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This website is operated by 株式会社JAPANDCO (JAPANDCO Co., Ltd.). Throughout the site, we use the terms "we", "us", and "our" to refer to 株式会社JAPANDCO. This website, including all information, tools, and services available from this site, is offered by 株式会社JAPANDCO to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated here.

By visiting our site and/ or purchasing something from us, you engage in our "Service" and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions ("Terms of Service", "Terms of Service"), including those terms, conditions, and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms of Use apply to all users of the Site, including, without limitation, individuals who are visitors, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or content providers.
Please read these Terms of Use carefully before accessing and using our website. By accessing or using any part of the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services. If these Terms of Use are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Use.

Any new features or tools which are added to this store shall also be subject to the Terms of Use. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Use at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, modify, or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page from time to time for changes. Your continued access to or use of the website after any changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
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Article 1 - Conditions of use of the online store

By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state, province, or state and that you are the age of majority in your province, province, or state and that you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.

You must not use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, nor may you violate any laws in your jurisdiction when using the Service (including, but not limited to, copyright laws).

You must not transmit any worms, viruses, or any code of a destructive nature.

A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your Services.

Article 2 - General conditions

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time and for any reason.

You understand that your content (not including credit card information), may be transferred unencrypted and include (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. Credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks.

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service, use of, or access to the Service, or any contact on the website through which the Service is provided, without our express written permission.

The headings used in this agreement are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms.

Article 3 - Accuracy, completeness and timeliness of information

We assume no liability if information on this site is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. The content of this site is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete, or more timely sources of information. Any reliance on the content of this site is at your own risk.

This site may contain certain historical data. By definition, historical data is not current and is provided for your reference only. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this site at any time, but we have no obligation to update any information contained herein. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our site.

Article 4 - Changes to the service and prices

Our product prices are subject to change without notice.

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time without notice.

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any price change, modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

Article 5 - Products or services (if applicable)

Some products or services may only be available online through the website. Quantities of these products or services may be limited.

We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colors and images of the products that appear on the store. However, we cannot guarantee that your computer monitor's display of any color will be accurate.
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to limit the sales of our products or services to any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right to limit the quantities of any products or services that we offer. All descriptions of products and pricing are subject to change without notice, at the sole discretion of us. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time. Any offer for any product or service made on this site is void where prohibited.

We do not warrant that the quality of any products, services, information, or other material purchased or obtained by you will meet your expectations, or that any errors in the Service will be corrected.

Article 6 - Payment terms

We accept various secure payment methods to make your purchases easier:

  • Bank cards*: Visa, Mastercard, Bancontact, American Express
  • Electronic wallets: Google Pay, Apple Pay
  • PayPal: Pay for your purchases directly from your PayPal account

With these options, you can pay for your purchases in just a few clicks, securely and easily.

*Exchange rate fees may be charged by your bank.

All our payment methods are secure. We use state-of-the-art encryption protocols to protect your banking information.

We offer payment in 4 interest-free installments via PayPal**: Divide your purchase amount into 4 equal monthly installments with no additional fees.

**Unfortunately, some countries are not eligible for this payment method.

Article 7 - Delivery

Deliveries are made by FedEx to the address indicated at the time of ordering, which can only be within the agreed geographic area. A tracking number will be systematically sent upon shipment (email and/or text message). Transport risks are the buyer's responsibility from the moment the items leave the premises of 株式会社JAPANDCO. Upon receipt of the package, the buyer is required to check the condition of the packaging and its contents (torn packaging, signs of damage, etc.). In the event of damage during transport, the buyer must refuse the package.

If the buyer fails to claim the package, it will be returned to 株式会社JAPANDCO within a period of time, which may vary depending on the carrier (3 to 5 days). We will then keep the returned product(s) for a few days (approximately 1 week) to allow the buyer to respond. If the buyer responds, the package can be resent. However, the return and reshipping costs must be paid by the buyer in advance. No refund or other compensation will be payable following a return due to failure to claim the package by the buyer.

If the buyer voluntarily refuses the package, it will be returned to 株式会社JAPANDCO within a period of time, which may vary depending on the carrier (3 to 5 days). Once the package is received at our premises, it will be checked to ensure that all contents are intact. If the contents are intact, we will refund the order less 20% and the cost of return shipping.

In the event of non-delivery of the package, the buyer must file a complaint with the carrier when placing the order and must contact 株式会社JAPANDCO within a maximum of 10 days by email at the following address: support@japandco.net or via the contact form. 株式会社JAPANDCO undertakes to do its utmost to assist the buyer in this process.

In the event of a request to redirect the package or to have the package made available at a FedEx collection point or a third party, no refund or other compensation will be payable if the package is damaged or lost.

Article 8 - Pre-order

Pre-orders placed on the JAPANDCO website are final and cannot be canceled.

Shipping costs are subject to adjustment. Pre-ordered products are often announced very early, and final packaging dimensions may vary. In this case, we may:

  • Request an additional charge if the package is larger or heavier than expected. You will then receive a secure payment link directly in your customer area.
  • Offer you store credit if the package is smaller than expected.

These adjustments are generally minimal, and we strive to keep them to a minimum. You will be informed of any changes as soon as possible, generally upon receipt of your product at our premises.

Article 9 - Guarantee

All products supplied by 株式会社JAPANDCO are covered by a warranty. In the event of non-compliance with a product sold, it may be returned to 株式会社JAPANDCO, which will take it back, exchange it, or refund it. Return shipping costs are the buyer's responsibility. Any return of a product under the aforementioned warranty must be subject to prior agreement from the seller (no returns will be accepted without prior agreement). Collectibles are often mass-produced, which can result in minor imperfections, most often in the paintwork. These imperfections are not guaranteed, and 株式会社JAPANDCO cannot be held responsible and will not accept claims.

In the event of a significant defect, 株式会社JAPANDCO will review the buyer's request after receiving photos of the product. However, the buyer must inspect the product through the sealed plastic. 株式会社JAPANDCO will not accept claims if the sealed plastic has been opened or damaged.

All complaints, requests for exchange or refund must be made by email to the following address: support@japandco.net, no complaints will be accepted after a maximum period of 10 days after delivery.

Article 10 - Withdrawal

The JAPANDCO website does not accept order cancellations. If the buyer absolutely wishes to cancel an order, due to an error in the product(s) ordered, etc., the buyer must contact 株式会社JAPANDCO as soon as possible by email at the following address: support@japandco.net or via the contact form. A possible “credit” in the form of a PROMO CODE may be issued.

Article 11 - Import fees and taxes

Any order placed on the site may be subject to possible taxes and customs duties that are imposed when the package reaches its destination. The seller is not required to verify and inform the buyer of applicable customs duties and taxes. These customs duties and possible taxes related to the delivery of an item are the buyer's responsibility and are their responsibility. To find out about them, the seller advises the buyer to inquire with the competent authorities in their country.

Article 12 - Accuracy of Billing and Account Information

We reserve the right to refuse any order you place with us. We may, in our sole discretion, limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household, or per order. These restrictions may include orders placed by or under the same customer account, the same credit card, and/or orders that use the same billing and/or shipping address. In the event that we make a change to or cancel an order, we may attempt to notify you by contacting the e-mail and/or billing address or phone number provided at the time the order was made. We reserve the right to limit or prohibit orders that, in our sole judgment, appear to be placed by dealers, resellers, or distributors.
You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made at our store. You agree to promptly update your account and other information, including your email address and credit card numbers and expiration dates, so that we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed.

Article 13 - Optional tools

We may provide you with access to third-party tools over which we neither monitor nor have any control nor input.

You acknowledge and agree that we provide access to such tools ”as is” and “as available” without any warranties, representations, or conditions of any kind and without any endorsement. We shall have no liability whatsoever arising from or relating to your use of optional third-party tools.

Any use by you of optional tools offered through the website is entirely at your own discretion and risk. Furthermore, you are responsible for informing yourself about and agreeing to the terms on which tools are provided by the relevant third-party provider(s) and for accepting those terms.

We may also, in the future, offer new services and/or features through the website (including, the release of new tools and resources). Such new services and/or features shall also be subject to these Terms of Use.

Article 14 - Third-Party Links

Some content, products, and services accessible through our Service may include materials from third parties.

Third-party links on this site may direct you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy, nor do we warrant and assume no liability or responsibility for any third-party content or websites, or for any other content, products, or services.

We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Please review carefully the third-party's policies and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third-party.

Article 15 - Comments, Feedback and Other Submissions

If, at our request, you send certain specific submissions (for example contest entries) or without a request from us you send creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, plans, or other materials, whether online, by email, by postal mail, or otherwise (collectively, 'comments'), you agree that we may, at any time, without restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate and otherwise use in any medium any comments that you forward to us. We are and shall be under no obligation (1) to maintain any comments in confidence; (2) to compensate anyone for any comments; or (3) to respond to any comments. We may, but have no obligation to, remove content and Accounts containing content that we determine, in our sole discretion, are unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene or otherwise objectionable or violates any party's intellectual property or these Terms of Service.
You agree that your comments will not violate any right of any third-party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, personality or other personal or intellectual property right. You further agree that your comments will not contain any unlawful, abusive or obscene material, or contain any computer virus or other malware that could in any way affect the operation of the Service or any related website. You may not use a false e-mail address, pretend to be someone other than yourself, or otherwise mislead us or third-parties as to the origin of any comments. You are solely responsible for any comments you make and their accuracy. We assume no liability or responsibility for any comments posted by you or any third-party.

Article 16 - Personal information

Your submission of personal information through our store is governed by our Privacy Policy. Click here to view our Privacy Policy.

Article 17 - Errors, inaccuracies and omissions

Occasionally there may be information on our site or in the Service that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions that may relate to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, product shipping charges, transit times, and availability. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information in the Service or on any related website is inaccurate at any time without prior notice (including after you have submitted your order).

We undertake no obligation to update, amend, or clarify information in the Service or on any related website, including without limitation, pricing information, except as required by law. No specific update or refresh date applied in the Service or on any related website should be taken to indicate that all information in the Service or on any related website has been modified or updated.

Article 18 - Prohibited uses

In addition to other prohibitions as set forth in the Terms of Use, you are prohibited from using the site or its content:
(a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts; (c) to violate any international, federal, provincial or state regulations, rules, or local ordinances; (d) to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others; (e) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability; (f) to submit false or misleading information;
(g) to upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Service or of any related website, other websites, or the Internet; (h) to collect or track the personal information of others; (i) to spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape; (j) for any obscene or immoral purpose; or (k) to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service or any related website, other websites, or the Internet. We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service or any related website for violating any of the prohibited uses.

Article 19 - Exclusion of warranties and limitation of liability

We do not guarantee, warrant, or represent that your use of our Service will be uninterrupted, secure, timely, or error-free.

We do not guarantee that the results that may be obtained from the use of the Service will be accurate or reliable.

You agree that, from time to time, we may remove the Service for indefinite periods of time or cancel it at any time without notice.
You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the Service is at your sole risk. The Service and all products and services delivered to you through the Service are (except as expressly stated by us) provided "as is" and "as available" for your use, without any representation, warranties, or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, merchantable quality, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement.
In no case shall 株式会社JAPANDCO, our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from your use of any of the Service or any products procured using the Service, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the Service or any product, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the Service or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Service, even if you have been advised of the possibility of such damages. warned of the possibility that they may occur.
Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability in such states or jurisdictions shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Article 20 - Compensation

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless 株式会社JAPANDCO and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any laws or the rights of a third-party.

Article 21 - Severability

In the event that any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms of Service, such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.

Article 22 - Termination

The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.

These Terms of Service will remain in effect unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services, or when you cease using our site.
If in our sole judgment, or if we suspect, in our sole judgment, that you fail or have failed to comply with any term or provision of these Terms of Service, we may also terminate this agreement at any time without notice. You will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the termination date, and we may deny you access to our Services (or any part thereof).

Article 23 - Entire Agreement

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

These Terms of Service, or any policies or operating rules posted by us on this site or in respect to the Service, constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us and govern your use of the Service. They supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, communications, and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of the Terms of Service).
Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms of Service shall not be construed against the drafting party.

Article 24 - Applicable law

These Terms of Service, as well as any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Japanese law. Any disputes relating to the interpretation and enforcement of these Terms of Service shall be brought before the competent courts in Tokyo, Japan.

Article 25 - Changes to the Terms of Use

You can review the most current version of the Terms of Use at any time on this page.

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, modify, or replace any part of these Terms of Use by posting such updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website from time to time for changes. Your continued access to or use of our website and the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Use constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Article 26 - Contact details

Questions regarding the Terms of Service should be sent to us at support@japandco.net