Terms of Service

1. Scope

These terms apply to all visitors to this website. They do not constitute or replace a client-retainer agreement. Any engagement of legal services from Ishibashi will be governed by a separate written engagement letter.

2. Website use

This website is provided for general informational purposes. You may use it to:

• Learn about the services offered by Ishibashi
• Submit an enquiry via the contact form
• Read general information about legal matters relevant to Japan

The information on this site does not constitute legal advice and does not create a solicitor-client relationship. For advice specific to your situation, please arrange a consultation.

3. Acceptable use

You agree not to use this website to:

• Submit false, misleading or fraudulent information through any form or contact channel
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its underlying systems
• Interfere with the site's operation, including through automated scraping or denial-of-service activity
• Use the site for any purpose that is unlawful under Japanese law or the law of the jurisdiction in which you access it

4. Enquiries and contact

When you submit an enquiry via the contact form:

• No engagement is formed until a written retainer or engagement letter has been agreed and signed
• Ishibashi will determine, at its sole discretion, whether to accept an instruction following any initial enquiry
• Sending a message does not guarantee a response in any particular timeframe, though we aim to respond within two working days

5. Service availability

• This website is provided on an "as available" basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access
• We may modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the site at any time without notice
• We are not liable for any loss arising from unavailability of the site

6. Intellectual property

• All content on this site — including text, structure, design and any associated materials — is owned by or licensed to Ishibashi
• You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only
• Reproduction, redistribution or commercial use of any site content without prior written permission is not permitted

7. Third-party links

Where this site links to external websites, those links are provided for convenience only. Ishibashi does not endorse, control or take responsibility for the content of any external site. Visiting a linked site is at your own risk.

8. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, Ishibashi is not liable for:

• Any loss or damage arising from reliance on information on this site
• Interruption of access to the site
• Errors or omissions in the content of the site

Nothing in these terms limits liability for fraud, wilful misconduct or any matter that cannot lawfully be excluded under Japanese law.

9. Governing law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any dispute arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tokyo.

10. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.