Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 25, 2026

Welcome to ChinaRoots (hereinafter referred to as “the Site”). By using the Site, you agree to comply with the following terms. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Definitions

  • “The Site” refers to chinaroots.org and all its sub-pages
  • “Content” refers to all articles, images, data, designs, and other materials on the Site
  • “User” refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the Site
  • “We” refers to the ChinaRoots project team

2. License to Use

2.1 General Use

Content on this Site is for personal learning, research, and non-commercial use only. You may:

  • Read online and share article links
  • Copy limited content for academic citation (with proper attribution)
  • Use for personal study notes and educational purposes

2.2 Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute Site content on a large scale without authorization
  • Use content for commercial purposes
  • Scrape content on a large scale using automated tools (e.g., crawlers)
  • Alter or distort the original meaning
  • Use content for any illegal or infringing purpose

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Ownership

All original content on the Site (including but not limited to article text, charts, illustrations, and site design) is protected by copyright. Copyright belongs to the ChinaRoots project team.

3.2 Citation Standards

For academic citation, please use the following format:

Author. “Article Title.” ChinaRoots, Publication Date, URL.

3.3 Image Sources

All illustrations used on the Site are AI-assisted original works or properly licensed images. If you believe any content on the Site infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us immediately.

4. Content Accuracy Disclaimer

We make every effort to ensure content accuracy, but due to the following reasons, all content is for reference only and does not constitute academic conclusions or professional advice:

  • Ancient text sources may have variant readings
  • Historical interpretations may involve differing academic perspectives
  • Translation may introduce semantic deviations
  • Frontier historical geography research may involve interpretations from various standpoints

We encourage readers to consult primary sources and multiple academic viewpoints to form their own independent judgments.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for user convenience only:

  • We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party websites
  • You access third-party links at your own risk
  • Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of that third-party website

6. User-Generated Content

The Site currently does not accept direct user-published content. If you submit content or suggestions through our contact page:

  • You retain ownership of your submitted content
  • You grant us a non-exclusive license to use and display the content on the Site and related platforms
  • You warrant that your submitted content does not infringe third-party rights

7. Advertising and Monetization

This Site displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Ads are automatically matched and served by Google and do not constitute our endorsement of the advertised products or services. We are not responsible for the accuracy of advertising content.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

  • The Site shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use the Site’s content
  • The Site does not guarantee that it will be error-free, uninterrupted, or virus-free
  • Users agree to use the Site at their own risk

9. Service Changes and Termination

We reserve the right, without prior notice, to:

  • Modify, suspend, or terminate part or all of the service at any time
  • Update or modify these Terms of Service
  • Remove or modify any content

Material changes to these terms will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the People’s Republic of China. Disputes arising from these terms shall first be resolved through friendly negotiation; if negotiation fails, they shall be submitted to the competent people’s court.

11. Contact Information

For any questions, complaints, or copyright-related matters, please contact: