These Terms of Use explain the rules for using Hirakata Life Guide. By using this website, users are considered to have agreed to these Terms of Use.

1. About This Website

Hirakata Life Guide is a privately operated information website that provides practical information for daily life in Hirakata.

This website is not an official website of Hirakata City, the Japanese government, or any public institution.

2. Use of Website Information

Users may view and use the information on this website for personal, non-commercial purposes, such as daily life, study, reference, and preparation for procedures or services.

When using information from this website, users should check the latest official information if the matter is important, time-sensitive, legal, medical, administrative, or related to public services.

3. Prohibited Activities

Users must not engage in any of the following activities when using this website:

  • Using this website for illegal or fraudulent purposes
  • Copying, reproducing, distributing, or selling website content without permission
  • Using website content in a way that may mislead others
  • Damaging the reputation, trust, or operation of Hirakata Life Guide
  • Interfering with the operation, security, or accessibility of this website
  • Attempting unauthorized access to this website, server, or related systems
  • Using this website in a way that infringes the rights of others
  • Any other activity that we consider inappropriate

4. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the text, images, design, structure, logos, illustrations, and other content on this website are owned by Hirakata Life Guide or used with appropriate permission.

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, sale, or commercial use of website content is prohibited.

Quoting small portions of content may be allowed when it is done appropriately, with clear attribution and within the limits permitted by law.

5. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites for user convenience and reference.

Hirakata Life Guide is not responsible for the content, accuracy, safety, availability, privacy practices, or services of external websites.

6. Advertisements and Sponsored Content

This website may display advertisements, sponsored content, affiliate links, or other commercial content.

For details about how advertisements and sponsored content are handled, please refer to our Advertising Policy.

7. Privacy

When users access this website, certain information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, contact forms, or third-party services.

For details about personal data, cookies, analytics, and related matters, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimer

We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and useful information, but we do not guarantee that all information on this website is complete, accurate, current, or suitable for every individual situation.

For details about the limitations of website information, external links, translations, and user responsibility, please refer to our Disclaimer.

9. Suspension or Changes to This Website

We may add, update, revise, suspend, or remove content, functions, or services on this website without prior notice.

We are not responsible for any inconvenience, loss, damage, or trouble caused by changes to, suspension of, or termination of this website or its content.

10. Changes to These Terms of Use

We may update these Terms of Use when necessary due to changes in website operations, laws, regulations, services, or internal policies.

The updated Terms of Use will become effective when they are posted on this website.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Japan.

If any dispute arises in relation to this website, users and Hirakata Life Guide will seek to resolve it in good faith.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us through the Contact Us page.