Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and MomentCapture Academy. By accessing our website or enrolling in our courses, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms. Please review them carefully.

User Obligations and Responsibilities

1. Legal Responsibilities and Conduct Requirements

As a user of our website and services, you agree to:

Provide accurate and truthful information when contacting us or enrolling in courses
Maintain the confidentiality of any login credentials or personal account information
Use our services in accordance with all applicable local, national, and international laws
Respect the intellectual property rights of MomentCapture Academy and third parties
Refrain from any activity that could harm, disable, or impair our website or services

2. Prohibited Activities and Behaviors

Users are expressly prohibited from:

Using our services for any unlawful purpose or to encourage illegal activity
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or user accounts
Transmitting viruses, malware, or any other harmful code through our website
Harassing, abusing, or threatening our staff, instructors, or other users
Reproducing, distributing, or publicly displaying our copyrighted materials without permission
Using automated systems or software to extract data from our website without authorization

3. Content Guidelines and Restrictions

Any content you submit through our contact forms or communication channels must be respectful, relevant, and lawful. You must not submit content that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or infringes upon the rights of others. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines.

4. Age Restrictions and Requirements

Our services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old or who have parental consent. By using our website and enrolling in courses, you represent that you meet this age requirement. Minors must have guardian approval before submitting any personal information.

Additional User Responsibilities

1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of our services complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards in your jurisdiction. This includes any licensing requirements for commercial photography work in your area.

2. Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MomentCapture Academy, its instructors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms and Conditions, your use of our services, or your violation of any rights of third parties.

3. Privacy and Data Protection

You acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. You consent to such collection and use as described in the Privacy Policy.

4. Third-Party Interactions

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third parties. Your interactions with third-party sites are solely between you and that third party.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

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. MomentCapture Academy disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement of third-party rights
Uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation of our website
Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information provided

2. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, MomentCapture Academy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of our website or services. Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing our services.

3. Consequential Damages Exclusion

We shall not be liable for any loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, or any other consequential, indirect, or special damages arising from your use of or inability to use our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

4. Force Majeure Provisions

MomentCapture Academy shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing obligations under these Terms and Conditions due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, governmental actions, labor disputes, or other force majeure events.

Legal Information 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. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Tokyo, Japan.

2. Dispute Resolution Procedures

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating to these Terms and Conditions, we encourage you to contact us first to seek an amicable resolution. If informal resolution is not possible, disputes shall be resolved through the appropriate legal channels in accordance with Japanese law.

3. Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent.

4. Terms Modification Policy

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

5. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MomentCapture Academy regarding your use of our website and services, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.

6. Contact for Legal Matters

For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions or other legal matters, please contact us through our Contact page. We will address your inquiries as promptly as possible.