Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of the website operated by FOLKTALE Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “this site”) (“the Site”). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms.

Purchases (payment, shipping, returns, and related transactions) are made through our BASE shop (“BASE Shop”). Transaction terms follow the information shown on BASE Shop (including legally required notices) and BASE’s rules.

Article 1 (Scope)

1. These Terms apply to viewing the Site, using content, using links, and any other use of the Site.
2. Purchases and transactions on BASE Shop are governed by the information and rules shown on BASE Shop.
3. If these Terms conflict with transaction terms on BASE Shop, the information on BASE Shop prevails for purchase-related matters.

Article 2 (Definitions)

1. “User” means anyone who uses the Site.
2. “Content” means text, images, graphics, designs, logos, data, and any other information on the Site.
3. “BASE Shop” means our online shop operated on BASE.

Article 3 (Prohibited conduct)

You must not:

1. Violate laws or public order and morals
2. Infringe our or third parties’ rights (copyright, trademark, privacy, etc.)
3. Interfere with operation of the Site or act in a way likely to do so
4. Impersonate us or the Site
5. Submit inquiries or requests using false information
6. Reproduce, modify, redistribute, sell, or publicly transmit Content without rights holders’ permission
7. Engage in any other conduct we deem inappropriate

Article 4 (External services and links)

1. The Site may link to BASE and other external services. We do not control their content, terms, availability, or operation.
2. When you use external services, you follow their terms.
3. We are not liable for damages arising from use of external services, except for our willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Article 5 (Intellectual property)

1. Copyright and other rights in Content belong to us or legitimate rights holders.
2. You may not use Content beyond private, personal use without permission.
3. Unless we explicitly permit otherwise, do not republish, quote extensively, or make secondary use of Content (contact us if needed).

Article 6 (Disclaimer)

1. We strive for accuracy but do not warrant completeness or fitness.
2. We are not liable for interruption, delay, or suspension due to network issues, maintenance, or third-party failures, except for our willful misconduct or gross negligence.
3. To the extent permitted by law, our liability for damages related to use or inability to use the Site is limited to direct damages ordinarily foreseeable and caused by our fault.

Article 7 (Changes to Terms)

1. We may change these Terms when necessary.
2. Revised Terms take effect when posted on the Site. Continued use after posting constitutes acceptance.

Article 8 (Governing law and jurisdiction)

1. These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan.
2. Disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts as provided by law.