Terms of Service

These Terms of Service (hereinafter "Terms") govern your use of the LokaLingo platform and services provided by LokaLingo 株式会社 (Corporate Number: 6011001118444, hereinafter "the Company") through the website lokalingo.com.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately. The Company reserves the right to revise these Terms at any time; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

2. Services

LokaLingo provides an EdTech platform for language educators and learners, including The Living Textbook, AI-powered assessments, and student management tools. Services are delivered online through the platform.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website and platform — including source code, databases, text, images, audio, video, educational materials, trademarks, and service marks — is owned by or licensed to the Company. Content is provided on an "as-is" basis for personal, non-commercial use only. No part of the platform may be reproduced, republished, uploaded, transmitted, distributed, sold, or otherwise exploited for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

4. User Registration

Registration may be required to use certain services. You must provide accurate and current information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and all activity on your account. You represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms. Access via automated means or for illegal purposes is prohibited.

5. Prohibited Activities

The following are prohibited:

  • Commercial use without explicit Company approval
  • Systematic data collection without permission (scraping, etc.)
  • Circumventing or disabling security features
  • Uploading viruses, trojans, or other malicious code
  • Impersonating others
  • Harassing or disturbing other users
  • Interfering with platform functionality
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information

6. Pricing and Payment

Current pricing is displayed on the platform. Pricing may change with 30 days notice. Payments are processed securely via Stripe. Credit card information is managed by Stripe; we do not store it directly.

7. Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you create on the platform. We do not use your content to train AI models. If you submit content, you warrant that it does not infringe third-party rights and complies with applicable law.

8. Feedback and Submissions

Any feedback or suggestions sent to the Company become non-confidential Company property. The Company may freely use such feedback without compensation.

9. Third-Party Websites

The platform may contain links to third-party websites. The Company is not responsible for third-party content, accuracy, or policies. Access to external sites is at your own risk.

10. Termination

You may cancel your subscription at any time. The Company reserves the right to deny access without notice for violations or any other reason. You may not register a new account under a different name after account termination.

11. Modifications and Interruptions

The Company reserves the right to modify, remove, or discontinue platform content or the entire service without notice. Continuous availability is not guaranteed. The Company is not liable for downtime or service interruptions.

12. Disclaimer

The platform and services are provided "as-is." To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company disclaims all express or implied warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The Company is not responsible for errors, injuries, property damage, unauthorized access, transmission interruptions, viruses, or content errors.

13. Limitation of Liability

The Company is not liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages, even if aware of their possibility. Liability is capped at the lesser of amounts paid during the preceding six months or ¥100,000.

14. Indemnification

You agree to defend and indemnify the Company and its officers, agents, and employees from losses arising from your use of the platform, violations of these Terms, infringement of third-party rights, or harm to other users.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan. In the event of a dispute, the parties shall first attempt 30 days of informal negotiation. If unresolved, the Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction. Class action proceedings are prohibited. Intellectual property enforcement and injunctive relief are exceptions.

16. User Data

The Company maintains data for platform performance, but you bear sole responsibility for submitted data. The Company is not liable for data loss or corruption.

17. Electronic Communications

You consent to electronic communications, which satisfy legal written-communication requirements. You accept electronic signatures and records and waive rights requiring original signatures or non-electronic delivery.

18. General Provisions

These Terms constitute the complete agreement between the parties. Failure to enforce rights does not constitute waiver. If any provision is found illegal or unenforceable, it is severable; remaining provisions remain valid. No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship arises from these Terms.

19. Contact

For questions about these Terms: ryan@lokalingo.com

LokaLingo 株式会社 2-28-3 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0051, Japan Corporate Number: 6011001118444

Last updated: February 2026