Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: December 1, 2025
Please read these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using the nozakicpas.jp website (the “Site”), operated by Nozaki CPA & Tax Firm (hereinafter “We”, “Us”, or “Our”).
Your access to and use of the Site is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who wish to access or use the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
This is the most important provision. The information provided on this Site, including but not limited to blog posts, articles, guides, and general content, is for informational purposes ONLY.
This content is provided as a public service and is not intended to constitute, and does not constitute, professional tax advice, legal advice, investment advice, or a solicitation for any service that would require a professional engagement.
You must not rely on the information on this Site as an alternative to professional tax and accounting advice from a qualified accountant. Your use of any information on this Site is entirely at your own risk. Accessing or communicating through this Site does not create a client–practitioner relationship between you and Nozaki CPA & Tax Firm. Tax laws and regulations are subject to change, and the content may not reflect the most current legal developments.
2. Distinction from Professional Services
The content on this Site is separate from the professional services offered by Nozaki CPA & Tax Firm. The provision of all professional services is governed by a separate, written “Engagement Letter”, which must be signed by both parties after mandatory KYC procedures are completed.
3. Intellectual Property
The Site and its original content, articles, features, functionality, and the “PropTax Japan” brand are the exclusive property of Nozaki CPA & Tax Firm and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from this Site without Our prior written consent.
4. Limitation of Liability (for Website Use)
Except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence, Nozaki CPA & Tax Firm, its representatives, and employees shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of, or in any way connected with, your use of this Site or your reliance on the information provided on this Site.
We shall also not be responsible for any damages, losses, or inconveniences arising from system failures, website malfunctions, software or network issues, server downtime, unauthorized access, data loss, or any other technical problems beyond our reasonable control.
Furthermore, we are not responsible for the contents or operation of any third-party websites or services linked from this Site.
5. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. Our Privacy Policy covers how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with GDPR, APPI (Japan), and other applicable regulations.
6. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Language
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. You agree that the Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive first-instance jurisdiction over any dispute.
These Terms are prepared in Japanese and English. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the Japanese version and the English version, the Japanese version shall prevail and be controlling.
7. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Changes will become effective immediately upon posting on this Site. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us via our contact form or at legal[at]nozakicpas.jp (replace “[at]” with “@” when sending an email).