Terms of Service
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Shiori Review's website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this service.
These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our literary review and recommendation services.
Description of Service
Shiori Review provides book reviews, literary recommendations, author spotlights, and Tokyo book culture coverage. Services include free content, newsletter subscriptions, and member features.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our service at any time, with or without notice to users.
User Accounts and Registration
Certain service features may require account creation. You are responsible for maintaining account credential confidentiality and all account activities.
Registration requires providing accurate, current, and complete information, with ongoing responsibility to maintain information accuracy.
Subscription Services and Payments
Premium services including newsletter subscriptions and member access operate on subscription basis. Payment terms and pricing are displayed at purchase time.
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before renewal date. Cancellation is available through account settings or support contact.
Content and Intellectual Property
All Shiori Review content, including reviews, articles, recommendations, and design elements, is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. Content is owned by Shiori Review or content partners.
Content reproduction, distribution, modification, or derivative work creation requires explicit written permission from Shiori Review.
User-Generated Content
Submitting comments, reviews, or other content grants Shiori Review a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content in connection with services.
Submitted content must be original, accurate, and not violate third-party rights or applicable laws.
Prohibited Uses
Service use for unlawful purposes or soliciting unlawful acts is prohibited. International, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, or laws must not be violated.
Prohibited activities include transmitting spam, attempting unauthorized system access, or distributing malicious software through our service.
Affiliate Links and Recommendations
The website contains affiliate links to book retailers and publishers. Purchases through these links may result in compensation, but this does not influence editorial content or recommendations.
Book recommendations are based on editorial judgment and literary quality assessment, independent of commercial relationships.
Privacy and Data Protection
Personal information collection and use is governed by our Privacy Policy, incorporated into these terms by reference.
Service use constitutes consent to information collection and use as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Shiori Review provides content and services on an "as is" basis. No warranties, expressed or implied, are made regarding content accuracy, reliability, or completeness.
Liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from service use is disclaimed.
Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shiori Review, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from claims, damages, or expenses arising from service use or terms violation.
Indemnification obligations survive account termination or terms of service conclusion.
Termination
Account and service access may be terminated or suspended immediately, without prior notice, for conduct violating these terms or harmful to other users or business interests.
Upon termination, service use rights cease immediately, though certain term provisions survive termination.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by and construed according toese law. Disputes arising under these terms are subject to exclusive jurisdiction of Tokyo courts.
If any term provision is found unenforceable, remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
Changes to Terms
These terms may be modified at any time. Material changes will be communicated through website posting and effective date updates.
Continued service use after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms. Disagreement with changes should result in service discontinuation.
Contact Information
Terms of Service questions should be sent to hello@kytharhill.com or by mail to our Tokyo office address in the contact section.
Inquiries will be responded to promptly and terms of service concerns will be addressed.