Disclaimer

1. Nature of the Readings

Every reading on AskYao — including single divinations, the Daily Oracle, year-fortune readings, follow-up answers and any related text — is generated automatically by an artificial-intelligence model based on traditional Liu Yao (I Ching) methodology. Liu Yao is a long-standing Chinese divination practice; it is not a scientifically validated method of prediction.

We offer these readings to help you reflect, find perspective and be entertained. They are one possible interpretation of a hexagram, not a statement or prophecy about future events.

2. No Guarantee of Accuracy

We make no warranty, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, timeliness or reliability of any reading. The same question cast at a different time or by a different method may yield a different, even contradictory, interpretation.

3. Not Professional Advice

Readings do not constitute, and must not be treated as, medical, mental-health, legal, financial, investment, tax, immigration, career or any other kind of professional advice. The Service is not a substitute for a doctor, therapist, lawyer, financial adviser or any other licensed professional.

If you have questions in any of these areas, consult a qualified professional.

4. Do Not Base Major Decisions on a Reading

Please do not make any significant decision solely on the basis of a reading, especially decisions involving:

• Health, diagnosis, treatment or medication;
• Investments, loans, property purchases, starting a business or other financial arrangements;
• Litigation, contracts, visas or immigration;
• Marriage, break-ups, family relationships or child custody;
• Resigning, changing jobs or other major career moves.

5. If You Are in Distress

If you are experiencing severe emotional distress, are having thoughts of harming yourself or others, or are in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis helpline right away, or reach out to someone you trust. A reading cannot and should not replace professional crisis support or mental-health care.

6. Limitations of AI

AI models can produce content that is wrong, fabricated, inconsistent or biased, and may misunderstand your question. Any facts, dates, figures or specialist knowledge mentioned in a reading may be inaccurate and should not be relied on as a source of information.

We keep improving our prompts and model configuration, but we cannot remove the inherent uncertainty of AI output.

7. About "Accuracy Rate" and Similar Statistics

Any "accuracy rate", journal statistics or similar figures shown in the Service come entirely from users' own after-the-fact, subjective judgements. They are unverified, subject to self-selection and confirmation bias, are not evidence of predictive power or accuracy, and should not be read as a promise about how future readings will perform.

8. Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we are not liable for any action you take or refrain from taking in reliance on a reading, or for any direct or indirect loss, damage or consequence that results. Your use of the Service and any decision you make based on it are entirely your own responsibility. See the Terms of Service for the full limitation of liability.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Disclaimer, email [email protected].