TERMS OF SERVICE

 
Daoism Official Website
 
Last updated: [05/01/2026]
 
Welcome to Daoism Official (the Website), accessible at https://daoismofficial.com
 
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (Terms). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.
 

1. Purpose of the Website

 
Daoism Official is an informational, educational, and archival platform dedicated to the presentation, preservation, and study of Daoist texts, philosophy, history, and culture.
 
The Website does not provide:
  • Legal advice
  • Medical advice
  • Financial advice
  • Religious instruction requiring formal initiation
All content is provided for general informational and scholarly purposes only.
 

2. No Religious or Spiritual Obligation

 
Use of this Website:
  • Does not establish a religious, spiritual, legal, or fiduciary relationship
  • Does not require belief, worship, initiation, or adherence to any doctrine
Daoism Official does not claim authority over personal beliefs, practices, or interpretations.
 

3. Intellectual Property

 
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website – including but not limited to:
 
  • Texts
  • Translations
  • Layouts
  • Logos
  • Images
  • Digital reconstructions
 
is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
 

3.1 Ancient and Public – Domain Texts

 
Ancient texts (e.g. Dao De Jing, archaeological manuscripts) are generally in the public domain.
However, editorial structure, digital formatting, restoration, presentation, and compilation are protected.
 

3.2 Restrictions

 
You may not:
 
Reproduce, distribute, or modify Website content for commercial purposes without permission
Misrepresent content as official doctrine or legal guidance
 

4. Accuracy and Scholarly Disclaimer

 
While we strive for accuracy:
 
Content may reflect academic interpretations, not absolute conclusions
Archaeological and historical materials may be subject to revision
 
Daoism Official makes no warranties regarding completeness, reliability, or universal acceptance of interpretations.
 

5. User Conduct

 
You agree not to:
 
  • Use the Website for unlawful purposes
  • Upload malicious code
  • Harass, defame, or misrepresent individuals or groups
  • Misuse content to promote hate, extremism, or fraud
 
We reserve the right to restrict access for violations.
 

6. External Links

 
The Website may contain links to third-party websites.
 
Daoism Official:
 
Does not control external sites
Is not responsible for their content, policies, or practices
 
Access to third-party websites is at your own risk.
 

7. Limitation of Liability

 
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Daoism Official shall not be liable for:
 
  • Direct or indirect damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or reputation
  • Reliance on Website content
 
Use of the Website is entirely at your own discretion and risk.
 

8. Indemnification

 
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Daoism Official, its operators, affiliates, and contributors from any claims arising from:
 
  • Your use of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your misuse of content
 

9. Modifications to the Terms

 
We may update these Terms at any time.
 
Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
 

10. Governing Law

 
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with:
 
International principles of law, and
Where applicable, the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Website operator is established.
 

11. Contact

 
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
 

12. Entire Agreement

 
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Daoism Official regarding use of the Website.