Using TenZen Responsibly

Rules and guidelines for using TenZen services

Last updated: August 22, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using TenZen Beginner Yoga services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service apply to all users of the TenZen platform, including visitors, registered users, subscribers, and corporate clients. By creating an account, making a purchase, or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the service following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

TenZen provides comprehensive online yoga and wellness services including:

  • 10-minute beginner yoga video sessions with English instruction
  • Live group classes conducted in Japan Standard Time with certified instructors
  • Progress tracking and wellness monitoring tools
  • Corporate wellness programs and team-building sessions
  • Equipment and prop sales through our integrated shop
  • Educational content, tutorials, and wellness resources
  • Community features and peer support networks
  • Mobile application access for iOS and Android devices
  • Personalized recommendations based on your progress and preferences

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time, with or without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts of the service without notice or liability.

3. User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account by providing accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and password
  • All activities that occur under your account, whether authorized or not
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach
  • Keeping your account information current, accurate, and complete
  • Ensuring you meet the minimum age requirement of 16 years
  • Providing valid contact information for service communications

Account Security

You must choose a strong password and keep it secure. We recommend using a unique password that you don't use for other services. You agree not to share your account with others or allow others to access your account.

Account Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account if you violate these terms, engage in harmful behavior, or for any other reason at our sole discretion. You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting our customer support team.

4. Subscription Plans and Payment Terms

Subscription Plans

TenZen offers various subscription plans with different features and pricing tiers. By subscribing, you agree to:

  • Pay all applicable fees and charges according to your selected plan
  • Automatic renewal of your subscription unless cancelled before the renewal date
  • Price changes with 30 days advance notice via email
  • No refunds for partial subscription periods unless required by law
  • Immediate access to premium features upon successful payment
  • Compliance with usage limits specified in your plan

Payment Processing

Payments are processed monthly or annually as selected during subscription. All fees are charged in Japanese Yen (¥) unless otherwise specified. Failed payments may result in service suspension after a grace period. We use secure, PCI-compliant payment processors to handle all transactions.

Refund Policy

All fees are generally non-refundable except as required by applicable law or as specifically stated in these terms. We may provide refunds at our sole discretion for exceptional circumstances.

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting customer support. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. Access to premium features will continue until the end of the paid period.

5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use TenZen services to:

  • Violate any local, national, or international laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights of TenZen or third parties
  • Harass, abuse, threaten, or harm other users or instructors
  • Share inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other user accounts
  • Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to access our services
  • Share account credentials with others or create multiple accounts
  • Reverse engineer, copy, or distribute our proprietary content
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of our services
  • Collect or harvest user information without consent
  • Impersonate others or provide false information
  • Engage in any commercial use without our written permission

Violation of these conduct rules may result in immediate account suspension or termination, and we may pursue legal action where appropriate.

6. Health and Safety Disclaimers

Medical Disclaimer

TenZen yoga sessions are for general wellness and fitness purposes only and are not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should:

  • Consult with a qualified healthcare provider before starting any exercise program
  • Stop immediately if you experience pain, discomfort, or unusual symptoms
  • Practice within your physical limitations and modify poses as needed
  • Take full responsibility for your own safety during all sessions
  • Inform instructors of any injuries or medical conditions during live classes
  • Ensure you have adequate space and proper equipment for safe practice

Assumption of Risk

You acknowledge that physical exercise involves inherent risks of injury, and you participate at your own risk. TenZen, its instructors, and affiliates are not liable for any injuries, health issues, or damages that may result from using our services.

Emergency Procedures

In case of injury or medical emergency during live classes, immediately stop participating and seek appropriate medical attention. Instructors are not medical professionals and cannot provide medical advice or treatment.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on TenZen, including videos, text, graphics, logos, music, and software, is owned by TenZen or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not:

  • Copy, distribute, reproduce, or create derivative works from our content
  • Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without written permission
  • Remove copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
  • Sell, license, or otherwise commercialize our content
  • Use our content for training competing services or AI models
  • Publicly perform or display our content outside the platform

Any unauthorized use of our intellectual property may result in legal action and damages.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, but cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including access, correction, and deletion rights, as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, TenZen and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
  • Loss of data, information, or content
  • Business interruption or service downtime
  • Personal injury or property damage
  • Emotional distress or mental anguish
  • Third-party claims or actions
  • Loss of goodwill or reputation

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to these terms or our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you for our services in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TenZen, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your use of our services or violation of these terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your negligent or wrongful conduct
  • Any content you submit or share through our services
  • Your breach of any representations or warranties made herein

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.

11. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Yokohama, Japan.

Before pursuing formal legal action, we encourage you to contact us directly to resolve any disputes. We are committed to working with you to find a mutually acceptable solution.

If a dispute cannot be resolved through direct communication, you agree to participate in good faith in mediation before pursuing litigation.

12. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of our services due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, or technical failures of third-party services.

In such events, we will make reasonable efforts to resume normal service as quickly as possible and will communicate with users about any significant disruptions.

13. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent.

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TenZen regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or need to report a violation, please contact us:

Email: hello@kairenthill.com

Phone: +81 45-413-1103

Address: 3 Chome-22-9 Rokukakubashi, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0802, Japan

Legal Department: legal@kairenthill.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 5 business days of receipt.