Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to Shinka-sha. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and the digital transformation advisory services we provide. By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

We encourage you to read these terms carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services. For specific questions about these terms or our services, please contact us using the information provided on this page.

1. Service Description

1.1 Advisory Services

Shinka-sha provides digital transformation advisory services to organizations seeking strategic guidance on technology adoption, organizational change, and business modernization. Our services include assessments, roadmap development, and implementation support.

1.2 Website Content

Our website provides information about digital transformation concepts, industry insights, and details about our advisory services. The content is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute formal advisory engagement without a separate service agreement.

1.3 Service Scope

Each advisory engagement is defined by a separate service agreement that outlines specific deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities. These Terms of Service govern general website use and preliminary interactions, while formal service engagements are governed by individual contracts.

2. Acceptable Use Policy

2.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our website to:

• • Learn about digital transformation advisory services
• • Review information about our approach and methodology
• • Contact us regarding potential advisory engagements
• • Access publicly available resources and insights

2.2 Prohibited Activities

When using our website, you agree not to:

• • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• • Use automated systems to scrape or collect website content
• • Transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• • Impersonate Shinka-sha or misrepresent your affiliation with us
• • Use our website for any unlawful purpose
• • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our website
• • Attempt to decipher, decompile, or reverse engineer any website software

3. Contact and Communication

3.1 Information Accuracy

When contacting us or providing information through our website, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of any information you provide.

3.2 Communication Preferences

By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications from Shinka-sha regarding your inquiries and information about our services. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us.

3.3 Response Times

While we strive to respond to all inquiries promptly, we do not guarantee specific response times. Response times may vary based on the complexity of inquiries and our current workload.

4. Service Availability and Modifications

4.1 Website Availability

We endeavor to keep our website accessible and functional. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and may temporarily suspend or restrict access for maintenance, updates, or unforeseen circumstances.

4.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website or services at any time. We may also update our service offerings, methodologies, or pricing without prior notice, though existing service agreements will be honored according to their terms.

4.3 Geographic Availability

Our advisory services are primarily provided to organizations in Japan, though we may consider engagements in other regions on a case-by-case basis. Website content is available globally for informational purposes.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Website Content Ownership

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by Shinka-sha or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to collect or use content for commercial purposes, modify or create derivative works, or distribute website content.

5.3 Advisory Work Product

Intellectual property rights related to advisory services are addressed in individual service agreements. Generally, methodologies and frameworks developed by Shinka-sha remain our property, while deliverables created for clients become their property as specified in service contracts.

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Shinka-sha and its directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or services.

This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shinka-sha, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of our website, violation of these Terms of Service, or infringement of any rights of another party.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Japan, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Tokyo, Japan.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

11. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Shinka-sha regarding use of our website.