Terms of Service
Last Updated: November 4, 2025
These Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as "these Terms") set forth the conditions for using 神社マップ (hereinafter referred to as "this Service"). Users (hereinafter referred to as "Users") shall use this Service in accordance with these Terms.
Article 1 (Application)
- These Terms shall apply to all relationships between Users and this Service regarding the use of this Service.
- In addition to these Terms, this Service may establish various rules regarding use (hereinafter referred to as "Individual Provisions"). These Individual Provisions shall constitute part of these Terms regardless of their name.
- If the provisions of these Terms conflict with the provisions of Individual Provisions, the provisions of Individual Provisions shall prevail unless otherwise specified in Individual Provisions.
Article 2 (Service Description)
This Service provides a web service that allows users to view information about shrines throughout Japan on a map.
The main features of this Service include:
- Search and view shrines on a map
- Display detailed shrine information
- Favorites feature
- Filter feature
Article 3 (Terms of Use)
- Users can use this Service free of charge.
- Users must prepare an environment with internet connection and a compatible web browser.
- This Service may add, modify, or delete features without notice.
Article 4 (Prohibited Acts)
Users shall not engage in the following acts when using this Service:
- Acts that violate laws or public order and morals
- Acts related to criminal activities
- Acts that may interfere with the operation of this Service
- Acts that infringe on the intellectual property rights, portrait rights, privacy, honor, or other rights or interests of other Users or third parties
- Acts that place excessive load on the network or system of this Service
- Acts that may interfere with the operation of this Service
- Acts that use information from this Service for commercial purposes
- Unauthorized access or attempts thereof
- Acts of collecting or storing personal information about other Users
- Acts of using this Service with fraudulent purposes
- Other acts that this Service deems inappropriate
Article 5 (Disclaimer)
- This Service makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the shrine information provided.
- Shrine business hours, worship hours, event information, etc. may change. Please check the official website of each shrine for the latest information.
- Information posted on this Service is for informational purposes only and does not recommend visiting specific shrines.
- This Service assumes no responsibility for transactions, communications, or disputes that arise between Users and other Users or third parties regarding this Service.
- This Service does not guarantee the accuracy of map data.
Article 6 (Changes to Service)
This Service may change, add, or discontinue the content of this Service with prior notice to Users, and Users consent to this.
Article 7 (Changes to Terms)
- This Service may change these Terms at any time without notice to Users when deemed necessary.
- The revised Terms shall take effect from the time they are posted on this Service.
- If Users begin using this Service after the Terms have been changed, they shall be deemed to have agreed to the revised Terms.
Article 8 (Handling of Personal Information)
This Service shall appropriately handle personal information obtained through the use of this Service in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
Article 9 (Intellectual Property Rights)
- All intellectual property rights related to this Service belong to this Service or those who have licensed this Service.
- Photographs of shrines and other content posted on this Service belong to their respective rights holders.
- The license to use this Service under these Terms does not signify the transfer of intellectual property rights of this Service or those who have licensed this Service.
Article 10 (Disclaimer Regarding Copyright and Portrait Rights)
- This website is not intended to infringe on copyrights.
- Intellectual property rights for copyrighted materials used belong to their respective authors and organizations.
- If there are any issues regarding copyright or portrait rights, please contact us through the Contact page.
- We will promptly address any warnings or requests for corrections or removal from copyright owners.
Article 11 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
- The interpretation of these Terms shall be governed by Japanese law.
- In the event of a dispute regarding this Service, the court with jurisdiction over the location of the Service operator shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
Contact
For inquiries regarding these Terms, please contact us through the Contact page.
