Terms and Conditions

Conduct Requirements

You agree to use this website in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. You must not engage in conduct that is deceptive, harmful, or disruptive, or that could damage Shinonome's reputation, systems, or the experience of other users.

Prohibited Activities

Age Restrictions

This site is intended for use by adults and business representatives. We do not knowingly collect information from or market to individuals under the age of 18.

Content Guidelines

Any content you submit through the contact form must be accurate, non-offensive, and free from material that infringes third-party rights. We reserve the right to decline correspondence that violates these standards.

Legal Compliance

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of this website complies with the laws of your jurisdiction. Shinonome makes no representation that the site or its content is appropriate or permitted in locations outside Japan.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shinonome, its personnel, and associated parties from any claims, losses, or damages — including legal costs — arising from your breach of these conditions or your misuse of the site.

Third-Party Interactions

Where this site links to external websites, those sites are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. Shinonome is not responsible for the content or practices of third-party sites and makes no endorsement of them.

Privacy and Data

Your handling of any personal data you access through or in relation to this site must comply with applicable data protection law. See our Privacy Policy for details of how we handle your data.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Shinonome makes no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the site will be error-free or continuously available.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, Shinonome shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Consequential Damages Exclusion

Shinonome excludes all liability for loss of data, business interruption, loss of profits, or any other indirect or consequential loss arising from reliance on information provided on this site.

Force Majeure

Shinonome is not liable for failure to fulfil obligations where such failure results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, network failures, or government actions.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the site are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Tokyo consulting, Hokkaido.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute, we ask that you first contact us directly via the contact form to seek an informal resolution. If no resolution is reached within 30 days, either party may pursue formal proceedings in accordance with Japanese law.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.

Modification of Terms

Shinonome reserves the right to revise these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes become effective upon publication on this page. Your continued use of the site following any revision constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.