Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of Nihao Story, our website located at https://nihaostory.com, and any related services provided by Nihao Story, LLC.

By creating a Nihao Story account or using the service, you agree to abide by these Terms and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, you must not continue using the app, website, or any services provided by Nihao Story, LLC.

If you access or download Nihao Story from the Apple App Store, you also agree to the Usage Rules set forth in the App Store Terms of Service.

We reserve the right to amend these Terms at our sole discretion. Changes will be updated on this page and communicated through the app and/or your registered email. All changes take effect immediately upon publication.

1. Limitations of Use

By using Nihao Story, you represent that you and your users will not:

• Modify, copy, prepare derivative works of, decompile, or reverse engineer Nihao Story or its software.
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices.
• Transfer the app or mirror it on another server.
• Transmit or publish unlawful, obscene, or harassing material.
• Violate applicable laws or regulations.
• Send unauthorized advertising or spam.
• Harvest or collect user data without consent.
• Infringe on privacy or intellectual property rights of others.

2. Intellectual Property

All materials in the app and website are owned or licensed by Nihao Story, LLC. You are granted a limited, personal license to use the app on your mobile device. This license terminates automatically if you breach these Terms and may be revoked at any time by Nihao Story, LLC.

3. User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of the content you submit. However, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

• Use, distribute, modify, display, or create derivative works of your content.
• Use your username and identifying information per your privacy preferences and our Privacy Policy.

You may revoke this license by deleting your content or account. Some uses (e.g., commercial content) may continue until discontinued.

4. Automatic Updates

You authorize us to install updates to Nihao Story in line with your privacy settings. This permission can be revoked by deleting the app.

5. Liability

Nihao Story is provided “as is”. We make no warranties, express or implied, including:

• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement

We are not liable for any consequential losses arising from the use or inability to use Nihao Story or any associated services, even if previously notified of the possibility.

6. Accuracy of Materials

Materials on our platform are general in nature and not guaranteed to be comprehensive or up-to-date. We do not warrant the accuracy, results, or reliability of their use.

7. Links

We are not responsible for content on external sites linked through Nihao Story. These links do not constitute endorsement. You access them at your own risk.

8. Notice Regarding Apple

If you use Nihao Story on an iOS device:

• You acknowledge these Terms are between you and Nihao Story, LLC, not Apple.
• Apple has no obligation to maintain or support the app.
• If the app fails to meet a warranty, notify Apple for a refund.
• Apple is not liable for any legal or regulatory claims related to the app.

9. Right to Terminate

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account immediately upon notice for any violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts within that jurisdiction.

Acceptable Use Policy

This policy governs use of Nihao Story’s products and services (“Products”) to protect users and the broader Internet community from unethical and illegal behavior.

Fair Use

Use of our services is assumed to be within “business as usual” limits. Excessive usage may incur additional fees or capacity restrictions.

We prohibit all forms of abuse, discrimination, and rights violations.

Customer Accountability

You are responsible for your own actions and those of anyone who accesses our Products through you, including unauthorized users due to security lapses.

Violations may result in suspension or termination of services without notice. We may also report serious violations to authorities.

Prohibited Activity

Copyright & Unauthorized Material

You may not transmit or store:

• Copyrighted material without authorization
• Obscene, defamatory, or illegal content
• Export-controlled materials

You are responsible for securing permissions for any content you upload or share.

Spam & Messaging Abuse

You may not:

• Send unsolicited commercial messages (“spam”)
• Maintain unconfirmed mailing or messaging lists
• Use purchased contact lists
• Refer recipients to our platform through spam

All mailing lists must be “confirmed opt-in” with proof of consent.

Malicious or Unethical Activity

Prohibited actions include:

• Facilitating spam or cyberattacks (e.g., sniffing, flooding)
• Unauthorized access to systems (“hacking”)
• Distributing malware or viruses
• Harassment, hate speech, or incitement to violence
• Obtaining services with intent to avoid payment
• Interfering with other customers’ use of our platform
• Violating consumer protection or privacy laws

Restricted Entities

Our Products may not be used by anyone associated with:

• Illegal gambling
• Terrorism or narcotics trafficking
• Weapons of mass destruction

Unauthorized Use of Nihao Story, LLC Property

Impersonating Nihao Story, falsely claiming affiliation, or misrepresenting ownership of our brand is strictly prohibited.

About This Policy

This is a non-exhaustive list of prohibited activities. We reserve the right to revise this policy at any time. Revised versions take effect on the earlier of:

• Your first use of our Products after the revised version is published, or
• 30 days from the date of publication on our website.