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Company Information

Business Name

Horizonlens Photography Education

Legal Form

Sole Proprietorship

Business Registration

Registered with Kyoto Prefecture authorities for educational services

Principal Activity

Landscape photography education and training services

Contact Information

Business Address

1-5-8 Kawaramachi, Shimogyo-ku

Kyoto 600-8023

Japan

Telephone

+81 47-401-0202

Email

info@oceanridgehike.com

Contact Form

Available through our contact page

Responsible Persons

Educational Direction

The educational programs and curriculum at Horizonlens are developed and overseen by qualified photography instructors with extensive experience in landscape photography and photographic education.

Content Responsibility

Horizonlens Photography Education is responsible for all content published on this website, including course descriptions, educational materials, and informational resources.

Technical Administration

Website maintenance and technical operations are managed internally to ensure consistent service delivery and data security for our students and visitors.

Regulatory Information

Educational Services

Horizonlens operates as an educational service provider in accordance with Japanese regulations governing private educational institutions. Our courses are designed for adult learners seeking to develop landscape photography skills.

Professional Standards

Our instructors maintain professional photography practices and adhere to ethical standards for educational service delivery. We are committed to providing quality instruction that respects student learning objectives and industry best practices.

Consumer Protection

We comply with applicable consumer protection regulations and maintain transparent policies regarding course fees, cancellation terms, and service delivery expectations.

Liability Disclaimer

Content Accuracy

While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information on this website, we cannot guarantee that all content is entirely error-free or continuously up to date. We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove content at any time without prior notice.

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes related to our photography courses and should not be relied upon as professional advice beyond our educational scope.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, and we accept no responsibility for the content or services provided by linked websites.

When you follow links to external websites, you leave our site and are subject to the terms, privacy policies, and practices of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their policies before engaging with external content.

Copyright and Intellectual Property

All content on the Horizonlens website, including text, photographs, graphics, course materials, and design elements, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. This content is the property of Horizonlens or its content creators and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without explicit written permission.

Student photographs and creative work remain the property of the individual creators. By participating in our courses, students grant us limited permission to use their work for educational demonstration purposes within course contexts.

Limitation of Liability

Horizonlens, its instructors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or participation in our courses, except where liability cannot be excluded by applicable law.

This includes but is not limited to damages related to errors or omissions in content, service interruptions, equipment issues, or any other matter related to the delivery of our educational services, subject to the specific terms outlined in our Terms and Conditions.

Data Protection and Privacy

Horizonlens is committed to protecting your personal information and privacy. Our collection, use, and protection of personal data is governed by our comprehensive Privacy Policy, which outlines:

  • What personal information we collect and how we use it
  • How we protect your data and maintain security
  • Your rights regarding your personal information
  • How to contact us with privacy questions or requests

For detailed information about our data protection practices, please review our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of any disputes or concerns regarding our services, we encourage direct communication with us to seek resolution. Most issues can be resolved through good faith discussion and mutual understanding.

For formal legal matters, the exclusive jurisdiction shall be with the appropriate courts in Kyoto, Japan, as outlined in our Terms and Conditions. All legal relationships are governed by Japanese law.

We are committed to addressing concerns professionally and working toward solutions that serve the interests of our students while maintaining the integrity of our educational programs.

Professional Standards and Affiliations

Horizonlens maintains professional standards in landscape photography education through:

  • Continuous development of instructional methodologies based on current photographic practices
  • Regular review and updating of course curricula to reflect evolving techniques and technologies
  • Commitment to ethical practices in photographic education and student relations
  • Adherence to environmental responsibility standards during field photography sessions

Legal Inquiries

For legal inquiries, regulatory questions, or formal communications, please contact us:

Email: info@oceanridgehike.com

Phone: +81 47-401-0202

Address: 1-5-8 Kawaramachi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8023, Japan

Please allow up to three business days for responses to legal inquiries. For course-related questions, our general contact channels may provide faster assistance.

This Impressum was last updated on November 28, 2025