Akebono Ikebana Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Akebono Ikebana. Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our website and services. By accessing or using our online platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

1. Services Overview

Akebono Ikebana provides a range of services related to floral art and design, including:

• Ikebana lessons and workshops.
• Floral arrangements for events (weddings, corporate functions).
• Custom seasonal floral installations.
• Consultation on garden design.
• Wholesale flower procurement.
• Dried flower art.
• Botanical illustrations.

Specific terms relating to bookings, cancellations, and delivery for each service will be provided at the point of engagement or purchase.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this site, including text, graphics, logos, images, as well as the compilation thereof, and any software used on the site, is the property of Akebono Ikebana or its suppliers and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Our floral designs, botanical illustrations, and educational materials are proprietary. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution without explicit written permission from Akebono Ikebana is strictly prohibited.

3. User Conduct

When using our online platform, you agree not to:

• Use our site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could harm Akebono Ikebana or others.
• Post or transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts our services or servers.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of our site.

4. Orders, Bookings, and Payments

All orders for floral arrangements, bookings for lessons, workshops, and consultations are subject to availability and acceptance by Akebono Ikebana. Prices for services and products are listed on our site and are subject to change without prior notice. Payment terms will be specified at the time of purchase or booking. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order or booking at our discretion.

For services provided in Japanese, all pricing and communications will be in Japanese Yen unless otherwise specified.

5. Cancellations and Refunds

Cancellation policies for lessons, workshops, events, and other services will be clearly communicated at the time of booking. Generally, a full refund may be issued for cancellations made within a specified timeframe, after which a partial refund or credit may be offered. No-shows are typically non-refundable. For physical products like floral arrangements, specific return and refund conditions apply and will be provided at the time of purchase.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services and content on this online platform are provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. Akebono Ikebana does not warrant that our site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that defects will be corrected. We make no representations about the completeness or accuracy of any information on the site. While we strive for the highest quality in our floral art, natural materials may vary, and designs are subject to the availability of fresh produce.

7. Limitation of Liability

Akebono Ikebana, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use our services; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on our services; (iii) any content obtained from our services; and (iv) unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our services will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Tokyo, Japan.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the service.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Akebono Ikebana

15-8 Sarugakuchō,

Shibuya-ku,

Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, 150-0033

Japan