Legal
Terms of Service
These terms govern access to and use of the Sadame website and the advisory services available through it. By using this site, you accept the terms set out below.
Effective date: 1 July 2025
Service Provider
Sadame
3-16-7 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku
Osaka 530-0005, Japan
Introduction
Sadame provides written legal advisory services to companies operating in Japan. Access to this website and the services described on it is subject to the terms below. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use the site or submit enquiries through it.
Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is formed by visiting the site or submitting a contact form. A formal engagement requires separate written agreement.
1. Service Usage Terms
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Acceptable use
This website and its services are intended for use by companies and individuals with genuine enquiries relating to civil, corporate or property legal matters in Japan. Use for any other purpose is not permitted without prior written consent from Sadame.
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Prohibited uses
You must not use this site to submit false or misleading information, attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site, interfere with its normal operation, harvest or scrape content for commercial purposes, or engage in any conduct that could cause harm to Sadame or other users.
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Access requirements
Access to this website requires a compatible browser and internet connection, both of which are the responsibility of the user. Sadame makes no representation that the site will be compatible with all devices or browsers.
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Fair usage
Sadame reserves the right to limit or refuse service where use of the site or advisory services is deemed excessive, abusive, or otherwise inconsistent with the stated purpose of those services.
2. Account and Access
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No account required
This website does not require account creation. Enquiries are submitted via the contact form and handled without the need for a registered account or login credentials.
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Accuracy of information submitted
You are responsible for the accuracy of information submitted through contact forms or other channels. Incomplete or inaccurate information may affect our ability to respond usefully or at all.
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Right to decline or withdraw
Sadame reserves the right to decline any enquiry or discontinue communication at its discretion, including where a matter falls outside the scope of services offered or where conduct during an exchange is inappropriate.
3. Service Availability
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Uptime and maintenance
While we aim to keep the site accessible at all times, Sadame does not guarantee uninterrupted availability. Scheduled or unscheduled maintenance may result in temporary unavailability without prior notice.
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Feature availability
The services and features described on this site may change over time. Sadame reserves the right to modify, restrict or discontinue any part of the site or its advisory services without notice, except where a formal written engagement is already in place.
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Geographic scope
The advisory services offered by Sadame relate to matters governed by Japanese law. Use of this website from outside Japan does not extend the applicability of those services beyond their stated scope.
4. Intellectual Property
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Ownership of site content
All content published on this website — including text, structure, page design and any written assessments produced as part of a paid engagement — remains the intellectual property of Sadame unless otherwise stated in writing.
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Permitted personal use
You may read and save content from this site for personal reference purposes. Reproduction, republication or commercial use of site content without prior written permission from Sadame is not permitted.
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Trademarks
The name Sadame and any associated marks used on this website may not be used in any manner likely to cause confusion or imply association with Sadame without prior written consent.
5. Changes to These Terms
Sadame may update these Terms of Service from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when the current version took effect. Continued use of the site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
For questions about these terms, use the Contact page.