Terms of Use

1. Introduction

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) apply to all actions by members when using the services provided by Lofi Japanese powered by Skill Hunter, Inc. (referenced hereafter as "we" or "our company”). Consumers who make purchases from Lofi Japanese or its sites are entering into a transaction with Skill Hunter, Inc.

We may amend these Terms at our discretion without prior notice. By using these services, members agree to these Terms. Any related sites may change, suspend, or discontinue services without notice for any reason. Our Privacy Policy is available here.

2. Scope of These Terms

The terms of use for this site are governed by these Terms as well as by any other related terms and conditions. Regardless of their titles, those other terms and conditions are considered part of these Terms. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and other related terms, the provisions of the other terms shall take precedence.

3. Changes to these Terms

We may, at our sole discretion and for any reason, change these Terms at any time. Unless otherwise specified, the revised Terms will become effective when they are posted on this site. By continuing to use the services after the revised Terms have come into effect, members are deemed to have agreed to all provisions of the revised Terms.

4. Handling of Personal Information

We will appropriately handle personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

5. Age Requirements

We will appropriately handle personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

6. Member Registration

(1) Membership Qualifications

Individuals who agree to these Terms and apply for membership in the prescribed manner shall acquire membership status upon completion of the registration procedures.

The registration process must be carried out personally by the applicant; registration by proxy is not permitted under any circumstances. We may refuse membership applications from individuals whose memberships have been revoked in the past or from those we deem inappropriate.

(2) Entry of Member Information

When registering as a member, please read the input instructions carefully and accurately enter the required information in the designated form.

(3) One Account per Member

Each member may hold only one account. A single person may not hold multiple accounts, nor may multiple people jointly hold a single account, except in cases separately permitted by us.

(4) No Transfer or Lending of Accounts

Under no circumstances may members transfer or lend their accounts to any third party.

(5) Registered Email Address

Members must register an email address that is within their control as their registered email address. If the registered email address is no longer under the member’s control, it must be updated to another usable email address that is under the member’s control.

(6) Responsibility for Managing Email Address and Password

Members shall make every effort to prevent unauthorized use of their registered email address and password and shall be fully responsible for their management.

(7) Disclaimer for Unauthorized Use

Except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence on our part, we assume no responsibility whatsoever for any damages arising from the use of a member’s registered email address or password by a third party.

7. Member Conduct

(1) Members may use the services in accordance with the conditions set by our company. However, registration of other matters specified by us may also be required.

(2) Members may not transfer, sublease, pledge, or otherwise dispose of their status as a member or any rights acquired from our company through the use of the services, regardless of the form.

(3) Members shall use the services at their own responsibility and shall bear full responsibility for all actions taken and any consequences arising from their use of the services.

(4) Members are solely responsible for any comments, images, videos, or other information they post using the services. Our company assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the content of any information posted by members.

(5) If a member defames another person, infringes upon another’s privacy rights, discloses personal information of a third party without authorization, engages in activities that violate the Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of 1970), or otherwise infringes upon the rights of others, the member shall resolve such matters at their own responsibility and expense, and our company shall bear no responsibility whatsoever.

(6) Members acknowledge that our company has no obligation to store any information they post using the services, and that they shall back up any necessary posted information as needed.

8. Community Moderation and Removal

We reserve the right to remove or restrict access to any content posted by members, or to change its visibility, at our discretion. This includes (but is not limited to) situations where:
(1) The content violates these Terms or applicable laws.

(2) We receive a credible complaint from a rights holder or a public agency.

(3) We determine that the content is harmful, offensive, or violates the rights of others.

9. Withdrawal of Membership

If a member wishes to withdraw from membership, they must notify us of their intention to withdraw using the method prescribed by us. Upon withdrawal from the service, the member shall lose all rights in the service, including any comments, videos, or other content they posted. Furthermore, if a member engages in any of the following acts, we may, at our discretion, forcibly terminate their membership and deny them access to the service:

(1) If the member violates any laws or these Terms.

(2) If the member engages in fraudulent acts related to the use of the service.

(3) If we otherwise deem it appropriate.

10. Termination, Refunds and Cancellation Policy

Regardless of whether payment is made in full or in installments, fees will vary depending on the course content.

If a purchaser buys a product with a perpetual license, they will have permanent access to that product.

However, our company retains the right to change or delete the method of distribution and the platform for teaching materials without obtaining the member’s permission.

In the event of such changes or deletions, we will notify the purchaser (by posting on the site or by contacting their registered email address) and distribute the purchased content as data with a download period of three months.

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for course purchases. To request a refund, use our Contact Us form with your order details. Refunds will be processed within 10 business days. After 30 days, all sales are final. Refunds are returned to the original payment method.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Hiroshima, Japan. You consent to personal jurisdiction and waive any objection to venue in such courts.

12. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating legal action, you agree to first contact us via our Contact Us form to attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days. If unresolved, disputes will be submitted to binding arbitration under the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association rules, unless you opt out within 30 days of accepting these Terms by emailing us.

13. Intellectual Property Rights

All course content, including videos, text, images, and software, is owned by Skill Hunter, Inc. and protected by copyright and other laws. Upon purchase, you receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access materials for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, redistribute, modify, record, or share this content without permission. Unauthorized use may result in account termination and legal action.

14. License Grant and Platform Access

Upon full payment, we grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access the course content for personal educational use. "Perpetual access" means continued access while we maintain the course or platform. We reserve the right to migrate content to new platforms with reasonable notice.

15. Accessibility

We are committed to making our content accessible. If you have trouble accessing any course due to a disability, reach out to us on our Contact Us form, and we’ll do our best to provide alternative formats or solutions.

16. Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond our control, including natural disasters, pandemics, war, strikes, power outages, or governmental restrictions.

17. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

We provide our Services on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

We do not guarantee that:

(1) The Services will be secure or error-free

(2) Content posted by users will be accurate, complete, or legal

(3) The Services will be uninterrupted or free of harmful components (like viruses)

We are not responsible for:

(1) Disputes between members

(2) Changes, interruptions, or terminations of our Services

(3) Content posted by users, or its compliance with laws or third-party rights

(4) Any advice or information provided by us

We may view, store, or disclose user content if required by law, if we suspect a violation of these Terms, or if we believe there is a threat to the safety of individuals or property.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim any liability for any damages or losses arising from your use of our Services.

18. Severability

If any provision in these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable to the fullest extent allowed by law.

19. Payment Terms

All prices are in USD unless stated otherwise. Payment is required upfront via credit card or PayPal. If payment fails, we may suspend access until resolved. You are responsible for any bank or processing fees incurred.

20. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Services to:

(1) Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
(2) Infringe upon the intellectual property rights or privacy rights of others.
(3) Harass, abuse, threaten, or otherwise harm other users.
(4) Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, accounts, or data.
(5) Use automated systems, bots, or software to extract data or scrape content.
(6) Impersonate others or provide false or misleading information.
(7) Interfere with or disrupt the functionality, security, or performance of our Services.

21. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Skill Hunter, Inc. and its directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

22. Copyright Complaints (DMCA/Intellectual Property Infringement)

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that content available through our Services infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please notify us by using our Contact Us form on our website and include the following:

(1) A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
(2) Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
(3) Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to locate it.
(4) Your contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and email address.
(5) A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
(6) A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.

We will respond to all such notices in accordance with applicable intellectual property laws.

23. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please use the Contact Us form on our website.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services. By using our Services, you confirm that you have read and understood these Terms and agree to follow them.