Terms of Service
Last updated: June 3, 2026
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms", "Terms of Service") carefully before using the Zhoeng mobile application (the "Service") operated by Zhoeng ("us", "we", or "our"). Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.
1. License and App Usage
We grant you a personal, worldwide, non-assignable, non-exclusive, revocable, and non-commercial license to use the Zhoeng software provided to you. This license has the sole purpose of enabling you to use and enjoy the benefit of the Services as provided by Zhoeng, in the manner permitted by these Terms.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its original content (including but not limited to the dictionary database, example sentences, grammar formulas, UI/UX design, and source code), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Zhoeng and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries.
You may not: (a) reverse engineer, decompile, or extract the internal SQLite database; (b) copy, reproduce, modify, or create derivative works of our content for commercial purposes; or (c) distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Services.
3. App Store Dependencies
If you downloaded the App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you acknowledge that these Terms are concluded between you and Zhoeng only, and not with Apple or Google. Zhoeng, not Apple or Google, is solely responsible for the App and its content. Apple and Google have no obligation whatsoever to furnish any maintenance and support services with respect to the App.
4. Disclaimer of Warranties
Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.
While we strive for maximum accuracy in our linguistic data (Pinyin, translations, HSK tags), language is fluid and complex. Zhoeng does not warrant that the translations or definitions provided are 100% error-free, accurate, or perfectly applicable to every context.
5. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Zhoeng, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Service; (iii) any content obtained from the Service; and (iv) unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory.
6. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
7. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@zhoeng.com.