Terms of Service

Effective Date: November 16, 2025

Welcome to HangeulPath Institute. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the HangeulPath Institute website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

2. Service Usage Terms

2.1 Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes. You must not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our services
• Use our services for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

2.2 Permitted Uses

Our services are intended for:

• Learning about our Korean language courses and programs
• Submitting inquiries about course enrollment and schedules
• Accessing educational content and resources provided to enrolled students
• Communicating with our instructors and administrative staff
• Browsing course information and methodology descriptions

3. Course Enrollment and Access

3.1 Enrollment Requirements

To enroll in our courses, you must:

• Be at least 16 years of age, or have parental/guardian consent
• Provide accurate and complete information during registration
• Agree to our course policies and payment terms
• Meet any prerequisite requirements for specific courses

3.2 Account Security

If you create an account with us, you are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Ensuring your contact information remains current and accurate

3.3 Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account or access to our services at any time, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms of Service or engage in conduct that we determine is harmful to other students, our instructors, or our business operations.

4. Service Availability and Modifications

4.1 Service Uptime and Maintenance

While we strive to provide continuous access to our website and services, we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. Our services may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Technical difficulties or system failures
• Events beyond our reasonable control
• Security incidents requiring immediate action

4.2 Course and Feature Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services
• Update course content, schedules, and teaching methodologies
• Change pricing and enrollment policies with reasonable notice
• Add or remove features from our website or learning platform

4.3 Geographic Restrictions

Our services are primarily designed for students in the Tokyo metropolitan area. While our website is accessible globally, in-person course availability may be limited to specific geographic regions. Online course availability may vary by location.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content Ownership

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, course materials, and software, is the property of HangeulPath Institute or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 License to Use Our Content

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and view our website for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Use course materials provided to you as an enrolled student for learning purposes
• Print or download materials explicitly marked as downloadable

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or otherwise use our content without our express written permission.

5.3 Trademarks

HangeulPath, our logo, and other marks are trademarks of HangeulPath Institute. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written consent.

6. Payment and Refund Policy

6.1 Course Fees

Course fees are listed in Japanese Yen (¥) and are subject to change. All fees must be paid in full before course commencement unless alternative payment arrangements have been agreed upon in writing.

6.2 Payment Methods

We accept various payment methods as specified during the enrollment process. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees to your chosen payment method.

6.3 Refund Policy

Our refund policy varies by course type and enrollment date. Please refer to the specific course enrollment agreement or contact us for detailed refund information. Generally, refund requests must be submitted in writing and are subject to cancellation fees and processing deadlines.

7. Student Conduct and Responsibilities

As a student or prospective student, you agree to:

• Maintain respectful and professional conduct toward instructors and fellow students
• Attend classes punctually and participate actively in learning activities
• Complete assignments and coursework to the best of your ability
• Respect the learning environment and avoid disruptive behavior
• Provide honest feedback when requested for course improvement purposes
• Comply with all applicable policies and guidelines communicated by instructors or staff

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by HangeulPath Institute. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content, goods, or services available through such websites.

9. Communication Preferences

By using our services, you consent to receive communications from us via:

• Email regarding course information, enrollment, and administrative matters
• Promotional materials about our courses and programs (you may opt out)
• Service announcements and updates to our terms or policies
• Educational content and resources related to Korean language learning

You may manage your communication preferences or unsubscribe from marketing emails by following the instructions in our messages or contacting us directly.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• Our services will meet your specific requirements or expectations
• The services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using our services will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in our services or materials will be corrected

While we strive to provide quality language education, we make no guarantees regarding specific learning outcomes, proficiency levels, or examination results, as individual progress depends on many factors including personal dedication and aptitude.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, HangeulPath Institute shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use our services
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or personal information
• Any interruption or cessation of our services
• Any errors or omissions in our content or services
• Any conduct or content of third parties using our services

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HangeulPath Institute, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of our services, violation of these Terms of Service, or infringement of any third-party rights.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or our services shall first be attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes shall be resolved through the courts of Tokyo, Japan, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms of Service shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

15. Changes to Terms of Service

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated terms on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this document.

Your continued use of our services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any changes.