- 1. Introduction
- 2. Copyright and Intellectual Property
- 3. Collected Information and Purpose of Use
- 4. Disclaimers
- 5. Prohibited Activities
- 6. Advertisements and Cookies
- 7. Service Changes and Termination
- 8. Violations and Legal Action
- 9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- 10. Site Operator
- 11. Contact
- Published / Last Updated
1. Introduction
Welcome to Following the SHŌGUN – a website that provides historical and travel content related to Japan’s Sengoku period and samurai heritage, especially for international fans of the SHŌGUN TV series.
By accessing or using this site, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
2. Copyright and Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this site—including text, images, photographs, and graphics—is the property of the site owner.
- Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, modification, or commercial use is strictly prohibited.
- You may quote or reference content only within legal limits, and must clearly cite the website name and link to the original page.
- For commercial use, reprints, or redistribution, please contact us in advance via our Contact page.
3. Collected Information and Purpose of Use
We may collect limited personal information for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries (e.g., name and email address)
- Analyzing user traffic and improving content (e.g., IP addresses, cookies)
- Displaying relevant ads through third-party advertising partners
We use this information solely for legitimate operational purposes and do not share it with third parties without consent.
For full details, see our Privacy Policy.
4. Disclaimers
We make every effort to ensure that the information provided on this website is accurate and up-to-date. However, we make no warranties or guarantees regarding its completeness, accuracy, reliability, or usefulness.
- We shall not be held liable for any losses or damages resulting from the use of this site’s content.
- We are not responsible for any third-party websites linked to from this site.
- We assume no responsibility for damages caused by natural disasters, network failures, or other force majeure events.
- However, this disclaimer does not apply in cases where damage is caused by our intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
5. Prohibited Activities
Users are prohibited from:
- Republishing or using content from this website without permission
- Interfering with the operation of this site
- Sending defamatory or harassing messages to the administrator or others
- Violating laws or public order
- Submitting false or misleading information through contact forms
6. Advertisements and Cookies
This website may use third-party advertising services such as Google AdSense. These services may use cookies to serve ads based on users’ interests and browsing history.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to share this data.
7. Service Changes and Termination
The website’s content, structure, or URL may be modified or removed without notice.
We shall not be liable for any loss or inconvenience caused by such changes.
8. Violations and Legal Action
If a user violates these terms, we reserve the right to take the following actions:
- Request removal of infringing content
- File notices with relevant platforms (e.g., Google) for copyright violations
- Take legal action or block access in cases of repeated or malicious violations
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan.
Any disputes arising between this site and users shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
10. Site Operator
Operated by: Administrator of Following the SHŌGUN
Location: Japan
(Detailed address will be provided upon request via our Contact page)
11. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about these terms, feel free to reach out via our Contact page.
Published / Last Updated
Published: [June 14, 2025]
Last Updated: [June 14, 2025]
