Terms of Use

1. About Baichuan Boguan

Baichuan Boguan is an independent publishing and thought platform operated by Raymond Luo in New South Wales, Australia. It publishes essays, annotations and reflections concerning civilisation, human nature, faith, governance, technology, artificial intelligence and cultural life.

The name "Daoming Mulan｜道明木兰" may be used as the author's pen name.

2. General information only

The website and its content are provided for thought, education and general information.

Nothing on this website constitutes legal, tax, accounting, investment, financial, medical or other professional advice. Content concerning faith or spiritual life is not individual religious, pastoral or counselling advice.

You should obtain appropriate independent professional advice before acting or refraining from acting in reliance on information published on this website.

3. No professional or fiduciary relationship

Accessing the website, reading its content, subscribing to communications or corresponding with Baichuan Boguan does not create a solicitor-client, accountant-client, adviser-client, doctor-patient, counsellor-client, fiduciary or other professional relationship.

A professional relationship can arise only through a separate and express written engagement with an appropriately qualified provider.

4. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, all original articles, annotations, translations, graphics, page designs, editorial frameworks and other original materials published on this website are protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual-property laws.

Copyright in original works is retained by the relevant author or rights holder. Publication on this website does not place the material in the public domain and does not grant a general licence to reproduce, translate, adapt or commercially exploit it.

Third-party names, quotations, images and materials remain the property of their respective rights holders.

5. Permitted short quotations

You may quote reasonable short extracts from published articles for commentary, criticism, review, scholarship, education or non-commercial discussion, provided that you:

• reproduce the extract accurately and do not alter its meaning;
• identify the author and article title;
• acknowledge Baichuan Boguan as the source;
• include a working link to the original page where reasonably possible; and
• do not present the extract as your own work or imply endorsement.

This permission supplements, and does not restrict, any right or exception available under applicable copyright law.

6. Uses requiring written permission

Prior written permission is required for:

• translating an article or substantial extract into another language;
• reproducing a complete article or substantial part of it;
• republishing content in a book, newsletter, course, database, website, application or other publication;
• commercial, promotional or paid use;
• creating derivative compilations or adaptations;
• systematic copying, scraping, harvesting or dataset construction;
• using content to train, fine-tune, evaluate or populate an artificial-intelligence system or commercial knowledge product; or
• removing copyright, attribution or authorship notices.

Permission requests should be sent to raymond.luo@architectofstrategy.com.

7. Responsible use of artificial intelligence

Artificial-intelligence tools may assist with research organisation, translation, drafting, editing, structure, technical implementation or presentation.

AI assistance does not replace human judgment, editorial responsibility or source verification. Where AI has materially assisted a particular article, an article-specific disclosure may be provided.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, responsibility for the final published content remains with the identified author or operator. No representation is made that AI-assisted content is free from error, omission or bias.

8. Accuracy, interpretation and editorial development

Baichuan Boguan seeks to distinguish fact from interpretation, identify sources where reasonably possible, acknowledge uncertainty and correct material errors when discovered.

However, content may contain opinions, provisional interpretations, incomplete information or errors. It may become outdated as events, evidence, technology, law or public understanding change.

The platform may revise, clarify, correct, update or withdraw content without prior notice. Publication does not represent a promise that every statement will remain current or complete.

9. Faith, cultural and philosophical content

Discussions of Christianity, other faith traditions, philosophy, history or culture are offered for reflection and dialogue. They should not be understood as speaking officially on behalf of a church, denomination, religious institution, cultural community or other organisation unless expressly stated.

Readers remain responsible for their own interpretation, conscience and decisions.

10. External links and third-party services

The website may link to external websites, platforms, sources or services. Links are provided for reference and do not necessarily constitute endorsement.

Baichuan Boguan does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, availability, security, accuracy, terms or privacy practices. Access to third-party services is at the reader's own discretion and may be subject to separate terms.

11. Acceptable use

You must not use the website:

• unlawfully, fraudulently or in a manner that infringes another person's rights;
• to interfere with website security, availability or operation;
• to introduce malicious code or attempt unauthorised access;
• to impersonate another person or misrepresent affiliation or endorsement;
• to conduct automated extraction contrary to these Terms;
• to remove attribution or falsely attribute content; or
• to harass, threaten, defame or unlawfully harm another person.

We may restrict access where reasonably necessary to protect the website, its operator, readers or third parties.

12. Availability and changes to the website

The website is provided on an "as available" basis. Access may be interrupted by maintenance, hosting failures, security events, technical changes or circumstances beyond our control.

We may change, suspend or discontinue any page, feature or publication without prior notice. We do not promise continuous or error-free availability.

13. Disclaimers and limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Baichuan Boguan and its operator make no guarantee that the website or its content will be complete, accurate, current, uninterrupted, secure or suitable for a particular purpose.

You are responsible for evaluating information and for decisions made in reliance on it.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Baichuan Boguan and its operator are not liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss arising from use of, inability to use, or reliance on the website or its content.

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any guarantee, right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified, including under the Australian Consumer Law.

14. Governing law, changes and contact

These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales and applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Australia. Subject to any rights that cannot lawfully be excluded, disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales and competent Australian federal courts.

We may update these Terms when the website, its services or applicable laws change. The revised Terms will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue to operate.

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