User Agreement

1. General provisions

1.1. This User Agreement (hereinafter the «Agreement») sets out the terms of use of the «About Chinese in Russian» Platform (hereinafter the «Platform»).

1.2. The Platform is owned and administered by the limited liability company «Finpunkt» (INN/KPP: 5038083598/503801001, OGRN: 1115038003915, hereinafter the «Operator»).

1.3. Before using the Platform, the user must read this Agreement.

1.4. Use of the Platform constitutes the user’s full and unconditional acceptance of this Agreement.

1.5. A user who does not agree to this Agreement must stop using the Platform.

1.6. This Agreement applies to the Platform’s website, mobile applications, and other software providing access to its functionality.

2. Terms and definitions

2.1. Platform

The «About Chinese in Russian» Platform is a combination of a website, mobile applications, and other software intended to provide users with access to materials on the Chinese language, Chinese writing, and Chinese culture.

2.2. User

An individual using the Platform, whether registered or not.

2.3. Account

A set of data used to identify a user and provide access to personalized Platform functions.

2.4. Personal account area

A section of the Platform available after the user logs in, intended for account management and access to purchased materials.

2.5. Digital educational materials

Electronic materials intended for independent study of the Chinese language, Chinese writing, and related subjects.

3. Registration and account

3.1. A user may create an account to use certain Platform functions.

3.2. When registering, the user provides the information required by the registration form.

3.3. Registration is complete once the email address has been verified according to the procedure established by the Platform.

3.4. The user must keep account login credentials confidential.

3.5. All actions performed using a user’s account are deemed to have been performed by that user until the Operator is notified that the account may have been compromised.

3.6. The user must immediately notify the Operator of unauthorized access to the account or suspected unauthorized access.

3.7. The Operator may restrict access to an account if the user violates this Agreement.

4. Use of the Platform

4.1. The user may use the Platform only in ways consistent with the laws of the Russian Federation and this Agreement.

4.2. The user may:

view Platform materials;
create an account;
use the functions of the personal account area;
purchase digital educational materials in accordance with the procedures set out in separate Platform documents;
contact the Operator through the available communication channels.

4.3. The user undertakes to:

comply with the laws of the Russian Federation;
provide accurate information when registering and using the Platform;
refrain from actions that could disrupt the Platform;
not use the Platform for unlawful purposes;
respect the rights of the Operator and other rights holders.

4.4. The Operator may change the Platform’s composition, structure, content, and functionality without prior notice to users.

4.5. The Operator takes reasonable measures to ensure Platform availability but does not guarantee uninterrupted operation.

5. Intellectual property

5.1. Exclusive rights to the Platform, its software, design, structure, texts, images, illustrations, audio and video materials, and other intellectual property belong to the Operator or are used lawfully.

5.2. The user may use Platform materials only to the extent necessary for personal, noncommercial use, unless expressly provided otherwise by the laws of the Russian Federation or separate Platform documents.

5.3. Without the Operator’s prior written consent, it is prohibited to:

reproduce Platform materials for commercial purposes;
distribute Platform materials;
publish Platform materials on third-party resources;
modify Platform materials or create derivative works based on them;
use Platform materials in ways that infringe the rights of rights holders.

5.4. Specific conditions for the use of purchased digital educational materials are set out in a separate public offer.

6. Restrictions and prohibitions

6.1. The user is prohibited from:

using the Platform to commit unlawful acts;
attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Platform, its software, databases, or other users’ accounts;
using automated tools for bulk collection of information from the Platform without the Operator’s consent;
distributing malicious software;
performing actions that could disrupt the Platform;
impersonating another person;
using the Platform in ways that violate third-party rights.

6.2. The Operator may restrict or terminate a user’s access to the Platform if this Agreement is violated.

7. Liability of the parties

7.1. The user is solely responsible for using the Platform and complying with the laws of the Russian Federation.

7.2. The user is responsible for the accuracy of the information they provide.

7.3. The Operator is not liable for inability to use the Platform for reasons beyond its control.

7.4. The Operator is not liable for the actions of third parties, including telecommunications operators, internet service providers, software manufacturers, and owners of third-party services.

7.5. Platform materials are informational and educational and cannot be regarded as individual recommendations, consultations, or guarantees of any learning outcome.

8. Personal data and cookies

8.1. Users’ personal data is processed in accordance with the Personal Data Processing Policy published on the Platform.

8.2. Cookies and similar technologies are used in accordance with the Cookie Policy published on the Platform.

8.3. Upon registration, the user consents to personal data processing in accordance with the procedure provided by the Platform.

9. Amendments to this Agreement

9.1. The Operator may amend this Agreement at any time.

9.2. A new version of the Agreement takes effect when published on the Platform, unless another date is specified in that version.

9.3. Continued use of the Platform after the new version takes effect constitutes the user’s acceptance of its terms.

10. Final provisions

10.1. This Agreement remains in effect indefinitely until replaced by a new version.

10.2. Relations between the user and the Operator are governed by the laws of the Russian Federation.

10.3. Matters not addressed by this Agreement are governed by the laws of the Russian Federation, the Personal Data Processing Policy, the Cookie Policy, and other Platform documents.

Effective date: «24» June 2026