Terms of Service

Last updated: January 15, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Japan Kitchen website ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

Description of Service

Japan Kitchen provides digital cooking guides, recipes, and educational content focused on regional Japanese cuisine. Our Service includes:

• Free regional cuisine quizzes and overview guides
• Premium digital cooking guides available for purchase
• Recipe content and cooking techniques
• Email newsletters and updates (with consent)

User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our Service, you may be required to provide your email address and other information. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Digital Products and Purchases

Payment Terms

All purchases are processed through secure third-party payment processors. By making a purchase, you agree that:

• You are authorized to use the payment method provided
• All payment information is accurate and complete
• Prices are in USD and include applicable taxes where required

Delivery of Digital Products

Digital products are delivered immediately upon successful payment via email and/or download link. You will receive:

• PDF format cooking guides
• Access to downloadable content
• Any applicable bonus materials

Refund Policy

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all paid products. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, contact us at support@japankitchen.com within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, recipes, guides, and other materials, is the property of Japan Kitchen and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without permission
• Modify or create derivative works from our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

Personal Use License

Upon purchase, you are granted a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the digital products for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may print copies for personal reference.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Distribute spam, malware, or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Scrape or collect data without permission

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Service and content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• The content is accurate, complete, or current
• Any particular results will be achieved from using our products

Cooking involves inherent risks. You are responsible for ensuring food safety and following proper cooking practices.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Japan Kitchen shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the Service
• Any content obtained from the Service
• Unauthorized access to your data
• Any third-party conduct on the Service

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Japan Kitchen and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

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

Email: legal@japankitchen.com