Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Hinoki Miniature Guild platform, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Hinoki Miniature Guild regarding your use of our platform and services.

Platform Description and Services

Hinoki Miniature Guild operates as a specialized marketplace and knowledge hub for authentic ese netsuke and miniature sculpture, connecting collectors, carvers, and galleries through authenticated listings and expert services.

Our services include but are not limited to: marketplace facilitation, authentication services, provenance verification, collection management tools, restoration services, and educational resources.

User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our platform, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

Authentication and Provenance Standards

All items listed on our platform undergo rigorous authentication by certified experts. We maintain detailed provenance records and ensure compliance with Japanese cultural heritage regulations and international trade standards.

While we exercise due diligence in our authentication processes, we cannot guarantee the absolute authenticity of all items, and users acknowledge this inherent limitation.

Prohibited Uses and Conduct

You may not use our platform for any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts. You may not violate any local, state, national, or international law or regulation.

Prohibited activities include but are not limited to: harassment of other users, transmission of malicious code, unauthorized access to our systems, and violation of intellectual property rights.

Intellectual Property Rights

The content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic translation, digital conversion, and other matters related to our platform are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights.

Users retain ownership of content they submit but grant us a license to use, display, and distribute such content in connection with our services.

Transaction Terms and Payment

All transactions facilitated through our platform are subject to our transaction policies. Payment terms, shipping arrangements, and return policies are established between buyers and sellers with our facilitation.

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any transaction that violates these terms or applicable laws and regulations.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Hinoki Miniature Guild be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to these terms or our services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Hinoki Miniature Guild and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your use of our services.

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Tokyo, Japan.

You agree to waive any right to a jury trial and to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms of Service.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately, and any data associated with your account may be deleted.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

Your continued use of our services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: legal@quarnelastory.com
Phone: +81-29-644-6115
Address: 1462-3 Ishihara, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture, 377-0007