Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Furustack ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Furustack provides a technical interview preparation platform specifically designed for software engineers preparing for interviews at Japanese technology companies. Our Service includes:

• Interview questions and practice materials
• Company-specific interview guides
• Study strategies and recommendations
• Progress tracking and analytics
• Bilingual content (English and Japanese)

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Promptly update any changes to your information
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Share account credentials with others
• Copy, distribute, or reproduce our content without permission
• Use automated systems to access the Service
• Attempt to reverse engineer or hack our systems
• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Collect or harvest user data without permission

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

All content on Furustack, including text, graphics, logos, questions, guides, and software, is the property of Furustack or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

5.2 User Content

By submitting content to our Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute such content in connection with the Service.

5.3 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about our Service may be used by us without any obligation to compensate you.

6. Payment and Subscription

6.1 Premium Features

Some features require a paid subscription. By subscribing, you agree to pay the applicable fees and any taxes.

6.2 Billing

Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually). We use third-party payment processors and do not store your payment information.

6.3 Refunds

Refund requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. Generally, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee for first-time subscribers.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 No Guarantee of Results

While we strive to provide high-quality preparation materials, we cannot guarantee interview success or job placement. Results depend on individual effort and circumstances.

7.2 Accuracy of Information

We make efforts to ensure accuracy but cannot guarantee that all information is current or error-free. Interview processes and questions may change without notice.

7.3 Third-Party Content

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FURUSTACK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Furustack, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

10. Privacy

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

11. Modifications to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time. We may also update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Tokyo, Japan.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Furustack regarding the use of the Service.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

16. Language

These Terms are provided in English and may be translated into Japanese. In case of any discrepancy, the English version shall prevail.