1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Shimokitan (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of the Service immediately.

2. About the Service

Shimokitan is an independently operated, curated archival index for Japanese creative culture. The Service is operated by an individual based in Indonesia. At this time, Shimokitan does not offer user accounts or user-generated content features.

3. Use of the Service

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service.
• Use the Service to distribute malware, spam, or harmful content.
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content from the Service in bulk.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting us.

4. Intellectual Property

All original content provided on the Service - including but not limited to editorial text, UI/UX design, graphics, logos, and the "District" concept framework - is the property of Shimokitan and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

Third-party content (including anime titles, music, video embeds, and artist imagery) remains the property of its respective owners. Shimokitan does not claim ownership of third-party content indexed or embedded within the Service.

5. Third-Party Content and Embeds

The Service embeds content from third-party platforms, including YouTube. By using the Service, you also agree to the terms of these third-party providers. We are not responsible for the content, availability, or policies of external platforms.

6. Affiliate Links

The Service may contain affiliate links to third-party platforms such as Crunchyroll and Apple Music. We may earn a commission from qualifying actions at no additional cost to you. For more information, see our Affiliate Disclosure.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Shimokitan shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising from your use of or inability to use the Service.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Service at our discretion, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to the Service, other users, or third parties.

10. Modifications

We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. When we make material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice, such as displaying a prominent announcement on the Service. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Service after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Eligibility

The Service is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. By using the Service, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 13, you must discontinue use of the Service immediately.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shimokitan and its operator from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms, your use of the Service, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Indonesia. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Indonesia.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at legal@shimokitan.live.