Terms of service

Terms of Service

These Terms set out the conditions for the services provided on this website by Next Table Co., Ltd. (the Company). Registered users must use the services in accordance with these Terms. The Company may change the content of the services without obtaining users’ prior consent.

Use of personal information

Personal information provided by customers is used to contact them, provide information about our services, answer questions, and send emails or materials.

1. Membership

A member is a person who accepts these Terms, applies for membership through the Company’s prescribed procedure, and is approved by the Company.

2. Suspension of services and cancellation of membership

The Company may suspend a member’s access or cancel membership without prior notice if: (1) the member is found to have previously had membership cancelled or been subject to similar measures for a breach of these Terms; (2) registration information is false; (3) payment is delayed or another obligation is not fulfilled; (4) the member engages in conduct prohibited by Article 5; or (5) the member otherwise breaches these Terms.

3. Use of user information

The Company handles personal information obtained through use of the services appropriately in accordance with its Privacy Policy. Please refer to that policy for details.

4. Scope of services

1. Available services are determined separately. Some services are unavailable to non-members.
2. The Company may change the scope of available services without obtaining users’ prior approval.

5. Prohibited conduct

Users must not: (1) submit false registration information; (2) obstruct, or potentially disrupt, the operation of the services; (3) use the services for an improper purpose; (4) breach these Terms or act against the purpose of the services; (5) use credit cards or similar means fraudulently; (6) cause, or potentially cause, disadvantage or damage to other users, third parties or the Company; (7) infringe, or potentially infringe, their copyright, privacy or other rights; (8) cause the services to malfunction; (9) transmit computer viruses or other harmful programs to other users, third parties or the Company; (10) act against public order and morals, or violate or potentially violate laws, court judgments, decisions or orders, or legally binding administrative measures; (11) provide benefits or other assistance to antisocial forces; (12) transfer proceeds of crime, or facilitate or assist such transfers; or (13) engage in other conduct the Company considers inappropriate.

6. Copyright

1. Information provided through the services may not be used without the copyright holder’s permission beyond the limits permitted by copyright law, such as copying for personal use.
2. Users must resolve any problems arising from a violation of the preceding paragraph at their own responsibility and expense. The Company assumes no responsibility.

7. Transfer of rights and obligations

Users must not transfer or lend to third parties any rights or obligations relating to the services.

8. Purchasing products

1. Users may purchase products or services (Products) from the Company through the services.
2. Users wishing to purchase Products must apply using the method specified by the Company.
3. A sales contract is formed when the user receives an email from the Company accepting the application.
4. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the Company may cancel or terminate a sales contract or take other appropriate action if there is fraudulent or inappropriate use of the services.
5. Delivery of Products purchased through the services is limited to Japan.

9. Payment

1. The amount payable is the amount specified by the Company for each Product.
2. Payment is accepted only by credit card in the user’s own name. If payment is not made by the date specified by the Company, the sales contract is automatically cancelled.
3. Credit card payments are governed by the terms agreed between the user and the card issuer. Any problems between them must be resolved by those parties.

10. Returns

1. In principle, Products purchased through the services cannot be returned. Returns are permitted for damage during delivery, defects, or delivery of the wrong Product.
2. Where a return is permitted under the preceding paragraph, the Company will generally offer an exchange. If an exchange is unavailable because of insufficient stock or another reason, the user may terminate the contract instead.
3. Notwithstanding the preceding two paragraphs, no exchange or termination in place of an exchange is available if: (1) the user does not contact the Company within three days of receiving the Product; (2) the Product is not returned within three days of the date on which an exchange or termination is agreed; (3) packaging or accessories are missing; (4) the Product has been damaged or soiled; or (5) the Product is personalized or otherwise designated as non-returnable by the Company.
4. Returns must follow the method separately specified by the Company. Users must promptly contact the Company or carrier if delivery problems arise during a return.

11. Disclaimer concerning Products

1. For problems such as an unknown delivery destination, the Company is discharged from liability by taking appropriate measures, such as contacting the user through the registered contact details or delivering the Product to the address specified when purchasing.
2. Except in cases of the Company’s intent or negligence, the Company assumes no liability beyond the preceding Article for damage, loss or disadvantage relating to use of the services or Products sold through them.

12. Management of information

The Company may use submitted reviews and other information within the services without notifying users when it considers that information suitable for use. It may also remove information without notice if: (1) the information clearly infringes the Company’s or a third party’s copyright or other rights, or clearly damages their reputation or credibility; (2) the Company receives a warning from a third party that the information infringes that party’s rights or damages its reputation or credibility; (3) the information clearly violates Japanese or applicable foreign law; or (4) a public authority orders its removal.

13. Maintenance

To maintain the proper operation of the services, the Company may suspend all or part of them without prior notice for: (1) scheduled or emergency system maintenance; (2) difficulties in operating the system because of fire, power outages, interference by third parties or similar circumstances; or (3) other unavoidable circumstances in which the Company considers a suspension necessary.

14. Other disclaimers

1. The Company assumes no liability for any damage arising from an inability to use the services.
2. The Company assumes no liability for damage caused by suspension of all or part of the services due to force majeure.
3. Users must prepare and maintain their own network, computer and other equipment needed to use the services. The Company is not responsible for preparing that environment or for damage arising from it.
4. The Company is discharged from liability by processing matters in accordance with the user’s registered information.
5. Users who cause damage to another user or third party through use of the services must resolve the matter at their own responsibility and expense. The Company assumes no responsibility.
6. Where the Company is liable to a user in connection with use of the services, compensation is limited to ordinary and direct damage actually incurred, except in cases of the Company’s intent or gross negligence.

15. Email newsletters

The Company may issue email newsletters to members, and members agree to receive them. Members may unsubscribe at any time through the Company’s prescribed procedure. Because of system processing, newsletters may continue to arrive for several days after the procedure is completed.

16. Communications

In principle, communications between the Company and users are by email.

17. Good-faith consultation

If a problem relating to use of the services cannot be resolved under these Terms or the Company’s guidance, the Company and the user will seek a resolution through good-faith discussions.

18. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are interpreted in accordance with Japanese law. If litigation concerning use of the services becomes necessary, the Tokyo District Court or Tokyo Summary Court has exclusive jurisdiction at first instance.