Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Akiba Gear Lab website, 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 tech review platform and related services.

Description of Service

Akiba Gear Lab provides technology product reviews, comparisons, and buying guides specifically focused on theese market. Our services include lab-style testing, product consultation, and market analysis.

We offer both free content and premium newsletter services, along with product consultation for users seeking guidance on technology purchases.

User Conduct and Responsibilities

Users agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website.

You are responsible for ensuring that any information you provide through our consultation forms or newsletter subscriptions is accurate and up-to-date.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is the property of Akiba Gear Lab or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws.

Our original testing methodologies, review formats, and comparison frameworks are proprietary to Akiba Gear Lab. Users may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission.

Review Content and Testing Standards

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date product information based on our lab testing, we make no warranties about the completeness or accuracy of this information.

Product specifications, prices, and availability may change after publication. Users should verify current information with retailers before making purchase decisions.

Affiliate Relationships and Commercial Content

Our website contains affiliate links toese retailers and may feature sponsored content. We may receive compensation when you click on these links or make purchases through them.

All affiliate relationships and sponsored content are clearly disclosed. Our editorial independence and testing objectivity are maintained regardless of commercial partnerships.

Limitation of Liability

Akiba Gear Lab shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use our website or services.

We are not responsible for any damages or losses related to your purchase decisions based on our reviews or consultation. All product purchases are made at your own risk.

Service Availability and Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our website or services at any time without notice. We do not guarantee continuous website availability.

Scheduled maintenance, updates to our testing equipment, or other operational needs may result in temporary service interruptions.

User Submissions and Feedback

Any feedback, comments, or suggestions you provide regarding our reviews or website may be used by us without restriction or compensation to you.

By submitting content through our consultation forms or other communication channels, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute such content.

Privacy and Personal Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Prohibited Activities

Users may not use our website to transmit, distribute, store, or destroy material that could constitute or encourage conduct that would be considered a criminal offense or violate any applicable laws or regulations.

Automated data collection, scraping of our content, or attempts to reverse-engineer our testing methodologies are strictly prohibited.

User Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Akiba Gear Lab, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of our website.

This indemnification includes any breach of these terms or violation of any law or rights of a third party.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tokyo.

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Premium Newsletter Service

Our premium newsletter service provides exclusive content, early access to reviews, and detailed buying guides. Subscription terms and pricing are subject to change with reasonable notice.

You may cancel your newsletter subscription at any time through the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the terms.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately, though provisions regarding intellectual property and limitation of liability will survive.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new terms on this page and updating the effective date.

Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.