Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of the Chinou-sha website and services. By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of our website and services. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Chinou-sha.

Our Services

Chinou-sha provides professional consulting services related to artificial intelligence strategy and implementation planning. Our services include:

• AI opportunity assessment and evaluation
• Strategic planning and roadmap development
• Executive education and advisory services
• Information and resources provided through our website

The specific scope, deliverables, and terms of consulting engagements are defined in separate service agreements between Chinou-sha and clients.

Acceptable Use Policy

When using our website and services, you agree to:

Permitted Uses

• Access and use the website for lawful business purposes
• Provide accurate and truthful information when contacting us
• Respect intellectual property rights and confidentiality
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these terms
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Harvest or collect information about other users without consent
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits use of the website
• Reproduce, duplicate, or exploit any content without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

Account and Access Requirements

While our website does not require account creation for general browsing, certain aspects of our services may involve:

• Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to engage with our professional services
• Authority: If representing an organization, you warrant that you have authority to bind that entity to these terms
• Accuracy: Information provided must be accurate, current, and complete
• Security: You are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of any credentials or sensitive information shared with us

Service Availability and Modifications

Website Availability

We strive to maintain consistent website availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The website may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance or updates
• Technical difficulties or infrastructure issues
• Emergency repairs or security measures
• Circumstances beyond our reasonable control

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website or services
• Update features, content, or functionality at our discretion
• Change pricing, service offerings, or delivery methods
• Restrict access to certain features or content

Material changes to ongoing service engagements will be communicated to affected clients in accordance with service agreements.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Chinou-sha or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication without our written permission, is prohibited.

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (such as through contact forms or communications):

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a license to use it for purposes of providing our services
• You represent that you have the right to submit such content
• Your content does not infringe on third-party rights

Geographic Restrictions

Our services are primarily designed for clients in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. While our website is accessible globally, certain services may not be available in all locations due to legal, regulatory, or practical considerations. We reserve the right to limit service availability based on geographic location.

Termination and Suspension

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website and services, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

• Breach of these Terms of Service
• Violation of applicable laws or regulations
• Fraudulent, abusive, or harmful behavior
• Other conduct we deem inappropriate or harmful

Upon termination, your right to use the website immediately ceases. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tokyo, Japan. By using our services, you consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or business operations. Material changes will be communicated through:

• Posting the updated terms on this page with a new "Last updated" date
• Notice on our website homepage for significant changes
• Direct communication to existing clients for changes affecting service agreements

Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.