Terms of Service

OVERVIEW

Welcome to KURO. KURO is registered under Blues Inc. Japan. Our website, operated by us — referred to as “we,” “us,” and “our” throughout — offers a variety of information, tools, and services. Your access and use of these offerings are governed by and conditioned upon your full acceptance of these Terms of Service (“Terms”), which include additional policies and terms linked herein and/or available through hyperlink. These Terms apply to all site visitors and users, including but not limited to browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and content contributors.

Before navigating our site or purchasing, we urge you to read these Terms carefully. By accessing any part of our site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Should you disagree with any part of these Terms, you must refrain from accessing the site or using any services. Consider these Terms an offer, with acceptance strictly limited to them.

Our site constantly evolves, and any new features or tools added to the current store will also be subject to these Terms. We update these Terms periodically and post the changes on this page. It is your responsibility to check for updates regularly. You accept those changes by continuing to use or access our website after updates are posted.

Our e-commerce platform is hosted by Shopify Inc., which provides us with online tools to sell our products and services to you.

SECTION 1 - ONLINE STORE TERMS

By accepting these Terms, you confirm that you have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you have allowed any minor dependents to use this site, you acknowledge that you are responsible for their use and must ensure compliance with these Terms.

You agree not to use our products or services for any illegal or unauthorized purposes. Additionally, you must not violate any laws within your jurisdiction while using our Service, including but not limited to copyright laws.

Please ensure that you do not upload, share, or otherwise distribute any files or code that may be harmful, such as computer viruses, worms, or any other software designed to interfere with the regular operation of the Service. We define harmful code as any software intentionally designed to cause damage to computers, servers, or networks. Violations of these Terms, depending on their severity and nature, may lead to actions ranging from a warning to immediate termination of your Services. The process for addressing breaches will consider the type of violation and may include notification to you with an opportunity to resolve the issue, where feasible. Termination of Services will be a last resort and will be accompanied by an explanation of the reasons for such action. We aim to ensure a safe and secure environment for all users while respecting your rights and opportunities for remedy. All actions taken by us in response to breaches of these Terms will comply with applicable local and international laws governed by Japan’s laws. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions about these policies or need clarification on what constitutes a violation.

SECTION 2 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

Service Availability—We reserve the right to refuse service at our discretion, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in Japan. This action may be taken if we determine that a user's actions conflict with our service policies or the public interest.

Data Handling and Security—While your non-financial content may be transferred unencrypted to ensure functionality across various networks and devices, we prioritize the security of your sensitive information. All credit card transactions are encrypted, adhering to the highest data protection standards. Be aware that data transmission over the internet and electronic storage can never be 100% secure, but we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information.

Use of Service—Unauthorized reproduction, duplication, copying, selling, reselling, or exploitation of any aspect of the Service, including access through the website, is prohibited without our prior written consent. This clause ensures respect for our intellectual property and the value we provide to you as a user.

Interpretation of Terms—The headings in this agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

SECTION 3 - ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION

General Information Disclaimer—We endeavor to ensure the information on our site is accurate and up to date, but we cannot guarantee this will always be the case. Information provided is for general reference and should not be the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, timely, and complete sources of information. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.

Historical Information—This site may include historical data, which is provided for reference purposes only. Such information may not reflect the most current developments and is not intended to be relied upon for decision-making.

Content Updates—We may update the content on our site at any time without notice, reflecting changes to our products, services, or policies. While we are not obligated to keep all content current, we encourage users to stay informed of any changes by reviewing our site regularly.

SECTION 4 - MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES

Prices and services are dynamic and may change without prior notice. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any service at our discretion, without liability to any third party or user for changes, suspensions, or discontinuance of the service.

SECTION 5 - PRODUCTS OR SERVICES / SHIPPING & RETURN POLICIES

Certain products or Services are exclusively available online. Availability may vary, and these offerings can be subject to limited quantities. Our Shipping Policy and Return Policy governs shippings, returns or exchanges respectively.

Efforts have been made to display product colors and images accurately. However, we cannot guarantee that your display will accurately reflect these. This acknowledgment is essential for international sales, where discrepancies in product appearance can lead to disputes.

We retain the discretionary right to limit sales of our products or Services to any individual, region, or jurisdiction on a case-by-case basis and to restrict available quantities. At our discretion, product descriptions and pricing are subject to change without prior notice. We also reserve the right to discontinue any product. Offers on the site are void where prohibited by law.

Please be advised that we cannot assure you that the products, services, or information obtained will meet all expectations or that any service errors will be corrected immediately. This disclaimer is necessary to manage consumer expectations and mitigate liability, but it must be balanced with efforts to maintain high customer satisfaction.

SECTION 6 - ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to refuse or limit orders at our discretion. This may include limits per person, per household, or order and applies to orders from the same account, credit card, and/or shipping address. Should an order be modified or canceled, we will attempt to notify you using the contact information provided at the time of order. This ensures clarity in order management, which is especially crucial for international transactions where legal and logistical complexities arise.

Orders deemed to be made by dealers, resellers, or distributors can be limited or prohibited at our discretion, reflecting the need to control product distribution and maintain market integrity.

You are required to provide accurate, complete, and current purchase and account information for all transactions at our store. You are responsible for promptly updating your account and other information, including email and credit card details, to facilitate transactions and enable us to communicate with you effectively.

Please refer to our Return Policy for more detailed information.

SECTION 7 - OPTIONAL TOOLS

We offer you access to third-party tools without monitoring, control, or input on our part.

You recognize and accept that we provide access to such tools “as is” and “as available” without warranties, representations, or conditions of any kind and without any endorsement. We bear no liability arising from your use of optional third-party tools.

Your use of these tools is solely at your own risk and discretion. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with and accept the terms under which these tools are provided by the respective third-party providers.

In the future, we may introduce new services or features on the website, including new tools and resources. These Terms of Service will govern these additions.

SECTION 8 - THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Service may include content, products, and services that involve third-party materials.

Links on our site may lead you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We do not review, approve, or guarantee the accuracy of content provided on these external sites, and we accept no liability for third-party materials, websites, or any transactions made through third-party websites.

We urge you to review the policies and practices of any third party before engaging in transactions. We are not responsible for any harm or damages related to the interactions with third-party websites. Direct any complaints or inquiries regarding third-party products to the respective third party.

SECTION 9 - USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK, AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS

When you send us submissions at our request (like contest entries) or voluntarily (such as creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, or materials) by any means (“comments”), you grant us the right to use these comments without restrictions, including editing, publishing, and distributing them. However, we are not obligated to (1) keep any comments confidential, (2) compensate for any comments, or (3) respond to any comments.

We may monitor and remove comments at our discretion that are deemed unlawful, offensive, or in violation of intellectual property rights or these Terms. Your comments should not infringe on any third party’s rights, including copyright and privacy rights, and should not be unlawful or contain harmful content. You are responsible for the truthfulness and legality of your comments, and we are not liable for any comments made by you or any third party.

SECTION 10 - PERSONAL INFORMATION

The submission of personal information through our store is protected under our Privacy Policy. For details on how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.

SECTION 11 - ERRORS, INACCURACIES, AND OMISSIONS

We acknowledge that our site or Service may contain errors or inaccuracies related to product descriptions, pricing, and other information. We reserve the right to correct any inaccuracies or change information without notice, even after submitting an order.

We are only obligated to update or clarify information if required by law. The absence of a specified update date does not imply that the information on the Service or any related website has been modified or updated.

SECTION 12 - PROHIBITED USES

In ensuring the integrity and legality of the use of our site and its content, the following activities are strictly prohibited: 

1. Engaging in any form of unlawful activity or soliciting others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts;
2. Violating any international, federal, provincial, state, or local regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances;
3. Infringing upon or violating our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others;
4. Harassing, abusing, insulting, harming, defaming, slandering, disparaging, intimidating, or discriminating against individuals based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability;
5. Submitting false or misleading information through our platforms;
6. Uploading or transmitting viruses, Trojan horses, or any other type of malicious code that is or may be used in any way that will or may compromise the functionality or operation of the Service, any related website, other websites, or the Internet;
7. Collecting or tracking the personal information of others for any unauthorized purposes;
8. Engaging in spamming, phishing, pharming, pretexting, spidering, crawling, or scraping;
9. Using the site or its content for any obscene or immoral purpose;
10. Interfering with or circumventing the security features of the Service, any related website, other websites, or the Internet.

Violation of these prohibitions may lead to an immediate termination of your access to the Service and may subject you to civil and criminal penalties.

SECTION 13 - DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We expressly disclaim all warranties and conditions of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement. KURO does not guarantee, represent, or warrant that your use of our service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. We cannot ensure that the results obtained from using the service will be accurate or reliable. You acknowledge and agree that from time to time, we may remove the service for indefinite periods or cancel the service at any time without notice to you. Your use of, or inability to use, the service is at your sole risk. All products and services delivered to you through the service are (except as expressly stated by us) provided 'as is' and 'as available' for your use without any representation, warranties, or conditions of any kind. In no event will KURO, our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers, or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation, lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, arising from your use of any of the service or any products procured using the service, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the service or any product, including, but not limited to any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the service or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the service, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

SECTION 14 - INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold KURO, including our parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns, and employees, harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that they may incur as a result of or arising out of your violation of these Terms of Service or any applicable law, or your infringement of any rights of a third party. This indemnification obligation will survive the termination or expiration of these Terms of Service and your use of our Services.

SECTION 15 - SEVERABILITY

Should any part of these Terms of Service be held to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, such part will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it lawful, valid, and enforceable while preserving its intent. If such modification is not possible, the relevant provision will be excluded from these Terms, but this will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

SECTION 16 - TERMINATION

The rights and obligations of both parties incurred before the termination of these Terms will remain in effect after termination, covering all purposes without limitation.

These Terms will remain in effect until you or KURO terminate them. You can terminate these Terms at any time by informing us that you no longer wish to use our Services or if you stop using our site. On the other hand, KURO reserves the right to terminate these Terms at any time and without notice if we, in our sole discretion, believe that you have failed or are likely to fail to comply with any of the Terms. Upon termination, you are still liable for any outstanding obligations up to and including the date of termination. Furthermore, we may deny you access to our Services entirely or in part.

SECTION 17 - ENTIRE AGREEMENT

Our failure to assert a right or enforce a provision under these Terms of Service does not waive our ability to do so later. These Terms, along with any policies or operating rules we post on this site or related to the Service, represent the complete agreement and mutual understanding between you and KURO. This agreement governs your use of the Service and replaces all prior agreements, communications, and proposals, whether they were made orally or in writing, between you and us. This includes any previous versions of the Terms of Service that might have existed. Should there be any uncertainty or ambiguity in how these Terms of Service are to be understood, the interpretation shall not automatically default against the party responsible for drafting them.

SECTION 18 - GOVERNING LAW

All matters relating to these Terms of Service and any separate agreements through which we provide you Services will be governed by and interpreted in line with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

SECTION 19 - CHANGES TO TERMS OF SERVICE

The most recent version of the Terms of Service is always accessible on this page. KURO reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to modify, amend, or replace any portion of these Terms of Service by posting the revisions on our website. You are encouraged to review our website regularly for any changes. By continuing to use or access our website or Services after changes are posted, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms.

SECTION 20 - CONTACT INFORMATION

For inquiries or concerns regarding the Terms of Service, please contact us via email at ines@bluesinc.jp

For all other inquiries, please contact us at:

EMAIL: info@kurodenim.com

TEL: +81 3 6438 9913

KURO

1-34-11 TOMIGAYA, 

SHIBUYA-KU,

1510063 TOKYO

JAPAN

Business Registration Number: 9011002035990