Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions form the legal agreement between you and Mossy Pioneer Godo Kaisha ("the Company") when you use this website or engage the Company's services. By using the website or engaging a matter, you accept these terms.

1. User obligations

1. You agree to provide accurate information when submitting an inquiry or engaging a matter.
2. You agree not to submit content that is unlawful, fraudulent, or infringes the rights of others.
3. Where a matter is engaged, you agree to provide documents and information necessary for the Company to carry out the agreed scope.
4. Use of the website is restricted to individuals capable of entering into a binding agreement under applicable law.

2. Liability and warranties

1. Website content is provided for general information and does not constitute legal advice.
2. Advice given as part of an engaged matter is limited to the scope agreed for that matter.
3. The Company's liability for any matter is limited to the fee paid for that matter, except where liability cannot be limited by law.
4. The Company is not liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from use of the website or services.
5. Obligations under these terms may be affected by circumstances beyond the Company's reasonable control.

3. Legal information and disputes

1. These terms are governed by the laws of Japan.
2. Any dispute arising from these terms or an engaged matter will first be discussed directly between the parties.
3. If a provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect.
4. The Company may update these terms from time to time; the version in effect at the time of engagement applies to that matter.

4. Acceptance of a matter

An inquiry does not create an advisory relationship. A matter begins only when the Company confirms in writing that it accepts the matter, states the fee and scope, and you agree. The Company may decline a matter without giving reasons, in particular where a conflict of interest exists or the question falls outside the kinds of work described on this site.

5. Scope of advice

A Contract Review Note covers one agreement of up to twenty pages and suggested wording for up to five clauses; Company Formation Guidance covers two consultations and the preparation of a filing checklist and draft articles; a General Consultation Hour establishes the position on a single question. Representation in negotiations, court proceedings or filings that the law reserves to licensed professionals is not included. Where a matter requires such work, the Company will say so and suggest how you might obtain it.

6. Information you provide

Advice is given on the basis of the documents and facts you provide. You agree to provide complete versions of the documents concerned and to tell us of any related agreements, deadlines or correspondence. The Company is not responsible for advice that proves unsuitable because relevant information was not disclosed.

7. Fees and payment

Fees are as stated at the time of acceptance and are payable by bank transfer within fourteen days of invoice. The turnaround of five working days for a Contract Review Note runs from receipt of the complete document and payment. A consultation hour may be rescheduled once without charge if notice is given at least two working days in advance.

8. Limitation of liability

Except in cases of intent or gross negligence, the Company's liability arising from any matter is limited to the fee received for that matter. The Company is not liable for indirect or consequential loss, including loss of business opportunity arising from a decision to sign or not to sign an agreement.

9. Confidentiality

The Company keeps confidential all information received in connection with a matter, including the fact that you consulted it, and continues to do so after the matter ends. Disclosure is made only with your consent or where required by law.

10. Termination of a matter

You may end a matter at any time by written notice. The Company may withdraw from a matter where a conflict of interest emerges, where instructions would require it to act unlawfully, or where fees remain unpaid after reminder. In either case, work completed up to that point is delivered and charged in proportion to the scope.

11. Entire agreement

These terms, together with the written confirmation of an accepted matter, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company in respect of that matter. Where the two conflict, the written confirmation prevails.

12. Amendment of these conditions

The Company may amend these conditions. An accepted matter continues to be governed by the conditions in force when it was accepted.