Terms and Conditions

Binding Legal Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and VoiceForward Academy regarding your use of our website, services, courses, and related offerings. By accessing or using any part of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, you are not authorized to access or use our services and should discontinue use immediately.

Last Updated: November 2025

User Obligations and Responsibilities

1. Legal Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations in connection with your use of our services. This includes but is not limited to:

• Intellectual property laws and regulations
• Privacy and data protection laws
• Anti-discrimination and harassment laws
• Consumer protection regulations

2. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any conduct that:

• Violates or infringes upon the rights of others, including privacy and intellectual property rights
• Is fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, or harmful to VoiceForward Academy or other users
• Involves the transmission of spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications
• Attempts to interfere with, compromise, or disrupt our services or systems
• Involves the use of automated systems or bots to access our services
• Harasses, intimidates, or discriminates against any individual or group

3. Content Guidelines

Any content you submit, post, or share through our services must:

• Be accurate and not intentionally misleading
• Not contain offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate material
• Not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property rights
• Not contain viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

4. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VoiceForward Academy, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms and Conditions or your use of our services.

Age Restrictions and Requirements

Our services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age. By using our services, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years old
• You have the legal capacity to enter into this binding agreement
• You are not prohibited from using our services under any applicable laws
• All information you provide is accurate and truthful

Disclaimers and Warranties

1. No Warranty of Results

VoiceForward Academy makes no warranties or representations regarding the outcomes of participating in our courses. While we strive to provide high-quality instruction, individual results depend on numerous factors including personal effort, practice, natural aptitude, and circumstances beyond our control.

2. Service Availability

We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without notice or liability.

3. Information Accuracy

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information on our website and in our courses, we do not warrant that all content is complete, current, or free from errors. Users should independently verify any information before relying on it.

4. Third-Party Content

Our services may include content from third parties or links to third-party websites. We do not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services. Your use of third-party content is at your sole risk.

5. Professional Advice Disclaimer

Our courses and materials are educational in nature and should not be considered professional career advice, psychological counseling, or a substitute for professional services. You should seek appropriate professional advice for specific situations.

Limitation of Liability

1. Exclusion of Damages

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, VoiceForward Academy shall not be liable for any:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from your inability to use our services
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your account or data
• Damages arising from errors, omissions, or interruptions in our services

2. Maximum Liability

In no event shall VoiceForward Academy's total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount paid by you to VoiceForward Academy in the twelve months preceding the claim.

3. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of nature, war, terrorism, labor disputes, governmental actions, or technical failures.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

You acknowledge and agree that:

• You have read and understood our Privacy Policy
• You consent to the processing of your personal data as described
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information
• You will notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account

Intellectual Property Rights

1. Ownership

All content, materials, trademarks, logos, and intellectual property associated with VoiceForward Academy are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

2. Restrictions on Use

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without permission
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our materials
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without authorization
• Remove or alter copyright or proprietary notices
• Use our content for commercial purposes without permission

3. Copyright Infringement

If you believe that any content on our services infringes your copyright, please contact us with detailed information about the alleged infringement. We will investigate and take appropriate action in accordance with applicable law.

Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Conduct that is harmful to other users or to VoiceForward Academy
• Failure to pay applicable fees

Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease, and you must discontinue all use of our materials and content.

Dispute Resolution

1. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

2. Jurisdiction and Venue

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Tokyo. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in such courts.

3. Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us to seek informal resolution of any disputes. Many disputes can be resolved quickly and amicably through direct communication.

4. Time Limitation

Any claim arising from these Terms and Conditions must be brought within one year after the cause of action arises, or such claim shall be permanently barred.

Modifications to Terms

VoiceForward Academy reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or by sending an email to the address associated with your account.

Your continued use of our services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you should discontinue using our services.

Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and VoiceForward Academy regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether oral or written.

Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.