Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Taiyuan CaoZhao Technology Co., Ltd. ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") regarding your access to and use of the www.caozhao.top website and any services offered through it (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not access or use our Services.

2. Services Description

We provide professional computer systems design and custom programming services, including but not limited to:

• Computer systems architecture and design
• Custom software development
• Cloud solutions and infrastructure services
• DevOps and CI/CD implementation
• Cybersecurity services
• Technical consulting

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time without prior notice.

3. User Eligibility

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• You will use the Services in compliance with these Terms and applicable laws
• All information you provide is accurate and complete

4. User Accounts and Registration

Some Services may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with our Services
• Use automated systems to access the Services without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Harass, threaten, or harm others

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, features, and functionality of our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design, are owned by Taiyuan CaoZhao Technology Co., Ltd. or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Services without our express written permission. Any unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.

7. Service Agreements and Deliverables

For specific projects or services, we will enter into separate written agreements that detail:

• Scope of work and deliverables
• Project timelines and milestones
• Pricing and payment terms
• Intellectual property ownership
• Confidentiality obligations
• Warranties and limitations of liability

In the event of any conflict between these Terms and a separate agreement, the separate agreement shall prevail.

8. Payment Terms

For paid Services:

• Fees will be specified in the service agreement or invoice
• Payment is due within the timeframe specified in the invoice
• Late payments may incur interest charges and late fees
• We reserve the right to suspend services for non-payment
• All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified

9. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential any proprietary or sensitive information disclosed during the course of our business relationship. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to:

• Business plans and strategies
• Technical specifications and source code
• Customer and financial information
• Trade secrets and proprietary methods

Confidentiality obligations survive the termination of these Terms.

10. Warranties and Disclaimers

We provide our Services on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to provide high-quality services, we make no warranties or representations about:

• The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information
• The availability or uninterrupted access to our Services
• The fitness for a particular purpose
• The absence of errors or security vulnerabilities

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Taiyuan CaoZhao Technology Co., Ltd. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits or revenue
• Loss of data or information
• Business interruption
• Loss of goodwill or reputation

Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services shall not exceed the amount paid by you to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Taiyuan CaoZhao Technology Co., Ltd. and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use or misuse of our Services
• Your violation of any rights of third parties
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

• Breach of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activities
• Non-payment of fees
• Request by law enforcement or government agencies

Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including confidentiality, intellectual property, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the People's Republic of China, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, the dispute shall be submitted to the competent court in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, China.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of any material changes by posting the new Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Miscellaneous

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver: No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without restriction.

Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of our Services.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: