Welcome to Japanese Name Converter. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website japanesenameconverter.site (the "Site") and our Japanese name conversion services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Japanese Name Converter, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitute your acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Description of Service
Japanese Name Converter is a free online tool that provides:
- Conversion of English names to Japanese writing systems (Katakana, Hiragana, Kanji)
- Pronunciation guides (Romaji)
- Educational content about Japanese names and culture
- Blog articles about Japanese naming conventions
Our Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.
3. User Eligibility
By using our Service, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 13 years of age
- You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
- You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Your use of the Service does not violate any applicable law or regulation
If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian to use our Service.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
4.1 Permitted Use
You may use our Service for lawful purposes, including:
- Personal name conversion and translation
- Educational and cultural exploration
- Creating character names for creative works
- Research and language learning
4.2 Prohibited Use
You agree NOT to use our Service to:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
- Transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) without permission
- Misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Harass, abuse, or harm others
- Collect or store personal data about other users
- Use the Service for commercial purposes without authorization
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Our Content
All content on Japanese Name Converter, including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and compilation of data, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Your License to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.
5.3 Restrictions
You may not:
- Copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our content
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
- Frame or mirror any part of the Service without permission
- Use our trademarks or branding without written consent
5.4 User-Generated Content
If you submit content to us (feedback, comments, suggestions), you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for any purpose.
6. Accuracy and Disclaimer
6.1 Translation Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate name conversions based on standard transliteration methods, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy for all names. Japanese name conversion involves phonetic interpretation and may vary based on context and usage.
6.2 Educational Purpose
Our Service is provided for educational and informational purposes. For official documents, legal purposes, or professional use, we recommend consulting with a professional Japanese translator or native speaker.
6.3 Cultural Sensitivity
We strive to provide culturally appropriate and respectful content. If you believe any content is inaccurate or culturally insensitive, please contact us.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content, goods, or services.
8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
8.1 Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
- Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content or results
8.2 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
- Business interruption or loss of goodwill
- Damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service
- Reliance on any information obtained through the Service
Our total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid us (if any) in the 12 months before the claim arose.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Japanese Name Converter, its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
- Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
10. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
11.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11.2 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through:
- Informal negotiation (contact us first to resolve disputes)
- Binding arbitration if negotiation fails
11.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree that disputes will be resolved on an individual basis. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
12. Changes to Service
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time
- Change features, functionality, or availability of the Service
- Impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts of the Service
We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.
13. General Provisions
13.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.
13.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
13.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
13.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.
13.5 No Agency
No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created between you and us as a result of these Terms or your use of the Service.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Website: japanesenameconverter.site
- Contact Page: japanesenameconverter.site/contact.html
By using Japanese Name Converter, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.