Terms of service

TERMS OF SERVICE

Overview

Welcome to KIWAMI Studio! The term "we" refers to KIWAMI Studio. We operate this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, and order services (the "Service"), to provide you with a curated shopping experience. KIWAMI Studio is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Service to you.

The following Terms of Service, together with any policies referenced herein (collectively, "Terms of Service" or "Terms"), describe your rights and responsibilities when using the Service. Please read them carefully, as they contain important information about your legal rights, including warranty disclaimers and limitations of liability.

By visiting, accessing, or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use or access our Service.

Section 1 – Access and Account

By agreeing to these Terms, you represent that you are of legal age in your state or region of residence, and that you consent to allowing any minor dependents to use this Service on devices you own or control.

To use the Service, including browsing our store or making purchases, you may be required to provide certain information such as your email address, billing, payment, and shipping details. You represent and warrant that all information you provide is accurate, current, and complete, and that you have all rights necessary to provide it.

You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You may not transfer, sell, assign, or license your account to any other person.

Section 2 – Our Products

We make every effort to accurately represent our products and services. However, colors and appearances may vary depending on your device and display settings.

We do not guarantee that the quality or appearance of any product or service will meet your expectations or match what is depicted in our store.

All product descriptions are subject to change at any time without notice, at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time and to limit quantities offered to any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction.

Section 3 – Orders

By placing an order, you are making an offer to purchase. KIWAMI Studio reserves the right to accept or refuse any order at its sole discretion. Your order is not accepted until we confirm acceptance. Payment must be received and processed before an order is accepted. Please review your order carefully before submitting, as we may not be able to accommodate cancellation requests after acceptance.

If we do not accept, modify, or cancel your order, we will attempt to notify you using the contact information provided at the time of purchase.

Purchases are eligible for return or exchange only in accordance with our Refund Policy.

You represent and warrant that products purchased are for personal or household use only, and not for commercial resale or export.

Section 4 – Pricing and Billing

Prices, discounts, and promotions are subject to change without notice. The price charged for a product or service will be the price in effect at the time the order is placed, as stated in your order confirmation email. Unless otherwise stated, listed prices do not include taxes, shipping, handling, duties, or import fees.

Prices in our online store may differ from those in physical stores or other online channels. We may offer promotions from time to time that are subject to separate terms.

You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases, and to promptly update your account information as needed.

You represent and warrant that: (i) the credit card information you provide is true, accurate, and complete; (ii) you are authorized to use the card for the purchase; (iii) charges will be honored by your card issuer; and (iv) you will pay all charges incurred, including shipping, handling, and applicable taxes.

Section 5 – Shipping and Delivery

We are not responsible for shipping or delivery delays. All delivery times are estimates and are not guaranteed. We are not liable for delays caused by carriers, customs, or events beyond our control. Risk of loss and title for items pass to you upon delivery to the carrier.

Section 6 – Intellectual Property

Our Service, including all trademarks, brand names, text, displays, images, graphics, product reviews, videos, audio, and their design, selection, and arrangement, is owned by KIWAMI Studio, its affiliates, or licensors, and is protected by intellectual property laws.

These Terms permit you to use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from our Service without our prior written consent.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved by KIWAMI Studio.

Section 7 – Optional Tools

We may provide access to third-party tools over which we have no control. Such tools are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties. We are not liable for any issues arising from your use of optional third-party tools.

Your use of any tools offered through the Service is entirely at your own risk and discretion.

Section 8 – Links to Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy of those sites. We are not liable for any damages related to your use of third-party websites, products, or services. Please review the policies of any third-party sites before engaging in transactions.

Section 9 – Relationship with Shopify

KIWAMI Studio is powered by Shopify. However, all sales and purchases are made directly with KIWAMI Studio. By using the Service, you acknowledge that Shopify is not responsible for any aspect of the transaction between you and KIWAMI Studio, and you release Shopify and its affiliates from any claims arising from such transactions.

Section 10 – Privacy Policy

All personal information collected through the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you confirm that you have read our Privacy Policy.

Section 11 – Feedback

If you submit ideas, suggestions, feedback, reviews, or other content ("Feedback"), you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, and display such Feedback for any purpose, including operating and improving the Service.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to all Feedback submitted, and that your Feedback complies with these Terms. We have no obligation to maintain confidentiality, pay compensation, or respond to any Feedback.

We reserve the right to monitor, edit, or remove Feedback that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be unlawful, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.

Section 12 – Errors, Inaccuracies, and Omissions

Information on our Service may occasionally contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions related to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, shipping charges, transit times, and availability. We reserve the right to correct any errors and to cancel orders if information is inaccurate, without prior notice.

Section 13 – Prohibited Uses

You may only use the Service for lawful purposes. You may not use the Service: (a) for any unlawful or malicious purpose; (b) in violation of any applicable laws or regulations; (c) to infringe on intellectual property rights; (d) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, or threaten any person; (e) to submit false or misleading information; (f) to upload or transmit viruses or malicious code; (g) to send unsolicited communications; (h) to impersonate any person or entity; or (i) to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for any violation of these Terms.

Section 14 – Agents

14.1 This section applies if you use, authorize, enable, or deploy an agent to access, use, or interact with the Service. "Agent" means software or a service that performs autonomous or semi-autonomous actions on behalf of a person or entity.

14.2 Agents may not access or interact with the Service unless they clearly identify themselves and comply with the requirements in Section 14.4.

14.3 We may restrict agent access to the Service by any means, including technical measures.

14.4 Agents must: (i) disclose their identity in all HTTP/HTTPS requests via the user-agent string: "Agent/[AgentName]"; (ii) not conceal that access is from an agent; (iii) respond honestly to questions about whether interaction is from a human or computer; and (iv) not circumvent measures designed to control agent access.

Section 15 – Termination

We may terminate this agreement or your access to the Service at any time, without notice, at our sole discretion. You remain liable for all amounts due up to the date of termination.

The following sections survive termination: Intellectual Property, Feedback, Termination, Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Severability, Waiver, Entire Agreement, Assignment, Governing Law, and Privacy Policy.

Section 16 – Disclaimer of Warranties

Information provided through the Service is for general informational purposes only. We do not warrant its accuracy, completeness, or usefulness. The Service and all products are provided "as is" and "as available" without any representations, warranties, or conditions of any kind, express or implied.

Section 17 – Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, KIWAMI Studio, its partners, directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, service providers, licensors, and Shopify and its affiliates shall not be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or similar damages.

Section 18 – Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless KIWAMI Studio, Shopify, and our affiliates, partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, licensors, and service providers from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (1) your violation of these Terms; (2) your infringement of any law or third-party rights; or (3) your access to and use of the Service.

Section 19 – Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 20 – Waiver; Entire Agreement

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

These Terms, together with all policies and operating rules posted on our site, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service, and supersede all prior agreements and communications.

Section 21 – Assignment

You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without your consent.

Section 22 – Governing Law

These Terms and any separate agreements are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which KIWAMI Studio is headquartered. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.

Section 23 – Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not limit or otherwise affect these Terms.

Section 24 – Changes to Terms of Service

The most current version of these Terms is available on this page at any time. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates to our website. It is your responsibility to check for changes. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Section 25 – Contact Information

Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to: kiwamistudiojapan@gmail.com

KIWAMI Studio

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