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Welcome to FoundersJP (the “Site”). By using the Site you agree to these terms.

For information only

The articles are the author’s personal experience and notes on topics such as life, procedures, finance and technology in Japan. They are for information only and are not legal, tax, financial, medical or other professional advice. For anything important, rely on official information and consult a qualified professional.

Accuracy

The author tries to keep the content accurate but does not guarantee that it is complete, current or error-free. Rules, fees, software versions and similar details can change over time. You are responsible for decisions you make and their consequences.

Machine translation

Some language versions are machine-translated and may contain errors; the original text prevails. See Machine Translation Notice.

External links and third-party services

The Site may link to other websites and uses third-party services (for example, comments). These are outside the Site’s control, and the Site is not responsible for their content or practices.

Comments and your conduct

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Copyright

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Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Site and its author are not liable for any direct or indirect loss arising from the use of, or inability to use, the Site.

Changes to these terms

The Site may change these terms at any time. Changes are published on this page and the date at the top is updated.

Contact

Questions about these terms: contact [at] foundersjp [dot] com.

Last updated: November 2, 2026