1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the May in Tokyo website at mayintokyo.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site, including registered account holders and casual browsers.
2. Description of Service
May in Tokyo is a digital platform that provides lifestyle, culture, and educational content about living in Japan. Our services include but are not limited to:
- Blog articles and news content
- Language learning resources and courses
- Digital and physical products
- Newsletter subscriptions
- Community features and user accounts
3. User Accounts
To access certain features of the Site, you may need to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate
- Maintain the security of your account credentials and accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that have been inactive for an extended period.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including text, photographs, graphics, videos, illustrations, logos, icons, and software — is the property of May in Tokyo or its content creators and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not, without our prior written permission:
- Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content from the Site
- Modify, create derivative works from, or reverse-engineer any part of the Site
- Use any content for commercial purposes without explicit authorization
- Remove or alter any copyright or trademark notices
Limited personal, non-commercial use such as sharing links to articles on social media is permitted and encouraged.
5. User Conduct
When using our Site, you agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
- Harass, abuse, or harm another person, including our staff and other users
- Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, hateful, or otherwise objectionable
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts, our servers, or any connected systems
- Use automated means (bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from the Site without permission
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site's infrastructure or other users' access
6. Purchases & Payments
Certain products and services on the Site may be available for purchase. By making a purchase, you agree to:
- Provide valid payment information and authorize us to charge your payment method
- Pay all applicable fees, including any taxes, at the prices in effect when charges are incurred
All sales are final unless otherwise stated for a specific product. Digital products (courses, downloadable content) are non-refundable once accessed or downloaded. Physical products may be returned within 14 days of receipt in their original condition.
7. Newsletter & Communications
By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us directly. We will process your request within a reasonable timeframe.
8. Third-Party Links & Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These links are provided for convenience and do not constitute an endorsement. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:
- The Site will be available at all times, uninterrupted, or error-free
- The content is accurate, complete, reliable, or up-to-date
- The Site is free of viruses or other harmful components
Any advice, recommendations, or information provided through the Site (including language learning tips and cultural guidance) is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, May in Tokyo and its creators, affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Site, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill.
Our total liability for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless May in Tokyo and its creators from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.
12. Governing Law
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 these Terms shall be resolved in the courts located in Tokyo, Japan.
13. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
We will make reasonable efforts to notify registered users of significant changes via email or through a notice on the Site.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: mayintokyo.com