Terms of Service

Effective date: January 5, 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of the Shikaku-do website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. Please read them carefully before using our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Shikaku-do website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our website or services.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

2. Description of Services

Shikaku-do provides AI computer vision integration services for businesses in Japan. Our services include:

Visual inspection systems for quality control and manufacturing applications

Object recognition solutions for identification and tracking purposes

Document digitization and data extraction services

Consultation and implementation support for computer vision projects

The specific scope, features, and deliverables of services will be defined in individual service agreements between Shikaku-do and clients.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

When using our website and services, you agree to:

Permitted Uses

Use the website for legitimate business inquiries and information gathering

Provide accurate and truthful information when contacting us

Respect intellectual property rights and confidentiality

Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Prohibited Activities

You may not:

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks

Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our website or services

Use automated means to access the website without our permission

Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious content

Violate any applicable laws or regulations

4. Service Access and Accounts

Access to our website is generally available to the public for informational purposes. For professional services, the following terms apply:

Service Engagement Requirements

Engagement of our professional services requires a formal agreement between Shikaku-do and the client. This agreement will outline the scope of work, deliverables, timelines, and payment terms specific to your project.

Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for providing accurate information, necessary access to facilities or systems, and timely feedback during project implementation. Failure to meet these responsibilities may impact project timelines and outcomes.

Account Security

If you are provided with login credentials or access to project systems, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of such credentials and for all activities conducted under your account.

5. Service Availability and Modifications

Website Availability

While we strive to maintain continuous availability of our website, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The website may be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control. We will make reasonable efforts to minimize disruptions and provide advance notice when possible.

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website or services at any time. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts of the website without notice or liability. For engaged professional services, modifications will be communicated and agreed upon with clients.

Geographic Availability

Our services are primarily focused on clients operating in Japan. While our website is accessible globally, the provision of professional services may be limited based on geographic location, regulatory requirements, and operational capabilities.

Fair Usage

We implement fair usage policies to ensure service quality for all users. Excessive use of website resources, abuse of contact forms, or activities that negatively impact service availability for others may result in access restrictions.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Shikaku-do Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design elements, is the property of Shikaku-do or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and use our website content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or publicly display any content without our express written permission.

Client-Provided Content

When you provide information, materials, or data to us (such as through contact forms or during service engagement), you grant us a non-exclusive license to use such content as necessary to provide our services and operate our business.

You represent that you have the necessary rights to provide any content you submit to us and that such content does not violate the intellectual property rights or other rights of third parties.

Service Deliverables

Intellectual property rights in service deliverables will be addressed in individual service agreements. Generally, clients retain ownership of their proprietary data, while Shikaku-do retains rights to our methodologies, tools, and general knowledge developed through service provision.

7. Payment and Fees

For professional services, payment terms will be specified in individual service agreements. General payment principles include:

Fees are quoted in Japanese yen and are subject to applicable taxes

Payment schedules may include deposits, milestone payments, or payment upon completion

Late payments may be subject to interest charges as specified in service agreements

Refund policies will be outlined in individual service agreements

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Shikaku-do 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 or use of (or inability to access or use) our website or services

Any conduct or content of third parties on the website

Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

Our aggregate liability arising from or related to these terms or the services will not exceed the amount paid by you to Shikaku-do during the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to liability.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website or services at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

For engaged professional services, termination terms will be specified in individual service agreements and will typically address notice periods, work completion, payment for work performed, and return of materials.

10. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Tokyo, Japan.

Before pursuing formal legal action, we encourage parties to first attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation or mediation.

Questions About These Terms?

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: info@domain.com

Phone: +81 3 5461-8374

Address: 2-11-3 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002