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
This is an online Japanese language learning platform providing grammar notes, vocabulary lists, listening practice, character charts, study tools, and PDF resources for JLPT N5 and N4 preparation. The service is intended for learners at the A1 and A2 levels of the CEFR framework.
3. Intellectual Property
All original content on this site, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of the platform owner and is protected by copyright laws. Third-party textbook references (Minna no Nihongo, Irodori) are the property of their respective publishers (3A Corporation, Japan Foundation), and are referenced under fair-use for educational purposes only.
4. Permitted Use
You may use the platform for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or sell any 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
5. User Accounts & Conduct
Some features may require a free account. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure and for all activity that occurs under your account. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, that attempt to abuse the platform, or that engage in conduct harmful to other learners.
6. Advertisements
The site displays advertisements through Google AdSense to support the operation of the platform. Ad content is determined by Google and is subject to Google's advertising policies. You can manage ad personalisation preferences through your Google account settings at any time.
7. Disclaimer
The platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content, and we are not affiliated with the JLPT, JFT, 3A Corporation, or the Japan Foundation. Passing the JLPT or any other examination is not guaranteed by use of this service.
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 reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. The "last updated" date at the bottom of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms; if you do not agree to the revised terms, you must stop using the service.
11. Governing Law
These terms are governed by applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which the platform owner resides. Any disputes shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels in that jurisdiction.
12. Contact
For questions about these terms, contact us at konnichiwa@nihongodoya.com.