Last Updated: February 2026
By accessing and using the I Ching Explorer service ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Service.
I Ching Explorer is a web application that provides:
I Ching Explorer is an educational and personal reflection tool based on the I Ching (Book of Changes), an ancient Chinese philosophical text with over 3,000 years of history. The Service provides a digital means of studying and interacting with this classical text.
Readings generated by this Service are produced using mathematically modeled randomization methods (coin toss and yarrow stalk simulations) and paired with historical translations of the I Ching text. They are intended for personal reflection, study, and entertainment purposes only.
The Service does not provide and should not be used as a substitute for:
If you are in crisis, please contact emergency services or a qualified professional.
You may create an account to use the Service. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account information. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. If you are under 18, you may use the Service only with permission and supervision of a parent or guardian.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account that violates these Terms of Service or engages in prohibited behavior.
You agree not to:
The Service offers both free and paid subscription tiers with different features and limitations. Your tier determines your daily reading limit and access to certain features.
Paid subscriptions are billed through our third-party payment processor. By purchasing a subscription, you authorize us to charge your payment method. All sales are final. Refunds may be issued at our sole discretion within 7 days of purchase only in cases of technical issues preventing service access.
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your profile settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial months.
All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to software, designs, and text, are the exclusive property of I Ching Explorer or its content suppliers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:
The Service enforces daily reading limits based on your subscription tier:
These limits are enforced to ensure fair usage and service stability. Attempting to circumvent these limits may result in account suspension.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not guarantee that:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the past 12 months, or $100, whichever is less.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless I Ching Explorer and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
The Service may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites. Your use of external links is at your own risk.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes become effective when posted. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, United States, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in King County, Washington.
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in King County, Washington. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
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