Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and TechLayerBase ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your access to and use of the techlayerbase.com website and all related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy and any other applicable policies.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use our Service. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years old
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• All information you provide is accurate and current

3. Description of Service

TechLayerBase is a fashion education and information platform that provides:

• Fashion guides and style advice on layered fashion and capsule wardrobes
• Seasonal styling tips and outfit inspiration
• Educational blog content about fashion basics and wardrobe building
• Fashion consultation services and personalized recommendations
• Access to fashion resources and tools

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Service at any time without prior notice.

4. User Accounts

To access certain features of our Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we suspect any violation of these Terms or fraudulent activity.

5. User Conduct

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Use the Service for any fraudulent or unauthorized purpose
• Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Scrape, copy, or harvest content from our website without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Post or transmit offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content
• Use automated systems to access the Service without authorization
• Engage in any activity that could damage our reputation

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content on TechLayerBase, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, photographs, videos, articles, fashion guides, and software (collectively, "Content"), is the property of TechLayerBase or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Service and Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license does not include:

• Reproduction, distribution, or modification of Content
• Commercial use or exploitation of our Content
• Removal of copyright or proprietary notices
• Creation of derivative works

6.3 User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our Service (comments, reviews, photos, etc.), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in connection with our Service.

7. Purchases and Payment

7.1 Product Information

We make every effort to display our services and products accurately. However, we do not warrant that product descriptions, images, or other content is accurate, complete, or error-free.

7.2 Pricing

All prices are displayed in the applicable currency and may be subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to correct pricing errors and may cancel orders affected by such errors.

7.3 Payment

By providing payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method. You agree to pay all charges incurred under your account, including applicable taxes and fees.

7.4 Order Acceptance

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason, including product availability, errors in pricing, or suspected fraudulent activity.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by TechLayerBase. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content or services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of content or information
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

The fashion advice and recommendations provided on our website are for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TECHLAYERBASE AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Business interruption
• Personal injury or property damage
• Loss of goodwill or reputation

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TechLayerBase and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Service

12. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices on our website

Your continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Request by law enforcement or government agencies
• Discontinuation of the Service

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

16. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, the dispute may be submitted to mediation before pursuing litigation.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TechLayerBase regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

19. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of TechLayerBase.

20. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.

21. Contact Information

By using TechLayerBase, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.