TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last Updated: October 28, 2025

4 Chome-42-10 Koenjiminami, Suginami City, Tokyo 166-0003

Phone: +81 80-6377-4387

Email: info@harnivgarden.com

BINDING LEGAL AGREEMENT

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and PixelStudio governing your access to and use of our website, educational services, and all related content. By accessing our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

This agreement supplements and should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the event of any conflict between these documents, the most specific provision shall apply to the particular situation.

If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions in their entirety, you are not authorized to access or use our services. Your continued use of our services following any modifications to these terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

USER OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Conduct Requirements

As a user of PixelStudio services, you are required to:

Provide accurate, truthful, and current information when communicating with us

Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances in your jurisdiction

Respect the intellectual property rights of PixelStudio and third parties

Maintain the confidentiality of any login credentials or account information

Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use of your account or security breaches

Accept full responsibility for all activities conducted through your access to our services

Prohibited Activities and Behaviors

You expressly agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

Using our services for any unlawful purpose or to solicit illegal activities

Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users or our staff members

Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely claiming affiliation with PixelStudio

Collecting or harvesting personal information from our services without authorization

Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of our services

Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from our website

Transmitting viruses, malware, or other malicious code through our services

Using automated tools to access our services without express written permission

Content Guidelines and Restrictions

When submitting content through our contact forms or other communication channels, you must ensure that your submissions:

Do not contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material

Do not infringe upon intellectual property rights of any party

Do not include confidential information of third parties without authorization

Do not contain spam, advertisements, or promotional content unrelated to inquiries

Are submitted in good faith for legitimate educational purposes

Age Restrictions and Requirements

Our services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is greater. If you are under 18, you may only use our services with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements.

COMPLIANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

Compliance with Laws and Regulations

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of PixelStudio services complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. This includes, but is not limited to, laws governing intellectual property, data protection, consumer protection, and online conduct. You acknowledge that laws vary by location and that you are responsible for understanding and adhering to those applicable to you.

Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PixelStudio, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:

Your violation of these Terms and Conditions or any applicable law

Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of third parties

Any content you submit through our services

Your use or misuse of our services

Any disputes with other users or third parties

This indemnification obligation survives termination of your use of our services and applies to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Privacy and Data Protection Compliance

You acknowledge that your use of our services is subject to our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. You are responsible for ensuring that any personal information you provide is accurate and that you have the legal right to share such information with us. You understand that we process your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable regulations.

Third-Party Interactions

PixelStudio is not responsible for your interactions with third parties that may occur through or in connection with our services. This includes interactions with other students, instructors, or external platforms. You are solely responsible for resolving any disputes with third parties and release PixelStudio from any claims arising from such interactions.

DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Disclaimer of Warranties

PixelStudio provides its services on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose

Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

Warranties that our services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free

Warranties regarding outcomes or results from using our educational services

Warranties that defects will be corrected or that our services are free from harmful components

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, PixelStudio shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities

Loss of use or interruption of services

Cost of substitute goods or services

Damage to reputation or goodwill

Any other intangible losses

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory upon which the claim is based and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total aggregate liability for all claims arising from or relating to these terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the six months preceding the claim.

Consequential Damages Exclusion

PixelStudio shall not be liable for any consequential, incidental, or indirect damages arising from your use of our services, including damages for lost profits, business interruption, loss of programs or data, or any other pecuniary loss. This exclusion applies even if such damages were foreseeable and whether or not we were advised of the possibility of such damages.

Force Majeure Provisions

PixelStudio shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these terms if such failure or delay is due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, strikes, government actions, telecommunications failures, internet service provider failures, or other force majeure events.

LEGAL PROVISIONS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of our services shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Tokyo, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Dispute Resolution Procedures

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these terms, we encourage you to first contact us directly to seek an informal resolution. If we are unable to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days, either party may pursue formal dispute resolution as follows:

Good faith negotiation between authorized representatives of both parties

Mediation through a mutually agreed-upon neutral third party

Arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of

Litigation in the courts specified above if other methods prove unsuccessful

Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these terms. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Terms Modification Policy

PixelStudio reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms and Conditions at any time at our sole discretion. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of material changes by posting a notice on our website or through other communication channels. Your continued use of our services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and PixelStudio regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, agreements, and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.

Waiver and Assignment

No waiver of any provision of these terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision. PixelStudio's failure to enforce any right or provision in these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. You may not assign or transfer these terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. PixelStudio may assign these terms without restriction.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE TERMS

If you have any questions, concerns, or require clarification regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us using the information provided at the top of this page. We are committed to addressing your inquiries and ensuring you understand your rights and obligations when using our services.

By continuing to use PixelStudio services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.