Terms of Use

Terms and conditions for using our website and services

By accessing this website, you are deemed to have agreed to these Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy, and the Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from using this site.

2. Changes to Website Use

StepWiseJapan reserves the right to modify, update, or remove the content, features, and services of this site without prior notice.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website (text, images, graphics, logos, video, audio) is the exclusive property of StepWiseJapan or its content providers. Unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution of these materials is prohibited.

4. User Responsibilities

Users agree to comply with all applicable laws when using this site. This site may not be used for illegal activities, harassment, fraud, or infringement of intellectual property rights.

5. Walking Programme Terms

We recommend obtaining medical clearance before participating in StepWiseJapan's walking programmes. Please seek medical advice especially if you have any existing health conditions. Walking is undertaken at the participant's own risk, and we accept no liability for injuries or health issues arising from participation.

6. Health Disclaimer

The information provided on this site is not a substitute for medical advice. If you have a serious health condition, please consult a medical professional. Please check with your doctor before participating in any walking programme.

7. Injury Disclaimer

StepWiseJapan accepts no liability for any injury, damage, or loss arising from participation in events or programmes we organise. Participants take part at their own discretion.

8. Warranty Disclaimer

This website and its content are provided "as is". We disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of fitness, suitability for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall StepWiseJapan be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or punitive damages arising from the use of this website.

This site may contain links to external websites. We accept no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or security of those external sites.

11. User Content

Where users upload comments, reviews, photos, or other content, they grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce, distribute, and publish that content.

12. Account Registration

When registering for a programme, you are required to provide accurate and complete information. Users agree to keep their account credentials confidential and are responsible for all account activity.

13. Prohibited Conduct

Users agree not to engage in any of the following: unauthorised access to this site, sending spam, distributing malware, infringing copyright, misappropriating personal information, or any other unlawful conduct.

14. Termination of Service

We reserve the right to suspend or delete user accounts without prior notice in the event of a breach of these Terms of Use.

15. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by applicable law, and the relevant courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

16. Amendments

StepWiseJapan may amend these Terms of Use from time to time. Amendments take effect when posted on the site.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be removed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy, and the Cookie Policy constitute the entire agreement between the user and us, and supersede all prior agreements.

19. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us using the following details:

20. Effective Date

These Terms of Use came into effect on 1 May 2026.