Terms of Service

By accessing and using I Ching Oracle ("the Website," "the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.

1. Nature of the Service

I Ching Oracle is a free, web-based divination tool inspired by the I Ching (Book of Changes) and the Plum Blossom Numerology tradition. The Service generates hexagram-based readings using algorithms derived from classical Chinese divination methods.

The Service is provided strictly for entertainment, personal reflection, and educational purposes. It is not intended to serve as, nor should it be construed as, professional advice of any kind.

2. 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:

Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the readings or interpretations.
Fitness for a particular purpose.
Uninterrupted or error-free operation.

The hexagram readings are generated by an algorithm and do not constitute predictions of the future. No claim is made regarding the supernatural, prophetic, or divinatory accuracy of any reading.

3. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I Ching Oracle and its creator(s) shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

Your use of, or inability to use, the Service.
Any decisions made based on information provided by the Service.
Any action taken or not taken in reliance on the content of any reading.
Any technical issues, data loss, or service interruptions.

You acknowledge and agree that you use this Service entirely at your own risk and discretion.

4. Not Professional Advice

The readings provided by this Website are not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to:

Medical advice — consult a licensed healthcare provider.
Financial advice — consult a qualified financial advisor.
Legal advice — consult a licensed attorney.
Psychological advice — consult a licensed mental health professional.

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, please contact the appropriate emergency services in your area immediately.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

Use the Service for any unlawful purpose.
Attempt to reverse-engineer, modify, or redistribute the source code without permission.
Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Service in a manner that degrades its availability for other users.
Misrepresent the readings as professional, medical, financial, or legal advice to any third party.

6. Intellectual Property

All original content on this Website — including but not limited to the hexagram interpretations, guidance texts, visual design, and source code — is the intellectual property of the Website's creator(s) and is protected by applicable copyright laws.

The I Ching itself is an ancient text in the public domain. Our interpretations and presentation thereof are original creative works.

7. Third-Party Links and Resources

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

8. Modifications to the Service

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 to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuance.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.