Terms and Conditions

1. Binding Legal Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the user) and Datavault. By accessing, browsing, or using our website and services in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all provisions contained herein.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must immediately cease using our website and services. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes to these terms will be deemed acceptance of those modifications.

2. User Obligations and Conduct

2.1 Legal Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations in your use of our website and services. This includes laws relating to data privacy, intellectual property, consumer protection, and electronic communications. You are solely responsible for ensuring your compliance with all relevant legal requirements.

2.2 Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when submitting any forms or communications through our website. You must promptly update any information you provide to maintain its accuracy. Providing false, misleading, or outdated information may result in termination of your access to our services.

2.3 Prohibited Conduct

You expressly agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

Using our website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these terms
Attempting to interfere with, compromise, or disrupt the integrity or security of our website
Transmitting spam, chain letters, or other unsolicited mass communications
Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any malicious code
Harvesting or collecting information about other users without their consent
Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating your affiliation
Using automated systems to access our website without authorization
Violating the intellectual property rights of Datavault or any third party

2.4 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Datavault, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of our website, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.

2.5 Responsible Communication

When communicating with Datavault or other users through our website, you agree to maintain professional and respectful conduct. Harassment, abusive language, discriminatory statements, or threatening behavior will not be tolerated and may result in immediate termination of access.

3. Liability Limitations and Disclaimers

3.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Datavault disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
Warranties regarding the results obtained from using our services

3.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Datavault shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use our website or services
Any conduct or content of any third party on the website
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
Any errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content
Personal injury or property damage resulting from your use of our services

3.3 Educational Outcomes Disclaimer

While we strive to provide high-quality database management education, we make no guarantees regarding specific learning outcomes, skill acquisition rates, or career advancement resulting from participation in our courses. Individual results vary based on personal effort, prior experience, and dedication to the learning process.

3.4 Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services. Your interactions with third-party websites are solely between you and the third party, and you agree that Datavault is not liable for any loss or damage arising from such interactions.

3.5 Force Majeure

Datavault shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under these terms where such failure results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, labor disputes, government actions, communication failures, or power failures.

4. Legal Information and Dispute Resolution

4.1 Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. You agree that any action at law or in equity arising out of or relating to these terms shall be filed only in the courts located in Osaka, Japan.

4.2 Dispute Resolution Procedure

In the event of any dispute arising from or relating to these terms or your use of our services, the parties agree to:

First attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiation
If negotiation fails within 30 days, consider mediation by a neutral third party
If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute may be submitted to binding arbitration or court proceedings as appropriate under Japanese law

4.3 Jurisdiction and Venue

You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Osaka, Japan for all disputes arising from or relating to your use of the Datavault website or services. You waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue on grounds of inconvenience or otherwise.

4.4 Class Action Waiver

To the extent permitted by law, you agree that any proceeding to resolve any dispute will be conducted on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. Neither you nor Datavault may participate in a class action or class-wide arbitration.

5. Additional Legal Provisions

5.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely approximates the intent of the original provision.

5.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any other legal notices published on the website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Datavault regarding your use of our website and services, superseding all prior agreements and understandings.

5.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

5.4 Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate your rights or obligations under these terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these terms at any time without notice to you.

5.5 Modifications to Terms

Datavault reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website following such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

5.6 Survival

All provisions of these Terms and Conditions which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity obligations, and limitations of liability.

6. Questions and Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or need clarification regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

543 Misaki, Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture 787-0450

Acknowledgment

By using the Datavault website and services, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms and Conditions in their entirety, understand them, and agree to be bound by all provisions herein. You further acknowledge that these terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you and Datavault.