Terms and Conditions for Sumi-e Studio

Welcome to Sumi-e Studio. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our online platform and the services we offer, including traditional Japanese ink painting workshops, contemporary art exhibitions, custom art commissions, art supplies retail, cultural exchange programs, online art courses, and corporate team-building art sessions. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using our site and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.

2. Services Provided

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of our site, such as online courses or workshop bookings, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for any activities or actions under your password. Sumi-e Studio cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these obligations.

4. Payments and Cancellations

4.1. Workshop and Course Fees

All fees for workshops, courses, and art supplies are clearly stated on our site. Payment must be made in full before access to the service or product is granted. All prices are listed in Japanese Yen (JPY) unless otherwise specified.

4.2. Cancellation and Refund Policy for Workshops/Courses

4.3. Custom Art Commissions

Terms for custom art commissions, including pricing, payment schedules, and revision policies, will be outlined in a separate agreement specific to each commission. A non-refundable deposit may be required to initiate the commission.

4.4. Art Supplies Retail

Refunds or exchanges for art supplies are accepted within 14 days of purchase, provided the items are in their original condition and packaging, with a valid receipt. Shipping costs for returns are the responsibility of the customer.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on our site, including but not limited to designs, text, graphics, images, videos, information, and software, is the property of Sumi-e Studio or its licensors and is protected by Japanese and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our site without the prior written consent of Sumi-e Studio.

When participating in workshops or courses, you retain copyright of your own original artwork created during these sessions. However, Sumi-e Studio reserves the right to use photographs or videos of student work for promotional and educational purposes, unless explicitly opted out by the student.

6. User Conduct

You agree to use our services responsibly and respectfully. You must not use our site or services for any unlawful purpose or in any way that interrupts, damages, or impairs the service. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Sumi-e Studio does not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Sumi-e Studio, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the service; (iii) any content obtained from the service; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sumi-e Studio and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the Service, by you or any person using your account and password; b) a breach of these Terms, or c) Content posted on the Service.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court in Japan.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Service.

12. Contact Information

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