Terms of service
Article 1 (Membership)
The term “Member” refers to an individual who applies for membership in accordance with the procedures prescribed by Nihon Gyokudai Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") and agrees to these Terms and Conditions.
The term “Member Information” refers to information regarding the attributes of the Member disclosed to the Company and the Member’s transaction history.
These Terms and Conditions apply to all Members and must be followed both during and after the registration process.
Article 2 (Registration)
Membership Eligibility
Customers who agree to these Terms and Conditions and complete the prescribed membership application process will acquire membership status upon the completion of the required registration procedures. The membership registration procedure must be carried out by the individual applying for membership. Registrations made by proxies are not permitted under any circumstances. Additionally, the Company may refuse membership applications from individuals whose membership has been revoked in the past or whom the Company deems inappropriate.
Input of Member Information
During the membership registration process, Members must carefully read the input instructions and accurately enter the required information in the designated input form. Special characters, old kanji, Roman numerals, and other non-standard characters cannot be used when registering Member Information. If such characters are entered, the Company will modify them accordingly.
Management of Passwords
Passwords are for the exclusive use of the Member and may not be transferred or loaned to third parties.
Members must take responsibility for managing their passwords, including regularly updating them to prevent unauthorized access.
Any statements made to the Company using a password will be regarded as the Member’s own statements, and the Member will bear full responsibility for any resulting payments or obligations.
Article 3 (Changes)
If a Member changes any information previously reported to the Company, such as name or address, the Member must promptly notify the Company.
The Company bears no responsibility for any damages resulting from a failure to update registered information. Additionally, even if changes are registered, transactions processed before the update will be conducted based on the pre-update information.
Article 4 (Withdrawal)
If a Member wishes to withdraw from membership, they must complete the withdrawal procedure themselves. Membership will be terminated upon completion of the prescribed withdrawal process.
Article 5 (Loss of Membership and Compensation Obligations)
If a Member provides false information when applying for membership, fails to fulfill payment obligations for purchases made through mail order, or if the Company deems the Member inappropriate for any other reason, the Company may revoke the Member’s membership.
If a Member engages in any of the following actions, they will be liable for damages incurred by the Company:
- Fraudulent use of their membership number or password.
- Unauthorized modification of information on the Company’s website or interference with the Company’s operations by transmitting harmful computer programs.
- Infringement of the intellectual property rights related to the Company’s products.
- Any other violations of these Terms and Conditions.
Article 6 (Handling of Member Information)
The Company will not disclose Member Information to third parties without prior consent from the Member, except in the following cases:
- When required by law.
- When the Company determines that disclosure is necessary to protect its rights, interests, or reputation.
Member Information will be managed in accordance with the Company’s "Personal Information Protection Policy." The Company may use Member Information to provide services, improve service quality, promote service usage, and ensure the smooth operation of services.
The Company may provide Members with information via email newsletters or other methods, including advertisements. If a Member does not wish to receive such information, they may notify the Company through the designated procedure to stop receiving it. However, the Company may continue to provide information necessary for the operation of its services.
Article 7 (Prohibited Actions)
Members are prohibited from engaging in the following actions when using the Company’s services:
- Violating laws, these Terms and Conditions, usage guidelines, shopping policies, or other applicable regulations.
- Infringing on the rights, interests, or reputation of the Company or third parties.
- Engaging in actions that may have an adverse effect on the mental or physical well-being of minors or that violate public morals.
- Engaging in activities that cause inconvenience or discomfort to other users or third parties.
- Entering false information.
- Transmitting or uploading harmful computer programs or emails.
- Gaining unauthorized access to the Company’s servers or other computers.
- Lending, transferring, or sharing passwords with third parties.
- Engaging in any other conduct that the Company deems inappropriate.
Article 8 (Interruption or Suspension of Services)
To maintain the smooth operation of its services, the Company may suspend all or part of its services without prior notice under the following circumstances:
- When periodic or emergency system maintenance is necessary.
- When system overload occurs.
- When system operation becomes difficult due to fire, power outage, third-party interference, or other incidents.
- When the Company determines that service suspension is unavoidable for other reasons.
Article 9 (Modification or Termination of Services)
The Company reserves the right to modify or discontinue all or part of its services at its discretion without prior notice.
Article 10 (Disclaimer)
The Company shall not be liable for any damages suffered by Members due to system interruptions, delays, suspensions, data loss, unauthorized data access, or other issues caused by failures of communication lines, computers, or other factors related to its services.
The Company does not guarantee that email content sent from its webpages, servers, or domains will be free from computer viruses or other harmful elements.
The Company bears no responsibility for damages resulting from a Member’s violation of these Terms and Conditions.
Article 11 (Revisions to These Terms and Conditions)
The Company reserves the right to revise these Terms and Conditions at its discretion and to establish supplementary rules ("Supplementary Terms"). Any revisions or additions will become effective upon being posted on the Company’s designated website. In such cases, Members must comply with the revised Terms and Conditions and Supplementary Terms.
Article 12 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
In the event of a dispute related to these Terms and Conditions, the district court with jurisdiction over the Company's headquarters shall be the exclusive court of first instance.
