Terms of Use

Website usage terms and legal agreements

Last updated: June 24, 2025

📋 Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the Real Japan Artworks website ("Service") operated by Real Japan Artworks ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

🎨 About Our Service

Real Japan Artworks is dedicated to bringing Japanese aesthetics and cultural stories into everyday life around the world. Our service includes:

  • Cultural Content: Educational articles about Japanese art and culture
  • Product Information: Details about authentic ukiyo-e art and cultural items
  • E-commerce Integration: Links to our Etsy store for product purchases
  • Community Engagement: Interactive features and contact forms

All sales transactions are processed through Etsy, and are subject to Etsy's own terms of service.

✅ Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms:

You May:

  • Browse and read our content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share our content through social media with proper attribution
  • Contact us through our provided contact forms
  • Purchase products through our Etsy store links

You May Not:

  • Use our content for commercial purposes without permission
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Use automated tools to scrape or collect our content
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

🎭 Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Real Japan Artworks and its licensors.

Our Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to:

  • Text, articles, and blog posts
  • Images, graphics, and photographs
  • Website design and layout
  • Trademarks and logos

is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Ukiyo-e Artworks

The ukiyo-e artworks featured on our website are in the public domain due to their age. However, our reproductions, digital versions, and product designs may be protected by copyright.

Third-Party Content

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, please see our DMCA policy below.

⚖️ DMCA Policy

Real Japan Artworks respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our Service to do the same.

Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, please provide us with:

  • A description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
  • A description of where the material is located on our website
  • Your contact information (name, address, phone number, email)
  • A statement of your good faith belief that use is not authorized
  • A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

Contact for DMCA Claims:

Email:
info[at]realjapanartworks.com
Subject:
DMCA Copyright Infringement Claim

We will respond to valid DMCA claims within 30 days and may remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.

⚠️ Disclaimers

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis:

Content Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any information on our website.

Service Availability

We do not guarantee that our Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites linked from our Service.

Your use of our Service is at your own risk. We shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Service.

🛡️ Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Real Japan Artworks, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use the Service
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
  • Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code that may be transmitted through the Service
  • Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result

This limitation of liability applies to the fullest extent permitted by law.

⚖️ Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Governing Law:
Japanese Law
Jurisdiction:
Nagoya District Court, Japan
Company Location:
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the courts of Japan, with the Nagoya District Court having exclusive jurisdiction.

🔄 Changes and Termination

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

Service Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Survival

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

📞 Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Email:
info[at]realjapanartworks.com
Website:
https://www.realjapanartworks.com
Address:
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

For legal matters or DMCA claims, please use the specific contact information provided in the relevant sections above.

📝 Update History

June 24, 2025Initial version