Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: October 11, 2025

Welcome to timewiki.org (“时维百科,” “we,” “our,” “us”).
By accessing or using our website, you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”).
Please read them carefully before using our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing timewiki.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
If you do not agree, you must not use our site.

2. Description of Service

timewiki.org (时维百科) publishes Chinese-language STEM encyclopedia entries, explainers, interviews, timelines, and learning resources covering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics topics. Content may include historical context, conceptual breakdowns, practical applications, simulations, or curated reference materials that help readers understand STEM developments in a broader societal timeline.
We may update, archive, or discontinue any portion of the service (including articles, datasets, downloadable resources, or interactive tools) at any time without prior notice.

3. Use of Content

  • All content on timewiki.org is for personal, educational, classroom, or research use unless otherwise stated.
  • You may reference, cite, or adapt portions of our STEM articles and datasets for projects, lesson plans, or presentations, provided you include clear attribution to the original page on https://timewiki.org.
  • When sharing our materials publicly (e.g., slides, newsletters, repositories), provide a visible attribution link.
  • Any commercial redistribution (such as compiling our encyclopedia entries into paid courses, textbooks, or subscription products) requires our prior written consent.

4. User Accounts

  • Some features may require you to create an account.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • You must provide accurate, current, and complete information.

5. Prohibited Activities

When using timewiki.org, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Post harmful, unlawful, or offensive content.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems.
  • Scrape, copy, or mirror our content at scale or for commercial purposes without permission (non-commercial sharing with attribution is permitted; see Section 3).
  • Misuse our STEM content or code examples to facilitate harmful experiments, unsafe engineering practices, or activities that could endanger people, the environment, or critical infrastructure.

6. Intellectual Property

All materials, including text, graphics, diagrams, data visualizations, templates, and code examples, are the intellectual property of timewiki.org or its content providers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. Third-party trademarks and names referenced within our encyclopedia entries remain the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

Our site may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those sites.

8. Disclaimers

  • timewiki.org provides content “as is” without warranties of any kind.
  • We do not guarantee that the site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.
  • Some of our articles are co-created with human and AI collaboration. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors or outdated information.
  • STEM explanations, experiments, simulations, and code snippets are provided for general informational purposes. Always exercise appropriate safety protocols, consult qualified professionals when necessary, and validate results before applying them in academic, research, or commercial contexts.
  • We do not guarantee that our interpretations, datasets, or educational resources are comprehensive, up to date, or suitable for any specific purpose.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, timewiki.org shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the site or its content.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.
Changes will be effective when posted, with the updated date at the top of this page.

11. Affiliate Disclosure

Some articles may include affiliate links to STEM learning platforms, lab equipment suppliers, software tools, or other services relevant to our readers. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend tools we believe provide value, but you should verify whether a product fits your needs and complies with applicable regulations or institutional policies.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://timewiki.org