Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: September 1, 2025 | Last Updated: September 13, 2025
Contact Information
ArchData - Data Architecture Excellence Institute
1 Chome-4-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0013, Japan
Phone: +81 3-5405-4411
Legal Agreement Overview
These Terms and Conditions ("Conditions") constitute a legal agreement between you and ArchData - Data Architecture Excellence Institute regarding your use of our educational services, website, and related materials. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Conditions.
This agreement establishes the legal framework governing your relationship with ArchData, including your rights and obligations as a user of our services. These Conditions work in conjunction with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy to provide comprehensive coverage of our service relationship.
Important Notice: These Conditions contain provisions that limit our liability and require binding arbitration of disputes. Please review these terms carefully before using our services. Continued use of our services after any modifications to these Conditions constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
User Obligations and Legal Responsibilities
1. Legal Compliance Requirements
As a user of ArchData services, you are required to:
- • Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws
- • Respect intellectual property rights of all content and materials
- • Maintain professional standards of conduct in all interactions
- • Provide truthful and accurate information in all submissions
- • Honor financial obligations related to course enrollment and services
- • Report any security vulnerabilities or system issues promptly
2. Prohibited Conduct and Activities
Users are strictly prohibited from engaging in the following activities:
- • Unauthorized copying, distribution, or modification of course materials
- • Using automated systems to access, scrape, or download content
- • Attempting to circumvent security measures or access restrictions
- • Engaging in harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior
- • Submitting malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
- • Creating fake accounts or impersonating other individuals
- • Interfering with the proper functioning of our services
3. Age Restrictions and Capacity
Our services are subject to the following age and capacity requirements:
- • Users must be at least 18 years of age to create an account
- • Minors may access services only with explicit parental consent
- • All users must have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
- • Corporate users must be properly authorized to act on behalf of their organization
- • International users must comply with their local legal requirements
4. Content Guidelines and Standards
All user-generated content must adhere to professional standards and may not contain material that is defamatory, offensive, infringing, harmful, or otherwise inappropriate for an educational environment. ArchData reserves the right to review, edit, or remove content that violates these standards.
User Responsibilities and Indemnification
1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
You acknowledge and agree to:
- • Comply with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction
- • Respect export control laws regarding educational content
- • Honor professional licensing and certification requirements
- • Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
- • Use services only for legitimate educational purposes
2. Indemnification Obligations
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ArchData, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
- • Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
- • Your misuse of our services or course materials
- • Content you submit, post, or transmit through our services
- • Your violation of any third-party rights
- • Any fraudulent, unlawful, or negligent acts on your part
3. Privacy and Data Protection
You are responsible for understanding and complying with privacy obligations in your use of our services, including proper handling of any personal data you may encounter through course materials, case studies, or collaborative projects. You must respect the privacy rights of other users and instructors.
4. Third-Party Interactions
Your interactions with third parties through our platform, including other students, instructors, or external service providers, are solely between you and such parties. ArchData is not responsible for disputes, damages, or issues arising from these interactions.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
1. Disclaimer of Warranties
ArchData provides educational services "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- • Warranties regarding course outcomes or career advancement
- • Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service
- • Warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of content
- • Warranties regarding compatibility with third-party systems
2. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, ArchData's liability for any claims arising from your use of our services shall be limited to:
- • Direct damages actually incurred, not exceeding the amount paid for services
- • No liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- • No liability for lost profits, business opportunities, or reputation damage
- • No liability for third-party actions or system failures beyond our control
- • No liability for damages resulting from user misconduct or negligence
3. Consequential Damages Exclusion
Under no circumstances shall ArchData be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, business interruption, loss of data, or cost of substitute services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
4. Force Majeure Provisions
ArchData shall not be liable for any failure to perform or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government actions, war, terrorism, pandemic, internet service failures, or other acts of God or third parties.
Legal Framework and Dispute Resolution
1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal proceedings shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tokyo, Japan.
For international users, local consumer protection laws may provide additional rights that cannot be waived by this agreement. Such rights shall remain in effect to the extent required by applicable law.
2. Dispute Resolution Procedures
In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms and Conditions:
- • Initial resolution attempts should be made through direct communication
- • Mediation may be pursued through mutually agreed mediators
- • Arbitration proceedings shall follow Japan Commercial Arbitration Association rules
- • Court proceedings may be initiated if alternative resolution fails
- • Class action lawsuits are waived except where prohibited by law
3. Severability Clause
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The unenforceable provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent.
4. Terms Modification Policy
ArchData reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions:
- • Changes will be posted on our website with updated effective dates
- • Significant changes will be communicated via email to registered users
- • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified terms
- • Users who disagree with changes may terminate their accounts
5. Entire Agreement and Integration
These Terms and Conditions, together with our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and any additional agreements for specific services, constitute the entire agreement between you and ArchData. No oral modifications or additional terms outside of these written agreements shall be binding.
Legal Inquiries and Support
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, legal compliance, or dispute resolution, please contact us using the information provided above. We recommend consulting with legal counsel for complex legal questions or significant disputes.
Legal Notice: These Terms and Conditions contain important legal provisions including liability limitations and dispute resolution requirements. Please read carefully and seek legal advice if you have questions about your rights and obligations.