Terms and Conditions

Legal Agreement and Binding Nature

Legally Binding Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SecureCore regarding the use of our cybersecurity training services, website, and related educational materials. This agreement is governed by Japanese law and international regulations.

By enrolling in our courses, accessing our website, or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you must discontinue use of our services immediately.

These terms supersede all previous agreements and understandings, whether written or verbal, relating to your use of our services.

User Obligations and Legal Responsibilities

1. Legal Compliance Requirements

As a user of SecureCore services, you are legally bound to:

Regulatory Compliance

• Comply with all applicable Japanese laws and regulations
• Adhere to international cybersecurity standards
• Respect data protection and privacy laws
• Follow export control regulations for security tools

Professional Ethics

• Use cybersecurity knowledge ethically and responsibly
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Practice responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities

2. Prohibited Activities and Legal Consequences

WARNING: The following activities may result in immediate service termination and potential legal action:

Unauthorized Network Access: Using learned techniques to gain unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or data

Malicious Activities: Creating, distributing, or deploying malware, viruses, or other harmful software

Intellectual Property Violation: Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of course materials

Data Privacy Violations: Unauthorized collection, processing, or disclosure of personal data

3. Age Restrictions and Legal Capacity

Minimum Age Requirement: Users must be at least 18 years old or have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction to enter into this binding agreement.

Valid government-issued identification may be required for verification
Corporate enrollments require authorized representative signatures
Academic institutions must provide proper authorization for student enrollments

4. Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SecureCore, its officers, employees, instructors, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

Your violation of these Terms and Conditions or applicable laws
Misuse of cybersecurity knowledge or tools provided in our courses
Unauthorized access to third-party systems or networks
Breach of confidentiality or data protection obligations

Liability Limitations and Warranty Disclaimers

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE

Our training services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

Service Performance

• No guarantee of uninterrupted service availability
• No warranty of error-free content or materials
• No assurance of specific learning outcomes
• No guarantee of certification or job placement

Technical Limitations

• Lab environments may experience technical issues
• Software tools provided for educational use only
• Network connectivity not guaranteed
• Hardware compatibility may vary

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SECURECORE'S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE SPECIFIC COURSE OR SERVICE.

Direct Damages

Our liability for direct damages is limited to the fees paid for the affected service within the 12 months preceding the claim.

Indirect and Consequential Damages

We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits or business opportunities.

Third-Party Claims

We are not responsible for damages arising from your interactions with third-party systems, networks, or software covered in our training.

7. Force Majeure Provisions

SecureCore shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

Natural Events

• Natural disasters, earthquakes, floods
• Severe weather conditions
• Public health emergencies or pandemics
• Government-mandated closures or restrictions

Technical Events

• Internet service provider outages
• Cyber attacks or security incidents
• Third-party service failures
• Power outages or infrastructure failures

In such cases, we will make reasonable efforts to provide alternative delivery methods or schedule makeup sessions when possible.

Legal Information and Dispute Resolution

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Applicable Law: These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Japan, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction

• Tokyo District Court has exclusive jurisdiction
• Japanese language proceedings when required
• Local legal procedures and standards apply
• International students bound by Japanese law

Regulatory Framework

• Personal Information Protection Act compliance
• Consumer Contract Act provisions
• Educational services regulations
• International trade law considerations

9. Dispute Resolution Procedures

1

Informal Resolution

Contact our support team to resolve the issue through direct communication within 30 days of the dispute arising.

2

Mediation Process

If informal resolution fails, disputes may be referred to mediation through the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association.

3

Legal Proceedings

As a last resort, disputes will be resolved through the Tokyo District Court system in accordance with Japanese civil procedure.

10. Severability Clause

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining terms remain in full force and effect.

Partial Invalidity: The invalidity of any single provision does not affect the validity of the remaining terms and conditions.

11. Terms Modification Policy

Modification Authority: SecureCore reserves the right to modify these terms at any time with 30 days' written notice

Notification Method: Changes will be communicated via email to registered users and posted on our website

Acceptance: Continued use of services after modification notice period constitutes acceptance of new terms

Additional Legal Provisions

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any course-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and SecureCore regarding the use of our services.

This agreement supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements relating to the subject matter herein.

13. Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. SecureCore's failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms and Conditions or your account to any third party without our prior written consent. SecureCore may assign this agreement without restriction.

Legal Inquiries and Contact

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions or legal matters related to our services:

Email: info@zarethstone.com

Subject Line: "Legal Inquiry - Terms and Conditions"

Legal inquiries will be forwarded to our legal counsel and responded to within 10 business days.

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