Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Kyoto Speech Academy. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at https://kyoto-storytelling.com (the "Site") and all related services, courses, and programs (collectively, the "Services") provided by Kyoto Speech Academy ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

Important: By accessing or using our Site or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Site or Services.

1. Company Information

Company Name: Kyoto Speech Academy

Company Registration Number: 73657862

Registered Address: Flat 72 Ben Well Lake Natasha, W4 3JU, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 218 954 0749

Email: [email protected]

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our Site, registering for courses, or using any of our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Kyoto Speech Academy.

If you are accepting these Terms on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use our Services. By using our Site or Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

If you are under 18, you may only use our Services with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

4. Services Description

Kyoto Speech Academy provides professional communication training services, including but not limited to:

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time without prior notice.

5. User Accounts and Registration

5.1 Account Creation

Certain Services may require you to create an account or provide personal information. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate and complete.

5.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.

5.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in inappropriate conduct.

6. Course Enrollment and Payment

6.1 Course Registration

By enrolling in any course or program, you agree to:

6.2 Pricing and Fees

All prices are stated in the currency specified on our Site. Prices are subject to change without notice, but changes will not affect orders already placed.

Payment is due at the time of enrollment unless otherwise specified. We accept payment methods as indicated during the checkout process.

6.3 Taxes

You are responsible for paying any applicable taxes, duties, or governmental charges related to your purchase of our Services.

6.4 Payment Processing

Payments are processed by secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your complete credit card information. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the specified amount.

7. Cancellations and Refunds

Please refer to our separate Refund Policy for detailed information regarding cancellations, refunds, and rescheduling. The Refund Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Our Content

All content on our Site and within our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio clips, course materials, software, and compilations (collectively, "Content") is the property of Kyoto Speech Academy or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Site and Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

8.3 Course Materials

Course materials provided during training programs are for your personal use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from these materials without our express written permission.

8.4 Trademarks

The Kyoto Speech Academy name, logo, and related marks are trademarks owned by Kyoto Speech Academy. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.

9. User-Generated Content

9.1 Submission of Content

If you submit, post, or transmit any content to our Site (such as testimonials, reviews, comments, or feedback), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content.

9.2 Content Standards

You agree not to submit content that:

9.3 Monitoring and Removal

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, review, or remove user-generated content at our discretion.

10. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content. Your interactions with third-party sites are governed by their terms and policies.

We are not liable for any damages or losses resulting from your use of third-party services or reliance on third-party content.

12. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

12.1 Service "As Is"

Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that:

12.2 Educational Services Disclaimer

While we strive to provide high-quality educational services, we make no guarantees regarding specific outcomes, career advancement, or skill improvement. Results vary based on individual effort, practice, and circumstances.

12.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Kyoto Speech Academy and its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of our Services, including but not limited to:

Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to liability, or £100, whichever is greater.

12.4 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Kyoto Speech Academy and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

14. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

15. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated through:

Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must discontinue use of our Services.

16. Termination

16.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your use of our Services at any time by discontinuing access to our Site and notifying us if you wish to close your account.

16.2 Termination by Us

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

16.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

17. Dispute Resolution

17.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

17.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

17.3 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us to seek an informal resolution. Many disputes can be resolved quickly and amicably through direct communication.

18. General Provisions

18.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Kyoto Speech Academy regarding your use of our Services.

18.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

18.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

18.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

18.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.

18.6 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or internet failures.

19. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:

Kyoto Speech Academy

Company Registration Number: 73657862

Address: Flat 72 Ben Well Lake Natasha, W4 3JU, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 218 954 0749

Email: [email protected]

20. Acknowledgment

By using our Site or Services, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms & Conditions, understand them, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Services.

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