Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of the ZenPath Institute website and our mindfulness courses and programs. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Last updated: November 16, 2025

ZenPath Institute

1536-1 Yoshimizu-cho, Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, 327-0313

Phone: +81-27-930-3192

Email: info@plendicaroad.com

Service Usage Terms

1. Acceptable Use Policy

When using our website and services, you agree to:

• Use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
• Not engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with our services
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our services
• Respect the intellectual property rights of ZenPath Institute and others
• Provide accurate and truthful information when registering or communicating with us

2. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services to:

• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory material
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate ZenPath Institute, our staff, or other users
• Engage in any automated use of the system without our prior written permission
• Collect or harvest any personal information from other users

3. Service Access Requirements

To access certain features of our services, you may need to provide registration information or create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Account and Registration

4. Account Creation

When you create an account or register for our courses, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

5. Account Security

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not authorized by you. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your account credentials.

6. Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms of Service
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• We are required to do so by law
• Your account has been inactive for an extended period

Service Availability and Modifications

7. Service Uptime and Maintenance

While we strive to provide continuous access to our services, we do not guarantee that our website or services will always be available or uninterrupted. We may need to temporarily suspend access for maintenance, updates, or repairs. We will attempt to provide notice of scheduled maintenance when possible, but are not obligated to do so.

8. Course and Feature Availability

The availability of specific courses, programs, and features may vary based on enrollment capacity, instructor availability, and other factors. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any course or feature at any time without prior notice.

9. Service Modifications and Updates

We may modify, update, or change our services, including course content, pricing, and features, at our discretion. We will make reasonable efforts to notify enrolled students of significant changes to courses they are participating in.

10. Geographic Restrictions

While our website is accessible globally, certain courses or services may only be available to participants in specific geographic locations. We reserve the right to limit service availability based on location.

Intellectual Property Rights

11. Our Content Ownership

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio clips, and course materials, is the property of ZenPath Institute or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission.

12. License to Use Our Services

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our services for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these terms. This license does not include any right to resell or commercial use of our services or content.

13. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our services (such as course reviews, testimonials, or forum posts), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content in connection with operating and promoting our services.

14. Copyright Notices

If you believe that any content on our website infringes your copyright, please contact us with details of the alleged infringement. We will investigate and take appropriate action in accordance with applicable law.

Payment and Refund Policy

15. Course Fees and Payment

Course fees are clearly displayed on our website and must be paid in full before course commencement, unless otherwise agreed. All fees are in Japanese Yen (¥) unless otherwise stated. Payment methods accepted will be specified during the enrollment process.

16. Refund Policy

Refund requests must be submitted in writing and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Generally, refunds may be available if requested before the course start date, minus any administrative fees. Once a course has commenced, refunds are typically not available except in exceptional circumstances.

17. Price Changes

We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time. Price changes will not affect enrollments already confirmed and paid for, but will apply to future enrollments.

Disclaimers and Limitations

18. Service Disclaimer

Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that our services will meet your specific requirements or that they will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

19. Health and Wellness Disclaimer

Our mindfulness and meditation courses are designed for wellness and personal development purposes. They are not a substitute for professional medical or psychological treatment. If you have any medical or mental health concerns, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional before participating in our programs.

20. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ZenPath Institute and its directors, employees, and instructors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use our services.

General Provisions

21. Governing 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.

22. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from these terms or your use of our services, we encourage you to contact us first to seek an amicable resolution. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Kanagawa, Japan.

23. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

24. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated terms on our website. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Questions About Our Terms?

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please don't hesitate to contact us.