Terms of Service
Last updated: February 14, 2026
Welcome to HiChina. By accessing or using our forum, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions, then you may not access the forum or use any services.
1. Community Guidelines
Our goal is to maintain a friendly, constructive, and focused community. To achieve this, we enforce the following rules:
🚫 Strict "No Politics" Policy
Political discussions are strictly prohibited on this forum.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Debates about government policies, political figures, or international relations.
- Sharing news articles or opinion pieces with political intent.
- Using political slogans, symbols, or avatars.
We believe there are many other places on the internet to discuss these topics. HiChina is not one of them.
General Conduct
- Be Respectful: Do not harass, abuse, or threaten other members. Hate speech and discrimination will not be tolerated.
- No Spam: Do not post unsolicited advertisements, repetitive content, or off-topic links.
- Legal Compliance: You may not use this forum for any illegal purpose or to promote illegal activities.
2. Content & Moderation
User-Generated Content
You are responsible for the content you post. By posting on HiChina, you grant us a non-exclusive, permanent license to use, display, and distribute your content within the community.
Moderation Rights
To ensure the safety and quality of the forum, the administration reserves the right to:
- Edit or Delete Content: We may remove any post, thread, or content at any time, for any reason, without prior notice. This specifically applies to content that violates our "No Politics" policy.
- Suspend or Ban Accounts: We may suspend or permanently ban your account if you violate these terms. Decisions made by moderators and administrators are final.
3. Disclaimers
All content on this forum is the opinion of the respective authors and does not necessarily reflect the views of HiChina or its administration. We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any user-generated content.
4. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of the policy. Your continued use of the forum confirms your acceptance of the updated terms.
5. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@hi-china.com.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 14, 2026
Welcome to HiChina. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us.
1. What Information We Collect
Account Information
When you register for an account on our forum, we collect the following information:
- Username: Used to identify you on the forum.
- Email Address: Used for account verification, notifications, and password recovery.
- IP Address: Logged at registration and with each post for moderation and spam prevention purposes.
Content You Submit
This includes any text, images, or other media you post on the forum. Please be aware that posts in public areas of the forum are visible to everyone.
Analytics (Umami)
We use Umami to analyze website traffic and improve user experience. Unlike traditional analytics tools (like Google Analytics):
- No Cookies: Umami does not use cookies to track you.
- No Personal Data: Umami does not collect any personally identifiable information (PII).
- No Cross-Site Tracking: We do not track your behavior across other websites.
Umami collects anonymous data such as page views, referral sources, and device type (e.g., mobile or desktop) solely to help us understand how our community is being used.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our forum.
- Prevent fraudulent activities and ensure community safety.
- Send you administrative information, such as security alerts or policy updates.
3. Cookies
Our forum software (Flarum) uses essential cookies to keep you logged in and to store your preferences (such as dark mode settings). These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. As mentioned above, our analytics tool (Umami) does not set any cookies.
4. Data Retention
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your account and associated data ("Right to be Forgotten").
- Export: You can request an export of your forum data.
To exercise these rights, please contact the forum administration.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Revised" date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may email us at contact@hi-china.com or post in the site feedback section.
