Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using KitchenStart JP's website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services, including our website, mobile applications, and any related services.

Description of Service

KitchenStart JP provides English-language cooking guides, recipes, and educational content specifically designed for beginners living in Japan. Our services include free content, premium meal plans, recipe collections, and kitchen guides.

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

User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our services, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not use our services to transmit, distribute, or store material that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.

You are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, interfering with our services, or engaging in any activity that could damage or impair our services.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, recipes, and software, is the property of KitchenStart JP or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content without our express written permission, except as permitted for personal, non-commercial use.

Premium Services and Payments

Certain features and content may require payment of fees. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time with reasonable notice.

Payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors, and you agree to comply with their terms and conditions. We are not responsible for any issues arising from payment processing.

Content Accuracy and Disclaimers

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our content. Cooking involves inherent risks, and you assume all responsibility for following our recipes and guides.

We are not responsible for any adverse reactions, injuries, or damages that may result from following our recipes or using our recommendations.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our services may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These links are provided for your convenience, and we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content or practices of these third parties.

Your interactions with third-party websites and services are governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our services, including comments, reviews, or feedback, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and distribute such content in connection with our services.

You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, KitchenStart JP shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use.

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or our services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless KitchenStart JP and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

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

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or following the account deletion process in your account settings.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services will be resolved through binding arbitration in Tokyo, Japan.

You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration against us.

Changes 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 our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using our services.

Contact Information

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

Email: legal@kitchenstartjp.com
Phone: +81 3-5770-8885
Address: 3 Chome-1-17 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

Last Updated: January 1, 2025