Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Hidden China website ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the website immediately. These terms are effective as of August 2026 and may be updated from time to time — continued use after posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
Nature of Our Service
Hidden China is a travel inspiration and information platform. Specifically:
- We publish destination guides, curated route suggestions, travel tips, FAQs, and panorama visual content about lesser-known locations across China.
- We do not sell tours, accept payments, book hotels, or issue transport tickets. Any mention of prices, fees, operators, or service providers is for general information and reference purposes only — it is not an offer, booking, or binding commitment.
- Where we suggest external operators, agencies, accommodation, or transportation options, these recommendations are purely editorial and unsolicited; we generally do not receive commissions for them. Always verify details with the provider before making any commitments.
Content Accuracy & General Information Disclaimer
We take reasonable care to ensure the information we publish is accurate and up to date. However, travel logistics — including visa rules, opening hours, ticket prices, park closures, seasonal restrictions, public transport schedules, and safety conditions — can change with little notice. Therefore:
- All content on this website is provided "as is" and for general information purposes only, without any warranties, express or implied.
- We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any route suggestions, opening hours, ticket costs, transport timetables, safety advice, or third-party service information.
- You are solely responsible for verifying critical details — visa requirements, booking confirmations, weather, health warnings, local regulations, and current security conditions — directly with official sources and service providers before your trip.
User Responsibilities
As a user of the Service, you agree to:
- Use the website only for lawful, personal, non-commercial planning and reference purposes.
- Not submit false, defamatory, abusive, harassing, obscene, or illegal content through feedback forms, testimonials, or any other submission channel.
- Not use any automated tool, scraper, bot, or crawler to copy, bulk download, or republish substantial portions of our content without our prior written consent.
- Not attempt to interfere with the security or proper operation of the website, including by introducing malware, exploiting vulnerabilities, or gaining unauthorized access to our systems.
- Respect applicable Chinese laws and regulations when accessing and using this website, as well as the laws of your own jurisdiction.
Intellectual Property
- Copyright: All original articles, route guides, copy, photography, illustrations, panorama imagery, page layout, and website design on the Service are the copyright of Hidden China or our content contributors, and are protected by Chinese and international copyright law.
- Permitted Use: You may view, download for caching purposes, and print single copies of pages for your personal, non-commercial travel planning.
- Restricted Use: You may not republish, re-post, reproduce, translate, adapt, redistribute, sell, or commercially exploit any substantial portion of our content without prior written permission from Hidden China. If you wish to license or republish content, contact licensing@hiddencn.com.
- Trademarks: "Hidden China" and related logos are trademarks of Hidden China. You may not use them without our prior written consent.
User-Submitted Content
If you submit a testimonial, feedback, story, comment, or other content to us:
- You represent that the content is your original work, and that you have the right to share it.
- You grant Hidden China a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sub-licensable license to publish, reproduce, adapt, and display that content on our website and in related promotional materials (with proper attribution to you, unless you opt out).
- You may request removal of published content by emailing us, and we will make reasonable efforts to do so within 14 days, subject to any legal retention obligations.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (social networks, government immigration pages, airline or rail operators, accommodation booking platforms, tourism boards, etc.). We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of those external sites and accept no responsibility or liability for any losses, damages, or issues that arise from your use of them. You access external links at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Hidden China, its owners, employees, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including but not limited to loss of bookings, travel disruption, additional expenses, personal injury, emotional distress, or data loss — arising out of or in connection with your use of, or reliance on, any information published on this website. In no event shall our total aggregate liability for any claim exceed the amount (if any) you have actually paid us to use the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Hidden China and its team from and against any claims, actions, suits, losses, damages, costs, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your breach of these Terms, your violation of any law or the rights of a third party, or any content you submit to the Service.
Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms of Service and any dispute arising out of or relating to your use of the Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the People's Republic of China, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation; if unresolved within 30 days, either party may submit the dispute to the competent people's court in Beijing, P.R. China, for non-exclusive resolution.
Severability & No Waiver
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. No failure by Hidden China to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Contact
Questions about these Terms? Email legal@hiddencn.com.
Last Updated: August 2026