Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 21/02/25

Description of Services

The website serves as a directory of wedding venues, planners, photographers, and other wedding-related services in Japan. We provide information and listings to help users plan their weddings.
 
We do not provide wedding services directly and are not responsible for the quality, performance, or reliability of any listed vendors.
 
The website acts solely as a platform to connect users with wedding service providers.

User Accounts and Responsibilities

To access certain features of the website, such as posting reviews or contacting vendors, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information when creating your account.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
 
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in any conduct that we deem inappropriate, including but not limited to spamming, harassment, or posting false information.
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI). By using the website, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

Intellectual Property Rights

The website and its content, including but not limited to text, images, logos, and software, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on the without our prior written permission, except as expressly permitted in these Terms.

User-Generated Content

If you submit reviews, photos, or other content (“User Content”) to the website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with the website. You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to submit the User Content.
  • Your User Content does not violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights.
  • Your User Content is accurate and based on your personal experience.
We reserve the right to remove or modify any User Content that violates these Terms or for any other reason.

Vendor Listing Terms

If you are a vendor listing your services on the Website, you agree to:
 
  • Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information about your services.
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Be solely responsible for the content of your listing and the services you provide.

Review Guidelines

If you post reviews on the Website, you agree to:
 
  • Post honest and accurate reviews based on your personal experience.
  • Refrain from posting fake reviews, defamatory content, or content that violates any laws or third-party rights.
We reserve the right to remove or modify any reviews that violate these guidelines.

Payment Terms

If you purchase services, listings, or other features through the website, you agree to pay all applicable fees. Payments are processed through third-party payment processors, and you agree to their terms and conditions. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

Booking Terms

If you book services through the Website, you acknowledge that:
 
  • You are entering into a contract directly with the vendor providing the services.
  • We are not a party to any agreement between you and the vendor.
  • We are not responsible for any disputes, cancellations, or issues that may arise between you and the vendor.
Please review the vendor’s terms and conditions, cancellation policies, and refund policies before booking.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The website is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee:
 
  • The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on the Website.
  • The availability or performance of the Website.
  • The quality or suitability of any listed vendors or services.
You use the website at your own risk. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the past six months.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, or internet disruptions.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Tokyo, Japan, in accordance with the rules of the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on the website or by sending you an email. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at admin@getmarriedinjapan.com or Our Contact Page.