Terms of service

These Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as the “Terms”) set forth the conditions of use for the online shop “AKIRA Products” (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”) operated by Meiko Bussan Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). Registered users (hereinafter referred to as “Users”) agree to be bound by these Terms when using the Service.

Any new features or tools added to the current store will also be subject to these Terms. The latest version of these Terms can always be reviewed on this page. The Company reserves the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates and/or changes on our website. By continuing to access or use the website following the posting of changes, you accept those changes.

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc., which provides the online e-commerce platform that enables us to sell our products and services to you.

Article 1 – Application

These Terms shall apply to all relationships between Users and the Company related to the use of the Service.

In addition to these Terms, the Company may establish separate rules or guidelines (hereinafter referred to as “Individual Provisions”) for the use of the Service. Such Individual Provisions shall form part of these Terms, regardless of their names.

In case of any conflict between these Terms and the Individual Provisions, the provisions of the Individual Provisions shall prevail unless otherwise specified.

Article 2 – User Registration

To register for the Service, applicants must agree to these Terms and apply for registration using the method prescribed by the Company. Registration will be completed when the Company notifies the applicant of its approval.

The Company may refuse registration if it determines that:

False information was provided during the registration process
The applicant has previously violated these Terms
The Company otherwise deems registration inappropriate
The Company shall have no obligation to disclose the reasons for refusal.

Article 3 – User ID and Password Management

Users shall manage their User IDs and passwords responsibly.
Users may not transfer, lend, or share their User IDs or passwords with third parties. If a login is performed using the registered combination of User ID and password, it will be deemed to be by the registered User.
The Company shall not be liable for any damages arising from the unauthorized use of a User’s credentials unless such damages are caused by the Company’s willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Article 4 – Sales Contract

A sales contract is established when a User submits a purchase order and the Company notifies the User of its acceptance. Ownership of the product transfers to the User when the Company hands the product over to the shipping carrier.

The Company may cancel a sales contract without prior notice if:

The User violates these Terms
Delivery cannot be completed due to unknown address or prolonged absence
The Company determines that trust between the User and the Company has been compromised
Payment methods, shipping methods, cancellation of orders, and return policies shall be governed by the Company’s separate guidelines.

Article 5 – Intellectual Property Rights

All copyrights and other intellectual property rights in product images and other content provided through the Service (collectively referred to as “Content”) belong to the Company or other rightful owners. Users may not reproduce, redistribute, modify, or otherwise make secondary use of Content without prior permission.

Article 6 – Prohibited Conduct

Users must not engage in the following activities when using the Service:

Violating laws or public morals

Engaging in criminal acts

Infringing on copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights

Damaging or disrupting servers or network functions

Commercially using information obtained through the Service

Obstructing the operation of the Company’s services

Unauthorized access or attempts thereof

Collecting or storing personal information of other users

Impersonating other users

Providing benefits to anti-social forces directly or indirectly

Any other actions deemed inappropriate by the Company

Article 7 – Suspension of Service

The Company may suspend or interrupt all or part of the Service without prior notice if:

System maintenance or updates are required
The Service cannot be provided due to force majeure (e.g., earthquakes, lightning, fires, power outages, natural disasters)

System failures or communication issues occur

The Company otherwise determines that providing the Service is difficult

The Company shall not be liable for any disadvantages or damages suffered by Users or third parties due to such suspensions or interruptions.

Article 8 – Restrictions and Deregistration

The Company may, without prior notice, restrict User access to all or part of the Service or cancel User registration if:

The User violates any provision of these Terms

False information is discovered in registration details

The User’s registered credit card becomes unavailable

The User defaults on payment obligations

The Company receives no response from the User over a certain period

The Service remains unused for a certain period

The Company otherwise deems continued use inappropriate

The Company shall not be liable for any damages caused by actions taken under this Article.

Article 9 – Withdrawal

Users may withdraw from the Service by following the prescribed withdrawal procedures.

Article 10 – Disclaimer and Warranties

The Company does not warrant that the Service is free from factual or legal defects (including safety, reliability, accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, fitness for a particular purpose, security issues, errors, bugs, or rights infringements).

The Company shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of the Service.

However, if the contract between the Company and the User regarding the Service constitutes a consumer contract under the Consumer Contract Act of Japan, this disclaimer does not apply.

Even in such cases, the Company shall not be liable for any special damages arising from default or tort caused by ordinary negligence, whether foreseeable or not.

The Company shall not be involved in or responsible for any disputes, communications, or transactions between Users and other Users or third parties related to the Service.

Article 11 – Changes to Service

The Company may, without notice, modify the content of the Service or discontinue its provision entirely. The Company shall not be liable for any damages caused to Users as a result.

Article 12 – Amendments to Terms

The Company may revise these Terms at any time without prior notice if deemed necessary. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Article 13 – Handling of Personal Information

Personal information obtained through the use of the Service shall be handled appropriately in accordance with the Company’s Privacy Policy.

Article 14 – Notices and Communications

Notices or communications between Users and the Company shall be made using the methods specified by the Company. Unless the User submits a formal change request, the currently registered contact information shall be deemed valid, and notifications sent to it shall be considered received upon dispatch.

Article 15 – Prohibition of Transfer of Rights and Obligations

Users may not assign or transfer their contractual status or rights and obligations under these Terms to third parties or provide them as collateral without prior written consent from the Company.

Article 16 – Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under Japanese law. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply. Any disputes arising in connection with the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court having jurisdiction over the Company’s headquarters.

Article 17 – Contact Information

For inquiries regarding these Terms, please contact us through the inquiry form.