Terms of Service

Introduction and Scope

Welcome to Shouten-sha. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and business advisory services. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our website or services.

Service Description

Shouten-sha provides business advisory services to small business owners in Japan, including but not limited to:

• Business foundation reviews and assessments
• Growth planning and strategic guidance
• Ongoing business coaching and advisory sessions
• Business consultation and recommendations

Our services are advisory in nature and are designed to provide guidance and recommendations. We do not make business decisions on your behalf, and the final responsibility for all business decisions remains with you.

1. Acceptable Use Policy

When using our website and services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information when requested
• Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials
• Use our services only for lawful business purposes
• Respect the intellectual property rights of Shouten-sha and others
• Refrain from any activity that could harm, disable, or impair our services

2. Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our services
• Collect or harvest information about other users without their consent
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Share confidential business information about other clients

3. Service Access Requirements

To access certain features of our services, you may need to provide contact information and business details. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of this information and updating it as necessary. We reserve the right to verify the information you provide and to refuse service if we believe the information is inaccurate or incomplete.

4. Fair Usage Guidelines

Our services are designed for genuine business advisory needs. We expect clients to engage in good faith and to use our services reasonably. We reserve the right to limit or terminate service if we believe usage exceeds reasonable bounds or if services are being misused.

1. Account Creation and Management

When you engage our services, you may be required to provide certain information to establish a service relationship. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of this information and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach.

2. Account Security Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the security of any login credentials or access information
• Ensuring that your contact information is current and accurate
• Promptly notifying us of any suspected security breaches
• Taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access to your account

3. Service Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms of Service, non-payment of fees, or conduct that we believe is harmful to other users or to our business. Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease.

4. Multiple Account Policies

Each client should maintain only one active service engagement unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent service limitations or restrictions is prohibited and may result in termination of all accounts.

1. Service Uptime and Maintenance

While we strive to provide consistent and reliable service, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our website or services. We may perform scheduled maintenance or updates that temporarily affect availability. We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of planned maintenance that may impact service delivery.

2. Feature Availability

The features and services we offer may change over time as we improve our offerings or respond to client needs. We reserve the right to add, modify, or discontinue any feature or service at our discretion. If we discontinue a service that you have already paid for, we will provide a prorated refund or alternative service of comparable value.

3. Geographic Restrictions

Our services are primarily designed for small businesses operating in Japan and are provided in accordance with Japanese law. While we may work with clients in other locations, our services may not be available or suitable for all geographic regions. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of our services complies with local laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.

4. Service Modifications and Updates

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice. We may also update our pricing, terms, or service descriptions as needed to reflect changes in our business model or market conditions. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

1. Content Ownership

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Shouten-sha or its content suppliers and is protected by Japanese and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission.

2. User-Generated Content Rights

When you provide information, feedback, or other content to us in connection with our services, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and analyze such content for the purpose of providing and improving our services. However, we will maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary business information you share with us as outlined in our client agreements.

3. License Grants

Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Service, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our website and services for their intended purpose. This license does not include any right to resell or make commercial use of our services, collect or use product listings or descriptions, or make derivative use of our services or their content.

4. Copyright and Trademark Notices

Shouten-sha and our logo are trademarks of Shouten-sha. Other trademarks, service marks, and trade names appearing on our website are the property of their respective owners. You may not use any trademark, service mark, or trade name without the prior written permission of the owner.