These Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as "these Terms") define the conditions for using the online shop (hereinafter referred to as "the Service") provided by Japan Trade LLC (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") on this website. Members and non-members (hereinafter referred to as "Users") shall use the Service in accordance with these Terms.

Article 1: Application

1. These Terms apply to all Users of the Service operated by the Company. By using the Service, Users are deemed to have agreed to these Terms.
2. In relation to the Service, the Company may establish other guidelines, rules, and policies (hereinafter referred to as "Individual Provisions"). Regardless of their name, these Individual Provisions shall be considered part of these Terms.
3. If there is any conflict between these Terms and the Individual Provisions, the Individual Provisions shall prevail unless otherwise specifically provided in the Individual Provisions.

Article 2: Content of the Service

By using this service, users can do the following:

1. View and edit My Account
2. View information related to products or services
3. Purchase products
4. Access other services related or incidental to the above items

Article 3: Minors

1. Notwithstanding the previous article, minors may only apply for account registration with the consent of a legal guardian such as a parent. If a minor applies for account registration, it is assumed that consent has been given by the legal guardian.
2. Minors may use the Service only with the consent of their legal guardians. If a minor uses the Service, it is assumed that they have obtained such consent.

Article 4: Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights

1. By making any posts or submissions on this service, the user agrees to grant the company a royalty-free, unrestricted right to use all copyrights (including rights stipulated in Articles 27 and 28 of the Copyright Act) on any part or all of the posted content, regardless of whether it is deemed a copyrighted work, for any purpose.
2. The user may not reproduce, reprint, publicly transmit, modify, or otherwise use any information and content provided by this service (hereafter collectively referred to as "Company Content") beyond the scope of private use as defined under copyright law, regardless of method or form.
3. All intellectual property rights (including copyrights, patent rights, utility model rights, trademark rights, design rights, and rights to register these rights, hereafter collectively referred to as "Intellectual Property Rights") concerning the Company Content belong to the company or its licensed licensors, and do not belong to the user. Additionally, the user may not duplicate, distribute, reprint, transfer, publicly transmit, modify, adapt, or otherwise make any secondary use of the Company Content, regardless of the presence or absence of intellectual property rights.
4. If the user violates the provisions of this article and any issue arises, the user must resolve the issue at their own expense and responsibility and must take appropriate measures to ensure that the company incurs no disadvantage, burden, or damage.
5. The user shall not exercise any moral rights of the author (including the right of publication, the right to attribution, and the right to integrity) on any portion of the posted content that may be considered a copyrighted work, against the company or any third party that has legally acquired rights from the company or those who have inherited those rights from the third party.

Article 5: Prohibited Conduct

Users shall not engage in any of the following activities. If any damages occur to a third party or the Company due to a violation, Users will be responsible for full compensation at their own cost:

1. Actions that violate laws, these Terms, or Individual Terms.
2. Providing false information when registering an account.
3. Illegally using accounts or passwords.
4. Fraudulently using credit cards in connection with the Service.
5. Actions that damage the reputation of or cause harm to third parties or the Company, or that may do so.
6. Infringing the copyrights, intellectual property rights, privacy, or image rights of third parties or the Company.
7. Acts that are contrary to public order and morals, or that may negatively affect the mental and physical development of youth.
8. Criminal activities, acts leading to criminal activities, or acts that encourage such behavior.
9. Fraudulent or threatening behavior towards the Company.
10. Engaging in political or religious activities.
11. Providing benefits to or being involved with anti-social forces.
12. Unauthorized access to the Company’s systems or modifying the data on this site.
13. Sending or posting harmful computer programs or emails.
14. Actions that could hinder the operation of the Service.
15. Delayed payments, refusal to accept products, or making unreasonable requests for returns or exchanges.
16. Any other actions deemed inappropriate by the Company.

Article 6: Handling of Personal Information

The Company will handle Users' personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Law, related laws and regulations, and the Company's Privacy Policy. Please refer to our Privacy Policy page for more details.

Article 7: Changes to the Service

The Company may change the content of the Service without prior notice to Users. The Company assumes no responsibility for any disadvantages resulting from such changes.

Article 8: Suspension of the Service

1. The Company may suspend or interrupt the provision of all or part of the Service without prior notice if any of the following conditions are met:
   • Maintenance or updates of the Service system
   • Natural disasters or other acts of God making the provision of the Service difficult
   • Accidents affecting computers or communication lines
   • Any other situations where the Company deems it difficult to provide the Service
2. The Company is not responsible for any losses or damages incurred by Users or third parties due to the suspension or interruption of the Service, regardless of the reason.

Article 9: Changes to Terms of Use

1. The Company may amend these Terms in accordance with Article 548-4 of the Civil Code in the following cases:

   (1) When the change benefits the general public of Users.

   (2) When the changes are reasonable considering the necessity, purpose, and other circumstances.

2. The Company will notify Users of the amended Terms and their effective date two weeks before they come into force via appropriate methods, including on the Service.
3. If a User continues to use the Service after the notification or does not cancel the contract within the Company’s specified period, the User is deemed to have agreed to the changes.

Article 10: Disclaimer

1. The product information on this website is updated and managed with utmost effort, but the Company does not guarantee the accuracy, validity, completeness, timeliness, safety, usefulness, or reliability of the information, nor that it does not infringe on the rights of third parties. The actual product information may differ. Please note that the color and texture of products may appear differently from actual items.
2. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred due to the use or inability to access the Service, except when the Company is at fault. In such cases, liability is limited to the amount paid by the User.
3. The Company shall not be liable for damages resulting from a User's failure to update their registered information.
4. The Company shall not be responsible for any damages Users may cause to third parties through the Service.
5. Users must comply with laws when using the Service. The Company assumes no responsibility for any violation of laws or these Terms by the User.
6. The Company shall not be liable for damages caused by harmful viruses in emails or content sent from its servers or domains.

Article 11: Account Registration, Management, Modification, and Withdrawal

1. Registration

   Individuals wishing to use this service must agree to these Terms of Use and personally complete the account registration process as specified by the company. We may reject the registration of individuals who have had their membership revoked in the past or whom the company deems inappropriate.

2. Management

   Users are solely responsible for the use and management of the information registered on this site (such as email addresses, IDs, passwords, etc.). Users may not allow third parties to use their account on this service, nor may they lend, transfer, or sell the account.

3. Modification

   Users must promptly notify the Company of any changes to their registration information. The Company is not responsible for any disadvantages caused by Users failing to make timely updates.

4. Withdrawal

   Users wishing to withdraw must personally complete the withdrawal procedures. Any debts owed to the Company must be settled immediately before withdrawing.

Article 12: Usage Restrictions and Account Deletion

If the user falls under any of the following circumstances, the company may immediately suspend the use of this service or delete the account registration without prior approval from the user, and the user agrees not to raise any objections. Furthermore, in the event of account deletion, all services and rights provided up to that point will be rendered null and void, and re-registration for the account thereafter will not be accepted.

1. If the user engages in any activities that fall under Article 5 (Prohibited Activities) of these Terms of Use
2. If the user violates any other provisions of these Terms
3. If it is discovered that the user has violated these Terms or other terms in the past and has been subject to measures such as account deletion
4. If it is discovered that the registered information contains false information
5. If there is a delay in payment or any default on obligations in relation to the use of this service

Article 13: Formation of a Sales Contract

A sales contract is formed when a product order is completed on the website and accepted by the Company. The order is accepted when a shipping confirmation email is sent. The Company may refuse orders due to stock status or pricing errors.

Article 14: Cancellation of Purchase Agreement

Even after a purchase agreement has been established, the company reserves the right to cancel the agreement without prior notice in any of the following circumstances. The company assumes no responsibility for any disadvantages that may arise from the cancellation of the agreement.

1. If the user engages in any activities that fall under Article 3 (Prohibited Activities) of these Terms of Use
2. If the product cannot be delivered due to unknown delivery address, prolonged absence, or other similar reasons
3. If the payment for the product is not made by the payment deadline
4. If there is an error, omission, or mistake in the product price, specifications, or other details displayed by the company
5. If the user has a history of delayed payments, refusal to accept products, or making inappropriate return/exchange requests in relation to the use of this service

Article 15: Products

1. Variations in the appearance of cards, such as color, paper quality, and shine, may occur depending on the production location or time. These are considered the same product and specific selections are not allowed.
2. Other product details may differ from screen displays.
3. The Company is not responsible for products unless a defect is due to Company fault.
4. For defective products or products that differ from the order, the Company will handle returns or exchanges in accordance with Article 18.

Article 16: Payments

1. For residents of Japan, the payment amount for purchasing products includes the product price, shipping fees, and various bank transfer fees. For residents outside of Japan, the payment amount includes the product price, shipping fees, various bank transfer fees, and customs duties.
2. Please make the payment within 3 days following the establishment of the purchase agreement as defined in Article 13, according to the method specified by the company. The user will bear any fees related to the payment. Please note that if the payment is not confirmed within 3 days, the order will be automatically canceled.
3. We do not accept any requests for price adjustments due to market fluctuations during the period between the purchase and payment completion.
4. In the case of payments involving bank transfer fees, if a cancellation occurs due to reasons not attributable to the company, we will not be able to refund the bank transfer fees.

Article 17: Shipping

1. Products will be delivered via the Company’s designated shipping service.
2. If the delivery date is changed due to reasons beyond our control, such as system malfunctions, natural disasters, or traffic conditions, we shall not be held liable for any damages incurred by the user as a result of the change in the delivery date.

Article 18: Click & Collect

1. Even for in-store pickup, payment must be completed in advance. Please note that payment cannot be made at the store register.

 2. We will begin preparing your items after confirming your payment. Please ensure that payment is made within the specified deadline.

 3. Once your items are ready for pickup, we will send a "Ready for Pickup" notification to your "My Account" page and via email. Please note that you cannot pick up your items before receiving this notification.

 4. When picking up your order, please present your order ID number to the store staff and bring one form of identification. If someone else is picking  up on your behalf,please reply with their name and kindly provide them with the order details and they must bring their own identification.

 5. The holding period for your items is 7 days from the date we send the "Ready for Pickup" notification (e.g., if the notification is sent on January 1, 2025, the order must be picked up by the end of business hours on January 7, 2025).However, for newly released items (including trading cards, supplies, and boxes), the holding period is only 3 days (e.g., if the notification is sent on January 1, 2025, the order must be picked up by the end of business hours on January 3, 2025).If the order is not picked up within the specified period, it will be canceled.

 6. For inquiries regarding product defects or issues, please contact us [here].Please note that store staff cannot assist with such inquiries.

Article 19: Returns and Exchanges

1. We do not accept returns or exchanges due to customer preferences. If a return is deemed to be for customer convenience upon arrival at our company, we will charge you for the shipping costs and any fees associated with the refund process.
2. If you receive an item different from what you ordered, if the item you ordered is missing, or if there are any clear damages or defects with the product, we will offer a return or exchange within 3 days of product delivery (Note: for customers residing outside of Japan, within 30 days of product delivery), provided that the issue is recognized as our fault. In such cases, the shipping costs and any fees associated with the refund process will be covered by us.
3. To prevent fraud, we will take detailed photographs of high-value items before packaging. If the photos provided by the customer are significantly different from those taken by our company, and we determine that it is a different product, we reserve the right to refuse the return or refund.

Article 20: Confidentiality

1. Users shall not disclose or leak any confidential information disclosed by the Company in connection with the provision of this service to any third party, nor use it for any purpose other than the use of the service. "Confidential information" refers to technical, business, or management information disclosed in connection with the introduction of this service, regardless of the form (documents, electronic data, oral, etc.), whether marked as confidential, or whether the scope is specified.
2. The following information shall not be considered confidential information: (1) Information already in the possession of the recipient at the time of disclosure. (2) Information that was already publicly known at the time of disclosure or became publicly known afterward for reasons not attributable to the recipient. (3) Information legally obtained from a third party after the disclosure. (4) Information independently developed or created without relying on the disclosed information.
3. Notwithstanding Paragraph 1, the user may disclose confidential information if required to do so by law, stock exchange regulations, or orders from administrative agencies or courts, provided that the user notifies the Company in advance of such disclosure.
4. In the event of termination of the service, cancellation of this agreement, or any other reason leading to the termination of this agreement, the user shall promptly return or destroy the confidential information in accordance with the Company's instructions. In the case of destruction, the information must be disposed of in a manner that prevents its reuse.

Article 21: Exclusion of Anti-Social Forces

1. The user represents and warrants that they are not currently, and will not be in the future, associated with any organized crime groups, organized crime group members, individuals who ceased to be members of organized crime groups within the past five years, quasi-members of organized crime groups, companies associated with organized crime groups, racketeers, groups engaging in criminal activities under the guise of social movements, special intelligence crime groups, or any other individuals or entities equivalent to these (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Organized Crime Members, etc.”), and further guarantees that they do not and will not fall under any of the following categories: (1) Having a relationship that is recognized as giving control over management to Organized Crime Members, etc. (2) Having a relationship that is recognized as substantially involving Organized Crime Members, etc. in management. (3) Having a relationship that is recognized as improperly utilizing Organized Crime Members, etc. for the purpose of securing illicit gains for oneself, one's company, or a third party, or for causing harm to a third party. (4) Having a relationship that is recognized as providing funds or benefits to Organized Crime Members, etc. (5) Having a relationship where officers or individuals substantially involved in management have a socially condemnable relationship with Organized Crime Members, etc.
2. The user guarantees that they will not, by themselves or through a third party, engage in any of the following acts: (1) Acts of violent demands. (2) Unjust demands exceeding legal responsibility. (3) Threatening behavior or acts of violence related to transactions. (4) Acts of defamation or obstruction of the other party’s business through spreading rumors, fraudulent means, or force. (5) Any other acts equivalent to the above.
3. If it is discovered that the user is associated with Organized Crime Members, etc. as described in Paragraph 1, engages in any of the acts listed in the previous paragraph, or makes a false declaration regarding the representations and warranties based on Paragraph 1, the Company may terminate this agreement without prior notice to the user, regardless of whether the user is at fault.
4. If the Company terminates this agreement under the preceding paragraph, the user agrees that the Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the user as a result of the termination.

Article 22: Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Japanese law.

Article 23: Resolution of Issues and Jurisdiction

Any disputes that arise regarding the use of the Service will be resolved in good faith between the User and the Company. If litigation is necessary, the Tokyo District Court will have exclusive jurisdiction as the court of first instance.

March 21, 2025