Terms and Conditions
Welcome to Sakura Culinary Academy's website and online services. By accessing or using our website, services, or enrolling in our courses, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). Please read them carefully before using our services. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use our website or services.
1. Usage Agreement
1.1. Acceptance of Terms: By using Sakura Culinary Academy's website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, including our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy.
1.2. Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years of age to enroll in our courses or use certain features of our website. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
1.3. Account Registration: To access certain features of our website or enroll in our courses, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
1.4. Permitted Use: You may use our website and services for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use our website or services in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation, or that infringes the rights of others.
1.5. Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Using our website or services to transmit or distribute any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, spam, or other forms of solicitation.
- Using our website or services to transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our website, services, or computer systems.
- Interfering with the proper functioning of our website or services.
- Collecting or harvesting any personally identifiable information from other users of our website or services.
- Engaging in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our website or services.
1.6 Course Enrollment: Enrollment in Sakura Culinary Academy courses is subject to availability and confirmation. Sakura Culinary Academy reserves the right to refuse enrollment to any applicant at its discretion. All course fees must be paid in full prior to the commencement of the course. Late payments may result in cancellation of enrollment.
1.7. Modification of Terms: Sakura Culinary Academy reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. We will post the updated Terms on our website, and your continued use of our website and services after such posting constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any changes.
Liability
2.1. Disclaimer of Warranties: Sakura Culinary Academy provides its website and services on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of our website or the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content or information provided on our website or through our services. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
2.2. Limitation of Liability: In no event shall Sakura Culinary Academy, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of our website or services, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our liability to you for any cause whatsoever, and regardless of the form of the action, will at all times be limited to the amount paid, if any, by you to us for our services during the twelve (12) months prior to the event giving rise to liability.
2.3. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sakura Culinary Academy, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in connection with your use of our website or services, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, or your infringement of any rights of another.
2.4. Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Sakura Culinary Academy. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Sakura Culinary Academy shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of any third-party websites or services.
2.5 Assumption of Risk: By participating in any cooking classes or culinary activities offered by Sakura Culinary Academy, you acknowledge that there are inherent risks associated with such activities, including but not limited to cuts, burns, and allergic reactions. You assume all such risks and release Sakura Culinary Academy from any liability for injuries or damages sustained during participation in these activities, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of Sakura Culinary Academy.
2.6 Allergies and Dietary Restrictions: Students are responsible for informing Sakura Culinary Academy of any allergies or dietary restrictions prior to the commencement of any course or activity. Sakura Culinary Academy will make reasonable efforts to accommodate such restrictions, but cannot guarantee that all dishes and ingredients will be allergen-free. Students with severe allergies are advised to exercise caution and take appropriate precautions.
Intellectual Property
3.1. Ownership: All content on Sakura Culinary Academy's website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, and software, is the property of Sakura Culinary Academy or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The compilation of all content on our website is also the exclusive property of Sakura Culinary Academy and is protected by copyright law.
3.2. Limited License: Sakura Culinary Academy grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website and services for your personal and non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, display, perform, or otherwise exploit any content on our website without the prior written consent of Sakura Culinary Academy.
3.3. Trademarks: "Sakura Culinary Academy" and all related logos, trademarks, and service marks displayed on our website are the property of Sakura Culinary Academy. You may not use any of our trademarks or service marks without our prior written consent.
3.4. User Content: If you submit any content to our website, including but not limited to comments, reviews, or feedback, you grant Sakura Culinary Academy a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to submit such content to our website.
3.5 Course Materials: All course materials provided by Sakura Culinary Academy, including recipes, notes, and presentations, are protected by copyright and are for the personal use of enrolled students only. Students may not reproduce, distribute, or share these materials with others without the express written permission of Sakura Culinary Academy. Unauthorized use of course materials may result in legal action.
3.6 Copyright Infringement Notification: Sakura Culinary Academy respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed on our website, please provide our designated copyright agent with the following information:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material.
- Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Our designated copyright agent can be reached at:
Copyright Agent
Sakura Culinary Academy
2 Chome-17-3 Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0051, Japan
Email: copyright@elvirotree.com
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Tokyo, Japan, and you hereby consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Sakura Culinary Academy
2 Chome-17-3 Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0051, Japan
Phone: +81 3-3208-3131
Email: info@elvirotree.com