Terms and Conditions

Legal Compliance

Users must comply with all applicable laws and regulations:

• • Local Laws: Comply with laws in your jurisdiction regarding online services and education
• • ese Regulations: Adhere toese laws governing digital services and intellectual property
• • Export Controls: Comply with export control regulations regarding technical information
• • Data Protection: Respect privacy laws and regulations when interacting with other users

Prohibited Activities and Conduct

Users are strictly prohibited from engaging in the following activities:

• ✗ Unauthorized Access: Attempting to access restricted areas, systems, or accounts without permission
• ✗ Content Misuse: Copying, distributing, or selling proprietary course materials and intellectual property
• ✗ Security Violations: Interfering with security features, encryption, or access controls
• ✗ Harmful Code: Uploading viruses, malware, or other malicious software
• ✗ Harassment: Engaging in abusive, threatening, or discriminatory behavior toward others
• ✗ Fraudulent Activity: Providing false information, impersonating others, or engaging in deceptive practices
• ✗ Automated Tools: Using bots, scrapers, or automated systems to access or extract content
• ✗ Service Disruption: Actions that interfere with service operations or other users' access
• ✗ Reverse Engineering: Attempting to decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer our software

Content Guidelines and Restrictions

When participating in forums, discussions, or submitting content:

• • Content must be respectful, appropriate, and relevant to educational purposes
• • Prohibited content includes: offensive language, hate speech, violence, adult content, illegal activities
• • Do not post advertisements, spam, or unsolicited promotional materials
• • Respect intellectual property rights and do not post copyrighted materials without authorization
• • Do not share personal information of others without their consent

Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TechVault, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your violation of these terms, misuse of services, or infringement of third-party rights.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of:

• • All disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court
• • ese law applies regardless of your country of residence or access location
• • You waive any objections to venue or jurisdiction in Tokyo courts
• • If you access services from outside, you are responsible for compliance with local laws

Dispute Resolution Procedures

In the event of a dispute:

• 1. Informal Resolution: Contact us first to attempt resolution through good faith negotiations
• 2. Mediation: If informal resolution fails, parties may agree to non-binding mediation
• 3. Litigation: Unresolved disputes proceed to formal legal proceedings in Tokyo courts
• 4. Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive participation in class actions

Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. The unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving its original intent.