Terms
Terms of Use
These terms describe the limits of a personal educational reference project. They do not create a commercial product licence.
Quick answer: The content here is an educational reference about Chinese characters, names, blessings and classical phrases. It does not guarantee a linguistic, cultural, legal, tattoo or commercial outcome, no commercial licence is granted, and short quotes with attribution are welcome while whole pages should not be republished.
Reference content
The site provides educational material about Chinese characters, names, blessings and classical phrases. It does not guarantee a linguistic, cultural, legal, tattoo or commercial outcome.
Personal use and sharing
You may link to the pages and quote short passages with clear attribution. Do not republish whole pages, datasets, files or substantial content as your own. No commercial licence is granted by this site.
User responsibility
Before permanent or public use, verify the final wording with a qualified native reader and the professional applying or publishing it. You are responsible for the final design and its context.
Intellectual property
Original site text and presentation belong to the Mandarin Ink project unless otherwise stated. Third-party names, ideas, datasets and cultural material remain subject to their respective rights and terms.
Prohibited use
Do not use the site to request unlawful content, impersonate another person, infringe intellectual property or present a reference note as an official legal document.
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How to quote a reference page
When a page is useful, link to the original URL and describe the claim you are quoting. Do not remove the limitation note or present a summary as if it were the complete source. If a page discusses a disputed reading or translation, include that uncertainty in the quotation.
What counts as commercial use
Using a character in a personal tattoo is different from copying an entire guide into a paid course or selling a derivative data file. A future licence may allow some commercial uses, but those permissions must be stated on the specific product page. Silence is not permission.
Your responsibility for context
You are responsible for the audience, location, printing method and legal context of the final use. A phrase that is appropriate for a private gift may be unsuitable for a regulated product or a public campaign.
No professional advice
The content on this site is general language and cultural reference material. It is not legal, medical, financial, trademark or safety advice, and it is not a substitute for a qualified professional. A decision about a permanent tattoo, a legal name, a brand mark or a commercial product carries risks that a reference page cannot assess. Where a page discusses what a phrase means, it is describing the language, not endorsing a course of action.
Availability and changes
Pages may be edited, corrected or reorganised over time, and some resources are described as still in preparation. The site does not warrant that any page is complete, current or free of error, and it does not promise that a described resource will be released on a particular date or in a particular form. Review dates are recorded per page so a reader can see how recent the content is. If a page changes in a way that affects a correction you reported, the change will be reflected on the page itself.
Third-party links and services
Some pages may refer to external books, dictionaries, museums or tools. Those are named for reference and are not controlled by this site, so their content, availability and terms are their own. Following a link to a third party means accepting that party’s terms and privacy practices, which may differ from this site’s.
Limitation of responsibility
The site is a personal reference project. To the extent permitted by law, it is provided as is, and responsibility for how the information is used rests with the reader. Nothing here is a promise of a particular outcome, and no statement on the site should be read as a guarantee. If you are unsure whether a phrase is suitable for a legal, medical or commercial purpose, consult someone qualified in that field before acting.
Questions about this page
Is the content professional advice?
No. It is general language and cultural reference material, not legal, medical, financial, trademark or safety advice.
Can pages change over time?
Yes. Pages may be edited, corrected or reorganised, and some resources are described as still in preparation. Review dates are recorded per page.
Are third-party links endorsed?
No. External books, dictionaries or tools are named for reference and are not controlled by this site. Their terms and privacy practices are their own.
What is the site’s responsibility limit?
It is a personal reference project provided as is, with no promise of a particular outcome. Responsibility for how the information is used rests with the reader.
How do I report a problem with a page?
Use the contact route with the page URL and the specific issue so it can be checked and, if needed, corrected.