Terms of Use

1. Acceptance

These Terms govern access to and use of the website located at craftcandleforge.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Site.

2. Business Operator and Compliance

The Site is operated by the service provider (“the Company”) as a business operator under applicable Japanese law. The Company endeavours to comply with relevant laws and regulations in Japan, including consumer protection rules, electronic commerce rules, and the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI), as applicable.

3. Permitted Use

The Site may be used solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with applicable Japanese law and regulations. Use of the Site does not create any employment, partnership, agency, or fiduciary relationship.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site is owned by the Company or its licensors. Users may access content for personal, non-commercial use only. No rights, title, or interest in the content is transferred to users.

5. Prohibited Conduct

Users must not engage in conduct that:

• violates applicable laws or regulations in Japan or other jurisdictions;
• interferes with the operation or security of the Site;
• infringes intellectual property or other rights;
• involves unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or fraudulent content;
• attempts unauthorized access, tampering, or reverse engineering.

6. User Content

Users remain solely responsible for any content they submit. By submitting content, users grant the Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use such content for Site-related purposes to the extent permitted by law.

7. Third-Party Services

The Site may reference or link to third-party websites, content, products, or services. The Company is not responsible for third-party practices, and use of such resources is at the user’s own risk.

8. Disclaimer

The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, to the maximum extent permitted by Japanese law.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by Japanese law, the Company shall not be liable for damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, the Site. Mandatory consumer protections and rights under Japanese law remain unaffected.

10. Termination

Access to the Site may be suspended or terminated without prior notice if use violates these Terms, infringes rights, or is otherwise deemed inappropriate.

11. Compliance with Japanese Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court.

12. Changes

These Terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact

For inquiries related to these Terms, users may contact the Company at info@craftcandleforge.com.