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These Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as "these Terms") define the terms and conditions for using the online shop and related services (hereinafter referred to as "the Service") provided on the website of the MONTEREST ONLINE STORE, operated by RUISEN INTERNATIONAL BRAND MANAGEMENT LIMITED (hereinafter referred to as "the Company").

All customers who use the Service (hereinafter referred to as "Users") shall use the Service in accordance with these Terms.

Article 1 (Application)

These Terms apply to all relationships between the User and the Company regarding the use of the Service.
In addition to these Terms, the Company may establish various policies, guidelines, notices, and other individual provisions (hereinafter referred to as "Individual Provisions") regarding the Service.
The Individual Provisions shall constitute a part of these Terms.
In the event of any contradiction between the contents of these Terms and the Individual Provisions, the contents of the Individual Provisions shall take precedence unless otherwise specified therein.

Article 2 (Membership Registration)

In this Service, Users may register as members using the method prescribed by the Company.
Users wishing to register as members shall agree to these Terms and register the necessary information using the method prescribed by the Company.
The Company may not approve a membership registration if it determines that the applicant falls under any of the following:
1. The registration details contain false, incorrect, or omitted information.
2. The applicant has previously violated these Terms or other rules set by the Company.
3. The Company reasonably determines that the membership registration is otherwise inappropriate.

Article 3 (Management of Account Information)

Users shall be responsible for appropriately managing their user ID, password, and other account information.
Users shall not transfer, lend, share, or allow unauthorized use of their account information by third parties.
Operations performed using a registered user ID and password may be deemed to have been performed by the User themselves.
The Company shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from inadequate management, misuse, or unauthorized use of account information by third parties, except in cases involving the Company's intentional misconduct or gross negligence, to the extent permitted by law.

Article 4 (Sales Contract)

A sales contract is formed when the User places an order for products on the Service and the Company notifies the User that the order has been accepted.
Ownership of the products transfers to the User when the products are delivered to the User.
The Company may rescind a sales contract or cancel an order if any of the following apply:
1. The User violates these Terms.
2. Delivery cannot be completed due to an unknown delivery address, long-term absence, or other reasons attributable to the User.
3. The Company reasonably determines that there is unauthorized use, fraudulent ordering, or the possibility thereof.
4. The product is out of stock, there is a display error in the system, or other unavoidable circumstances arise.
5. The Company reasonably determines that the performance of the sales contract is otherwise difficult.
Regarding payment methods, delivery methods, returns, exchanges, cancellations, and other transaction conditions, the Company's separately defined policies and displayed information shall be followed in addition to these Terms.

Article 5 (Intellectual Property Rights)

Copyrights, trademark rights, and other intellectual property rights concerning text, images, product photos, logos, designs, videos, and other content posted on the Service belong to the Company or the rightful rights holder.

Users may not reproduce, reprint, modify, distribute, sell, or otherwise use such content without prior permission from the Company or the rights holder.

Article 6 (Prohibited Acts)

In using the Service, Users shall not engage in the following acts:

Acts that violate laws or public order and morals.
Criminal acts or acts related thereto.
Acts that infringe upon the copyrights, trademark rights, or other intellectual property rights of the Company or third parties.
Acts that impose an excessive load on, obstruct, or destroy the Company's servers, network, or systems.
Acts of commercially utilizing information obtained through the Service without the Company's permission.
Acts that interfere with the operation of the Service.
Acts of unauthorized access or attempting to do so.
Acts of unauthorized collection, storage, or use of the personal information of other Users or third parties.
Acts of impersonating other Users or third parties.
Acts of providing direct or indirect benefits to antisocial forces in connection with the Company's services.
Any other acts that the Company reasonably determines to be inappropriate.

Article 7 (Suspension or Interruption of the Service)

The Company may temporarily suspend or interrupt all or part of the Service if any of the following occur:
1. Maintenance, inspection, repair, or updates to the system are performed.
2. Provision of the Service becomes difficult due to earthquakes, fires, power outages, natural disasters, or other force majeure events.
3. Failures occur in computers, communication lines, or other equipment.
4. The Company reasonably determines that suspension or interruption of the Service is otherwise necessary.
The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by Users due to the suspension or interruption of the Service, except in cases of the Company's intentional misconduct or gross negligence, to the extent permitted by law.

Article 8 (Usage Restrictions and Registration Cancellation)

The Company may, without prior notice, restrict the use of all or part of the Service or cancel a membership registration if the User falls under any of the following:
1. The User violates these Terms or any of the Company's policies.
2. It is discovered that the registration information contains false details.
3. The payment method is suspended, invalidated, or suspected of unauthorized use.
4. The User fails to fulfill payment obligations for fees or other debts.
5. The User does not respond to inquiries from the Company for a reasonable period.
6. The Company reasonably determines that the use of the Service is otherwise inappropriate.
The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the User due to actions taken under this Article, except in cases of the Company's intentional misconduct or gross negligence, to the extent permitted by law.

Article 9 (Withdrawal)

Users who have registered as members may withdraw from the Service in accordance with the method prescribed by the Company.

Article 10 (Disclaimer of Warranty and Liability)

The Company provides no warranty, express or implied, regarding the Service—including its safety, accuracy, completeness, utility, fitness for a particular purpose, continuity, security, or other matters—except where otherwise specified by law.
The Company shall be liable for damages incurred by the User in connection with the Service to the extent permitted by law, except in cases involving the Company's intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
If the contract between the Company and the User is subject to the Consumer Contract Act or other mandatory regulations, the provisions of these Terms regarding disclaimers shall apply to the extent not prohibited by such laws.
The Company is not responsible for any transactions, communications, or disputes that arise between a User and a third party in connection with the Service, unless attributable to the Company.

Article 11 (Changes to or Termination of Service)

The Company may change the content of the Service or terminate its provision as necessary.

In the event of significant changes or termination of the Service, the Company will provide notice on this website or by other appropriate means to the extent possible.

Article 12 (Amendment of Terms of Use)

The Company may amend these Terms in accordance with applicable laws.
When amending these Terms, the Company will notify Users of the changes and the effective date in advance by posting on this website or by another method deemed appropriate by the Company.
The amended Terms shall apply from the effective date set by the Company.

Article 13 (Handling of Personal Information)

The Company shall appropriately handle personal information acquired through the use of the Service in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

Article 14 (Notifications and Communication)

Notifications or communications between the User and the Company shall be made in the manner prescribed by the Company.
Unless the User submits a change to their registered contact information in the prescribed manner, the Company will treat the registered contact details as valid.
Notifications or communications from the Company shall be deemed to have been received by the User at the time they should normally have arrived.

Article 15 (Prohibition of Assignment of Rights and Obligations)

The User may not assign, transfer, or provide as security to a third party their contractual status regarding the Service or their rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of the Company.

Article 16 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

The interpretation of these Terms and the contract regarding the Service shall be governed by the laws of Japan.
In the event of a dispute regarding the Service, the Company and the User shall attempt to resolve it through good-faith discussion in accordance with applicable laws.
If a resolution cannot be reached through discussion, the court of jurisdiction shall be determined according to applicable laws.
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) shall not apply to sales contracts regarding the Service.