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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Welcome to Animal-Cafe.com. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at animal-cafe.com (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Description of Service

Animal-Cafe.com is a free informational directory of animal cafes across Japan. We provide cafe listings, locations, operating details, and travel tips to help visitors plan their animal cafe experiences. The Site is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only.

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or responsible for any individual animal cafe listed on our Site. Cafe information is compiled from publicly available sources and may not always be current or accurate.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use our Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
  • Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data from the Site without our written permission
  • Attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Site
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Use the Site to transmit any malicious code or harmful content

3. Intellectual Property

The Site and its original content (including text, graphics, logos, and software) are owned by Animal-Cafe.com and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print pages from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content or remove any copyright notices.

Cafe names, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners and are used on this Site for informational purposes only.

4. Third-Party Advertising

Our Site displays third-party advertisements served by Google AdSense. These ads are clearly distinguishable from our editorial content. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions expressed in any advertisements.

By using our Site, you acknowledge that:

  • Third-party advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies as described in our Privacy Policy
  • We do not endorse or guarantee any products or services advertised on the Site
  • Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser
  • We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from your dealings with advertisers

5. Affiliate Links

Our Site contains affiliate links to third-party products and services, including Amazon.com. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or cafe recommendations.

6. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to keep cafe information accurate and up to date, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information on the Site. Cafe details such as operating hours, pricing, availability, and policies may change without notice.

We strongly recommend contacting cafes directly or checking their official websites before visiting to confirm current information, especially regarding reservations, pricing, and hours of operation.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANIMAL-CAFE.COM AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Any experience at an animal cafe listed on our Site
  • Inaccurate or outdated information about a cafe
  • Interactions with third-party advertisers or affiliate merchants
  • Loss of data, revenue, or profits
  • Service interruptions or technical errors

9. External Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including individual cafe websites, booking platforms, and affiliate merchants. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any external sites. Following any external link is at your own risk.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation before pursuing any other remedies.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

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