Terms of Service | Jidoka-sha

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of Jidoka-sha's website, services, and content. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access our services.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services. Please read them carefully before engaging with our platform.

Description of Services

Jidoka-sha provides AI integration and process automation advisory services to organizations in Tokyo and surrounding areas. Our services include:

Automation Opportunity Mapping

Systematic identification and evaluation of processes suitable for AI-powered automation within your organization.

Intelligent Process Design

Detailed design of AI-enhanced workflows that integrate with existing systems while maintaining appropriate human oversight.

Implementation Support

Advisory support during automation deployment, including vendor evaluation, testing coordination, and change management guidance.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of services.

Acceptable Use Policy

When using our website and services, you agree to the following:

Permitted Uses

• Accessing our website to learn about our services and automation solutions.
• Contacting us for legitimate business inquiries or service requests.
• Sharing publicly available content from our website with proper attribution.
• Using our services for lawful business purposes in accordance with these terms.

Prohibited Activities

You may not use our services to:

✕ Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.
✕ Transmit harmful code, viruses, malware, or any disruptive technologies.
✕ Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or user accounts.
✕ Use automated systems or bots to scrape, harvest, or collect information from our website.
✕ Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts our services.
✕ Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any organization.
✕ Use our services for spam, phishing, or other deceptive practices.
✕ Reproduce, duplicate, or copy any part of our services without explicit permission.

Service Access and Requirements

Access Requirements

To access certain features of our services, you may need to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information when requested.
• Represent a legitimate business or organization with authority to engage our services.
• Be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
• Maintain the confidentiality of any access credentials or sensitive information shared.

Service Availability

While we strive to maintain continuous service availability, we do not guarantee that:

• Our services will be available at all times without interruption.
• Our website will be free from errors, bugs, or technical issues.
• Information on our website will always be accurate or up to date.

We may perform scheduled maintenance, updates, or emergency repairs that temporarily affect service availability. We will make reasonable efforts to minimize disruptions and notify users when possible.

Geographic Restrictions

Our services are primarily designed for organizations operating in Japan, particularly the Tokyo metropolitan area. While we may consider engagements with organizations in other regions, service availability and features may vary based on location.

Service Modifications and Updates

We reserve the right to modify or update our services, website content, features, and these Terms of Service at any time. Changes may include:

• Service Enhancements: Addition of new features, tools, or capabilities to better serve our clients.
• Content Updates: Revisions to website content, service descriptions, or pricing information.
• Policy Changes: Updates to our terms, policies, or procedures to reflect evolving practices or legal requirements.
• Service Discontinuation: Retirement of certain features or services that no longer align with our strategic direction.

Your continued use of our services after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any changes.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content and Trademarks

All content, design, graphics, text, logos, and other materials on our website are owned by or licensed to Jidoka-sha and are protected by intellectual property laws. This includes:

• The Jidoka-sha name, logo, and branding elements.
• Website design, layout, and user interface elements.
• Written content, images, graphics, and multimedia materials.
• Methodologies, frameworks, and proprietary approaches to automation advisory.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or publicly display our content without our prior written permission.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal or business evaluation purposes. This license does not include the right to download (except for page caching), modify, or redistribute our content for commercial purposes.

User-Generated Content

If you submit any content, feedback, or suggestions to us through our website or communications, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, modify, and incorporate such content for any purpose related to our business operations.

Service Fees and Payment Terms

For paid services, the following terms apply:

Pricing

Service fees are displayed on our website and are subject to change. We will provide written proposals outlining specific costs before engagement. Prices are quoted in Japanese Yen unless otherwise specified.

Payment Terms

Payment terms will be specified in your service agreement. Generally, we require payment within 30 days of invoice date. Late payments may incur interest charges as permitted by law.

Refund Policy

Due to the advisory nature of our services, refunds are generally not provided once work has commenced. Any refund requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering the work performed and circumstances involved.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for:

• The content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites.
• Any damages or losses caused by your use of third-party services.
• The accuracy or reliability of information provided by external sources.

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and that third party.

Termination of Access

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason including:

• Violation of these Terms of Service or any applicable policies.
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.
• Requests from law enforcement or other government agencies.
• Unexpected technical issues or security concerns.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease. All provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tokyo, Japan.

By using our services, you consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts and waive any objections to the exercise of jurisdiction or venue in these courts.

Questions About These Terms

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or need clarification on any provision, please contact us:

Email: info@domain.com

Phone: +81 3 3241-5963

Address: 3-9-7 Nihonbashi-Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023, Japan

Severability and Entire Agreement

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

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Jidoka-sha regarding your use of our services.