Terms of Service

By accessing or using yuzu.help ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service immediately.

yuzu.help is an informational platform providing guides, resources, and community tools to help international students navigate life in Japan. The Service includes articles, a resource directory, an events hub, and optional personalised features for registered users.

You may create an account using a valid email address. You are responsible for:

• Keeping your login credentials confidential.
• All activity that occurs under your account.
• Providing accurate information when registering.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Service.
• Scrape, copy, or redistribute our content without written permission.
• Impersonate another person or organisation.
• Transmit spam, malware, or harmful code.

All content published on yuzu.help — including text, design, and code — is the property of yuzu.help or its contributors and is protected by copyright. You may not reproduce or distribute content without explicit written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use with attribution.

Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Registered users may also manage their newsletter preferences and reading history directly from their dashboard.

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely accurate. Content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or immigration advice.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, yuzu.help shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim (if any).

The Service may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party sites. Links do not constitute endorsement.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

These Terms are governed by applicable law. Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent courts.

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at hello@yuzu.help.