Beijing Xiaomi Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Xiaomi") hereby prompts you to carefully read and fully understand the MIUI User Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "this Agreement"). You shall carefully read and fully understand all terms hereof, especially those on the exemption Xiaomi from liabilities or restrictions to its liabilities, applicable laws and dispute resolution. Terms on the exemption from or restrictions to liabilities are highlighted in bold to catch your attention. Please prudently read and choose to accept or not to accept this Agreement (minors should read this Agreement accompanied by legal guardian). By using any Xiaomi device, downloading any software based on MIUI, and so on, you acknowledge that you have read and understood, and agree to accept and be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you choose not to accept this Agreement, please do not use any Xiaomi device, system, or software. Xiaomi has the right to modify this Agreement. Modified terms will be published on the Xiaomi devices and official website, and come into effect on the date specified in the revised Agreement.
1.1 MIUI system (including system services and software, see Appendix I for the list of some services and software) is the Android deeply customized operating system independently researched and developed by Xiaomi. The ownership of such software and services belong to Xiaomi.
1.2 This Agreement is entered into among user, Xiaomi Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates (hereinafter referred to as "Xiaomi" or "we") and our operational cooperators (hereinafter referred to as "Cooperator"), with respect to the use of the MIUI system, as well as downloading and upgrading of software (hereinafter referred to as "this Software"), and the use of other relevant Xiaomi services by the User.
1.3 This Software and services are provided by Xiaomi for mobile devices, and include the following items:
1.3.1 The software provided for the User on Xiaomi devices, including but not limited to the code stored on any Xiaomi device, as well as any other embedded software, files, interfaces, content, or any other data protected by the copyright of Xiaomi or its licensors;
1.3.2 Updates or upgrades of the software described in the preceding paragraph; and
1.3.3 Open source software. Any Xiaomi device may contain the software protected by the copyright of a third party with the open source software license granted by a third party. Such open source software is differentiated by the license information provided in the device, which also indicates the open source software license applicable to each component. Therefore, when the User uses such open source software, terms and conditions of the open source software license apply. This Agreement will not change any right or obligation that the User enjoys or undertakes in relation to such open source software license. If any permissive condition hereunder conflicts with the content of any open source software in the open source software license, the open source software license shall prevail.
1.4. The User shall understand that Xiaomi provides the User with this Software and relevant services only, and the User shall independently undertake expenses necessary for the equipment related to this Software and services (such as terminal fees and communication fees). At the same time, using this Software on the client side shall require having a terminal device, as well as using bandwidth, communication traffic, and other resources.
2.1 Xiaomi grants the User one individual, non-transferable, non-sublicense, and non-exclusive license regarding this Software.
2.2 The User may install, use, display, and operate this Software on Xiaomi devices for non-commercial purposes. However, the User may not install, use, or operate this Software for commercial operation purposes. The User may not copy, change, modify, embed, or create any derivative works based on the data released by this Software, memory of any terminal device on which this Software is running, or communication process between the client and the server. It is strictly prohibited to use this Software to create derivative works including but not limited to plug-ins and non-authorized third-party tools and services. If commercial sales, reproduction, and distribution are required (e.g. software pre-installation or bundling), written permission from Xiaomi must be obtained.
2.3. The User shall not, without the explicit permission of Xiaomi, install this Software on any other terminal device.
2.4 The User may make a backup copy of this Software for the purpose of using this Software and services. The copy shall include all the copyright information included in the original software.
2.5 Except when explicitly authorized by this Agreement, Xiaomi does not grant any other right to the User. If the User needs to get any other right, the User shall obtain written consent from Xiaomi.
3.1 In order to improve the overall user experience as well as the quality of our content and services, Xiaomi has the right to provide you with the replaced, amended, and upgraded versions of MIUI from time to time. Notifications about such updates are turned on by default. Based on the difference between current and updated versions, MIUI allows you to choose whether to use this feature. Xiaomi does not guarantee that old versions of MIUI will be usable after new versions are released.
4.1 You may be required to create a Mi Account to be able to use MIUI and its services. You must create and use your Mi Account in accordance with the "Mi Account User Agreement".
5.1 The User may use system software and services, which include Browser, Music, Notes, Recorder, Compass, Bluetooth, Screen Recorder, File Manager, Phone, Yellow pages, Contacts, Messaging, Calendar, Weather, Clock, Gallery, and Camera. See Appendix I for the examples of such software and services.
5.2 Some software or services require the User to turn on location services, Bluetooth, or use mobile data networks. Using such services indicates that the User agrees to turn on location services, Bluetooth, or use mobile data networks.
5.3 Some system software or services may have separate user agreements and terms of service. The User must read and agree to such agreements before using the related software or services.
6.1 The User may use this Software and related services in accordance with this Agreement, local laws and regulations. The User must not do the following:
6.1.1 Delete any copyright information from this Software and other copies thereof, and amend, delete, or evade any technical measure set for protecting intellectual property rights;
6.1.2 Conduct any reverse engineering for this Software, such as disassembling, decompilation, or any other action aimed at obtaining the source code of this Software;
6.1.3 By amending or fabricating any instruction or data in the software operation, add, delete or change any software function or operation effect, or operate or spread to the public any software or method used for the aforesaid purpose, no matter whether it is for a commercial purpose or not;
6.1.4 Conduct any behavior damaging network security by using this Software, including but not limited to: using unauthorized data or entering unauthorized server or account; without permission, entering a public network or others' operating system and deleting, amending or adding stored information; without permission, attempting to explore, scan or test the system or network vulnerability of this Software or conducting any other behavior damaging network security; attempting to interfere in or destroying the normal operation of the system or website of this Software, intentionally spreading malicious program or virus or conducting any other behavior destroying or disturbing normal network information service; and, fabricating the whole or partial name of TCP/IP data package;
6.1.5 Log on or use this Software and services through the third-party compatible software or system not developed, authorized or recognized by Xiaomi, or produce, launch or spread the aforesaid tool;
6.1.6 Without the written consent of Xiaomi, conduct any of the following behaviors for this Software and information in it without permission, including but not limited: use, lease, lending, copying, amendment, link, reprinting, compilation, publication and publishing, establishment of a mirror image website and the arbitrarily development of any relevant derivative product, works, service, plug-in, tag-on, compatibility and interconnection by virtue of this Software;
6.1.7 Publish, transmit, spread or store any content in violation of any local law of the place where the User is located by virtue of this Software;
6.1.8 By virtue of this Software, publish, transmit, spread or store any content infringing upon the legitimate right of others such as intellectual property right or business secret;
6.1.9 By virtue of this Software, publish, transmit or spread advertising information and junk information in batch; or
6.1.10 Use this Software or any other service provided by Xiaomi in any other illegal way, for any illegal purpose, or in any way inconsistent with the license hereunder.
6.2 Information publication regulations
6.2.1 With regard to the information content published via this Software, the User shall guarantee that the User possesses the intellectual property right of the uploaded information content or has obtained legal authorization, and the use of this Software and services by the User does not infringement upon legitimate rights and interests of any third party.
6.2.2 The User may not use the Software to perform the following actions, including but not limited to:
6.2.2.1 Creating, copying, publishing, spreading, storing the content which violates the local laws and regulations.
6.2.2.2 Releasing, transmitting, spreading and storing content that infringes upon the rights of others, such as the rights of reputation, portraiture, intellectual property, trade secrets, and other legal rights.
6.2.2.3 Spreading fictitious information, concealing the truth for misleading or deceiving others.
6.2.2.4 Using the Software to publish, spread, and promote advertisement and spam.
6.2.2.5 Engaging in other violations of local laws and regulations.
6.2.3 You may not carry out any commercial conduct by using the Product, including but not limited to advertising or selling merchandise.
6.3 You understand and agree that:
6.3.1 In case Xiaomi suspects that the User violates this Agreement, the license may be revoked, or other appropriate measures within the scope of this Agreement might be taken.
6.3.2 If you publish the information which may infringe upon any person's legal rights or violates this Agreement, the information will be deleted directly.
6.3.3 In the event of damage to a third party by a User who violates this Agreement, the User shall assume liability in their own name and understand that Xiaomi shall not responsible for any loss or damage.
6.3.4 If the user violates the law or the terms of this Agreement, which leads to loss from the side of Xiaomi or a third party, as well as to fines from legal authorities, the User should compensate for the loss caused and/or the costs incurred, including reasonable lawyer fees, investigation and evidence collection costs.
7.1 The User understands and agrees that the MIUI system may include skills or services provided by any related party of Xiaomi or third party, and Xiaomi only provides relevant function modules and the use interfaces of third-party skills/services in the MIUI system in order to facilitate the operation of the User.
7.2 No matter whether the third-party skills or services are preset in the services of the MIUI system, or the User independently opens or subscribes them, the User understands and agrees that Xiaomi does not explicitly or implicitly undertake or guarantee the legitimacy or effectiveness of behaviors of the providers of the third-party skills/services or the User, or the legitimacy, accuracy, effectiveness or safety of the third-party skills/services.
7.3 Xiaomi does not supervise the third-party skills/services, have any control right, provide the warranty or guarantee in any form for the third-party skills or services, or bear any liability.
7.4 Any controversy or dispute between the User and a provider of any third-party skill or service shall be settled by the User and the said party as per the business processes and regulations of the provider of the third-party skill/service, and Xiaomi will not bear any liability.
8.1 Xiaomi will protect your privacy in accordance this Privacy Policy: https://privacy.mi.com/all/en_US/
9.1. Xiaomi has the right to determine whether the User's behavior complies with the provisions of this Agreement. If the User is considered to have violated relevant laws and regulations or the provisions of this Agreement and relevant rules, Xiaomi has the right to remove the violating information, as well as restrict, suspend, terminate the User's access to the software services, investigate the User's legal responsibilities, and take other measures that Xiaomi deems appropriate. The User shall bear full responsibility for causing any loss incurred to Xiaomi (including but not limited to receiving any third party claims or penalties from any administrative department).
10.1 Xiaomi provides service support with current technology. Xiaomi does not guarantee that this Software service will not be interrupted or have no errors in operation, or that it will correct all defects in this Software service, or that this Software service can meet all requirements of the User. Xiaomi will not bear any liability arising therefrom.
10.2 Xiaomi is not responsible for any loss caused by third parties, such as communication line failure, technical problems, network, mobile terminal equipment failure, system instability, and other causes of force majeure.
10.3 The content involved in this Software is only for providing more information to the User and is only for the User's reference; does not mean that Xiaomi agrees with its statement or description, nor does it constitute professional advice in any field. If the User needs to solve specific problems, please consult professionals in the relevant fields.
10.4 This software, like most Internet software and services, may be subject to various security problems brought about by users, network connection quality, social environment, etc. For example, publishing personal information may result in real-life harassment. Other software products which contain viruses and malware and are installed on the same device may bring security risks and influence the functioning of the Software. To avoid damage and harassment, you are advised to be aware of the possible security risks and take the necessary measures to prevent them.
10.5 This Software, like most Internet software, is affected by difference in factors including but not limited to use reasons, network service quality, social environment, and may be disturbed by various security issues, for example, the use of user information by others, resulting in harassment in real life; other software downloaded and installed by or other websites visited by the User contain viruses such as Trojan Horse, which threatens the security of the information and data on the User's terminal equipment and thus affects the normal use of this Software. The User shall strengthen the awareness of information security and user data protection, and pay attention to password protection to avoid loss and harassment.
10.6. Xiaomi draws your attention to the fact that to protect the company's business development and possible autonomy adjustments, Xiaomi can modify or interrupt its services at any time after it has reasonably notified the User.
10.7 Unless expressly required otherwise by laws and regulations, we will do our best to ensure that the Product and related services are safe, effective, accurate and reliable. However, please understand that we cannot guarantee that in the cases when the Product is restricted fully or in part by the current state of technology.
10.8 You shall bear the responsibility for any physical or incidental, indirect economic loss or damage (including but not limited to lost profits, loss of data, business interruption damages, or other commercial damages or losses) in the following situations:
10.8.1 Use or fail to use the licensed Software;
10.8.2 Whenever a third party obtains or changes the User’s data without permission;
10.8.3 All damages and fees caused by the User’s behavior in course of using the Software;
10.8.4 Whenever misunderstanding occurs from the side of the User regarding the Software;
10.8.5 Any other loss or damage caused by parties other than Xiaomi.
10.9 The user agrees that Xiaomi has the right to suspend, interrupt or terminate all or part of this service to the User based on the requirements of the judicial, regulatory and supervisory authorities or its own business reasons, and Xiaomi will not bear any liability therefor.
10.10 You understand and agree that Xiaomi will use its commercially reasonable effort to ensure the safety of the User's data stored in this Software and service, but Xiaomi cannot provide complete guarantee for this. You should understand that Xiaomi will not be liable for the failure to delete, store or backup data in services.
11.1. Xiaomi is the intellectual property owner of this Software. Any copyright, trademark, and patent rights, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights related to this Software, as well as all the content related to this Software (including but not limited to text, images, audio, video, charts, interface and layout design, relevant data or electronic documents, etc.) are protected by the local laws and regulations and corresponding international treaties, and belong to Xiaomi.
11.2. Without Xiaomi's written consent, the User may not implement, utilize, transfer, or permit any third party to implement, utilize, or transfer the above intellectual property rights for any commercial or non-commercial purpose. Xiaomi reserves the right to pursue legal liability for the above acts.
12.1 Minors under the age of 18 shall read this Agreement and use this Software and the related services under the supervision of their legal guardian and with the guardian's consent.
12.2 Special tips for minors:
12.2.1 When using this Software and services, minors should use the Internet within a reasonable range approved by their legal guardian, avoid developing Internet addiction, and develop healthy habits of consuming online content.
12.2.2 A minor must abide by the Chinese National Internet Behavior Convention for Teenagers:
(1) to use the Internet for learning and avoid destructive information;
(2) to be honest and friendly in communication, not to insult or offend others;
(3) to enhance self-care awareness and avoid meeting with netizens;
(4) to maintain network security and not to disrupt network order; and
(5) to maintain physical and mental health and not to develop addiction to cyberspace.
13.1 Xiaomi has the right to amend the clauses of this Agreement if and when necessary. Once any clause of this Agreement is amended, the amended clause will be published on the relevant page. You should proactively cancel related services if he or she disagrees with any amendment. You will be deemed as having accepted the amendment if he or she continues to use the service.
13.2. Xiaomi and its Cooperators have the right to modify or change paid services, charging standards, charging methods, service fees, and service terms as required. Xiaomi may start charging for any service when it is introduced or has already been available for free. If the User refuses to pay such fees, he or she will not be able to continue using the related services after it has become paid. Xiaomi and its Cooperators will use their best effort to notify the User of the relevant modifications or changes via email or by other means.
14.1 The interpretation, effectiveness and dispute resolution, are applicable to the laws of the People's Republic of China. In the absence of relevant legal provisions, reference is made to the international business practices and/or business practices.
14.2 This Agreement is signed in Haidian district of Beijing where Xiaomi's servers are located.
14.3 Any dispute or controversy aroused between you and Xiaomi should first be settled through friendly consultation. If consultation fails, you agree to submit the dispute to the jurisdiction court where Xiaomi is located.
15.1 Xiaomi will notify, the User by email or short message or web announcement or in a manner Xiaomi deems appropriate, of any modification of the service terms, any change in the service and/or other important matters. After Xiaomi sends a message to the User through any of the above methods, the User will be deemed as accepting the content of the new message if he/she raises no objection in writing within three days.
15.2 This Agreement was updated on September 24, 2019.
15.3 The titles of each paragraph are written only for the convenience of reading and they cannot be used as a basis for the interpretation of the Agreement.
15.4 If some provisions of this Agreement cannot be applied for some reasons, the others remain valid and are binding on both parties.
Services | Basic features |
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Browser | An app for browsing webpages, recommended news, and videos. Video services are outsourced to Chengdu Fenxiang Information Spread Limited Company. |
Duokan | An app for reading online books and graphic novels, listening to audio books, and viewing the content added by the User |
Music | Online music services and local music player |
Themes | Themes, wallpaper, fonts, ringtones, polyphonic ringtones and other resources. Using pre-installed items does not require connecting to the Internet. Other resources can be accessed online. |
GetApps | Searching, downloading, updating, and managing apps |
Mi Life | Lifestyle services, including popular commodities, search for hidden coupons, personalized recommendations, etc. |
Mi Push | Sending push messages to the users when it is required by the developers |
Quick apps | Quick apps is a new application form and provides more efficient services. The new form is easier to spread and retain services, allowing services to start in seconds and reach in one step. |
Security | An app that provides core system security and optimization functionality. Its features include Security scan, Cleaner, Virus scan, Network assistant, Permissions, etc. |
Updater | System updates |
Mi PC Suite | Flashing devices, backups, managing files |
Downloads | Improving download speed, managing downloads, testing Wi-Fi speed |
Mi Roaming | Mobile data roaming for outbound users |
Notes | A note taking app with multiple editing features. Images and voice recordings can be attached. Notes can be synced across devices. |
Recorder | A sound recording app with playback and sync features. |
Compass | An app that combines the functionality of a compass and spirit level. |
Scanner | A practical tool providing functions of code scanning, pailitao, translation and document scanning. |
AI detection | Providing AI object recognition, OCR and translation functions |
Bluetooth | Providing basic Bluetooth functions such as Bluetooth connection, file transfer, audio playing, voice call, and low-power Bluetooth device connection |
Mi Remote | Remotely control infrared equipment: TV, air conditioner, set-top box, fan and other equipment, and remotely control Mi TV via Wi-Fi. |
Wallpaper Carousel | Providing browsing, searching, recommending and sharing of online pictures and extended contents, and support users to use online pictures and local pictures as desktop and Lock screen wallpapers. |
Feedback | Users submit problems and suggestions during their use of MIUI. |
Screen Recorder | Provide screen recording, screen-recording editing and sending services. |
Calculator | Ordinary calculation, personal tax, and mortgage calculation. |
Mi Mover | Provide convenient changer tools. |
File Manager | Provide the functions of adding, deleting, modifying and searching files. Remote file management function (networking required). |
Taplus | Taplus is an exploratory experimental function. A long press in any area with text can trigger the intelligent analysis of the text content in the mobile phone system, and information such as movie reviews, encyclopedias, maps, word segmentation searches can be obtained without leaving the current application. |
Phone | Provide basic calling, mobile data and SIM card management functions. |
Yellow pages | Provide number inquiry and marking services. |
Contacts | Manage contact information |
Messaging | Messaging is an application program for users to receive and send short messages, multimedia messages and network messages. |
Calendar | Calendar is used for date viewing, schedule/ birthday/anniversary/countdown day management, information subscription services and travel/life reminders (networking required). |
Weather | Weather is software that takes geographical area as the basic unit and acquires and displays weather information of the corresponding geographical area. |
Clock | Clock is used for clock checking, alarm clock reminding, stopwatch timing, as well as life morning paper and white noise timing (networking required). |
Ambient noises | White noise is an app that provides users with functions such as sound sleep aid and countdown focus. Users need to agree to network-based downloading when downloading non-preset audio files. |
App vault | App vault is a one-stop spot for all the frequently used features and location-based services. |
Global search | Global search can meet the search requirements of users in the local and system of the phones, as well as the search requirements of users for online content and web page results. |
Gallery | Picture or video browsing, searching, sorting, editing and sharing; picture or video cloud synchronization, AI classification, search, face clustering. |
Camera | Provide users with the function of photographing and video recording of various modes based on the combination of hardware capabilities and software algorithms. |
MIUI Forum | Provide weekly updates, downloads, announcements, and important product descriptions of MIUI. users can submit problems and suggestions encountered by them during the use of MIUI in the forum. |
Mi AI | Personal life assistant based on voice interaction. Help users make phone calls, listen to music, check the weather, open applications, set schedule reminders, etc. |
Mi Pass | Provide event coupons |
Xiaomi Account | Accomplish task to get reward and upgrade level, membership purchase. |
Settings | An app that contains categorized settings both for the whole system and individual apps. |
Kid space | Content services for minors, as well as the functionality that allows parents to set usage times and restrict app usage. |
Services & feedback | MIUI feature descriptions, channels for providing feedback and applying for after-sale services. |
Printing | The feature that allows connecting a mobile device to a printer and print images and documents. |
Mi Document Viewer | A system document viewer that supports multiple file formats. |
Mi Share | Cross-platform file sharing tool which allows transferring items wirelessly to the nearby devices. |
Cast | This feature allows casting phone screen's content to TVs, projectors, and other monitors. |
Mi Health | An app for recording health and activity data, viewing stats and suggestions. |