Terms of Service

1. Acceptable Use Policy

When using our website and services, you agree to:

• Use our services in a lawful manner and in accordance with these Terms of Service
• Provide accurate and complete information when registering for courses or submitting inquiries
• Respect intellectual property rights in course materials and training content
• Maintain confidentiality of other participants' information shared during training sessions

2. Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Copy, distribute, or modify course materials without written permission
• Record training sessions without explicit authorization from Accordia and all participants
• Use our services for any unlawful purpose or to violate any regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or interfere with website functionality
• Engage in behavior that disrupts training sessions or creates a hostile environment for other participants

3. Service Access Requirements

To access our training services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or have parental consent for participation
• Complete enrollment procedures and payment obligations as specified
• Have necessary technical capabilities to participate in training sessions (stable internet connection, compatible devices for virtual sessions)

4. Fair Usage Guidelines

Our services are designed for individual professional development or organizational training. We expect reasonable use of instructor time, support resources, and training materials. Excessive demands or abuse of support services may result in additional fees or service limitations.

5. Course Enrollment

• Enrollment is confirmed upon receipt of full payment or signed training agreement for corporate programs
• Course placement is subject to availability and minimum enrollment requirements
• We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule courses with advance notice and full refund options
• Participants must meet any stated prerequisites for advanced courses

6. Account Security

If you create an account to access online resources:

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• Account sharing is prohibited; each participant must have their own account

7. Account Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to our services if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service or our code of conduct
• Fail to make required payments according to enrollment agreements
• Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
• Provide false information during enrollment or account creation

Termination does not relieve you of payment obligations for services already rendered.

8. Multiple Account Policy

Creating multiple accounts to circumvent course limitations, obtain duplicate materials, or abuse promotional offers is prohibited and may result in account termination without refund.

9. Service Uptime and Maintenance

• We strive to maintain continuous availability of our website and online resources
• Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
• We are not liable for temporary unavailability due to technical issues, maintenance, or circumstances beyond our control
• Training sessions interrupted due to technical issues will be rescheduled without additional charge

10. Feature Availability

Not all features may be available to all users at all times. Feature availability may depend on your enrollment status, course level, subscription tier, or geographic location. We will communicate significant feature changes that affect your service experience.

11. Geographic Restrictions

While our primary training center is located in Tokyo, we offer virtual courses to participants worldwide. Some courses or services may have geographic restrictions based on instructor availability, time zones, or regulatory requirements. We will clearly communicate any geographic limitations during the enrollment process.

12. Service Modifications and Updates

• We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of our services with reasonable notice
• Course curriculum may be updated to reflect current negotiation practices and research
• Enrolled participants will complete courses based on the curriculum version active at enrollment
• Significant service changes affecting enrolled participants will be communicated via email

13. Content Ownership

All content provided through our services, including but not limited to:

• Course materials, handouts, presentations, and training frameworks
• Website design, text, graphics, logos, and visual elements
• Video recordings, audio content, and multimedia resources
• Assessment tools, simulations, and training exercises

is owned by Accordia or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

14. License Grant

When you enroll in our courses, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and use course materials for personal professional development
• Download materials designated as downloadable for offline study
• Apply frameworks and methodologies learned in your professional practice

This license does not permit reproduction, redistribution, modification, or commercial use of materials without written permission.

15. Copyright and Trademark Notices

All materials are marked with appropriate copyright notices. The Accordia name, logo, and other marks are trademarks of our organization. Use of these marks without permission is prohibited.