Terms of Service
Last updated: October 31, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to sismomo.com. By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.
We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
2. Use of Website
sismomo.com is a personal portfolio and blog website operated by Mo ("we," "our," or "us"). The website provides content related to travel, lifestyle, technology, design, and personal experiences.
By using this website, you warrant that:
- You are at least 13 years of age
- You will not use the website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- You will not violate any laws in your jurisdiction while using the website
- You will not transmit any viruses, malware, or malicious code
- You will not interfere with or disrupt the website or servers connected to it
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on sismomo.com, including but not limited to text, images, videos, graphics, logos, designs, photographs, blog posts, and other materials (collectively, the "Content"), is the exclusive property of Mo/Sismomo or its licensors and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Ownership: Unless otherwise indicated, all Content on this website is owned by Mo/Sismomo. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of any Content from this website is strictly prohibited without prior written permission.
Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the Content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any Content
- Use any Content for commercial purposes without express written consent
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
- Frame or mirror any Content on any other website or platform
If you wish to use any Content from this website for purposes beyond personal use, please contact us for permission.
4. User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to sismomo.com through contact forms or other means, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for the purposes of operating and promoting the website.
You represent and warrant that any content you submit does not violate any third-party rights and that you have all necessary permissions to grant us the license described above.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by sismomo.com. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such third-party content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
sismomo.com is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any Content
- Warranties that any errors or defects will be corrected
We do not warrant that the website or any content, services, or features will meet your requirements or expectations. You use the website at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Mo/Sismomo and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
- Loss of business or business opportunities
- Personal injury or property damage
- Costs of procurement of substitute goods or services
This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.
In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, or causes of action exceed the amount you have paid us in the past six months, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is less.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Mo/Sismomo and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use or misuse of the website
- Your violation of these Terms of Service
- Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
- Any content you submit or transmit through the website
9. Termination
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of sismomo.com shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Japan. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in such courts.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its intent, or if such modification is not possible, it shall be severed from these Terms.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on sismomo.com, constitute the entire agreement between you and us concerning your use of the website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Website: sismomo.com
- Contact Form: Available on our website
By using sismomo.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.