Terms of Service
Japan Scholarships Academy
Last updated: January 3, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the website, platform, services, or any related content provided by Japan Scholarships Academy ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our services.
These Terms apply to all users, including visitors, registered users, and paying customers.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to use our services.
By using the platform, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.
3. Nature of Services
Japan Scholarships Academy provides educational and informational services, which may include but are not limited to:
- Online self-paced courses
- One-on-one consultations or mentoring sessions
- Document review and feedback
- Mock interviews
- Downloadable educational materials
- Access to learning resources and community features
All services are provided for educational purposes only.
4. No Guarantee of Outcomes
While we aim to provide high-quality educational guidance and resources, Japan Scholarships Academy does not guarantee:
- Selection or acceptance into any scholarship, university, or program
- Success in examinations, interviews, or application processes
- Approval of visas, funding, or financial aid
- Any specific academic, professional, or personal outcome
Your results depend on many factors beyond our control, including but not limited to individual performance, eligibility, competition, examination standards, and decisions made by third-party institutions.
By using our services, you acknowledge that participation does not assure or promise any outcome.
5. User Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Provide accurate and truthful information
- Use the services for lawful purposes only
- Not copy, distribute, resell, or misuse our content
- Not engage in behavior that disrupts or harms the platform or other users
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access if these obligations are violated.
6. Payments and Pricing
- All payments are one-time payments processed exclusively via Stripe
- Prices are listed in USD
- You are responsible for any applicable taxes, currency conversion fees, or bank charges imposed by your payment provider
- We do not store or process payment card information directly
7. Refund Policy
Refunds are not guaranteed and are provided only if specific eligibility conditions are met, as defined at the time of purchase or in our Refund Policy.
Refunds, when approved, are:
- Processed via Stripe
- Returned to the original payment method
- Subject to Stripe's processing timelines and policies
Japan Scholarships Academy reserves the right to deny refund requests that do not meet the stated conditions.
8. Intellectual Property
All content, including but not limited to:
- Course materials
- Videos
- Text
- Graphics
- Documents
- Branding and logos
is the exclusive property of Japan Scholarships Academy and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to access the content solely for personal, educational use.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
Japan Scholarships Academy shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:
- Use or inability to use the services
- Reliance on educational content
- Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies
- Decisions made by third-party institutions
Our total liability, if any, shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim.
10. Disclaimer
All services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement.
11. Third-Party Services
Our platform may integrate or rely on third-party services (e.g., Stripe).
We are not responsible for the availability, performance, or actions of such third parties.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our services at our discretion, without prior notice, if we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international commercial principles, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration or competent courts, as determined by Japan Scholarships Academy.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
Continued use of the services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
Japan Scholarships Academy