TERMS OF USE
Last updated: May 24, 2026
1. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND STATUS
1.1. The Qi Chart platform (hereinafter, the "Project", the "Platform", "We", or the "Owner") is a personal, non-commercial research project of the following natural person:
- Name and Surname: Mikhail Sukhoverkhiy
- Identification document: NIE Z2887058B
- Residential address: 03710, Calp, Spain
- Contact email: qichartinfo@gmail.com
1.2. Non-commercial nature: At the current stage, the Project is of an exclusively non-commercial, private, scientific, and educational nature. We do not conduct business or commercial activities, generate financial profits, or provide paid services. The Platform is provided free of charge and on an "as is" basis for the purpose of testing mathematical and astronomical calculation algorithms.
1.3. Any mention of terms such as "SaaS", "service", "account", or "platform" in the text of these Terms refers exclusively to the technical architecture of the software and does not indicate a commercial or business nature of the Project.
1.4. The use of the Platform (including simply entering data into the calculators without registering an account) implies the full and unconditional acceptance by the User of all conditions of this document. If you do not agree with any of these conditions, you must stop using the Platform immediately.
1.5. Language versions: These Terms may be translated into several languages for the convenience of users. In the event of any discrepancy, contradiction, or dispute regarding the interpretation of the provisions of these Terms, the Spanish version shall prevail.
2. AGE LIMITS (LOPDGDD & COPPA)
2.1. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet the following age criteria:
- You are at least 14 years of age if you reside in the territory of the Kingdom of Spain (in accordance with Art. 7 of the Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 (LOPDGDD)) [1];
- You are at least 13 years of age if you reside in the territory of the United States of America (in accordance with the COPPA Act);
- You are at least 16 years of age (or the age of consent established by your local legislation for the processing of personal data) if you reside in any other country in the world.
2.2. Registered users of the Platform who do not meet the specified age requirements undertake to immediately cease using the Personal Area or to provide the Owner with documentary proof of the consent of their parents or legal guardians for data processing at: qichartinfo@gmail.com.
3. TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE, REGISTRATION, AND DATA SHARING (PRIVACY BY DESIGN)
3.1. Calculations for unregistered users ("Guests"): The User understands and accepts that calculations are performed exclusively on the client-side (in the browser) using URL hash parameters (after the hash symbol #). Technically, this data is not transmitted to the Owner's web server, nor is it retained by us.
- To guarantee privacy, the browser's address bar is automatically cleared using the replaceState method immediately after the calculations are loaded on the screen.
- To share the results obtained, the User undertakes to exclusively use the integrated "Share" button, which dynamically generates a hash link from the active screen state.
3.2. Personal Area (Registered Users): When saving calculations in the Personal Area, the data is recorded in a secure database.
- Activation Procedure (Double Opt-In): Upon creating an account, it is registered in an inactive state. An email with a confirmation link will be sent to the address provided by the User. Logging in and using the functions of the Personal Area will only be permitted after clicking on the link. Inactive accounts will be automatically and irreversibly deleted from the system 14 (fourteen) days after the email is sent.
- Sharing via UUID: When using the calculation sharing feature, the Platform generates a unique link with an anonymous key such as https://qichart.com/?share=UUIDv4, which does not contain any personal data (such as name or date of birth) in the URL string.
- SEO Protection: The data of the share=UUID link is protected against search engine indexation (Google, Bing) through technical HTTP headers and meta tags (noindex, nofollow, noarchive, nosnippet).
- Access Control: Access to the calculation via the UUID link is provided by the server only if the User has manually changed the map's status to "Public" in their Personal Area.
3.3. Third-Party Data: When entering the birth data of third parties (friends, family members, acquaintances) into the Platform to perform calculations, the User warrants under their sole responsibility that they have obtained prior, express, and informed consent from such persons for the processing of their data. The User agrees to indemnify and hold the Owner harmless against any damages, court costs, and penalties from regulatory bodies (including the Spanish Data Protection Agency - AEPD) arising from non-compliance with this requirement.
4. USE OF THE PLATFORM BY PROFESSIONALS
4.1. The Platform is provided for research purposes and as a technical-mathematical calculation tool. Although the Owner does not restrict access for professionals or consultants, the use of the results within the framework of a commercial or professional activity shall be the sole responsibility of the User.
4.2. The professional User acknowledges that the Platform is an auxiliary tool and does not substitute their own judgment, knowledge, or professional responsibility. The Owner does not guarantee the suitability of the calculations for specific commercial purposes.
4.3. Exemption from liability to third parties: In the event that the User uses the calculations to provide services to third parties (clients), the User assumes full legal, civil, and professional responsibility for such services. The Owner is fully exempt from any claims or lawsuits initiated by the User's clients.
5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND SECURITY
5.1. All programming code, mathematical calculation algorithms, design, interface, and unique graphic elements of the Platform are the exclusive property of its Owner.
5.2. Users are strictly prohibited from using automated systems (scripts, bots, scrapers, crawlers) to collect data (scraping) from the Platform, as well as attempting to decompile the code or bypass technical protection systems.
5.3. Protection Against Spam and Automated Attacks: To protect the infrastructure, the Platform uses automated traffic filtering systems (including Google reCAPTCHA and/or Cloudflare Turnstile). Bypassing, disabling, or modifying these security systems by the User is strictly prohibited and will result in the immediate blocking of access.
5.4. AI Training Opt-Out: In accordance with Article 4(3) of Directive (EU) 2019/790 of the European Parliament and of the Council on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market, transposed into Spanish law by Article 67.3 of Real Decreto-ley 24/2021, the Owner of the Platform expressly restricts the use of any of its content for text and data mining. It is categorically prohibited to use any material, calculations, data structure, or code from the Platform to train, calibrate, test, or fine-tune artificial intelligence (AI) models, neural networks, or machine learning systems without the express written consent of the Owner.
6. ACCOUNT DELETION AND DATA BLOCKING (BLOCKING AND ARCHIVING OF DATA UNDER SPANISH LOPDGDD)
6.1. The User has the right at any time to withdraw consent for the processing of their data and to delete their account using the "Delete Account" button in the settings of their Personal Area.
6.2. Blocking and Archiving Regime: Upon activating the deletion, the Platform immediately excludes your data from all active processing operations on the website. In accordance with Article 32 of the Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 (LOPDGDD), these data will be subjected to a blocking and archiving regime (data blocking under Spanish law). They will be stored in an encrypted and isolated format exclusively at the disposal of judges and courts, the Public Prosecutor's Office, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD), or other competent authorities to address potential liabilities arising from the processing during their statute of limitations (as a general rule, up to 3 years), after which they will be permanently destroyed. Data in backups will be automatically overwritten in the course of scheduled rotation within a maximum period of 30 days.
7. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
7.1. The results of the calculations and interpretations generated by the Platform's algorithms are based on historical metaphysical formulas and do not constitute, nor can they constitute, nor should they be interpreted by the User as professional medical, psychological, financial, investment, or legal advice. The User assumes full personal responsibility for any practical decisions made on the basis of the information obtained through the Platform.
7.2. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PLATFORM AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
7.3. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OWNER OF THE PLATFORM BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR PERSONAL INJURY) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE PLATFORM. THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF THE PLATFORM OWNER FOR ANY CLAIMS UNDER THESE TERMS FOR US RESIDENTS AND NON-EU USERS SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO $0.00 USD.
7.4. In accordance with Spanish Real Decreto-ley 7/2021 and the General Law for the Defence of Consumers and Users (LGDCU), the Owner does not limit their liability for wilful misconduct or gross negligence, nor for physical damage to life and health, provided that such damage has been directly caused by the culpable actions of the Owner.
7.5. In all other cases, given the completely free nature of the research service provided, the cumulative liability of the Owner to EU users for any dispute or claim is strictly limited to the amount of €50 (fifty euros), which is recognized by the parties as proportional, fair, and final compensation.
8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION, BINDING ARBITRATION, AND JURISDICTION
8.1. For US Users (Binding Arbitration): All disputes and claims arising out of these Terms or in connection with the use of the Platform by US users shall be resolved exclusively through individual binding arbitration under the auspices of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Consumer Arbitration Rules.
- The arbitration proceeding shall be conducted in the English language and held remotely. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding on both parties.
- Class Action Waiver: You expressly agree that any proceedings shall be conducted solely on a strictly individual basis. Neither you nor the Owner shall be entitled to consolidate claims or participate as a representative or member of a class in collective judicial proceedings.
8.2. For EU Non-Commercial Consumers (B2C): In the event that it is impossible to resolve a dispute through amicable negotiations (by submitting a complaint to the email address: qichartinfo@gmail.com), the conflict shall be submitted to the competent courts of the User's legal place of residence, in accordance with the Brussels I bis Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012).
8.3. For Other Cases (B2B / Professional Users violating the prohibition of commercial use): All disputes of a professional or commercial nature shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of the province of Alicante, Spain.
9. AMENDMENT OF THE TERMS
9.1. The Owner reserves the right to unilaterally amend the conditions of this document at any time. The new version of the Terms shall enter into force as of the moment of its publication on the Platform.
9.2. Continued use of the Platform after the publication of amendments implies the full acceptance by the User of the updated conditions. Registered users may be additionally notified of significant changes to these conditions through the publication of a notice on the Platform's interface or by sending a notification to the email address provided during registration.