Terms and Conditions

1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

You must comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws, regulations, and ordinances when using our services. This includes but is not limited to:

• Copyright and intellectual property laws when creating or sharing content
• Data protection and privacy regulations regarding personal information
• Export control and trade compliance laws if applicable
• Laws governing online conduct and electronic communications
• Employment and labor laws if seeking professional opportunities through skills acquired in our courses

2. Prohibited Activities and Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Using our services for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purpose
• Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users, instructors, or staff members
• Posting or transmitting content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, hateful, or discriminatory
• Infringing upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of any party
• Attempting to circumvent security measures or access restricted areas of our systems
• Distributing spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or other unsolicited communications
• Misrepresenting your identity, affiliation, qualifications, or intentions
• Engaging in commercial activities or solicitation without our express written permission
• Creating multiple accounts to abuse our services or evade restrictions

3. Content Guidelines and Restrictions

When creating, sharing, or submitting content through our services, you must ensure that:

• Content does not contain viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Content does not violate any third-party copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
• Content is appropriate for an educational and professional environment
• Content does not contain false or misleading information
• Content complies with all applicable laws and these Terms and Conditions
• You have obtained all necessary permissions, releases, and rights for any identifiable individuals appearing in your content

4. Age Restrictions and Requirements

You must be at least eighteen years of age to use our services, enroll in our courses, or create an account. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are under eighteen, you may only use our services with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions on your behalf.

5. Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CinemaVision Academy, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, instructors, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions or any applicable law or regulation
• Your violation of any rights of a third party, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights
• Your use or misuse of our services
• Any content you submit, post, or transmit through our services
• Any disputes or issues with other users arising from your use of our services

6. Privacy and Data Protection Obligations

You agree to respect the privacy of other users and comply with our Privacy Policy. You must not collect, store, or share personal information about other users without their explicit consent. When providing your own personal information, you agree to provide accurate and truthful information and to update it as necessary.

7. Third-Party Interactions and Services

Your interactions with third-party services, advertisers, or other users found on or through our services are solely between you and such third parties. You acknowledge and agree that CinemaVision Academy is not responsible or liable for any loss or damage incurred as a result of such interactions or the presence of such third parties on our services.

Exclusion of Consequential Damages

CinemaVision Academy shall not be liable for any consequential damages arising from:

• Your inability to access or use our services for any reason
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or communications
• Statements or conduct of any third party on our services
• Interruption, suspension, or termination of our services
• Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in our content or course materials
• Equipment or property damage resulting from your use of our services

Force Majeure Provisions

CinemaVision Academy shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms and Conditions if such failure or delay is due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, earthquakes, accidents, strikes, labor disputes, shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials, pandemic or epidemic diseases, or government restrictions.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and CinemaVision Academy for any purpose concerning these Terms and Conditions or the parties' obligations hereunder shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Tokyo, Japan.

Dispute Resolution Procedures

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or our services, the parties agree to follow this dispute resolution procedure:

1. Informal Negotiation: The parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations. Either party may initiate negotiations by sending written notice to the other party describing the nature of the dispute and proposing a resolution.
2. Mediation: If the dispute cannot be resolved through informal negotiations within thirty days, the parties agree to participate in mediation administered by a mutually agreed-upon mediator in Tokyo, Japan. The costs of mediation shall be shared equally unless otherwise agreed.
3. Litigation: If mediation is unsuccessful, either party may pursue litigation in the appropriate courts of Tokyo, Japan. By using our services, you consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts and waive any objection to venue in Tokyo.

Jurisdiction and Venue

You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Tokyo, Japan, for the resolution of any disputes. You waive any right to object to the jurisdiction or venue of such courts on the basis of inconvenient forum or any other basis.

Class Action Waiver

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against CinemaVision Academy.

Statute of Limitations

You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to your use of our services or these Terms and Conditions must be filed within one year after such claim or cause of action arose, or be forever barred.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and Conditions and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced with a valid and enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms and Conditions or your rights and obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. CinemaVision Academy may assign these Terms and Conditions or any rights hereunder without restriction, including to any of its affiliates or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms of Service, and any other legal notices or agreements published by us, constitute the entire agreement between you and CinemaVision Academy regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, agreements, or understandings, whether written or oral.

Section Headings

The section headings in these Terms and Conditions are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. They do not limit or affect the interpretation of any provision.

Language

These Terms and Conditions are written in English. Any translations provided are for convenience only. In the event of any conflict between the English version and a translation, the English version shall prevail.