Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Smart Edge. By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website or any of our services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are accessing our services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these terms.

2. User Conduct and Responsibilities

As a user of our services, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction
• Provide accurate and complete information when requested
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of any account credentials
• Notify us promptly of any suspected security breaches
• Use our services in a manner that does not harm or interfere with others
• Respect all intellectual property and proprietary rights
• Refrain from unauthorized data collection or system access attempts

3. Prohibited Uses

You are expressly prohibited from:

• Using our services for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
• Violating any international, federal, or local regulations
• Infringing upon intellectual property rights of Smart Edge or others
• Transmitting malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfering with the proper functioning of our services
• Engaging in any form of harassment or abusive behavior
• Scraping, mining, or extracting data through automated means without permission

4. Content Guidelines

When submitting content through our website or services:

• You retain ownership of your submitted content
• You grant us a license to use submitted content for service delivery
• You represent that you have all necessary rights to the content
• You agree not to submit defamatory, offensive, or illegal content
• We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We collect, process, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to such processing and warrant that all data provided by you is accurate.

6. Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Smart Edge, its directors, employees, contractors, and partners from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising from your violation of these Terms and Conditions, your use of our services, your violation of any rights of another party, or any breach of these terms.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• The availability or uninterrupted access to services
• The absence of errors, bugs, or security vulnerabilities
• The fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability
• The results obtained from using our services

Specific warranties for custom development projects are detailed in individual service agreements.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Smart Edge shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Costs of procurement of substitute services
• Business interruption or system failures
• Damages arising from third-party services or links

Our aggregate liability for any claims related to our services shall not exceed the amount you paid for those services in the twelve months preceding the claim.

9. Force Majeure

Smart Edge shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, power failures, internet service disruptions, or governmental actions.

10. Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property rights in our website, services, and materials belong to Smart Edge or our licensors:

• Trademarks, logos, and brand names are protected marks
• Software, code, and technical documentation are proprietary
• Website content, including text and graphics, is copyrighted
• Methodologies and processes are trade secrets

Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may result in legal action.

11. Third-Party Interactions

Our services may integrate with or link to third-party platforms, services, or content. We are not responsible for the actions, content, or policies of these third parties. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and them, and we disclaim all liability arising from such interactions.

12. Modifications and Updates

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms. Material changes will be communicated through appropriate channels.

13. Termination Rights

We may suspend or terminate your access to our services:

• For violation of these Terms and Conditions
• For suspected fraudulent or illegal activity
• At our discretion with or without cause
• Upon request from law enforcement or regulatory authorities

Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately, and we may delete any associated data.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Tokyo, Japan, for the resolution of any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services.

15. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from these terms, the parties agree to first attempt resolution through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes may be resolved through mediation before pursuing litigation. Legal action must be commenced within one year of the dispute arising.

16. Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is deemed invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any service-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Smart Edge regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals.

18. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Last Updated: October 3, 2025