Terms of Service

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

Service Agreement Overview

Welcome to ArchData. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our educational services, website, and course materials. By accessing our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

ArchData provides professional data architecture education and training services designed to enhance technical skills and career development. These Terms establish the framework for a productive learning relationship between ArchData and our students.

Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree with any portion of these Terms, please do not use our services. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of these Terms and any future modifications.

Service Usage Terms

1. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our services responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws. Acceptable use includes:

  • • Engaging constructively with course materials and instructors
  • • Respecting intellectual property rights of all content
  • • Maintaining professional conduct in all interactions
  • • Using services solely for educational and professional development
  • • Providing accurate information during registration and communication

2. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited when using our services:

  • • Sharing, distributing, or reselling course materials without permission
  • • Using automated systems to access or scrape our content
  • • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • • Disrupting the learning experience of other students
  • • Submitting false or misleading information
  • • Engaging in harassment or discriminatory behavior

3. Service Access Requirements

To access our services, you must:

  • • Be at least 18 years of age or have parental consent
  • • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • • Have the necessary technical requirements for course participation
  • • Comply with payment terms for enrolled courses

4. Fair Usage Guidelines

Our services are intended for reasonable educational use. Excessive downloading, bandwidth usage, or system resource consumption may result in access limitations or account suspension to ensure service quality for all users.

Account Management

1. Account Creation Requirements

When creating an account with ArchData:

  • • Provide accurate and current contact information
  • • Choose a secure password and maintain account security
  • • Verify your email address to complete registration
  • • Accept responsibility for all activity under your account
  • • Update your information promptly when changes occur

2. Account Security Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account:

  • • Keep your login credentials confidential and secure
  • • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • • Log out of your account when using shared devices
  • • Update your password regularly for security
  • • Monitor your account for suspicious activity

3. Account Suspension and Termination

ArchData reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts:

  • • For violations of these Terms of Service
  • • For non-payment of course fees or services
  • • For suspicious or fraudulent activity
  • • For disruptive behavior affecting other users
  • • Upon your request for account deletion

We will provide reasonable notice before account termination except in cases involving security threats or severe policy violations.

4. Multiple Account Policy

Users are generally limited to one personal account. Multiple accounts may be permitted for legitimate business purposes with prior approval. Creating duplicate accounts to circumvent restrictions or access limitations is prohibited.

Service Availability and Modifications

1. Service Uptime and Maintenance

We strive to maintain high service availability:

  • • Routine maintenance will be scheduled during low-usage periods
  • • Advance notice will be provided for planned downtime
  • • Emergency maintenance may occur with limited notice
  • • Service interruptions will be addressed promptly
  • • Status updates will be communicated through appropriate channels

2. Feature Availability

Course features and functionality may vary based on enrollment level, technical requirements, and ongoing development. We continuously improve our services and may introduce new features or modify existing ones to enhance the learning experience.

3. Geographic Restrictions

Our services are primarily designed for users in Japan and may have limited availability in certain geographic regions due to legal, regulatory, or technical constraints. Course delivery methods and support may vary by location.

4. Service Modifications and Updates

ArchData reserves the right to:

  • • Update course content to reflect industry developments
  • • Modify service features to improve user experience
  • • Adjust pricing for new enrollments with appropriate notice
  • • Discontinue outdated courses or services
  • • Implement new technologies and learning platforms

Significant changes affecting existing enrollments will be communicated in advance with options to minimize disruption to your learning progress.

Intellectual Property Rights

1. Content Ownership

All course materials, including but not limited to videos, presentations, assignments, assessments, and documentation, are the intellectual property of ArchData or our licensed content providers. This includes original curriculum, instructional design, and proprietary methodologies.

2. User-Generated Content Rights

When you submit content through our services:

  • • You retain ownership of your original work and ideas
  • • You grant ArchData permission to use submissions for educational purposes
  • • Course projects and assignments may be used as anonymized examples
  • • Your contributions to discussions become part of the collective learning resource

3. License Grants

Upon enrollment, you receive a limited, non-transferable license to access and use course materials for personal educational purposes during your enrollment period and for reasonable post-completion review. Commercial use of course materials requires separate written permission.

4. Copyright and Trademark Protection

The ArchData name, logo, and branding elements are registered trademarks. All course content is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of protected content may result in legal action and immediate service termination.

Questions and Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or need assistance with our services, please contact us using the information provided above. We are committed to providing clear guidance and responsive support to ensure your educational experience meets your expectations.

Service Support: For immediate assistance with technical issues, course access problems, or general inquiries, please contact our support team during business hours or submit a detailed inquiry through our contact form.