Terms of Service

Last updated: April 3, 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of Nihongo Firenze and its services. By accessing and using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of our platform immediately. These terms apply to all users, including but not limited to students, visitors, and anyone accessing our content.

Acceptance of Terms

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service in their entirety. We provide Japanese language courses, cultural education materials, and JLPT preparation resources through our platform. Your acceptance of these terms is a prerequisite for accessing any of our courses, content, or materials. We encourage you to review these terms regularly, as they may be updated to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. If you have any questions about our terms, please reach out to us before proceeding with your use of our platform.

User Obligations and Conduct

As a user of our services, you agree to use our platform responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You must not engage in any activity that could harm, disrupt, or interfere with our services, including hacking, unauthorized access, or distributing malware. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for all activities conducted under your account. You agree not to reproduce, distribute, or transmit any course materials, cultural content, or learning resources without explicit written permission. Additionally, you commit to using our platform for lawful purposes only and respect the intellectual property rights of all content creators and educators associated with our courses.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our platform, including course materials, videos, audio files, hiragana and katakana writing guides, manga and anime cultural resources, conversation lessons, and JLPT preparation materials, is the exclusive property of our educators and content creators. These materials are protected by international copyright laws and may not be reproduced, modified, or distributed without proper authorization. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive license to access and use this content for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only. Any unauthorized reproduction or distribution of our intellectual property may result in legal action. You retain ownership of any content you create and submit through our platform, but you grant us a perpetual license to use such content for educational and promotional purposes.

Limitation of Liability

We provide our services on an “as-is” basis without any warranties, express or implied. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use our services. This includes loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you shall not exceed the amount you have paid for our services in the past twelve months. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content, and we are not responsible for errors or omissions in our course materials or resources. You assume all risks associated with your use of our platform.

Termination of Service

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Termination may occur if you violate these Terms of Service, engage in unlawful conduct, or if we discontinue our services. Upon termination, your right to access our platform and all course materials will immediately cease. We will not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from termination. However, you may retain access to any materials you have legitimately downloaded or purchased prior to termination, subject to applicable licensing restrictions. Your obligations under these terms, including intellectual property protections and liability limitations, will survive any termination of your account or service.