The Still Flow · 静水流深

Terms of Service

Last updated: July 13, 2026

Welcome to The Still Flow (thestillflow.com). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the site.

1. About This Site

The Still Flow is an English-language wellness blog that shares knowledge rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), mindful living, and holistic health practices. The content is written by Yu Xi Zhang and is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

2. Not Medical Advice

Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts discussed here — such as Qi, Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, and organ systems — are explained from a cultural and philosophical perspective. They are not intended to replace evidence-based medical treatment.

3. Use of Content

All content on this site — including articles, images, graphics, and design — is the property of The Still Flow unless otherwise noted. You may:

• Read, share, and link to our articles for personal, non-commercial purposes.
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original article.

You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute full articles without written permission.
• Use our content for commercial purposes without a license agreement.
• Modify or create derivative works based on our content.
• Scrape, crawl, or automatically extract content from this site.

4. User Accounts

Some features of this site (such as saving favorites, commenting, and the wellness dashboard) require you to create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information.
• Keep your password secure and not share your account with others.
• Take responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account.
• Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or that remain inactive for an extended period.

5. Comments and User Content

We welcome thoughtful comments and discussion. By posting a comment on this site, you agree that:

• Your comment is your own original work and does not infringe on the rights of others.
• Your comment does not contain spam, advertising, offensive language, or illegal content.
• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and distribute your comment.

We reserve the right to edit or delete any comment at our discretion, without notice or explanation.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

This site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site. A link does not imply endorsement. Your interactions with third-party sites are governed by their own terms and policies.

7. Advertising

This site displays advertisements served by third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense). These ads help support the free content we provide. We do not control the specific ads shown and are not responsible for the products or services advertised. Ad targeting is managed by the advertising networks according to their own privacy policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The site will be available at all times or free from errors.
• The content is accurate, complete, or current.
• The site is free of viruses or other harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Still Flow and its author shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or inability to use this site, including but not limited to loss of data, health outcomes, or profits.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Still Flow and its author from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the site, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the site shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of jurisdiction.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

These Terms of Service are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal concerns, please consult a qualified attorney.