Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: November 28, 2025

This document constitutes a legally binding agreement between you and Chronowise. By accessing our website, enrolling in our courses, or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

These Terms and Conditions supplement our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Together, these documents govern your relationship with Chronowise. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of our services immediately.

1. Scope of Agreement

1.1 Binding Nature

These Terms and Conditions create a binding legal agreement between you (the "User" or "You") and Chronowise (the "Company," "We," or "Us"). By using our website or services, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement and that you will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

If you are accessing our services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these terms, and references to "you" shall include both you as an individual and the organization you represent.

1.2 Agreement Acceptance

You accept these Terms and Conditions by any of the following actions: accessing our website, registering for an account, enrolling in a course, making a payment, or using any of our services. Your continued use of our services constitutes ongoing acceptance of these terms as they may be updated from time to time.

1.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms of Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and Chronowise regarding your use of our services. They supersede any prior agreements, understandings, or representations, whether written or oral.

2. User Obligations and Responsibilities

2.1 Legal Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using our services, including but not limited to:

• Japanese national laws and local regulations in Fukuoka prefecture
• International laws applicable to your jurisdiction
• Intellectual property laws and copyright protections
• Data protection and privacy regulations

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You expressly agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited behaviors:

• Using our services for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purpose
• Violating the rights of other users or third parties
• Distributing viruses, malware, or any harmful computer code
• Attempting to circumvent security measures or gain unauthorized access
• Reproducing, modifying, or distributing our proprietary materials without authorization
• Engaging in automated data collection or scraping of our website
• Creating derivative works based on our course content
• Impersonating other users, instructors, or Chronowise representatives

2.3 Content Guidelines

If you submit any content to our platform (such as comments, feedback, or assignments), you agree that such content will:

• Not contain offensive, defamatory, or discriminatory material
• Not infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Not include personal information of third parties without their consent
• Be relevant, appropriate, and respectful to the educational context

2.4 Age Requirements

Our services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you may only use our services with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

3. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chronowise, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of our services
• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any content you submit or transmit through our services

4. Liability and Warranties

4.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of course content
• Uninterrupted or error-free service operation
• Security of data transmission
• Specific results or outcomes from course participation

4.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Chronowise shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use our services
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on our services
• Any other matter relating to our services

In any event, our total liability to you for all claims shall not exceed the amount you paid to Chronowise in the six months preceding the claim.

4.3 Consequential Damages Exclusion

Under no circumstances shall Chronowise be liable for any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation applies to all causes of action, whether based in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.

4.4 Force Majeure

Chronowise shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, governmental actions, internet service provider failures, or other force majeure events.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. By accepting these terms, you also acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

You consent to our collection and use of your data as described in the Privacy Policy, including the transfer of data to service providers who assist us in delivering our courses. We implement reasonable security measures, but you acknowledge that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

6. Dispute Resolution and Legal Matters

6.1 Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded.

6.2 Jurisdiction and Venue

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms and Conditions shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Fukuoka, Japan. You hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue.

6.3 Dispute Resolution Process

Before initiating any legal proceedings, you agree to attempt to resolve any disputes through good faith negotiations. If a dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within 30 days, either party may pursue available legal remedies.

For minor disputes not exceeding ¥500,000, the parties agree to submit to binding arbitration under the rules of the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association, with the arbitration to be conducted in Fukuoka.

7. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its intent. If modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these terms.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

8. Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

9. Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate any of your rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions without our prior written consent. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall be null and void.

Chronowise may freely assign or transfer its rights and obligations under these terms to any affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, or by operation of law or otherwise.

10. Modifications to Terms

Chronowise reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, by sending notice to the email address associated with your account.

Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you must discontinue use of our services.

11. Survival

All provisions of these Terms and Conditions which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity obligations, and limitations of liability.