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Geek solidot Terms of Use

Welcome to Beijing 26th Dimension Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("the Company") through its website solidot.org ("Qike solidot") related services based on the Internet and mobile network ("network services"). This service agreement ("this agreement") is applicable to all network services provided by users using "Qike solidot". When the user clicks the "Agree" button during the registration process, it means that the user fully accepts all the terms under the "Agreement".

Users are requested to carefully read the "Agreement" before accessing and using the network services provided by "Qike solidot". Users accessing or using the network services provided by "Qike solidot" will be deemed as users agreeing to and accepting all the terms of the "Agreement". The user shall not claim that the "Agreement" is invalid or require to cancel the "Agreement" on the grounds of not reading the "Agreement" or having any misunderstanding of the "Agreement".

1. Modification

• "Qike solidot" has the right to modify any term of the "Agreement" at any time. Once "Qike solidot" modifies any term of the "Agreement", "Qike solidot" will provide a link to the latest version (including its effective date) on the website. "Qike solidot" encourages users to browse the "Agreement" regularly.

• If the user does not accept the modification of the "Agreement", the user can immediately stop using the network service of "Geek solidot". If the user continues to use the network service of "Qike solidot" after the modification of the terms of the "Agreement", it is deemed that the user has accepted the modification of the "Agreement".

2. Privacy Statement and Other Special Terms

• Protecting user privacy according to law is the basic policy of "Geek solidot". The privacy statement of "Qike solidot" applicable to users constitutes a part of "this agreement", which includes the following contents: what information "Qike solidot" collects from users when users browse "Qike solidot" website; How "Geek solidot" will use this information; Under what circumstances will "Geek solidot" disclose these information; And user selection.

• Some specific services provided by "Qike solidot" may also be subject to other special terms. "Geek solidot" will provide these special terms to users or publish them on relevant pages when users use relevant specific services. Please read them carefully before using relevant specific services. If the user uses the relevant specific service, it will be deemed that the user agrees and accepts the restrictions of these special terms. In case of any conflict between the above special terms and the provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of the special terms shall prevail.

3. Registration and login control

• Users must provide accurate registration information when registering, and update in time if there is any change after registration. After the user is successfully registered, "Geek solidot" will set an account for the user, and the user will be able to set the corresponding password. The account and password shall be kept by the user himself, and the user shall be responsible for all activities of his account.

• Any account in the "Qike solidot" website is the property of "Qike solidot". After completing the registration, the user can only obtain the right to use the relevant account. The user can only use the account for personal and non-commercial purposes, and cannot transfer, lease, gift or inherit the account to any third party.

4. Intellectual property rights; permit

• All information (including but not limited to any text, picture, audio and video, etc.) contained in the network services provided by "Qike solidot" and any software used for providing services are protected by intellectual property rights and other relevant laws. Users can only use the "Geek solidot" network services for personal and non-commercial purposes. Except for the purpose of using the "Qike solidot" service, the user shall not copy, forward or otherwise use any information contained in the network service provided by "Qike solidot" in any way without the prior written consent of "Qike solidot".

• If users want to copy, forward or otherwise use any content or works on the "Geek solidot" website, please contact the Geek solidot: complaint@zhiding.cn

• "This Agreement" does not authorize users to use any trademark, service logo and domain name of "Qike solidot".

5. Legal complaints

• "Geek solidot" respects users' intellectual property rights.

• If the user believes that any content or work on the "Qike solidot" website infringes the user's copyright, trademark right or other legal rights, the user is requested to file a complaint through the following contact information and provide relevant evidence (including the user's identity certificate and the user's proof of legal ownership or authorization of the disputed content), and "Qike solidot" will take corresponding measures as soon as possible. The contact information of "Geek solidot" is as follows: complaint@zhiding.cn

6. User upload information

• Some services of "Qike solidot" will allow users to upload information (including but not limited to any text, pictures, audio and video) to the "Qike solidot" website. When the user uploads these information, the user also irrevocably authorizes "Geek solidot" to permanently use these information for free, including but not limited to copying, modifying, editing, publishing, translating, disseminating, performing, displaying and creating derivative content. For example, "Qike solidot" may authorize the content published by users on this website to be reprinted by partners who have signed formal cooperation agreements, and indicate the user's nickname and source from "Qike solidot". Users guarantee that they have legal ownership or authorization of the information they upload, and have the right to grant "Geek solidot" permanent free use of these information. "Qike solidot" respects the user's ownership of the uploaded information, but when the user deletes an uploaded information, "Qike solidot" still has the right to continue to use the uploaded information.

• The information uploaded by the user shall not be libelous, violate any laws and regulations or infringe the legal rights of any third party. Unless otherwise promised by "Qike solidot" or required by laws and regulations, "Qike solidot" has no obligation to monitor user uploaded information, is not responsible for the deletion or storage failure of any user uploaded information, and is not responsible for any reputation or property loss caused by user uploaded information.

• If at the request of the government department or when "Qike solidot" finds that the user is suspected of infringing other people's intellectual property rights or other legitimate rights and interests, "Qike solidot" has the right to disclose all the user's registration information and the use of "Qike solidot" website to the government department or the right holder.

7. Third party content and advertising

• The "Geek solidot" website sometimes provides third-party content or links to third-party websites. "Geek solidot" does not review, evaluate or agree with these third-party content or links. Users should make their own judgment on the above third-party content or links, and bear all risks arising from their use. "Qike solidot" does not make any guarantee or assume any responsibility for the contents or links of these third parties.

• Users agree that "Geek solidot" has the right to play advertisements or provide other business information in various ways during the process of providing network services.

8. Fee based services

• Before "Qike solidot" provides a charging service, the user will be prompted. Only when the user confirms to agree to the purchase and payment terms related to this service according to the prompt, can the user use this charging service. If the user does not agree to the relevant purchase and payment terms, "Qike solidot" has the right not to provide the user with this charging service.

• Users who use the charging service shall perform the payment obligation according to the purchase and payment terms related to the service.

9. Legal use

• The network service of "Geek solidot" is designed to provide users with relevant content in a specific format and style. Without the consent of "Qike solidot", please do not use the content and services of "Qike solidot" through other channels and portals. Users must comply with all the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China related to the service when using the "Qike solidot" network service, and shall not implement or help others to implement the following behaviors through the "Qike solidot" network service:

• Violation of laws and regulations or social public interests and public ethics;

• Violation of the legitimate interests of "Geek Solid", including but not limited to the release of commercial advertisements or information announcements without the permission of "Geek Solid";

• Infringe the intellectual property rights or any other legitimate rights and interests of any other third party;

• Any behavior that may adversely affect the normal operation of "Geek solidot" Internet or mobile network services;

• Uploading, sending or otherwise spreading programs or materials containing viruses or other hazards to the normal operation of computer software and hardware equipment;

• Upload, send or otherwise disseminate any defamatory, false, abusive, threatening, obscene or any other illegal information.

• "Qike solidot" has the right to conduct real-time review and supervision on users' use of "Qike solidot" network services. If it is found that the user is suspected of violating any of the above provisions when using the "Qike solidot" network service, "Qike solidot" has the right to unilaterally determine whether the user violates any of the above provisions, and take measures such as correcting, deleting the content uploaded by the user, suspending or terminating the user's right to use the service.

10. Website use and account deletion

• If "Qike solidot" unilaterally determines that the user violates the "Agreement" or the applicable laws and regulations, "Qike solidot" can restrict the user to use the network services of "Qike solidot" without notice or delete the account used by the user and the relevant content and information in the account. "Qike solidot" will not bear any responsibility for the losses suffered by users. If the user disagrees with this service agreement, the user should immediately stop using the network service of "Qike solidot".

• Users who use the charging service shall perform the payment obligation according to the purchase and payment terms related to the service.

• The user understands that any equipment (such as computers and mobile phones) used by the user to use the network services provided by "Qike solidot" and any fees paid (such as taxes, internet access fees, mobile phone fees) shall be borne by the user.

• If, for any reason, "Qike solidot" restricts users from using network services or deletes the account used by users and the relevant content and information in the account, "Qike solidot" has the right to continue to use the relevant content and information.

11. Liquidated Damages

• If "Qike solidot" violates relevant laws, regulations or the terms of the "Agreement" and causes losses to users, "Qike solidot" shall be liable for compensation.

• If the user causes losses to "Qike solidot" or any other third party due to the user's violation of relevant laws, regulations, any clause under the "Agreement" or any commitment to a third party, the user agrees to bear the liability for damages caused thereby, and ensure that "Qike solidot" will not suffer any losses as a result.

12. Disclaimer; Limitation of liability

• Qike solidot and the user agree and hereby confirm that:

• All risks and consequences arising from the user's use of "Qike solidot" service shall be borne by the user itself. "Qike solidot" does not assume any responsibility for the user, and does not make any form of express or implied statement or warranty for the network service.

• "Geek solidot" does not guarantee timely, safe, accurate and reliable service. "Qike solidot" has the right to change, interrupt or terminate part or all of the network services and delete the user's account at any time without notice, without any liability to the user and any third party. Users who use the network services of "Qike solidot" should bear their own risks. If charging service is involved, "Qike solidot" shall notify the user in advance before change, interruption or termination, and refund the overcharged service fee to the user according to the actual use of the service. However, "Qike solidot" will not bear any responsibility for network service interruption caused by force majeure, reasons beyond the control of "Qike solidot" or normal equipment maintenance and upgrading of the station.

• For any content and information transmitted via the "Qike solidot" service, "Qike solidot" does not guarantee the correctness and integrity. "Qike solidot" is not responsible for any of the above content and information. Users who use any of the above content and information shall bear their own risks. "Qike solidot" has the right to decide whether to delete or retain any of the above content and information at its own discretion.

13. Applicable laws; Dispute resolution

• The conclusion, implementation, interpretation and dispute settlement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China.

• Any dispute related to or arising from this Agreement shall be settled by both parties through friendly negotiation as far as possible; If the negotiation fails, either party has the right to file a lawsuit to the people's court where the "Company" is registered.

14. Others

• "Qike solidot" may notify users of relevant matters through webpage announcement, email, SMS or other means, such as changes in "Qike solidot" service, modification of "this agreement" or privacy statement. Please update your contact information (especially email) in a timely manner.

• Any notice and various rules sent by "Qike solidot" shall form a part of the "Agreement", and shall be deemed to have been delivered to the recipient and become effective on the date of sending or publishing on "Qike solidot" website. If the user continues to use the "Qike solidot" service after the notice and various rules are sent or published, it is deemed that the user agrees to the content of the notice or rules. If the user fails to read the relevant notice or rules for any reason, "Geek Solid" will not bear any consequences arising therefrom.

• "This Agreement" constitutes the entire agreement between the two parties on the agreed matters of "this Agreement" and other related matters, replacing other agreements reached between "Geek Solid" and the user on the above matters.

• If any provision of this Agreement is invalid, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain valid.

• The failure of "Qike solidot" to exercise any right under the "Agreement" does not constitute a waiver of the above rights.