Terms of Service

1. Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Seafood Datastation, an online store launched and operated by Minato News, a business of Minato – Yamaguchi Co., Ltd. ("we," "us," or "our"). By purchasing, downloading, or using any digital products from this Store, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you are not authorized to enter or use this Store.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to make a purchase or use this Store.

3. Digital Products

All items sold through this Store are digital products such as datasets, reports, documents, or downloadable files. No tangible items are provided or shipped.

4. License to Use

Upon purchase, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use the digital product for your personal or internal business purposes.

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, you may not:

• redistribute, resell, or share the product with any third parties;
• publish or upload the product to any public or private database accessible to others;
• modify the product and redistribute it as your own;
• use the product in any manner that violates applicable law.

We retain all intellectual property rights in the product.

[Exception for Individually Licensed Illustrations]

Some illustrations sold on this Store may include a special license ―explicitly indicated on the relevant product page― which permits broader use, including commercial use. This exception applies only to illustrations clearly marked with such a license. All other products, including data, reports, articles, photos, and any other items, remain subject to the standard usage restrictions set forth in these Terms.

5. Payments

Payments are securely processed through Sellfy and its payment providers. We do not store or directly handle your payment information.

Prices may change at any time at our discretion.

6. Refunds

Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final. Refunds are not provided except as required by applicable law.

If you experience any technical issues, please contact us, and we will assist in the re-delivery of the files.

7. Subscriptions (if applicable)

If you subscribe to recurring digital content:

• Billing will be automatically renewed at the interval shown at checkout.
• You may cancel future renewals at any time directly through the Sellfy website.
• Fees already paid are non-refundable.

8. User Accounts (if applicable)

Some features may require you to create a Sellfy account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for ensuring that your account information is accurate.

9. Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

• attempt to bypass download limits or access controls;
• engage in the unauthorized distribution of products;
• interfere with the security or functionality of this Store.

10. Third-Party Services

This Store may contain links to websites or services not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

11. Disclaimer

The datasets, reports, images, and other content provided by Minato News via Seafood Datastation are for informational purposes only. While Minato News strives to provide accurate information, it makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any content provided. Minato News assumes no responsibility or liability for any losses or damages—whether direct or indirect—that may arise from the use of this information, regardless of their nature or cause.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim related to your use of the Store or digital products is limited to the amount you paid for the applicable product.

We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If significant changes are made, we will notify users via email or by posting a notice in the Store.

Your continued use of the Store after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of them.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Store shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Shimonoseki Branch of the Yamaguchi District Court in Japan as the court of first instance.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

Minato News (Attn: Representative)
Email: overseas@minato-yamaguchi.co.jp
Address: 1-1-7 Higashiyamato-machi, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi 750-8506, Japan