Terms of Use

These Terms of Use set the terms, conditions, and rules for the use of Japan Retreat. Please comply with the “Terms of Use” when using the Japan Retreat.

1. GENERAL

1.1 These terms of use (“Terms of Use”) apply to every use made of the platform.
1.2 This website is operated by Natsuko Oku: a sole proprietor. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Japan Retreat.
1.3 Japan Retreat is a platform that connects you with retreat venue owners as well as retreat organizers (hereinafter referred to as the “Host”) in Japan. You can simply explore and contact host for your next retreat. (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”)
1.4 The Service refers to browsing and posting services for all individuals or corporations who wish to use the Service (hereinafter referred to as “Users”).
1.5 The User shall be considered to have agreed to these Terms and Conditions upon commencement of use of the Services.
1.6 In general, the Service shall be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, we may suspend or discontinue the operation of the Service or restrict the use of the Service without notice to Users in the situations such as when the Service needs to be maintained or repaired, when the system fails or is delayed due to a natural disaster or other reasons.
1.7 We may add or change any part of the Service website for the purpose of adding or improving the functions of the Service. However, we do not guarantee that such additions or changes will maintain all the functions and performance of the Service as it existed prior.
1.8 Users will be notified of changes to the Terms of Use by posting on the Service website. Notification may also be sent by e-mail or other communication methods as necessary.
1.9 The Terms of Use shall become applicable at the time this content are posted on the website.

2. PRIVACY

We have set a separate privacy policy to ensure that information about users is managed in a proper way to prevent infringement on the privacy, reputation, or other rights of third parties.

3. PRICES

3.1 The Service is free of charge. However, this does not apply if Users have separately applied to chargeable options.
3.2 In order to use the Service, users shall, at their own responsibility and expense, prepare the necessary equipment, software, communication devices.
3.3 Users shall be responsible for phone charges, telecommunication line charges, Internet provider charges, and other usage fees incurred by them in order to use the Service.

4. GUIDANCE FOR USERS

4.1 The User shall follow these Terms of Use and the guidance provided by us from time to time as necessary.
4.2 Users shall use the Service at their own discretion and responsibility. In the case that a User causes damage to a third party due to reasons attributable to the User or receives a claim or other demand from a third party in connection with the use of the Service, the User shall handle and resolve such claim or demand at the User’s own responsibility and expense. In addition, in the case that a user causes damage to the Service for reasons attributable to the user, the user shall compensate the Service for it.
4.3 The User shall be responsible for resolving any claims or demands or damages to himself/herself caused in the use of the Service or in any breach of these Terms of Use, at his/her own responsibility and expense.
4.4 You are prohibited from engaging in any unlawful use or unlawful activity on the Service.
4.5 Users shall ensure that the information they provide to us is accurate and truthful. In the case of any damage caused by the User’s misrepresentation, the User shall compensate the Service for such damage.
4.6 In using the Service, Users are prohibited from committing any of the following acts or acts that may lead to such acts
(1) Acts that offend public order and morals
(2) Criminal acts or acts that may lead to crime
(3) Infringing the copyright, patent right, utility model right, design right, trademark right, portrait right, publicity right, privacy right, or any other right of any third party
(4) Acts that obstruct the operation of this service or cause loss of trust in this service
(5) Acts that breach laws and regulations
(6) Other acts that we considers inappropriate

5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

5.1 We will do our best to provide a safe and smooth service to the Users. However, we makes no warranty of any kind of the followings
(1) That the Service will fulfill the user’s requirements.
(2) That the Service will be uninterrupted.
(3) That the Service will be secure.
(4) That no errors will occur in the Service
(5) That the information obtained by the user through the Service is accurate and reliable
(6) That the Service is free from any defects or errors

5.2 We shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by the contents of the Service website.
5.3 We are not responsible for the legality, accuracy of information, morality, or the existence or non-existence of copyrights on sites linked to from the Service.
5.4 Users shall be responsible for any disputes with third parties at their own responsibility and expense, and we shall not be liable for any such disputes.

6. CHANGE, SUSPENSION, OR TERMINATION OF THE SERVICE

6.1 The Service may be changed, suspended, or terminated at any time without the consent or prior notice of the Users.
6.2 In any of the following cases, we may temporarily suspend, discontinue, or terminate the Service without obtaining the User’s consent or without prior notice to the Users.
(1) For periodic or emergency maintenance or updating of the network system that provides the Service.
(2) When the operation becomes difficult due to fire, power outage, or natural disasters, etc.
(3) In the event that we deem it difficult to provide the Service due to other unforeseen circumstances.

6.3 We shall not be liable to users in the case of the previous paragraph(7.2).

7. COPYRIGHT

7.1 Copying or reproducing any text, images, etc. posted on the Service website without permission is prohibited.
This service is not intended to infringe on copyrights or portrait rights. If you have any problems regarding copyrights or portrait rights, please report them using the Contact Form.