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Online Web Lesson Contract
Earthplan Learn Japan Ltd. (hereby referred to as the company) is in charge of the “online school” service (hereby referred to as “the website”), and stipulates all rules pertaining to company sponsored services, to the user (defined as a person who has applied for the use of, and has been given permission by the company to utilize the services provided), and all matters concerning the relationship between the user and the company as follows.
Article 1 (Terms of Service and Subjectability to Change)
1．The terms of service pertain to use of services by both the user and the company, and shall be observed in earnest.
2．
The user understands that the company reserves the rights to change, revise, or append the terms of service as necessary, without prior notification to the user. The revised rules are applicable to ALL users regardless of the previous terms of service, or the user's initial rules at the time of registration.
Article 2 (User Registration) Clause1
A person wishing to become a user of the website (the “applicant”) must register in accordance with the company's registration procedure. It is necessary to obtain parental permission or permission from a legal guardian if the applicant is under 20 years of age.
(1) By accepting the terms of service online, the applicant confirms that he or she has read, understood and agreed to the terms of service, after which they may register.
(2) The applicant agrees to provide payment according to the settlement method established by the company.
(3) The applicant must provide their true and accurate full name and email address for registration purposes.
(4) Registration is for individuals only. Registration under a corporate name is prohibited. Persons other than the registered user, including family members, are not allowed to utilize the services provided by the company via the website. Registration is non-transferable, and may not be bought or sold.
Clause 2.
The user registration is complete when the company has notified the applicant of their approval via email. Lessons may proceed as soon as credit card payment is confirmed. Registration may be refused by the company if;
(1) The applicant does not exist.
(2) The applicant is already a registered user.
(3) The applicant has had their registration revoked due to a terms of service agreement violation in the past, or if the applicant’s membership is in the process of being cancelled.
(4) The applicant uses a false name, or if the application does not go through due to mistakes and/or omissions made when registering.
(5) The credit card or payment account specified by the applicant is suspended, or cancelled by the credit card company or financial institution in charge. The credit card or payment account specified by the applicant is suspended, or cancelled by the credit card company or financial institution in charge.
(6) The applicant reapplies without having paid for previous services.
(7)The applicant is a minor or a legally dependent adult, and the parent or legal guardian refuses to provide their consent.
(8)Termination or suspension is applicable to the applicant’s registration for reasons stipulated in Article 12.
(9)It is possible that the applicant may disrupt the smooth management of this service.
(10)The company decides against allowing an applicant to become a user for any reason.
Article 3 (User Eligibility)
1. An applicant acquires user status when, after following the procedure in article 2, the company approves and completes the registration process.
2. However; Approval may be annulled by the company if any of the reasons stipulated in article2 clause 2 prove to be applicable to the applicant, and future use of the service may be denied as well.
Article 4 (Changes in information.)
1. The user is required to notify the company without delay in the case that there is a change in the information provided by the user at the time of registration. Changes in the information provided at the initial time of registration are not permitted unless approved of by the company.
2. The company is not responsible for any in convenience or trouble which is a result of the users neglect to notify the company of changes in information as mentioned above.
Article 5 (Handling of user information)
Clause 1
The user understands that the information received from the user upon registration and any information received thereafter for purposes of the services provided, will be stored in the company database and regarded as private information. The information may only be given to a third party;
(1) With the user’s consent
(2) When requested by an official body such as the police, etc.
(3) If it is not possible to tell the difference between the user and another person.
Clause 2
Real names written in roman characters are treated as public in formation on this website. The user understands that their name may be used by the instructor during a session and may be posted on website bulletin boards. The user understands that if they wish to remain completely anonymous they cannot use this service.
Article 6 (Management of password and ID)
1. The user logs in with a temporary password and ID, which is automatically issued for use when a user is registered.
2．The user is solely responsible for the management of the aforementioned ID and password.
3．The user is restricted from transferring, selling, buying, or changing the ID and password for the use of a third party.
4．The company cannot be held responsible for any damages that occur due to mistakes or oversights in ID and password management, which is the responsibility of the user alone.
5. If the user becomes aware of third party use or of their ID and password being stolen, he/she is to notify the company immediately and the company will respond accordingly.
Article 7 (Service Charges)
1. After completing the registration process, the user will be allowed to utilize all the services provided on the website, once the company has sent an email notifying that the user’s payment has been received.
2. The company reserves the right to execute changes in fees and charges after notifying the user on the website or by email.
Article 8 (Service regulations)
The user understands and agrees to abide by all of the following service regulations.
Clause 1 Reimbursement: The company will not reimburse the user after receiving payment. However, the lesson date may be changed or rescheduled under the following circumstances.
a) Trouble with the users/company’s internet connection, communication environment, or connection status.
b) Our system crashes or becomes in accessible due to technical problems.
c) Internet connection problems due to political situations or natural disasters.
Clause 2
Trial Lessons: Trial lessons may be done with every teacher, but one time only.
Clause 3
Monitoring: The user understands that the company may monitor the service provided to ensure quality.
Article 9 (Prohibited actions/behavior)
Clause 1
(1) Allowing a third party (including family members) to view or take part in the service without prior company approval.
(2) Violating the rights of a third party (including company employees) or violating trademark, image, privacy, design rights etc.
(3) Slandering a third party or the company and its employees.
(4) Causing economic or mental damage to a third party or the company and its employees.
(5) Using the site to promote an election campaign or religious activities.
(6) Advertising
(7) Violating public order and morality.
(8) Violating a statute
(9) Acting in a manner disruptive to this service
(10) Illegal or criminal acts of any kind
(11)
Using this service to pursue a profit, promote or conduct business
(12) Sending or spreading false information
(13) Any act that involves the exchange of money or buying and selling among users or third parties.
(14) Actions regarded as adverse or inappropriate for minors.
(15) Any threatening, indecent, abusive, sexual, offensive, or character damaging acts.
(16)Publishing or spreading discriminatory information or information promoting a specific ethical viewpoint.
(17)Harassing the teachers or displaying inappropriate or disruptive behavior.
(18) Seeking out private information or asking teachers questions regarding their location, the location of the school or about working conditions.
(19) Developing personal contacts with company employees including online and offline email exchanges.
(20) Any act considered inappropriate by the company.
Clause 2
In the case that the company has decided a user has, or is likely to violate one of the rules above, the company reserves the right to revoke all user rights or cancel user registration without notifying the user.
Clause 3
If the company decides that the user offense was extreme or severe the company reserves the right to revoke all user rights, cancel user registration, and permanently ban the user from the site without notification.
Article 10 (Cancellation)
1．The user is able to cancel their registration in accordance with the regulations stipulated in Article 8. The company will notify the user by email once the Cancellation of service has gone through.
2. Once the user cancels registration, they lose all user rights and privileges. The user also understands that any information provided throughout the time of registration may be used for business purposes at the discretion of the company, and will not be given back when the user cancels their service.
3. If the user has any objections to the terms of service, changes in the terms of service or with the service provided in general, the company will permit the user to cancel their registration.
4. The company may recommend a user to cancel their service. It is at the discretion of the user who receives this recommendation may cancel their service according to procedure without delay or continue their service.
Article 11 (Disqualification Suspension of user privileges and Removal from the site)
Clause 1 A user’s service may be suspended or cancelled by the company without notification if:
(1) The user violates any of the conditions stipulated in Article 2 Clause 2 or Article 10.
(2) If persons other than the specified user the user’s ID
(3) The user modifies any information offered by this service without obtaining prior permission from the company
(4) The user uses the service unjustly or illegally.
(5) The user obstructs the management or operations of the website/service in any way.
(6) The company is unable to make contact with the user by email or telephone.
(7) The user violates any f the conditions in the terms of service.
(8) The company decides that service suspension or cancellation without notification is appropriate for any reason.
Clause 2 When user privileges are suspended or revoked the user is required to pay for all services received immediately. The company is not required under any circumstances to pay for the debt accrued by the user.
Clause 3 When service is revoked the User ID and password become invalid. The company may not be held accountable for any damages should the user or a third party violates any of the conditions stipulated in clause 1.
Article 12 (Interruption of service)
1. Service may be interrupted or stopped. If so the company will send notification to users via email or via the website either before or after the cessation of services. Interruption or cessation of service may also occur without notification if the company needs.
2. The company may not be held accountable for any damages to the user or a third party resulting from service interruption or cessation.
Article 13 (Surveys / Advertisements)
The company reserves the right to send surveys and/or advertisements to the user via email.
Article 14 (Guarantee) Clause 1
Use of this service is the users own responsibility. The company cannot guarantee access to the website, control the lesson content, the statements of teachers, or the quality of service. The user is responsible for confirming truth, accuracy, and access to the website.
Clause 2 The company is not responsible for, and/or cannot guarantee:
(1) The user’s satisfaction in regard to the effectiveness of service and lessons provided.
(2) The receipt of information transmitted from the users computer to the company system, or that the content of the information received from the users computer is exactly the same as what the user sent.
(3) That the system is without flaw.
Clause 3 The company cannot guarantee that the teachers will be able to meet the needs of the user.
Clause 4 The company cannot guarantee the quality of goods or service bought on this site.
Clause 5
The company cannot guarantee any advice or information that is not included in this agreement whether received directly from the company or from a teacher via this service. Action taken in regard to such advise or information is the sole responsibility of the user.
Article 15 (Copyright)
1. Images, materials, layouts, designs, construction and systems on the homepage are copyrighted material and belong to the company. Any reproducing, reprinting, changing, translating, transferring, and loaning of website material by the user for profit pursuing purposes or otherwise is a violation of copyright laws and will be dealt with legally.
2. Any images or photos obtained by the company with permission of the user will become property of the company and there after considered copyrighted material. The company reserves the right to use such images without restriction during the present or the future regardless of the purpose.
Article 16 (Transfer of operations)
In the event that the company and/or the online service it manages, is transferred or bought by a third party, all user rights and obligations remain the same. The company will notify the user beforehand. The user understands that in this case all user information given at the time of registration and thereafter will be handed over to the new company.
Article 17 (Conformity)
This contract is valid and bound by Japanese Law.
Article 18 (Authorities)
Any disputes regarding this contract that cannot be mutually resolved by the user and the company will be settled in Gifu District court.
This contract will be in effect as of November 11th 2007
