Disclaimer

1. General Disclaimer

Shan Shui provides AI-generated Chinese name suggestions for entertainment, educational, and cultural exploration purposes. The names, explanations, stories, and analyses generated by this service are created by artificial intelligence and should not be considered definitive, authoritative, or professionally verified cultural advice.

2. Bazi (八字) & Five Elements Analysis

The Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny) and Five Elements analysis features are provided for entertainment and cultural education only. They are not:

• A substitute for professional fortune-telling, divination, or metaphysical consultation
• Scientifically validated personality or destiny assessments
• A replacement for psychological counseling, career advice, or life coaching
• Medical, legal, or financial advice of any kind

Bazi is a traditional Chinese cultural practice dating back over 3,000 years. While we implement established calculation methods, interpretations of Bazi charts vary among different schools of thought. The AI-generated analysis represents one possible interpretation and should not be taken as absolute truth.

3. AI-Generated Content

All names, cultural explanations, stories, and analyses are generated by artificial intelligence (DeepSeek API). While we employ quality validation and fallback mechanisms:

• AI may occasionally produce names or explanations that contain inaccuracies, anachronisms, or culturally inappropriate content
• Classical source citations are AI-generated and may contain errors
• Pronunciation guides are approximations and may not capture regional variations
• We do not guarantee that a generated name will be culturally appropriate in all contexts

4. Cultural Sensitivity & Appropriation

Chinese naming is a profound cultural tradition with over 3,000 years of history. We encourage users to:

• Use generated names respectfully, understanding their cultural origins
• Consult with Chinese speakers or cultural experts before using a name in formal or professional contexts
• Recognize that adopting a Chinese name carries cultural weight and should not be done frivolously

Shan Shui is designed to be a bridge between cultures — not a tool for superficial cultural tourism. We encourage all users to engage deeply with the stories and philosophies behind their generated names.

5. No Professional Advice

Nothing on this website constitutes professional advice of any kind — medical, legal, financial, psychological, or otherwise. Always consult qualified professionals for decisions affecting your health, finances, legal standing, or well-being.

6. Third-Party Services

Shan Shui relies on third-party services including DeepSeek AI (name generation), Vercel (hosting), and Google Analytics (optional). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of these third-party services.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SHAN SHUI AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THIS SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Emotional distress from AI-generated analyses
• Cultural misunderstandings or social consequences
• Decisions made based on Bazi or Five Elements interpretations
• Service interruptions or data loss
• Inaccurate or inappropriate name suggestions

8. Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this disclaimer at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. Last updated: June 2026.