Terms And Conditions

Effective Date: August 17, 2025
Last Updated: August 17, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Japan Linked (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”), operated by Japan Linked and accessible at https://japanlinked.com. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms,” “Agreement”) govern your use of our website, blog content, travel guides, cultural insights, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing, browsing, or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Service. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any modifications to these Terms.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service, including but not limited to travelers, cultural enthusiasts, content contributors, and subscribers to our newsletters or updates.

Use of Website and Services

Permitted Use

Japan Linked provides educational, informational, and inspirational content about Japanese culture, travel, cuisine, traditions, and modern trends. You may use our Service for:

- Reading and accessing blog articles, travel guides, and cultural content

- Planning travel to Japan using our resources and recommendations

- Learning about Japanese culture, traditions, and modern lifestyle

- Sharing our content through appropriate social media channels with proper attribution

- Subscribing to newsletters and updates about Japan-related topics

User Responsibilities

When using our Service, you agree to:

- Provide accurate and current information when creating accounts or submitting forms

- Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms

- Respect the intellectual property rights of Japan Linked and third parties

- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service

- Not interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service

- Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials

Service Availability

While we strive to maintain continuous availability, we do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. We may temporarily suspend or restrict access for maintenance, updates, or other operational reasons.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without prior notice.

User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

Certain features of our Service may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Account Security

You agree to:

- Choose a secure password and keep it confidential

- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

- Log out of your account at the end of each session

- Accept responsibility for all activities conducted through your account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or pose a security risk to our Service or other users. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Service for any of the following prohibited purposes:

Content Violations

- Copying, reproducing, or distributing our content without proper attribution

- Using our travel guides or recommendations for commercial purposes without authorization

- Misrepresenting information from our cultural insights or articles

- Creating derivative works based on our content without permission

Harmful Activities

- Transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code

- Attempting to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise our website security

- Engaging in activities that could damage, disable, or impair our Service

- Using automated systems to access or scrape our content

Legal Violations

- Violating any applicable local, national, or international laws

- Infringing on intellectual property rights of Japan Linked or third parties

- Engaging in harassment, defamation, or other harmful conduct

- Distributing spam, unsolicited communications, or promotional materials

Misuse of Information

- Using our travel information for illegal activities in Japan or elsewhere

- Misrepresenting cultural information or traditions described in our content

- Using our Service to promote discrimination or cultural insensitivity

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on Japan Linked, including but not limited to text, articles, travel guides, cultural insights, images, logos, graphics, videos, and audio materials, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

This content is owned by Japan Linked or our licensors and is protected under United States and international copyright laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to:

- Modify, distribute, transmit, or create derivative works

- Use content for commercial purposes without written permission

- Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings

- Use our trademarks or brand elements without authorization

User License to Us

By submitting content to our Service (such as comments, reviews, or user-generated content), you grant Japan Linked a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, distribute, and display such content in connection with our Service and business operations.

Trademark Rights

“Japan Linked” and associated logos are trademarks of Japan Linked. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent. All other trademarks mentioned on our Service belong to their respective owners.

User Content and Submissions

Content Submission

Our Service may allow you to submit comments, reviews, travel experiences, cultural observations, or other content (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

- You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content

- Your content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws

- Your content is accurate and not misleading

- Your content does not contain offensive, inappropriate, or harmful material

Content Standards

All User Content must:

- Be respectful of Japanese culture and traditions

- Provide accurate information about travel experiences or cultural observations

- Avoid discriminatory, offensive, or inappropriate language

- Respect the privacy and rights of others

- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove User Content that violates these Terms or our community standards. We may also remove content that we determine, in our sole discretion, is inappropriate for our platform or inconsistent with our mission of promoting authentic Japanese culture.

No Obligation

We are not obligated to monitor User Content, but we reserve the right to do so. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of User Content and are not responsible for content submitted by users.

Payment Terms

Free Content

Most content on Japan Linked is provided free of charge, including our blog articles, travel guides, and cultural insights. We reserve the right to introduce premium content or services that may require payment in the future.

Future Premium Services

Should we introduce paid services, subscriptions, or premium content, additional terms and conditions will apply. These will be clearly communicated before any payment is required, and your use of paid services will be subject to separate agreement.

Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or booking platforms for travel-related services. Any transactions with these third parties are solely between you and the third party. We are not responsible for the terms, conditions, or performance of third-party services.

Termination

Termination by You

You may stop using our Service at any time. If you have an account, you may request account deletion by contacting us.

Termination by Us

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

- Violation of these Terms

- Fraudulent or illegal activity

- Behavior that harms other users or our Service

- Extended periods of inactivity

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

- Your right to use the Service will cease immediately

- We may delete your account and associated data

- Provisions of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect

- You remain liable for any obligations incurred before termination

Survival

The following sections shall survive termination: Intellectual Property Rights, User Content and Submissions, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law.

Limitation of Liability

Service Provided “As Is”

Japan Linked provides the Service on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Service, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Travel Information Disclaimer

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date travel information, cultural insights, and recommendations about Japan, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of all content.

Travel conditions, cultural practices, regulations, and other factors may change without notice. You are responsible for verifying information and making informed decisions about your travel and cultural activities.

Limitation of Damages

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Japan Linked shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, arising from your use of the Service.

Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

Geographic Limitations

Laws regarding limitation of liability may vary by jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States, different limitations may apply based on your local laws.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Japan Linked, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from:

- Your use of the Service

- Your violation of these Terms

- Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights

- Any User Content you submit or transmit through the Service

- Your travel activities or decisions based on information from our Service

- Any fraudulent or illegal activities conducted through your account

This indemnification obligation will survive termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

Governing Law

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

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Texas, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

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

Changes to Terms

Modification Rights

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page

- Provide notice of material changes through our website or email

- Allow reasonable time for you to review changes before they take effect

Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of the Service after changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must discontinue use of the Service.

Notification Methods

We may notify you of changes through:

- Prominent notices on our website

- Email notifications to registered users

- Pop-up notifications or banners on the Service

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Japan Linked
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (254) 526-9711
Website: https://japanlinked.com

For specific inquiries regarding:

- Content licensing or permissions: [email protected]

- Account issues or technical support: [email protected]

- Legal matters or terms questions: [email protected]

We strive to respond to all inquiries within 48-72 hours during business days.

Acknowledgment: By using Japan Linked, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms and Conditions, understand them, and agree to be bound by them. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Japan Linked regarding your use of the Service.