the Service.
• Use automated systems to scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Service.
• Use the Service in a way that violates any applicable law or regulation.

4. Educational Content

Mandarin Ladder provides language-learning materials for general educational purposes. We strive for accuracy but make no warranty that content is error-free or suitable for any specific learning goal.

5. Intellectual Property

All content provided through the Service, including text, audio, graphics, and software, is owned by Mandarin Ladder or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You receive a limited, non-transferable license to use the Service for your personal, non-commercial learning.

6. User Content

If you submit any feedback, suggestions, or other content to us, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use it to operate and improve the Service.

7. Termination

You may stop using the Service or request account deletion at any time by contacting us. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service if you violate these Terms or if we discontinue the Service.

8. Disclaimers

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

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

10. Changes to the Service and Terms

We may modify or discontinue the Service at any time. We may also update these Terms; the updated version will be indicated by a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in the jurisdiction where the Service is operated, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact the site owner through the contact details listed on the website.