Terms and Conditions

Last updated: October 20, 2025

Binding Legal Agreement

These Terms and Conditions represent a binding legal agreement between you and TrendScope. By accessing or using our website, enrolling in our courses, or utilizing any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you must immediately cease using our services and refrain from accessing our platform.

User Obligations and Responsibilities

Eligibility Requirements

To use our services, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction
Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
Provide accurate and truthful information when registering
Not be prohibited from using our services under applicable laws
Comply with all local, state, national, and international laws and regulations

Conduct Standards

When using our platform and services, you agree to:

Prohibited Activities

You explicitly agree not to engage in any of the following activities:

Attempting to hack or breach security measures
Using automated systems or bots to access services
Reverse engineering our platform or software
Introducing viruses or malicious code

Engaging in fraudulent activities or misrepresentation
Violating any applicable laws or regulations
Infringing on the rights of others
Disrupting or interfering with service operations

Compliance and Legal Requirements

Regulatory Compliance

You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for:

Ensuring your use of our services complies with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction
Obtaining any necessary licenses or permissions required for your professional activities
Understanding and adhering to industry-specific regulations relevant to your work
Maintaining compliance with data protection and privacy laws

Export Control and Sanctions

You agree not to access or use our services if you are located in, or are a national or resident of, any country subject to trade sanctions or export controls. You will comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations.

Liability Limitations and Disclaimers

Service Disclaimers

Professional Advice Disclaimer

Our courses and materials are intended for educational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice. You should consult with qualified professionals before making business, legal, or technical decisions based on information learned through our services.

Limitation of Liability

Warranties and Representations

Your Warranties

By using our services, you represent and warrant that:

All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete
You have the legal right and authority to enter into this agreement
Your use of our services will not violate any applicable laws or regulations
You will not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
You will maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials

Disclaimer of Warranties

Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TrendScope, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

Your use or misuse of our services
Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
Your violation of any rights of another party
Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
Any content you submit or share through our platform

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Informal Resolution

If you have any disputes or concerns, we encourage you to contact us first to attempt to resolve the matter informally. Most disputes can be resolved through direct communication and good faith negotiations.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of our services shall be instituted in the courts of Tokyo. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

Termination and Suspension

Our Right to Terminate

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services, without prior notice, for any of the following reasons:

Violation of these Terms and Conditions
Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities
Providing false or misleading information
Engaging in conduct that harms or may harm other users or our reputation
Long periods of account inactivity
Non-payment or payment disputes

Effect of Termination

Upon termination of your account, you will lose access to all course materials and services. Certain provisions of these Terms and Conditions shall survive termination, including provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification.

Modifications and Updates

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Service Modifications

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without liability to you. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes that materially affect their access to enrolled courses.

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and TrendScope regarding the use of our services.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of TrendScope.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms and Conditions or any of your rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms and Conditions without restriction.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations where such failure results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of war, terrorism, labor strikes, or failures of third-party service providers.