Chado Path

Terms of Service

Terms and conditions governing the use of our services

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Chado Path's services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our tea ceremony booking platform and online marketplace.

Service Description and Availability

Chado Path provides a platform for booking authenticese tea ceremony lessons with certified instructors and purchasing traditional tea utensils. Our services are available to individuals, corporations, and cultural institutions.

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

User Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account.

You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

Booking and Cancellation Policies

All tea ceremony lesson bookings are subject to availability and confirmation. We require at least 24 hours notice for cancellations to receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance may be subject to fees.

No-shows will be charged the full lesson fee. We reserve the right to cancel lessons due to instructor unavailability or unforeseen circumstances, in which case a full refund will be provided.

Payment Terms and Conditions

Payment is required at the time of booking for lessons and at the time of purchase for products. We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as indicated on our platform.

All prices are listed inese Yen and are subject to change without notice. You are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, or fees.

Product Sales and Returns

All tea utensils and products sold through our platform are authentic and have been vetted by our certified masters. Products are sold as-is, and we provide detailed descriptions and care instructions.

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for unused items in original packaging. Custom or personalized items are not eligible for return unless defective.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our platform, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Chado Path or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content without explicit written permission.

User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You may not use our platform to transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content.

Prohibited activities include but are not limited to: harassment of instructors or staff, disruption of lessons, unauthorized recording, and violation of cultural protocols during tea ceremonies.

Limitation of Liability

Chado Path shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service or product in question.

Indemnification Agreement

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Chado Path, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these terms.

This indemnification includes reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred in defending against such claims.

Dispute Resolution Process

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance withese law, rather than in court.

You agree to waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitrations against Chado Path.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of Tokyo.

Terms Modification Policy

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our platform. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

We will notify users of significant changes through email or prominent notices on our platform.

Contact Information for Legal Matters

If you have questions about these terms or need to contact us regarding legal matters, please reach out to:

Email: legal@finarwood.com
Phone: +81 3-3270-1611
Address: 1 Chome-3-9 Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0022