TERMS OF SERVICE

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ARK G.K. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") concerning your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Services Description

ARK G.K. provides bilingual real estate services in the Kansai region of Japan, including but not limited to:

• Property buying and selling services
• Property rental services
• Real estate investment consultation
• Property management services
• Market analysis and property valuation

User Obligations

Accuracy of Information

You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your information
• Not misrepresent your identity or affiliation
• Not use false information or impersonate others

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Transmit malicious code or interfere with our services
• Engage in fraudulent activities
• Harass, abuse, or harm another person
• Collect information about users without consent

Property Listings and Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date property information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any property listings or descriptions. Property availability, prices, and details are subject to change without notice.

Real Estate Transactions

All real estate transactions are subject to:

• Verification of property ownership and legal status
• Compliance with Japanese real estate laws and regulations
• Execution of appropriate legal agreements
• Payment of applicable fees, taxes, and commissions

We act as intermediaries in real estate transactions and do not guarantee the completion of any transaction.

Fees and Payment

Our services may involve fees, including but not limited to:

• Real estate transaction commissions
• Consultation fees
• Property management fees
• Administrative fees

All fees will be clearly communicated before services are rendered. Payment terms and methods will be specified in separate agreements.

Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of ARK G.K. or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission.

User Content

By submitting content to our website (reviews, comments, inquiries, etc.), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with our services.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• Our services will be uninterrupted or error-free
• The results obtained from using our services will be accurate or reliable
• Any property listing will result in a successful transaction
• All information provided will be current or complete

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ARK G.K. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use our services
• Any errors or omissions in property listings
• Unsuccessful real estate transactions
• Unauthorized access to your personal information
• Any other matter relating to our services

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ARK G.K. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.

Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: