Terms of Service

By accessing or using the Horizonlens website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

These terms create a legally binding agreement between you and Horizonlens. If you are accessing our services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these terms.

Horizonlens provides landscape photography education services through in-person courses, workshops, and related educational content. Our services include:

• • Structured photography courses at various skill levels
• • Field sessions and practical instruction in natural settings around Kyoto
• • Educational materials and resources related to landscape photography
• • Portfolio review and feedback services
• • Information about photography techniques and artistic development

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of services.

When using our website and services, you agree to:

Registration Requirements

To enroll in our photography courses, you must provide accurate and complete registration information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Course Participation

• • Students are expected to attend scheduled course sessions and participate actively in field exercises
• • Course materials and instruction are for personal educational use only
• • Students should bring appropriate photography equipment to field sessions
• • Respectful behavior toward instructors and fellow students is required

Cancellation and Refunds

Course cancellation policies and refund terms will be provided during the enrollment process. Generally, cancellations made with sufficient advance notice may be eligible for refunds, subject to our cancellation policy.

Our Content

All content on the Horizonlens website, including text, graphics, logos, images, course materials, and software, is the property of Horizonlens or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any of our content without our express written permission, except as permitted for personal, non-commercial use in connection with your participation in our courses.

Your Content

When you submit photographs or other content for review or feedback as part of our courses, you retain ownership of your work. However, you grant us a limited license to use your submitted work for educational purposes within the course context.

We respect your creative rights and will not use your photography for commercial purposes without your explicit permission.

Website Availability

We strive to maintain consistent website availability, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Our website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues beyond our control.

Course Scheduling

Course schedules, locations, and field session arrangements may be subject to change based on weather conditions, instructor availability, or other factors. We will notify enrolled students of any significant changes as soon as possible.

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue any feature of our services at any time. We will make reasonable efforts to communicate significant changes that may affect your course participation.

As a user of our services, you are responsible for:

• • Ensuring you have the physical capability to participate in outdoor field sessions
• • Bringing appropriate clothing and equipment for outdoor photography activities
• • Following safety guidelines and instructions provided by instructors
• • Respecting private property, natural environments, and local regulations during field sessions
• • Maintaining appropriate insurance coverage for personal equipment and liability
• • Complying with all applicable laws and regulations in your use of our services

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Horizonlens and its instructors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, including but not limited to:

• • Loss of data, equipment damage, or personal injury during field sessions
• • Inability to achieve specific photographic results or skill levels
• • Errors or omissions in course materials or instruction
• • Service interruptions or technical difficulties

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to our services shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific course or service giving rise to the claim.

Applicable Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from these terms or our services, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good faith negotiation. If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Kyoto, Japan.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease. Provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall continue to apply, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time by updating this page. Material changes will be noted with an updated effective date at the top of this document. We may also notify users of significant changes through email or website notifications.

Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you should discontinue use of our services.

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be modified to reflect the parties' intention or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.