BE Nihongo Juku establishes the following terms of use (hereinafter referred to as the “Terms of Use”) regarding usage of the online Japanese lesson offered on (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”) as a whole for persons who wish to apply to use the Service (hereinafter referred to as “Applicants”), as well as users who have applied to register with BE Nihongo Juku and whose registration has been approved by BE Nihongo Juku (hereinafter referred to as “Users” regardless of whether an individual or corporation), and stipulates terms of agreement between Users and BE Nihongo Juku. When using the Service, it is required to have read these terms in their entirety and agreed to these Terms of Use. Moreover, BE Nihongo Juku shall deem Applicants as having accepted the terms at the time Applicants make their application to register for the Service.

Article 1 Scope of Application of these Terms
  1. The purpose of these Terms of Use is to set forth the conditions for provision of the Service and to establish the relationship related to rights and obligations between BE Nihongo Juku and Applicants and Users with respect to the use of the Service, and they apply to all relationships related to rights and obligations between BE Nihongo Juku and Applicants and Users with respect to the use of the Service.These Terms of Use and other detailed rules of use apply to both Applicants and Users, and acceptance of these Terms of Use and other detailed rules of use are required. Please use the Service after having accepted these terms.
Article 2 User Registration,
  1. When using the Service, Applicants agree to comply with these Terms of Use, and by providing BE Nihongo Juku certain information stipulated by (hereinafter referred to as “registration details”), by means decided by BE Nihongo Juku, and registering as a User, may apply to register with BE Nihongo Juku to use the Service.
  2. Be Nihongo Juku may refuse user registration for the Service in the following cases; however, if refused, the reasons for the refusal decision cannot be disclosed to registration applicants. Moreover, registration applicants cannot raise any objections with respect to the results of such a decision.
    1. When the registration applicant does not exist/li>
    2. When the registration applicant cannot be reached via the contact information he or she has provided, such as an email address
    3. When the information submitted by the registration applicant is found to contain fraudulent or incorrect information
    4. When there are obstacles to BE Nihongo Juku operations or technical obstacles
    5. In other cases where BE Nihongo Juku determines that registration or use of the Service is not appropriate
  3. Persons under the age of 18 applying to use the Service, please apply after you have obtained the permission of your legal guardian.
Article 3 Service contents
The Service shall include the following provided services, as well as related services.

  1. The provision of Japanese lessons online
  2. The provision of a website which makes it possible to make lesson reservations, change instructor profile and access online study aids
Article 4 Changes to Terms and Conditions
  1. BE Nihongo Juku can change these Terms of Use in whole or in part, without obtaining the prior approval of Applicants and Users.
  2. In the case referred to in the preceding paragraph, the changed Terms of Use shall be notified to users in a manner deemed appropriate by BE Nihongo Juku , and, subsequently, when Applicants and Users have used the Service, the Applicants and Users in question shall be deemed to have agreed to the contents of the changed Terms of Use.
Article 5 Purchasing, Fees and Payment Method for the Service
  1. When Applicants and Users wish to purchase the Service, they shall apply to purchase the Service in accordance with the method stipulated by BE Nihongo Juku. Moreover, these Terms of Use shall apply as terms and conditions, etc., when making an application. It is not possible to cancel a service after it has been concluded.
  2. When the application referred to in the preceding paragraph has been reflected on the applicable page on the website, it shall be deemed that BE Nihongo Juku has approved the application, and the sales agreement for the Service shall be concluded at that time.
  3. The fee and payment method are as stipulated separately. In cases where user registration for the service has been conducted overseas, the fee shall be the same amount as the fee for us within Japan. The times for various updates to the Service and base dates for payments, etc., shall follow Japan Standard Time.( As the Services are online services, they are subject to consumption tax in Japan where they are provided.)
  4. Internet connection fees and the cost of computer and telecommunications equipment required for Applicants and Users of the Service to use the Service, shall be borne by Applicants and Users of the Service.
  5. 5. When a User delays payment to BE Nihongo Juku,
    BE Nihongo Juku will hold the lesson until confirm the payment receipt.
Article 6 Changes to Registration Details
In the event that there are any changes to a User’s name, email address, or other information registered at the time of their application, the user shall make a change request promptly to BE Nihongo Juku.
Article 7 Management of User ID and Password
  1. Users are responsible for the management of the user ID and password, which are required when using the Service, and all responsibility for the management and use of the user ID and password shall be borne by the Users themselves.
  2. If a User’s ID and password are stolen or forgotten, or if it is discovered that they are being used by a third party, the User shall immediately notify BE Nihongo Juku and follow any instructions given.
Article 8 Personal Information
  1. BE Nihongo Juku gives the utmost consideration to the protection of the personal information of Users, and we will not handle it beyond the specified purpose.
    We will not share the personal information with any third party without your consent.
  2. We will comply with Japanese laws and regulations regarding to personal information such as Personal Information Protection Law, national guidance, and other related norms.
Article 9 Usage Environment for the Service
  1. Depending on the User’s usage environment (specification of PC, mobile phone or tablet, software requirements, network environment, etc.), the Service may not be able to be used correctly.
  2. Users shall be responsible for ensuring that they meet criteria at the time of application and during the period of use of the Service, and use the various features of the Service.
  3. BE Nihongo Juku shall not assume any responsibility in the event that the Service cannot be used due to the User’s usage environment.
Article 10 Lessons
  1. Lesson
    1. When using the Service, Users apply for courses separately defined by BE Nihongo Juku in advance,
    2. Users shall be responsible for log in prior to the scheduled start time of the lessons. Moreover, BE Nihongo Juku assumes no responsibility for a User’s inability to take a lesson due to his or her being late, leaving early, absence or other trouble.
    3. If a user intend to cancel his or her lesson, the user must notify the cancelation to Be Nihongo Juku by 19:00 the day before. After 19:00, the fee will be charged.
    4. If BE Nihongo Juku is unable to provide a lesson booked by a user due to the instructor’s circumstances, BE Nihongo Juku may cancel the lesson.
      The cancelation notice send to an e-mail address registered by the user.
      In this case, the lesson fee will not be charged.
  2. Lesson Service Restrictions
    1. In the event that the progress of the lesson is disrupted due to system failures of the User’s device, disconnection associated with the User’s network environment or acts falling under those set forth in Article 15 (User Prohibitions), BE Nihongo Juku or the lesson instructor shall be able to end the User’s participation in the lesson, even if the lesson is in progress.
    2. In accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, even in cases where taking the lesson has become difficult and participation in the lesson has been ended, the User shall not be relieved of any obligations, such as the payment of fees.
Article 11 Contact and Notification
Inquiries with regard to the Service and other contact or notification from Applicants and Users to BE Nihongo Juku, as well as notifications regarding changes to these Terms of Use and other notifications from BE Nihongo Juku to Applicants and Users, shall be conducted by the method set forth by BE Nihongo Juku.
Article 12 User Support
Inquiries regarding the Service are received at the “Inquiries” page on the site.
Article 13 Suspension of Use by BE Nihongo Juku
  1. If it is discovered that any of the following items apply to the User, BE Nihongo Juku may, without prior notice, suspend his or her use of the Service.
    1. If the User breaches these Term of Use
    2. If the information entered by the User when registering for the Service was used unlawfully or the User made a false declaration
    3. If the User delays the payment lesson fees, etc., or if the User refuses to make the payment
    4. If BE Nihongo Juku determines that the User is unsuitable for the Service due to any other reasonable grounds
  2. BE Nihongo Juku will not accept any questions or complaints with regard to measures taken to suspend the User’s use of the Service.
  3. In the event that a User breaches these Terms of Use, or falls under any on the items in paragraph 1 of this Article, and BE Nihongo Juku incurs damages as a result, BE Nihongo Juku shall be able to seek compensation from the User for the damages incurred.
  4. BE Nihongo Juku assumes no liability whatsoever for any damages incurred by the User as a result of measures taken to suspend his or her use of the Service.
Article 14 Modification, Suspension or Termination or Transfer of the Service
  1. In the event that any of following apply, BE Nihongo Juku can suspend or interrupt the operation of the Service, and shall assume no liability in relation to the suspension of the Service.
    1. When normal provision of the Service has become impossible due to war, riot, turmoil, labor disputes, earthquake, volcanic eruption, flood, tsunami, fire, blackout or other states of emergency.
    2. Other cases where BE Nihongo Juku has determined that temporary interruption is necessary for the operation of the Service.
    3. When there is a failure, etc., of the system providing the Service.
  2. When suspending or interrupting operation of the Service in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, BE Nihongo Juku shall notify Users of the fact beforehand. However, this shall not apply in unavoidable emergency situations.
Article 15User Prohibitions
  1. Users must not engage in the following acts when using the Service.
    1. Acts which infringe on, or are likely to infringe on, the operation of this service
    2. Acts that cause, or are likely to cause, detriment or damage to other Applicants, Users, third parties or BE Nihongo Juku
    3. v Acts allowing the transfer, succession or exercise, etc., of one’s rights and status as a User by another User or third party, etc.

    4. Acts that which slander other Applicants, Users, third parties or BE Nihongo Juku .
    5. Acts of unlawful collection and disclosure of information, etc., held by other Applicants, Users or third parties.
    6. Acts in violation of, or likely to be in violation of, public policy, or acts of provision of information in violation of public policy to other Users or third parties.
    7. Criminal acts or acts that lead to, or are likely to lead to, criminal acts.
    8. Activities of a sexual, religious or political nature.
    9. Acts of unlawful use of the user ID and password.
    10. Other acts which are in violation of, or likely to be in violation of, the law.
    11. Other acts deemed to be inappropriate by BE Nihongo Juku
    12. Acts that allow other Applicants, Users, or third parties other than Applicants and Users, to use the Service, irrespective of the purpose.
  2. In the event that BE Nihongo Juku or a third party incurs damages due to a User committing any of the acts under the preceding paragraph, even if after the User has lost his or her user status, the User shall bear full legal liability and shall not cause any inconvenience to BE Nihongo Juku.
Article 16 Disclaimer
  1. BE Nihongo Juku makes no guarantees with respect to the contents of the Service or the completeness, accuracy, reliability or usefulness of the information obtained by the User through the Service.
  2. Except in cases provided for separately, BE Nihongo Juku shall assume no liability for damages to Applicants, Users and third parties due to provision, delay, modification, interruption, cancellation, suspension, or abolition of the Service, loss or disappearance of information registered or provided through the Service or any other damages incurred in relation to the Service. However, this shall not apply in cases where default is due to intention or gross negligence on the part of BE Nihongo Juku is the cause.
Article 17 Compensation for Damages
  1. In the event that an Applicant or User causes damage to BE Nihongo Juku due to a breach of these Terms of Use or unlawful conduct, BE Nihongo Juku shall be able to seek appropriate compensation from said Applicant or User.
  2. In the event that an Applicant or User causes damage to a third party through the use of the Service, the Applicant or User shall resolve the issue on his or her own responsibility, and shall not cause BE Nihongo Juku to assume any liability.
Article 18 Entrustment
  1. BE Nihongo Juku can, at its own discretion, entrust to a third party all or part of the business necessary for the provision of the Service or individual services to Applicants and Users.
  2. With regard to the entrustment under the preceding paragraph, when disclosing Users’ personal information to said third party, if required for business reasons, BE Nihongo Juku shall conclude an agreement with said third party regarding the handling of the personal information of Users.
Article 19 General
  1. These terms shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Japan..
  2. If it is determined that any of the provisions of these terms are invalid or unenforceable, the valid or enforceable parts of said provisions and the remaining provisions of these terms shall continue to be valid and enforceable.

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(2020/06/1 Establish)