1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this site (nihongodoya.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the platform.
2. Description of Service
NihongoDoya is a free online Japanese-language learning website providing grammar notes, vocabulary lists, kanji and kana charts, original mock tests, interactive study tools and downloadable PDF study aids. Our materials span the JLPT range (N5 to N1), CEFR levels A1 to B1 and JFT-Basic preparation. No account or login is required. Some PDF downloads ask for an email subscription, and some tools save progress locally in your browser, as explained in our Privacy Policy.
3. Intellectual Property
All original content on this site, including text, graphics, logos, study notes, cheat sheets, mock questions and software, is owned by the platform owner or used with permission and is protected by applicable copyright laws. Third-party textbook names, cover images, publisher marks, exam names and organisation names remain the property of their respective owners and are used only to identify or discuss those products and services. NihongoDoya is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any textbook publisher or examination body.
4. Permitted Use
You may use the platform for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, re-upload or sell original content without written permission
- Use automated tools to scrape or download content in bulk
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site
- Use the site for any unlawful purpose, including but not limited to harassment, fraud or distribution of malware
- Frame, mirror or republish substantial portions of the content on another website without prior agreement
You may download resources that are expressly offered as downloads and use them for your own non-commercial study. This permission does not allow resale, public redistribution or removal of ownership notices.
5. Acceptable Use & Conduct
This site is completely free to use and does not require registration, a login, or a user account. You agree to use the platform only for lawful, personal, educational purposes. You may not attempt to disrupt or overload the service, scrape it at scale, republish its original content without permission, or otherwise use it in any way that is harmful to other learners. We may restrict access that violates these terms or threatens the stability or integrity of the platform.
6. Advertising & Affiliate Links
To help keep the site free, NihongoDoya may display advertising through Google AdSense after you accept optional cookies. Google and its partners select, deliver and measure those ads; we do not control every ad shown. You can review your site cookie choice in our Privacy Policy and manage personalised advertising through Google Ads Settings.
Our Resources page also contains clearly identified Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. A qualifying purchase may earn NihongoDoya a commission without increasing your price. Affiliate relationships do not determine our educational content or recommendations; see the Disclaimer for details.
7. Disclaimer
The platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability or the accuracy, completeness or reliability of every item. NihongoDoya is not affiliated with the JLPT, JFT-Basic or the Japan Foundation, and using the service does not guarantee an exam result, visa outcome or other result. Please read the full Disclaimer.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the platform owner shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site, including but not limited to data loss, missed exam preparation deadlines, or any decision made in reliance on the content provided.
9. External Links
The site may contain links to third-party websites such as the Japan Foundation, online dictionaries and educational publishers. We are not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of those external sites, and inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
10. Changes to Terms
We may change, suspend or discontinue features and may update these terms when the service or applicable requirements change. The date at the top shows the latest revision. Continued use after updated terms take effect constitutes acceptance; if you do not agree, stop using the service.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Nepal, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the site shall be subject to the courts of competent jurisdiction in Nepal. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
12. Contact
For questions about these terms, contact us at contact@nihongodoya.com.