Terms of Service

Rules and guidelines for using our photography services

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Sora Travel Photo website and services, 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.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services, including workshops, digital products, and educational content.

Service Description

Sora Travel Photo provides travel photography education, camera reviews, location guides, editing tutorials, photography workshops, and related digital products. Our services are designed to help photographers improve their skills and capture better images while traveling in Japan.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our services, 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 registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You may not use our services to transmit, distribute, or store material that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.

You are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, interfering with the proper functioning of our services, or engaging in any activity that could damage or impair our services.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Sora Travel Photo or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content without our express written permission. Limited use for personal, non-commercial purposes is permitted as outlined in our content usage guidelines.

Workshop Terms and Conditions

Photography workshops are subject to availability and weather conditions. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule workshops due to insufficient enrollment, weather, or other circumstances beyond our control.

Participants must follow safety guidelines and instructions provided by our instructors. We are not responsible for personal injury or damage to equipment during workshops, and participants attend at their own risk.

Payment Terms

Payment for products and services must be made in full at the time of purchase unless otherwise specified. We accept various payment methods as indicated during the checkout process.

All prices are subject to change without notice. Taxes and additional fees may apply depending on your location and the services purchased.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Digital products are generally non-refundable once downloaded. Workshop cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours may be subject to a cancellation fee.

We may provide refunds at our discretion in cases of technical issues or service unavailability. Refund requests must be submitted within 30 days of purchase.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sora Travel Photo shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or relating to your use of our services.

Our total liability for any claims arising from or relating to these terms or our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sora Travel Photo and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or relating to your use of our services or violation of these terms.

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these terms and your use of our services.

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.

By using our services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tokyo, Japan.

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

Contact Information

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

Email: legal@tharvenpeak.com
Phone: +81 3-5786-3400
Address: Japan, 〒106-0032 Tokyo, Minato City, Roppongi, 6 Chome 六本木ヒルズ

Effective Date: January 1, 2025