1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to BacInk (hereinafter referred to as "we," "our company," or "this website"). By accessing or using the BacInk website and its services, you agree to accept and comply with these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

1.1 Translation Versions

This document has translations in other languages. If there are any conflicts, uncertainties, or obvious inconsistencies between any version and the Traditional Chinese version, the Traditional Chinese version shall prevail.

1.2 Other Translation Versions

For translations of this statement in other languages, please select a language version from the dropdown menu in the upper right corner.

2. Service Description

BacInk offers the following services:

  • Multilingual Blog Platform: Provides multilingual content with automatic translation features
  • Account and Membership Features: Offers account registration, login, member pages, and related account management functions
  • Newsletter Subscription Service: Double opt-in subscription mechanism, providing multilingual newsletters
  • Contact Form: Used for communication between users and us
  • Technical Content: Shares technical articles, tutorials, and related resources

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Legal Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. You must not:

  • Use this website for any illegal activities
  • Infringe upon the intellectual property rights or other rights of others
  • Disseminate viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or networks
  • Harass, threaten, or offend others
  • Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content

3.2 Account Security

If you create an account or subscribe to our services, you are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate and up-to-date information
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • Notifying us of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Being responsible for any activities that occur under your account, unless you have promptly informed us of unauthorized use

We may currently offer email/password login as well as third-party authentication login methods such as Google, GitHub, etc. When you choose to log in with a third party, you are also bound by the terms and policies of that third party.

3.3 Content Submission

When you submit content to us through contact forms, comments, or other means, you guarantee that:

  • You own or have the rights to submit that content
  • The content does not infringe the rights of any third party
  • The content does not contain illegal, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise improper materials

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Website Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, code, design, logos, and trademarks, is owned by BacInk or its content providers, and is protected by copyright law and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Authorized Use

Unless otherwise specified, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content of this website for personal, non-commercial use only. You must not:

  • Copy, modify, distribute, or publicly display content from this website (unless you have explicit permission)
  • Use the content of this website for commercial purposes
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notices

4.3 Open Source Code

Some of our code and projects may be released under open source licenses. The use of these projects is governed by the terms of their respective open source licenses.

5. Privacy Policy

Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

6. Newsletter Subscription

6.1 Subscription Process

Our newsletter service uses a double opt-in mechanism:

  1. You submit your email address to subscribe
  2. We send you a confirmation email
  3. You must click the link in the confirmation email to complete your subscription

6.2 Unsubscribing

You can unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any newsletter email
  • Requesting to unsubscribe through our contact form

7. Third-Party Links and Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. When visiting third-party websites, please review their terms of use and privacy policies.

To provide account login and authentication features, we may use third-party service providers such as Supabase, as well as third-party login services that you choose to use (such as Google, GitHub). The availability of these services, authentication processes, and data handling are governed by their respective terms and policies.

8. Disclaimer

8.1 Provided "As Is"

This website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available," without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
  • The website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
  • The results obtained from the website will be accurate or reliable

8.2 Accuracy of Content

While we strive to ensure the accuracy of information on this website, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the content. Translated content may contain errors or inaccuracies.

8.3 Technical Issues

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available or uninterrupted. Technical issues, maintenance, updates, or other factors may cause temporary interruptions.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BacInk and its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use this website, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits
  • Loss of data
  • Business interruption
  • Damage to reputation

Even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages, this limitation still applies.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BacInk and its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of this website
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your infringement of any third-party rights
  • Any content you submit

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms of Service at any time. Significant changes will be communicated to you:

  • By posting updated terms on the website
  • By notifying subscribing users via email (if applicable)
  • By displaying a notice on the website's homepage

The modified terms will take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of this website indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Termination

We reserve the following rights:

  • To suspend or terminate your access to the website at any time for any reason
  • To limit, suspend, or terminate your account if we suspect unauthorized access, misuse, fraud, illegal activities, or violations of these terms
  • To remove content that violates these terms
  • To take appropriate legal action against violations

You may also stop using this website or request to delete your account. For account deletion and personal data handling, please refer to our privacy policy.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of China (Taiwan), without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be submitted to the courts of Taiwan with jurisdiction.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between you and BacInk regarding the use of this website, superseding all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and proposals (whether oral or written).

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us through the following:

  • Email: bacink.contact@gmail.com

17. Effective Date

These Terms of Service are effective as of December 31, 2025.

Last Updated: April 14, 2026