Terms and Conditions

Legal Responsibilities

As a user of Sound Wave services, you agree to:

Prohibited Activities and Behaviors

Users are strictly prohibited from:

Content Guidelines and Restrictions

All content you create or work on using our services must:

• Be original or properly licensed for your use
• Not contain harmful, offensive, or inappropriate material
• Comply with all applicable content regulations and industry standards
• Not violate the rights or privacy of any individual or entity

Age Restrictions and Requirements

Users must be at least 18 years old to independently book our services. Minors may use our services with parental or guardian consent and supervision. Educational programs may have specific age requirements that will be clearly stated in the program descriptions.

Compliance with Laws

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of our services complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards in your jurisdiction. This includes, but is not limited to, copyright laws, licensing requirements, and content regulations.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sound Wave, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Your violation of any law or the rights of a third party
• Content you create, submit, or work on using our services
• Your use or misuse of our services or facilities

Privacy and Data Protection

You are responsible for understanding and complying with your own privacy obligations when using our services. This includes obtaining necessary consents from individuals whose voices or performances you record, and complying with data protection laws applicable to your use of the recorded material.

Third-Party Interactions

Any interactions you have with third parties (such as session musicians, collaborators, or distribution platforms) that result from using our services are solely between you and such third parties. Sound Wave is not responsible for any disputes, agreements, or issues that arise from these interactions.

Consequential Damages Exclusion

Sound Wave shall not be liable for any consequential, indirect, exemplary, or punitive damages resulting from your use of our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses.

Force Majeure

Sound Wave shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, wars, civil unrest, labor disputes, equipment failures, power outages, or government actions. In such events, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected clients and reschedule services when possible.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Tokyo, Japan, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Dispute Resolution Procedures

In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms and Conditions or your use of our services:

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced with a valid and enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

Terms Modification Policy

Sound Wave reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Material changes will be communicated through:

• Website notifications or banners
• Email to registered clients
• Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this page

Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any service-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sound Wave regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.