Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Hikari Holiday Guide website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Service Description

Hikari Holiday Guide is an editorial marketplace that curates and recommends holiday gifts, connecting users with Japanese and global retailers through affiliate partnerships. We provide gift recommendations, cultural insights, and curation services.

Our services include product recommendations, seasonal collections, artisan spotlights, and optional gift wrapping and delivery coordination through partner logistics.

User Responsibilities

You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of our services does not violate any applicable laws or regulations.

You agree not to use our services to transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content, or to interfere with the proper functioning of our website.

Affiliate Relationships and Commissions

We participate in affiliate marketing programs and may receive commissions from purchases made through links on our website. All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed to users.

Our editorial content and product recommendations are independent of our affiliate relationships and are based on our curation standards and cultural expertise.

Product Information and Availability

We strive to provide accurate product information and pricing, but we cannot ensure the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all information. Product availability and pricing are subject to change without notice.

We are not responsible for products sold by third-party retailers, including quality, delivery, or customer service issues. All purchases are subject to the terms and conditions of the respective retailers.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Hikari Holiday Guide or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content without our express written permission.

Gift Wrapping and Delivery Services

Optional gift wrapping and timed delivery services are provided through partner logistics companies. We act as an intermediary and are not directly responsible for the fulfillment of these services.

Delivery times and gift wrapping quality are subject to the terms and conditions of our partner service providers.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hikari Holiday Guide shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use.

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, during the twelve months preceding the claim.

Disclaimers

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.

We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately, but the provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Japan.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: hello@wildpathhaven.com
Phone: +81 70 4826 0482
Address: 2 Chome-2-22-8 Nomura, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 525-0027