TERMS OF USE

Website Terms of Use

Version 2.0

Effective Date: January 7, 2026

The website located at https://www.swordofhokushin.com/ (the “Site”) is operated by Evan Sowards (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site.

These Terms apply to all users, visitors, and others who access the Site (“you”). Certain features of the Site may be subject to additional terms, guidelines, or rules, which are incorporated by reference into these Terms.

1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent that you have the authority to enter into these Terms.

2. License and Restrictions

2.1 Site License
Subject to these Terms, Company grants you a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and use the Site solely for personal, non-commercial purposes.

2.2 Restrictions
You may not:

Copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, display, post, or transmit any part of the Site without our prior written consent;
Modify, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, disassemble, or decompile any part of the Site;
Sell, rent, lease, assign, host, or otherwise commercially exploit the Site;
Use the Site to build a competitive website or service;
Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from the Site.

2.3 Reservation of Rights

All intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents, in the Site and its content are owned by the Company or its licensors. Except as expressly granted in these Terms, no rights are conveyed to you.

3. Third-Party Content and Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, advertisements, or services (“Third-Party Content”). Company does not control, endorse, or guarantee any Third-Party Content. Your use of such content is at your own risk, and you should review the terms and privacy policies of any third party.

4. User Content

You are solely responsible for content you submit, post, or share on the Site (“User Content”). Company is not responsible for any User Content, including any loss, damage, or disputes arising from your interactions with other users.

By submitting User Content, you grant Company a worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable, and perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display your User Content in connection with the Site.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Information collected may include your preferences and pages visited. For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.

6. Disclaimers

The Site is provided “as-is” and “as available.” Company and its suppliers disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, accuracy, and non-infringement.

Company does not guarantee the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain disclaimers, so they may not apply to you.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Company and its suppliers will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including lost profits, lost data, or costs of substitute services, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site.

Our total liability is limited to fifty U.S. dollars (USD $50). Certain jurisdictions do not allow limitations of liability, so some restrictions may not apply.

8. Termination

Company may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason. Termination will not affect provisions that survive termination, including Sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10.

9. Copyright Policy

We respect the intellectual property of others. If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, please contact our Copyright Agent with:

Your signature;
Identification of the copyrighted work;
Identification of the infringing material;
Your contact information;
A statement of good-faith belief that the use is unauthorized;
A statement that the information is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

10. Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

10.1 Agreement to Arbitrate
Except for claims listed in Section 10.6, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved by binding arbitration on an individual basis, rather than in court, including any class or consolidated actions.

10.2 Arbitration Procedure
Arbitration will be conducted under the American Arbitration Association (AAA) rules or another mutually agreed ADR provider. Arbitration may be conducted online, by phone, or in person, depending on the claim. The arbitrator’s decision is final and binding. Each party bears its own costs, except for an equal share of the ADR provider fees.

10.3 Exceptions
Claims for defamation, patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret infringement, or emergency equitable relief are not subject to arbitration.

10.4 Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and any non-arbitrable disputes shall be governed by the laws of California, U.S.A., without regard to conflict-of-law principles. You consent to personal jurisdiction in courts located in Netherlands County, California.

11. Export Controls
You agree not to export or re-export any technical data or products obtained from the Site in violation of U.S. export laws or other applicable regulations.

12. Electronic Communications
You consent to receive electronic communications from Company. Such communications satisfy any legal requirement that notices be in writing.

13. General Terms

Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement regarding the Site.
Amendments: We may update these Terms at any time. Changes become effective 30 days after posting or email notice.
Severability: If any provision is invalid, the remainder remains in effect.
Assignment: You may not assign these Terms; Company may assign freely.
Relationship: Nothing creates a partnership, agency, or employment relationship.

14. Trademarks

All trademarks, service marks, logos, and content on the Site are owned by Company or third parties. You may not use them without permission.

15. Contact Information

Email: contact@SwordOfHokushin.com

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