Effective Date: July 18, 2025
Welcome to HinokiJapan.com, operated by Hinoki Japan LLC, located at 195 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504, USA ("Hinoki Japan," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, hinokijapan.com, and its content, including any services or features provided. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website.
1. Role of Hinoki Japan LLC
Hinoki Japan LLC provides travel-related content, including curated itineraries, cultural insights, and practical travel guides, to inspire authentic and mindful travel experiences in Japan. Our website hosts a flight booking widget powered by Go Travel Un Limited, a Hong Kong Corporation (Company Number 1658681). Hinoki Japan LLC does not process or manage bookings, payments, or travel services.
For any bookings or transactions made via the flight booking widget, Go Travel Un Limited is the sole service provider. Their terms, policies, and customer support apply to all transactions made through the widget. We strongly recommend reviewing Go Travel Un Limited’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service before making any bookings.
2. Use of Our Website
2.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to use our website. By using our website, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms.
2.2 Permitted Use
You may use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes, such as accessing travel guides, reading cultural content, or using the flight booking widget to explore travel options. You agree not to:
Use the website for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose.
Copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce our content without prior written permission.
Attempt to interfere with the website’s functionality, security, or performance, including through hacking, introducing viruses, or overloading servers.
Use automated systems (e.g., bots or scrapers) to access or collect data from the website.
2.3 Account Responsibility
If you create an account (if applicable), you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities conducted under your account. Notify us immediately at +1 630-693-6431 if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on HinokiJapan.com, including text, images, itineraries, articles, and designs, is owned by or licensed to Hinoki Japan LLC and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without express written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use as permitted by law.
4. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website includes a flight booking widget powered by Go Travel Un Limited. Any bookings or transactions made through this widget are subject to Go Travel Un Limited’s terms, policies, and conditions. Hinoki Japan LLC is not responsible for the performance, accuracy, or reliability of services provided by Go Travel Un Limited or any other third-party services linked from our website. We encourage you to review the terms and policies of any third-party providers before engaging with their services.
Our website may also contain links to other third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience, and we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of these websites.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
HinokiJapan.com is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our content or the availability of our website. While we strive to provide accurate travel-related information, we do not guarantee that our content is error-free or suitable for your specific needs. You use our website at your own risk.
Hinoki Japan LLC is not liable for any issues arising from the use of the flight booking widget or third-party services, including booking errors, payment disputes, or travel disruptions.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hinoki Japan LLC, its affiliates, officers, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or reliance on its content. This includes, but is not limited to, damages related to loss of data, travel disruptions, or financial losses.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hinoki Japan LLC, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated Terms will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Aurora, Illinois.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to HinokiJapan.com at our discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct that harms our website, users, or operations.
11. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Hinoki Japan LLC
195 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504, USA
Phone: +1 630-693-6431
Email: [email protected]
Website: hinokijapan.com
By using HinokiJapan.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.