Terms of Service
Last updated: August 22, 2024
Terms and Conditions of Use
Welcome to Oto no Tabi. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and services. By accessing our platform, you agree to comply with these terms and conditions.
Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms," "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Oto no Tabi ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of our website, services, and any related applications or platforms.
By accessing, browsing, or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use our services.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services, regardless of whether you create an account or make a purchase. Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.
Acceptance and Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of material changes through:
- Email notifications to registered users
- Prominent notices on our website
- Updates to the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
- In-app notifications where applicable
Your continued use of our services after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes.
Description of Services
Oto no Tabi provides a comprehensive platform dedicated to Japanese music culture, offering:
- Educational content about Japanese music history and traditions
- Artist profiles, interviews, and spotlights
- Music reviews and cultural analysis
- Digital products including guides and collections
- Newsletter subscriptions and email communications
- Community features and user interactions
- Event information and ticket sales
- Customer support and consultation services
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of services.
User Accounts and Registration
To access certain features of our services, you may be required to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Use only one account unless explicitly authorized otherwise
You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. If you are under 18, you represent that you have parental or guardian consent to use our services.
We reserve the right to refuse registration, suspend, or terminate accounts at our discretion, particularly for violations of these Terms or applicable laws.
Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
- Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
- Engage in harassment, bullying, or discriminatory behavior
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
- Distribute malware, viruses, or other malicious code
- Engage in spamming, phishing, or other deceptive practices
- Use automated systems to access our services without permission
- Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
- Impersonate others or provide false information
- Use our services for commercial purposes without authorization
Content and User Submissions
Our services may allow you to submit, post, or share content including comments, reviews, messages, and other materials ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you:
- Retain ownership of your original content
- Grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content
- Represent that you have all necessary rights to submit the content
- Warrant that your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
- Agree that your content may be moderated, edited, or removed at our discretion
We reserve the right to monitor, review, and remove User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. However, we are not obligated to monitor all User Content and are not responsible for content submitted by users.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content, features, and functionality of our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, are owned by Oto no Tabi or our licensors and are protected by:
- Copyright laws and international copyright treaties
- Trademark laws and regulations
- Patent protections where applicable
- Trade secret and confidentiality protections
- Other intellectual property laws and regulations
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of our content without our prior written consent, except as permitted by applicable law or these Terms.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. By using our services, you consent to:
- The collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy
- The transfer of your information to countries outside your jurisdiction
- The use of cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Communications from us regarding our services and promotions
Payment Terms and Refunds
For paid services or products, the following terms apply:
- All prices are listed in Japanese Yen (¥) unless otherwise specified
- Payment is due immediately upon purchase unless otherwise arranged
- We accept various payment methods as displayed during checkout
- All sales are final unless otherwise specified or required by law
- Refunds, if available, will be processed within 14 business days
- Subscription services may be cancelled according to the specific terms provided
- We reserve the right to change prices at any time with appropriate notice
- You are responsible for any applicable taxes or fees
Disclaimers and Warranties
Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties of non-infringement of third-party rights
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
- Warranties that our services will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Warranties regarding the security of our services or your data
We do not warrant that our services will meet your requirements or that any defects will be corrected. Your use of our services is at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Oto no Tabi and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
- Loss of data or information
- Loss of goodwill or reputation
- Business interruption or downtime
- Personal injury or property damage
- Third-party claims or actions
Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or our services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or ¥10,000, whichever is greater.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Oto no Tabi and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:
- Your use of our services or violation of these Terms
- Your User Content or any content you submit
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
- Any negligent or wrongful conduct on your part
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Breach of these Terms or our policies
- Violation of applicable laws or regulations
- Fraudulent, abusive, or harmful behavior
- Extended periods of inactivity
- Technical or security concerns
Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or our services shall be resolved through:
- Good faith negotiations between the parties
- Mediation if negotiations are unsuccessful
- Binding arbitration in Tokyo, Japan, if mediation fails
- The exclusive jurisdiction of Japanese courts for any matters not subject to arbitration
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +81 36 928 4315
- Address: 〒121‑0813 東京都足立区竹の塚3丁目6‑10, Takenotsuka, Adachi City, Tokyo, Japan
We will make every effort to respond to your inquiries promptly and address any concerns you may have.
