Lionote Terms of Service
Introduction
Welcome to Lionote Membership Services! Notice: Before using Lionote Membership (hereinafter referred to as "Lionote Membership Service" or "this Service"), please ensure that you carefully read and comply with the Lionote Membership Service Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "this Agreement"), the Lionote User Agreement, and the Lionote Privacy Policy. Please read and fully understand the contents of all terms, especially those regarding exemption from or limitation of liability, dispute resolution, and applicable law. Terms that exempt or limit liability may be displayed in bold, and you should read them with particular attention.
When you click to check and agree to this Agreement, or when you actually use the Lionote Membership Service in any other manner permitted by Lionote, it indicates that you have fully read, understood, and accepted the entire content of this Agreement, and this Agreement shall become legally binding. You promise to accept and abide by the provisions of this Agreement. You shall not claim that this Agreement is invalid or request its revocation on the grounds that you have not read the contents of this Agreement or have not received answers to your inquiries from Lionote.
If you do not have full capacity for civil conduct due to factors such as age or intelligence, please read and determine whether to agree to this Agreement accompanied by a legal guardian (hereinafter referred to as "Guardian").
1. Contracting Parties
This Agreement is jointly concluded by all entities that activate and use the Lionote Membership Service (hereinafter referred to as "User" or "You") and the Lionote service provider, Hangzhou Strawberry Interactive Entertainment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Lionote Company" or "We").
2. Content and Validity of the Agreement
2.1 This Agreement shall be regarded as a supplementary agreement to the Lionote User Agreement, is an integral part thereof, and constitutes a unified whole with it. In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and the [Lionote User Agreement], this Agreement shall prevail.
2.2 The content of this Agreement also includes relevant agreements and business rules regarding this Service that Lionote Company may publish from time to time. Once such content is officially published, it shall become an integral part of this Agreement and shall be equally effective for both parties.
3. Becoming a Lionote Member
3.1 Lionote Membership Service is a paid service provided by Lionote Company. You may activate Lionote Membership by paying a certain fee through methods designated by Lionote, including but not limited to bank cards, Alipay, WeChat Pay, etc., or become a member by participating in official Lionote activities. The specific membership price shall be based on the amount displayed on the relevant page at the time of activation. Due to the nature of internet products, membership fees are non-transferable and non-refundable once payment is completed. Exceptions apply only if a double deduction occurs due to Lionote technical reasons, or if you are unable to enjoy the purchased service due to technical reasons. In such cases, you may file a refund appeal; after verification by Lionote Company, a refund may be processed, provided you provide the necessary information and cooperate with Lionote Company's procedures.
3.2 You shall not activate this Service for yourself or others through any of the following means: (1) Using any robot software, spider software, crawler software, or any other program or software; (2) For profit-making, business, or other non-personal use purposes; (3) Through any improper means or in a manner that violates the principle of good faith (such as exploiting rules, system vulnerabilities, or the "black market" industry); (4) Through methods not designated by Lionote Company; (5) In a manner that infringes upon the legitimate rights and interests of Lionote Company or others; (6) Through other methods that violate relevant laws, administrative regulations, national policies, etc.
If you violate the above provisions, Lionote Company has the right to modify, limit, suspend, or terminate all or part of your membership service based on the actual situation without any compensation or refund.
3.3 All benefits you enjoy after becoming a Lionote member are subject to the membership benefits published on the official Lionote website or client pages. Lionote Company will strive to continuously provide cost-effective services and reserves the right to change all or part of the membership benefits based on business development needs. Lionote will notify and remind you of such adjustments at least seven days before the change through updates on service pages, system prompts, information pushes, and/or the contact information you provided.
3.4 The validity period of exclusive privileges and value-added services starts from the date of activation. You may check specific details on the official website or mobile client. Before expiration, Lionote Company will remind you via system notifications; you may continue the service through renewal. If your membership expires, Lionote Company will terminate the membership service (though your data will be retained on the server for one year). Any losses resulting from expiration shall be borne by you.
4. Rules for Using Lionote Membership Service
4.1 You shall correctly use, properly keep, and maintain your Lionote account and password. If any leakage, loss, or theft occurs that is not caused by the fault of Lionote Company, all losses shall be borne by you.
4.2 You understand and agree that the Lionote Membership Service is a personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive license granted to you by Lionote Company on the premise that you comply with these terms and relevant laws. You may use it only for non-commercial and private purposes.
4.3 Based on the nature of virtual products, membership services cannot be returned, exchanged, or redeemed for cash, nor can they be used in commercial fields such as buying, selling, swapping, or pledging. To protect your rights, please purchase through official authorized channels. Virtual products obtained through non-official channels are not protected, and Lionote Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate service without liability.
4.4 Lionote Company may modify service details, pricing standards, and methods based on overall service planning. Such changes will be updated on the service pages. Discount policies for renewals may vary by stage and are subject to the information publicized on the service pages.
5. Term of Service
5.1 The term of this Service is based on the period you select and pay for. It becomes effective upon purchase and ends upon expiration, termination of service by you, or cancellation of your membership.
5.2 Due to the special nature of internet services, Lionote may occasionally perform server maintenance, adjustments, or upgrades. In the event of Force Majeure (such as hacker attacks, computer viruses, or regulatory policy notices), Lionote must resolve the failure and handle infringement matters. You accept that the service term includes reasonable time required for such actions, and Lionote Company will not provide additional compensation for this time.
6. Liability for Breach of Contract
6.1 You shall not engage in the following breaching behaviors while using Lionote Membership:
Violating this Agreement or the Lionote User Agreement;
Violating laws, regulations, or any norms with legal effect;
Disrupting or affecting Lionote's provision of services to any third party;
Endangering computer network security;
Causing adverse effects on the services or activities provided by Lionote and its affiliates (including licensors and partners);
Using this service to obtain illegal benefits, including but not limited to resale or sub-licensing;
Other acts that infringe upon the legitimate interests of Lionote Company;
Exploiting technical loopholes or using third-party software to illegally expand storage space or affect Lionote’s operations.
6.2 If you violate this Agreement, Lionote Company has the right to independently judge and take measures including:
Deleting, shielding, or disconnecting relevant information;
Suspending or terminating part or all of the Service;
Deducting membership duration corresponding to the time of the breach;
No refund of fees; unused fees shall be owned by Lionote Company as liquidated damages;
If your behavior causes losses to Lionote Company or its affiliates (including direct economic loss, loss of goodwill, compensation paid to third parties, legal fees, etc.), you shall compensate for all such losses;
If your behavior causes a third party to claim rights against Lionote, Lionote may seek recovery from you for all losses after fulfilling obligations to the third party.
7. Modification, Suspension, and Termination of Service
7.1 The Service terminates under the following circumstances:
Active termination by the user (e.g., non-renewal);
Termination by Lionote due to user breach;
Suspension/termination due to national requirements or Force Majeure;
Other circumstances required by law or business adjustments. Lionote assumes no liability to the user or third parties for such suspension or termination, and collected fees are non-refundable unless required by law.
7.2 If you do not agree to modifications made by Lionote, you have the right to stop using the service. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the adjustments.
7.3 If you disagree with changes to these terms, you may terminate the service, but Lionote will not refund fees for the period already enjoyed.
7.4 You agree that Lionote Company reserves the right to modify, interrupt, or terminate services (collectively "Changes") based on legal reasons. In emergencies, Lionote may act without prior notice but promises to provide an explanation afterward. Lionote is not liable for any losses caused by these Changes.
8. Miscellaneous
8.1 Notifications may be sent via website announcements, SMS, or regular mail, and are deemed delivered on the date of sending. You must ensure your contact information is accurate and updated. Losses resulting from inaccurate contact information shall be borne by you.
8.2 The conclusion, execution, interpretation, and dispute resolution of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China. Any dispute shall first be settled through friendly negotiation; if negotiation fails, either party may file a lawsuit with the People's Court having jurisdiction in the defendant's place of residence.
8.3 If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and binding.
