Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 1, 2026 | Last Updated: July 16, 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Lin Tao, operating through Zunyi Liulintao Network Technology Co., Ltd., a company duly registered in the People's Republic of China with its principal place of business at Honghuagang District, Wanli Road, Baiyang Road No. 26, Zunyi City - 563000, China. Throughout these Terms, the terms Lin Tao, we, us, and our refer to Zunyi Liulintao Network Technology Co., Ltd. and its authorized representatives. The terms you and your refer to the individual or entity accessing or using our website and services.

By accessing our website at https://www.lintao.autos, engaging our computer systems design and integration services, or otherwise interacting with us in connection with our professional offerings, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any provision of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of our website and refrain from engaging our services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on our website and, where applicable, via email to clients with active engagements. Your continued use of our website or services following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms of Service, the following definitions shall apply:

3. Services Description

3.1 Scope of Services

Lin Tao provides professional services within the Computer Systems Design and Related Services industry, classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector. Our areas of expertise encompass, but are not limited to:

3.2 Engagement Model

The specific scope, duration, deliverables, milestones, and fees for any Services engagement shall be defined in a separate Service Agreement executed by both parties. In the event of any conflict between these Terms of Service and a Service Agreement, the provisions of the Service Agreement shall prevail with respect to the specific engagement. These Terms of Service provide the general framework within which all engagements operate.

We offer Services on a project basis, retainer basis, or time-and-materials basis, as mutually agreed in the applicable Service Agreement. Any estimates of project timelines, costs, or resource requirements provided prior to the execution of a Service Agreement are non-binding approximations and may be refined during the discovery and scoping process.

3.3 Professional Standards

Lin Tao commits to performing all Services with professional skill, care, and diligence consistent with industry standards applicable to computer systems design and integration. We will assign qualified personnel with appropriate expertise to each engagement and will maintain necessary professional certifications and knowledge currency throughout the engagement period.

Our Services are consultative and advisory in nature. While we design, recommend, and implement systems based on our professional judgment and industry best practices, we cannot guarantee specific business outcomes, revenue increases, or cost reductions, as these depend on factors beyond our control, including market conditions, client operational decisions, and third-party dependencies.

3.4 Third-Party Products and Services

In the course of providing Services, we may recommend, specify, or integrate third-party software, hardware, cloud services, and other products. Unless explicitly stated otherwise in a Service Agreement, Lin Tao is not the manufacturer, licensor, or provider of such third-party products. Any warranties, support, or liabilities related to third-party products are governed solely by the applicable third-party agreements. We make no representations or warranties regarding the performance, reliability, or suitability of third-party products beyond those provided by the respective vendors.

4. Client Obligations and Responsibilities

4.1 Cooperation and Access

Successful delivery of Services requires timely and effective cooperation from you. As a Client, you agree to:

4.2 Accurate Information

You represent and warrant that all information you provide to us in connection with the Services is accurate, complete, and not misleading. You acknowledge that our ability to design and implement effective systems depends on the accuracy and completeness of the information you provide. We shall not be liable for any deficiencies in the Services or Deliverables arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information provided by you.

4.3 Compliance with Laws

You agree to use our Services and Deliverables in compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations, including but not limited to data protection and privacy laws, export control regulations, intellectual property laws, and industry-specific regulatory requirements. You are solely responsible for determining the legal and regulatory compliance obligations applicable to your use of any systems we design or implement.

4.4 Prohibited Uses

In connection with your use of our Website or Services, you agree not to:

5. Fees, Payment, and Taxes

5.1 Fee Arrangements

Fees for Services shall be specified in the applicable Service Agreement. Fee arrangements may include fixed-price project fees, hourly or daily rates, monthly retainers, milestone-based payments, or other structures as mutually agreed. All fees are stated in the currency specified in the Service Agreement, which shall typically be United States Dollars (USD) or Chinese Renminbi (CNY) unless otherwise agreed.

5.2 Payment Terms

Unless otherwise specified in the Service Agreement, payment terms are as follows:

5.3 Expenses

You agree to reimburse us for reasonable, pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the Services, including but not limited to travel, accommodation, software licenses, cloud infrastructure costs, and third-party service fees. Expense reimbursement policies, including approval thresholds and documentation requirements, shall be detailed in the Service Agreement.

5.4 Taxes

All fees stated in Service Agreements are exclusive of applicable taxes, duties, levies, and governmental assessments. You are responsible for the payment of all applicable sales, use, value-added, goods and services, withholding, and similar taxes arising from the provision of Services, excluding taxes based on our net income. Where we are required by law to collect and remit taxes, such taxes shall be added to our invoices and paid by you.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Ownership of Pre-Existing Materials

Each party retains all right, title, and interest in and to its pre-existing Intellectual Property. Any materials, methodologies, tools, frameworks, code libraries, templates, know-how, or other assets owned or developed by Lin Tao prior to or independently of the engagement shall remain our exclusive property. Similarly, any data, content, systems, software, or materials owned by you or your licensors prior to the engagement shall remain your exclusive property.

6.2 Deliverables and Work Product

Unless otherwise expressly agreed in the Service Agreement, upon full payment of all fees due for the relevant Services, Lin Tao grants you a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Deliverables for your internal business purposes. This license does not include the right to resell, sublicense, or distribute the Deliverables to third parties as a standalone product or service without our prior written consent.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lin Tao retains ownership of all underlying methodologies, generic processes, know-how, tools, frameworks, and reusable components developed or utilized in the course of providing Services, even if such elements are incorporated into Deliverables. You receive a license to use such elements solely as part of and in connection with the Deliverables, not as standalone assets.

6.3 Website Content

All content published on our Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Lin Tao or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may access and view the Website content for your personal, non-commercial use. Any reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display, or performance of Website content without our prior written consent is strictly prohibited.

6.4 Trademarks

The name Lin Tao, the LT logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Lin Tao or Zunyi Liulintao Network Technology Co., Ltd. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans appearing on our Website are the trademarks of their respective owners.

7. Confidentiality and Data Protection

7.1 Confidentiality Obligations

Each party agrees to hold the other party's Confidential Information in strict confidence and to use such Confidential Information solely for the purpose of performing or receiving the Services. Neither party shall disclose Confidential Information to any third party without the disclosing party's prior written consent, except:

Confidentiality obligations shall survive the termination or expiration of any Service Agreement and these Terms for a period of five (5) years, or indefinitely with respect to trade secrets and information that constitutes personal data under applicable data protection laws.

7.2 Data Protection

Our collection, use, and protection of personal data are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy. In the course of providing Services, we may have access to personal data controlled by you. In such cases, the parties shall enter into a data processing agreement or incorporate data protection provisions into the applicable Service Agreement as required by applicable privacy laws.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Website Disclaimer

Our Website and its content are provided on an as is and as available basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Lin Tao disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and those arising from course of dealing or usage of trade.

We do not warrant that our Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components; that any defects or errors will be corrected; or that the information on our Website is accurate, complete, reliable, or current at all times. You use our Website at your own risk.

8.2 Services Disclaimer

Our Services are provided on a professional consultancy basis. While we exercise reasonable skill, care, and diligence in performing Services, we do not make any express or implied warranties regarding the results that may be obtained from the use of our Services or Deliverables. Specifically, we do not warrant that:

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Lin Tao, Zunyi Liulintao Network Technology Co., Ltd., its directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of data, loss of business opportunity, business interruption, or cost of substitute services, arising out of or in connection with these Terms, the use of or inability to use our Website or Services, or any Deliverables provided, regardless of the legal theory on which such claim is based, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total aggregate liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms, our Website, or our Services, whether in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, shall not exceed the greater of (a) the total fees actually paid by you to Lin Tao for the specific Services giving rise to the claim during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) one thousand United States Dollars (USD $1,000.00) where the claim relates solely to Website usage without any corresponding Service engagement.

The limitations and exclusions set forth in this Section 8 shall apply even if any remedy fails of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some or all of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9. Indemnification

9.1 Indemnification by You

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lin Tao, Zunyi Liulintao Network Technology Co., Ltd., its directors, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in connection with:

9.2 Indemnification by Lin Tao

Lin Tao agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold you harmless from and against any third-party claim alleging that the Deliverables, as provided by us and used in accordance with these Terms, infringe upon any copyright or misappropriate any trade secret of such third party. This indemnification obligation shall not apply to the extent the claim arises from: (a) your modification of the Deliverables; (b) the combination or use of the Deliverables with materials, products, or services not provided or approved by us; or (c) your continued use of infringing Deliverables after we have provided a non-infringing alternative or modification at no additional cost.

9.3 Indemnification Procedure

The party seeking indemnification shall: (a) promptly notify the indemnifying party in writing of the claim; (b) grant the indemnifying party sole control of the defense and settlement of the claim, provided that any settlement requiring the indemnified party to admit liability or pay money shall require the indemnified party's prior written consent; and (c) provide reasonable cooperation and assistance in the defense at the indemnifying party's expense.

10. Term and Termination

10.1 Website Terms

These Terms of Service apply to your use of our Website and shall remain in effect for as long as you access or use our Website. We may terminate, suspend, or restrict your access to our Website at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, at our sole discretion.

10.2 Service Engagements

The term and termination provisions for specific Service engagements shall be defined in the applicable Service Agreement. In the absence of contrary provisions in a Service Agreement:

10.3 Effects of Termination

Upon termination of a Service engagement:

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Informal Resolution

We value our client relationships and are committed to resolving disputes in an efficient and constructive manner. In the event of any dispute, claim, question, or disagreement arising out of or relating to these Terms, our Website, or our Services, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiations. The initiating party shall provide written notice to the other party describing the nature of the dispute and the desired resolution. Both parties shall designate a representative with decision-making authority to meet and negotiate within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of such notice.

11.2 Mediation

If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute through direct negotiation within thirty (30) calendar days, either party may submit the dispute to mediation administered by a mutually agreeable mediation service. Mediation shall be conducted in the English language. Each party shall bear its own costs of mediation, and the parties shall share equally the fees and expenses of the mediator.

11.3 Arbitration

If the dispute remains unresolved after mediation or if either party declines to participate in mediation, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) in accordance with its then-current arbitration rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language before a single arbitrator mutually selected by the parties or, if the parties cannot agree, appointed by CIETAC. The seat of arbitration shall be Zunyi, Guizhou Province, China. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on both parties, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

11.4 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent or restrain the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of its intellectual property rights or to enforce confidentiality obligations. Such action may be brought without the need to first engage in the negotiation, mediation, or arbitration procedures described above.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service and any dispute arising out of or relating to them, our Website, or our Services, including non-contractual disputes, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the People's Republic of China, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles that would result in the application of the laws of another jurisdiction.

Subject to the dispute resolution provisions set forth in Section 11, the parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Zunyi, Guizhou Province, China, for the resolution of any disputes not subject to arbitration. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) shall not apply to these Terms or any Service Agreement.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable Service Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lin Tao with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, understandings, and agreements, whether oral or written, between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving the parties' original intent to the greatest extent possible. If modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13.3 Waiver

No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right, power, or privilege under these Terms shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right preclude any other or further exercise thereof. A waiver of any breach of any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a continuing waiver of other breaches of the same or other provisions.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign, delegate, or transfer these Terms or any of your rights or obligations hereunder, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. We may assign, delegate, or transfer these Terms and our rights and obligations hereunder without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. Any attempted assignment in violation of this Section shall be null and void.

13.5 Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms or any Service Agreement, other than payment obligations, to the extent such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond the affected party's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, epidemics, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labor disputes, government actions, internet or telecommunications failures, or supply chain disruptions. The affected party shall promptly notify the other party of the force majeure event and its expected duration and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate the effects of such event.

13.6 Relationship of the Parties

Lin Tao is an independent contractor, and nothing in these Terms or any Service Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency, franchise, or employment relationship between the parties. Neither party has the authority to bind the other or to incur any obligation on the other's behalf without the other party's prior written consent.

13.7 Notices

All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, and other communications under these Terms shall be in writing and addressed as follows:

Notices sent by email shall be deemed received on the date of transmission if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, otherwise on the next business day. Notices sent by postal mail shall be deemed received five (5) business days after posting for domestic mail and ten (10) business days for international mail.

13.8 Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and their permitted successors and assigns. No third party shall have any right to enforce any provision of these Terms unless expressly stated otherwise.

13.9 Headings

The section headings used in these Terms are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation or construction of any provision hereof.

13.10 Survival

Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination or expiration shall so survive, including but not limited to provisions concerning confidentiality, intellectual property, limitations of liability, indemnification, dispute resolution, governing law, and payment obligations.

14. Changes to Terms of Service

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify, amend, or replace these Terms of Service at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and post a prominent notice on our Website for a reasonable period following the update. For Clients with active Service Agreements, we will also provide notice of material changes via email to the primary contact on file.

If you disagree with any changes to these Terms, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of our Website and, where applicable, to terminate any active Service Agreement in accordance with its termination provisions. Your continued use of our Website or Services after the effective date of any revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to be bound by the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of your rights and obligations.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, or if you need to provide any notice required hereunder, please contact us using the information below. We take all inquiries seriously and endeavor to respond promptly.