Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Khmer in Japan ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Account Registration

2.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You can register using:

• Email address and password
• Google account
• Facebook account

2.2 Account Requirements

• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• You must provide a unique nickname that will be visible to all users
• You must provide a valid email address
• You must agree to these Terms of Service during registration
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

2.3 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.

3. User Conduct

You agree to use our Service in accordance with the following rules:

3.1 Respect Others

Treat all users with respect and dignity. The following behaviors are strictly prohibited:

• Harassment, bullying, or intimidation
• Hate speech, discrimination, or prejudice based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics
• Personal attacks or threats
• Defamation or libel

3.2 Content Guidelines

You must not post, upload, or share content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, or promotes illegal activities
• Contains explicit sexual content, pornography, or adult material
• Depicts violence, gore, or graphic content
• Infringes on intellectual property rights (copyright, trademark, etc.)
• Contains spam, promotional content, or unsolicited advertisements
• Is off-topic or irrelevant to the discussion
• Contains personal information about yourself or others (addresses, phone numbers, etc.)
• Is false, misleading, or deceptive

3.3 Forum and Discussion Guidelines

• Stay on topic and post content relevant to the discussion thread
• Do not post duplicate threads or comments
• Do not hijack threads with unrelated content
• Use appropriate language and tone

3.4 Product Listings (Sale Section)

• You may only list products that you own and have the right to sell
• Provide accurate descriptions and prices
• Upload clear, accurate images of the product
• Do not list prohibited items (illegal goods, counterfeit products, etc.)
• Complete transactions in good faith

3.5 Direct Messaging

• Use direct messaging for legitimate communication related to products or discussions
• Do not send spam, unsolicited messages, or harassment
• Respect the privacy of other users

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of the content you post on our Service. However, by posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on our Service.

4.2 Our Content

All content on our Service, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Khmer in Japan or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

5. Prohibited Activities

You must not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Create multiple accounts to evade bans or restrictions
• Impersonate other users or entities
• Collect or harvest user information without consent

6. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Illegal activity or fraud
• Repeated posting of inappropriate content
• Harassment or abuse of other users
• Spam or malicious activity
• Any other reason we deem necessary to protect the Service and its users

You may also delete your account at any time through your profile settings.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

7.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide a reliable Service, but we do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times or free from errors or interruptions.

7.2 User Content

We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any user-generated content. You are solely responsible for the content you post and the consequences of posting it.

7.3 Product Transactions

We provide a platform for users to list and sell products. We are not involved in transactions between users and are not responsible for:

• The quality, safety, or legality of products listed
• The accuracy of product descriptions or images
• Payment processing or delivery
• Disputes between buyers and sellers

7.4 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Khmer in Japan shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Khmer in Japan, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

9. Privacy

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court of Japan.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact Us page.

13. Acknowledgment

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Service immediately.