Terms and Conditions

Lawful use only

You agree to use this website and the services of Trace Mesh Core only for purposes that are lawful under applicable Japanese law and the laws of your own jurisdiction. Any use that violates applicable law is strictly prohibited.

Prohibited conduct

You may not use this site or its content to defame, harass, defraud, or harm Trace Mesh Core or any third party; to distribute malicious code or attempt to interfere with the site's operation; or to engage in any activity that misrepresents your identity or affiliation.

Age requirements

By using this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or that you have the consent of a parent or legal guardian where required by law.

Content accuracy

Any information you submit through this website — including via the contact form — must be accurate and not intentionally misleading. Submitting false information may result in restriction of access.

Compliance

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of this website and any services engaged comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction, including data protection legislation.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify Trace Mesh Core against any claims, losses, or expenses — including reasonable legal costs — arising from your breach of these Terms and Conditions or your misuse of the website or services.

Third-party interactions

If you share content from this site with third parties or reference Trace Mesh Core's services in any public setting, you are responsible for ensuring that your representations are accurate and not misleading.

No warranty

This website and its contents are provided on an "as is" basis. Trace Mesh Core makes no warranties — express or implied — regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of the information presented here.

Not professional advice

The content on this website is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, accounting, or other regulated professional advice. Advisory services engaged through a separate written agreement are governed by the terms of that agreement.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Trace Mesh Core will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Force majeure

Trace Mesh Core will not be held liable for any failure or delay in performance caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, power outages, cyberattacks, or other events that could not reasonably have been anticipated or prevented.

Governing law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any dispute arising from these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Fukuoka, Japan.

Dispute resolution

We encourage resolution of any disputes through direct communication in the first instance. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it will be referred to mediation before any formal legal proceedings are initiated, where possible.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force.

Modifications to these terms

Trace Mesh Core may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. The revision date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.

Japan Act on Protection of Personal Information (APPI)

Trace Meshcore operates in compliance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (個人情報の保護に関する法律), as amended in April 2022. As an entity providing business consulting services from our office at 〒810-0042 Fukuoka, Fukuoka-shi, Chuo-ku, Akasaka 1-14-7, we are classified as a personal information handling business operator under the Act.

When you submit a request through our contact form or arrange consulting projects, we process only the categories of data described in this policy. We do not transfer personal information to third parties without your prior consent except where required by Japanese law, where necessary for the protection of human life, health or property, or where cooperating with national or local government authorities carrying out affairs prescribed by law.

Under the APPI, you have the right to request disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, cessation of use, or cessation of provision to third parties of your retained personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at +81 92-712-5394 or through our contact page. We will respond within a reasonable period, not exceeding two weeks from receipt of your request.

Records relating to advisory sessions are retained for 5 years following the conclusion of the consulting engagement, after which they are securely deleted. Cookie consent preferences are stored in your browser and may be cleared at any time through your browser settings.