Terms and Conditions

1. Legal Compliance

You agree to:

• Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations
• Respect intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents
• Adhere to professional standards of conduct during all interactions with our organization
• Obtain all necessary permissions and authorizations required for your participation

2. Professional Conduct Requirements

During training sessions and when using our services, you must:

• Treat instructors, staff, and fellow participants with respect and professionalism
• Participate actively and constructively in course activities and discussions
• Refrain from harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior of any kind
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information shared during training
• Arrive punctually for scheduled sessions and notify us of unavoidable absences

3. Content Guidelines and Restrictions

You agree not to:

• Share, reproduce, or distribute course materials beyond permitted personal use
• Create derivative works based on our training content without authorization
• Use our materials for competitive purposes or to develop competing training programs
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract proprietary methodologies

4. Age Restrictions and Requirements

Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and older. Participants under 18 must have parental or guardian consent and supervision. By enrolling, you confirm that you meet the age requirements or have obtained necessary consents.

5. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Accordia, its instructors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Your misuse of our services or course materials
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your breach of applicable laws or regulations

6. Privacy and Data Protection

You acknowledge and agree that:

• You have read and understood our Privacy Policy
• You consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described
• You will provide accurate and truthful information when requested
• You will respect the privacy of other participants and not disclose their personal information

7. Third-Party Interactions

When interacting with third-party services, platforms, or payment processors linked to our services, you acknowledge that such interactions are governed by the third party's own terms and conditions. We are not responsible for third-party practices or policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services and training materials are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability: No warranty that our services will meet your specific requirements or expectations
• Fitness for Purpose: No guarantee that training will result in specific career outcomes or business results
• Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we do not warrant that all information is error-free or current
• Uninterrupted Service: No guarantee of continuous, error-free, or secure access to our services

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• Accordia shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim
• We are not liable for losses resulting from factors beyond our reasonable control
• Claims must be brought within one year from the date the cause of action arose

10. Consequential Damages Exclusion

We shall not be liable for any loss of profits, loss of business opportunities, reputational damage, loss of data, or other consequential losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based.

11. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, labor disputes, power failures, or telecommunications disruptions. In such cases, we will make reasonable efforts to reschedule or provide alternative arrangements.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Tokyo, Japan, for the resolution of any disputes.

13. Dispute Resolution Procedures

In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms:

• Informal Resolution: Parties agree to first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation
• Mediation: If negotiation fails, parties may agree to mediation before pursuing litigation
• Jurisdiction: Any legal action must be brought in the competent courts of Tokyo, Japan
• Language: All proceedings shall be conducted in Japanese or English as mutually agreed

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.

15. Terms Modification Policy

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time:

• Material changes will be communicated via email to enrolled participants
• Updated terms will be posted on our website with a revised effective date
• Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance
• If you disagree with modifications, you may discontinue use and request a refund for unused services

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any enrollment agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Accordia regarding use of our services. They supersede all prior oral or written agreements, understandings, or representations.

17. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Accordia.