Terms of Use

Welcome to MandarinTest.org. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of this website and any content, information, features, or resources made available through the website collectively referred to as the "Website."

"MandarinTest.org," "we," "us," or "our" refers to Career Chinese Proficiency Test Council (CCSK Council), the operator of this Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. Use of the Website

You may use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You agree not to:

• use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations;
• interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Website;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, server, database, or network;
• use bots, scrapers, crawlers, or automated tools to access or collect content from the Website without our prior written permission;
• upload, transmit, or introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code;
• misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization;
• use the Website in a way that infringes the rights of others.

2. Intellectual Property

The Website and its content are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Website content may include, but is not limited to, text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio materials, downloads, page layouts, design elements, software, educational materials, test descriptions, sample questions, articles, and documents.

You may access and use the Website for your personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes only.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, translate, publish, distribute, sell, license, display, perform, transmit, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any part of the Website or its content without our prior written permission.

3. Website Information

The information provided on the Website is for general informational and educational purposes only.

We make reasonable efforts to keep the Website content accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that any information on the Website is accurate, complete, current, reliable, or suitable for your particular purpose.

Any descriptions of language tests, proficiency levels, certificates, courses, programs, services, or related offerings are provided for informational purposes and may be changed, updated, suspended, or discontinued at any time.

4. No Guarantee of Results

The Website may provide information about Chinese language learning, proficiency assessment, workplace communication, test preparation, or related topics.

Use of the Website does not guarantee any particular learning outcome, test result, certificate, employment opportunity, promotion, admission, academic credit, immigration benefit, or acceptance by any employer, institution, government agency, or third party.

5. User Submissions

If you submit information to us through the Website, such as contact forms, inquiries, feedback, comments, or other materials, you agree that the information you provide is accurate and lawful.

You are responsible for any content you submit through the Website.

By submitting feedback, suggestions, or other non-confidential materials, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display such materials for the purpose of operating, improving, and promoting the Website and our services.

You should not submit confidential, sensitive, or proprietary information through the Website unless we specifically request it through a secure channel.

6. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only.

We do not control and are not responsible for third-party websites, content, products, services, privacy practices, or terms of use. Your use of third-party websites or services is at your own risk and may be subject to their own terms and policies.

7. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information through the Website are described in our Privacy Policy.

By using the Website, you acknowledge that we may collect, use, and process information as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all content, information, and materials provided through the Website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, reliability, availability, and security.

We do not warrant that:

• the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or available at all times;
• any defects or errors will be corrected;
• the Website or its server will be free of viruses or harmful components;
• the Website content will be accurate, complete, current, or suitable for your needs;
• any information on the Website will produce a particular result or outcome.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your access to, use of, or inability to use the Website.

This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, loss of data, loss of goodwill, business interruption, reliance on Website information, or issues caused by third-party websites or services.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Website or these Terms will be limited to the amount you paid us, if any, specifically for use of the Website.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MandarinTest.org, its operators, affiliates, employees, contractors, agents, and service providers from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, your violation of applicable law, or any content you submit through the Website.

11. Changes to the Website

We may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice.

We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Website or any Website content.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date above.

Your continued use of the Website after updated Terms are posted means that you accept the revised Terms.

If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you should stop using the Website.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website will be resolved in the courts or dispute resolution forum located in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

14. Contact Us

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

Email: info@ccsktest.org

Operator: Career Chinese Proficiency Test Council