These terms set out the rights and obligations of both sides when you use the services provided by CORNERSTONE. By submitting an application you confirm that you have read and accepted them.
LAST UPDATED 2 November 2026
1.1 The specific service content of CORNERSTONE is provided by us according to actual circumstances, including but not limited to information, images, articles, comments and points-based draws. We provide event information to users by email, SMS and telephone, regularly or otherwise, according to their wishes, and provide a platform for learning and exchange (collectively, the "Services"). We hold the final right of interpretation for the Services provided.
1.2 CORNERSTONE services are for personal use only. Except with our written consent, neither you nor any other user may use any information on CORNERSTONE for commercial purposes.
1.3 The equipment and network resources needed to use the Services (such as a personal computer or other device connected to the internet or a mobile network) and the related fees (such as telephone and internet access charges) are borne by you.
2.2 CORNERSTONE is not responsible for verifying the authenticity, accuracy or completeness of the personal information you provide. Any problems and consequences arising from information that is untrue, inaccurate or incomplete shall be borne by you, and you shall ensure that CORNERSTONE is not liable for any damage or liability arising therefrom. If we find that the personal information you provide is false, inaccurate or incomplete, we may terminate the Services provided to you at our discretion.
2.3 You understand that in order to apply for CORNERSTONE services you should provide us with your personal information. For the purpose of providing the Services, we must disclose your personal information to third parties. You authorise us to use your personal information, the relevant information you provided when applying for the service, and the non-public content stored on CORNERSTONE during your use of the service (the "Personal Data") for the purpose of providing the Services. We undertake not to disclose or provide your personal information to third parties other than for the purpose of providing the Services, except in the following situations:
(1) your prior explicit authorisation has been obtained;
(2) required by the relevant judicial authorities or government regulators;
(3) necessary to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of CORNERSTONE;
(4) necessary to safeguard the public interest;
(5) to comply with legal requirements, subpoenas or government or legal directives, to protect the systems and users of CORNERSTONE, or to ensure the integrity and operation of the CORNERSTONE business and systems, we may obtain and disclose any information we consider necessary or appropriate, including but not limited to user personal information, IP address and traffic information, usage history and published content;
(6) other circumstances required by law.
3.1 In using the Services you must comply with applicable laws and regulations, and must not create, copy, publish, transmit, distribute, store or otherwise disclose information containing any of the following:
(1) content opposing the basic principles established by the Constitution;
(2) content harming national security, leaking state secrets, subverting state power or undermining national unity;
(3) content harming national honour and interests;
(4) content inciting ethnic hatred or discrimination, or undermining ethnic unity;
(5) content disrupting national religious policy, promoting cults or feudal superstition;
(6) content spreading rumours, disrupting social order or undermining social stability;
(7) obscene, pornographic, gambling, violent, homicidal, terrorist or crime-inciting content, fraudulent content, or other offensive information, data, text, music, sound, photographs, graphics, code or material;
(8) content insulting or defaming others, or infringing the lawful rights and interests of others;
(9) other content in violation of the Constitution, laws, administrative regulations or rules;
(10) content that may infringe the patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyright or other intellectual or proprietary rights of others;
(11) impersonating any person or entity, or otherwise misrepresenting your association with any person or entity;
(12) providing promotional information, political activity, advertising or solicitation of opinions without authorisation;
(13) private information of any third party, including but not limited to address, telephone number, email address, identity card number and credit card number;
(14) viruses, unreliable data or other harmful, destructive or damaging files;
(15) content unrelated to the topic of the interactive area where it is posted;
(16) content that, in our judgement, is offensive, restricts or hinders others from using or enjoying the interactive areas or CORNERSTONE, or may cause any type of damage or liability to us, our affiliates or other users;
(17) other content prohibited by laws or administrative regulations.
3.2 Users must not use the Services to engage in any of the following activities that threaten computer information network security:
(1) accessing a computer information network or using its resources without authorisation;
(2) deleting, modifying or adding to the functions of a computer information network without authorisation;
(3) deleting, modifying or adding to data or applications stored, processed or transmitted in a computer information network without authorisation;
(4) intentionally creating or spreading destructive programs such as computer viruses;
(5) other behaviour endangering computer information network security.
3.3 We reserve the right to filter, remove, screen or edit any content published or stored on this website at any time and for any reason without notice. You are responsible, at your own cost, for backing up and replacing any content you publish or store on this website.
3.4 You bear legal responsibility for your actions while using the Services. If you have limited or no legal capacity, your legal guardian bears the corresponding legal responsibility.
3.5 If your operation affects the overall stability or integrity of the system, we will suspend or terminate that operation until the matter is resolved.
4.1 CORNERSTONE is an open platform. Personal data such as articles or photographs uploaded to the internet by users may be copied, reposted, tampered with or used for other unlawful purposes by other organisations or individuals, and users must be fully aware of such risks. As a provider of online services, we are not responsible for any statement or content provided by users in any forum, personal page or other interactive area. You expressly agree that any risk or consequence arising from use of the Services is borne solely by you, and we assume no responsibility for such risk or consequence.
4.2 If you breach these terms of service, breach ethics or the law, or infringe the rights of others (including but not limited to intellectual property), we shall not be held responsible. We are likewise not responsible for services sent through CORNERSTONE by any third party, or for any content included in the Services.
4.3 We are not responsible for any loss or damage caused by any content published, stored or uploaded by you, by other users or by any third party.
4.4 We are not responsible for any error, defamation, libel, inaction, fallacy, obscenity, pornography or blasphemy that any third party may cause to you.
4.5 We are not responsible for hacking, computer viruses, or the unlawful use, theft, tampering with or loss of your account or password due to your own failure to keep them secure, or for the disclosure of your personal information caused by websites linked from this site. If you discover unlawful use of a user account or a security vulnerability, please contact us immediately.
4.6 We assume no responsibility for network service interruptions or other defects not caused by CORNERSTONE.
4.7 We do not guarantee that the Services will meet your requirements, that the Services will be uninterrupted, or the timeliness, security and accuracy of the Services.
4.8 Under no circumstances shall our total liability arising from or in connection with the use of CORNERSTONE, whether based on contract, warranty, tort, product liability, strict liability or any other theory, exceed any remuneration (if any) paid by you to CORNERSTONE for accessing or using this website.
5.1 Where network services must be suspended or service content adjusted for upgrade purposes, we will make reasonable efforts to post a notice on the website. We assume no responsibility for any loss caused by a user's failure to read such notices in a timely manner.
5.2 You expressly agree that we reserve the right to adjust the content, type and form of the services provided by CORNERSTONE at any time according to actual circumstances, or to authorise a third party, at our discretion, to provide you with services originally provided by us. We are not responsible for any loss caused to you or other users by such business adjustments. We also reserve the right to change, suspend or terminate all or part of the CORNERSTONE services at any time.
5.3 In any of the following situations we may unilaterally suspend or terminate the provision of services to you without notice and without assuming any responsibility to you or any third party:
(1) the personal information you provided is untrue;
(2) you have breached these terms of service;
(3) the CORNERSTONE platform is used for commercial purposes without our written consent.
5.4 You may notify us at any time to terminate the services provided to you, or cancel the CORNERSTONE services directly. From the date of termination or cancellation, we shall no longer bear any form of responsibility towards you.
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