Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Celestial Pavilion ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing and using https://celestial-pavilion.com ("the Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue your use of this Website immediately.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We recommend that you review these Terms periodically.

2. Website Ownership & Content Usage

A. Intellectual Property Rights

All content available on Celestial Pavilion, including but not limited to translations, text, graphics, images, designs, and digital assets, is exclusively owned by Celestial Pavilion unless otherwise stated. Users do not acquire any rights, title, or interest in any content by using the Website.

You are strictly prohibited from:

  • Copying, modifying, reproducing, republishing, or distributing content without explicit permission.
  • Engaging in commercial use of our content without prior written approval.
  • Removing or altering copyright notices associated with our content.
  • Claiming ownership of translations or attempting to republish them on other platforms.

B. Prohibited Redistribution & Reposting

We do not permit fan translations, reposting, or unauthorized sharing of content hosted on Celestial Pavilion. Any user found engaging in content redistribution will be subject to account termination and a permanent ban from the Website.

Users must not:

  • Use automated scraping tools, HTML scrapers, or similar techniques to extract content.
  • Publish Celestial Pavilion translations on other platforms, including social media, forums, or other websites.
  • Download and distribute Website content for any unauthorized purposes.
  • Use our content for AI training, database aggregation, or any unauthorized reproduction.

3. User Conduct

To maintain a respectful and lawful community, users are expected to abide by the following behavior guidelines:

A. Prohibited Activities

You may not engage in the following activities while using Celestial Pavilion:

  • Posting spam, abusive, threatening, or harassing content.
  • Sharing content that violates intellectual property rights or applicable laws.
  • Impersonating another individual or misrepresenting your identity.
  • Uploading or linking to harmful software, malware, or phishing content.
  • Using bots, scripts, or automated means to interfere with Website operations.
  • Engaging in fraudulent activity or misleading behavior.
  • Attempting to bypass security measures or exploit vulnerabilities.

We reserve the right to remove content, restrict access, or permanently ban users who violate these terms.

B. AI-Generated Content

We allow AI-generated content on Celestial Pavilion as long as it does not violate these Terms. However, AI tools may not be used to extract, copy, or replicate translations from our Website. Any AI usage that results in content duplication, reposting, or repurposing of Celestial Pavilion materials is strictly forbidden.

4. Account & Subscription Management

A. User Registration & Newsletters

Users may create an account to subscribe to newsletters and interact with Website content (such as commenting on blog posts). By subscribing, you consent to receive periodic email updates. You may opt out at any time by adjusting your account settings or using the "unsubscribe" link in emails.

B. Payment & Subscriptions (Future Feature)

Celestial Pavilion will offer paid subscription services via Stripe (yet to be implemented). Users who enroll in paid subscriptions agree to the following:

  • Payments are processed securely through Stripe.
  • All subscription fees are non-refundable, unless otherwise required by law.
  • We reserve the right to modify pricing, features, or cancel subscriptions at any time.
  • Chargebacks, fraudulent transactions, or abuse of the subscription system may result in permanent account suspension.

5. Enforcement & Policy Violations

Celestial Pavilion enforces these Terms through active monitoring, user reports, and moderation. Violations may result in:

  • Content removal
  • Temporary suspension
  • Permanent account termination
  • Legal action in cases of significant content infringement

Users caught distributing translations from our Website will be permanently banned without warning. Repeat offenders may face further legal consequences depending on the extent of infringement.

Celestial Pavilion provides translations and content "as is" without any guarantees regarding accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. Users acknowledge that translations may contain errors, misinterpretations, or linguistic inaccuracies, and they use the Website at their own risk.

We are not liable for:

  • Any loss, damages, or harm arising from the use of our translations.
  • Third-party content, links, or embedded media available on our Website.
  • User decisions made based on the information provided on the Website.
  • Any temporary or permanent service outages, data loss, or website unavailability.

Users acknowledge that content on Celestial Pavilion may be subject to copyright claims from original rights holders. In the event of a DMCA or legal takedown notice, we will comply with necessary actions to remove infringing content.

7. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of [your jurisdiction, e.g., the United States, European Union, etc.]. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved in accordance with the applicable legal processes in that jurisdiction. If legal proceedings arise, users agree that they are responsible for any legal fees incurred on their behalf.

8. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

By using Celestial Pavilion, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service and acknowledge that any violation may result in penalties, including but not limited to permanent account suspension and legal actions.