Legal
Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 3 July 2025
These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Nawate. By accessing or using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms in full.
If you are accessing this site on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these terms. Where a separate written service agreement exists between your organisation and Nawate, that agreement governs the service relationship; these Terms and Conditions govern use of this website.
1. User obligations and conduct
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You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
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The following activities are strictly prohibited: attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its underlying systems; transmitting harmful, offensive, or deceptive content; interfering with the availability or normal functioning of the site; and copying or reproducing site content without written permission.
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This website is intended for business enquiries from adults acting in a professional capacity. By using this site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age.
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You are responsible for ensuring that any information you submit through this site is accurate, current, and not misleading. Providing false information in order to obtain services constitutes a breach of these terms.
2. User responsibilities
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You agree to indemnify Nawate against any claims, losses, or costs arising from your breach of these terms, your use of this site in a manner not authorised by these terms, or any content you submit through the site.
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Any personal data you share with us is subject to our Privacy Policy. You are responsible for ensuring that any data you submit relating to third parties has been collected lawfully and that you have the right to share it.
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Where your use of this site involves interaction with third-party services (including any analytics or advertising platforms subject to their own terms), you acknowledge that those interactions are governed by the third party's own policies, not these terms.
3. Disclaimers and limitation of liability
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This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Nawate makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose of any content on this site.
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To the maximum extent permitted by law, Nawate excludes all liability for indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this site, even where Nawate has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Nawate's total liability for any direct loss arising from your use of this site shall not exceed the amount paid by you to Nawate in the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or ¥10,000 where no such payment has been made.
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Force majeure: Nawate shall not be liable for any delay or failure in performance resulting from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural events, infrastructure failures, or actions of government authorities.
4. Legal information and dispute resolution
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These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Japan. The courts of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these terms or your use of this site.
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Before initiating formal proceedings, the parties agree to attempt resolution of any dispute through direct communication. Nawate may be contacted using the details on our Contact page.
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If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable under applicable law, it shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect (severability).
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Nawate reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. The version in effect at the time of your visit governs your use of the site at that time. Continued use after any revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.