Terms of Use

A. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at netsmartcloud.digital and any related educational materials, services, or communications provided by Netsmart Cloud ("we", "our", "us"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Netsmart Cloud. They are governed by the laws of Japan, including the Act on Specified Commercial Transactions (特定商取引に関する法律) where applicable to our services.

B. Description of Services

Netsmart Cloud provides an educational platform focused on API design review practices. The website offers informational content about API design consistency, versioning strategies, documentation standards, and review methodology. We also facilitate inquiry and audit request submissions from product teams seeking to improve their API design practices.

The content on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes professional advice of any kind, including legal, financial, or technical advisory services. You should exercise your own judgment when applying any information from this site to your specific context.

C. Permitted Use

You may access and use this website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial informational purposes. You may browse content, submit inquiry forms, and share links to pages on this website. You may print or download limited portions of content for your personal reference, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.

Commercial use of content from this website, including reproduction, distribution, or incorporation into other works or products, requires our prior written permission. Inquiries regarding licensing or reproduction rights may be directed to info@netsmartcloud.digital.

D. Prohibited Conduct

When using this website, you agree not to:

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, server, or related systems. Use automated tools such as bots, scrapers, or crawlers to extract content in bulk. Introduce malware, viruses, or any other harmful code. Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation. Post, transmit, or distribute content that is unlawful, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable. Use the website in any way that could damage its functionality or availability to other users.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the website if we determine, at our sole discretion, that you have engaged in prohibited conduct.

E. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and the selection and arrangement thereof, is the property of Netsmart Cloud or its content licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including the Copyright Act of Japan (著作権法).

The Netsmart Cloud name, logo, and any other marks used on this site are proprietary to Netsmart Cloud. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use our trademarks or trade names without our prior written consent. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may give rise to claims under applicable law.

F. User Submissions

When you submit information through our contact or audit request forms, you represent that the information you provide is accurate and that you have the authority to share it. You grant Netsmart Cloud a limited license to use that information for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and providing the services you have requested.

We do not claim ownership of any API designs, documentation, or other materials you share with us for the purpose of an audit. Such materials remain your property and will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We will not share your materials with third parties except as described in that policy.

G. Third-Party Links and Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party website. Accessing a third-party site through a link on our website is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any site you visit.

H. Disclaimers

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant that information on the website is complete, accurate, or current.

Educational content on this site reflects general principles and illustrative examples. Results from applying these principles will vary depending on your team's specific context, technology, and implementation decisions. We make no representations about outcomes.

I. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Netsmart Cloud shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total aggregate liability for any claims arising from your use of this website shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for matters that cannot be limited or excluded under Japanese law, including liability for willful misconduct or gross negligence.

J. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Netsmart Cloud and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

K. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Niigata, Japan, as the court of first instance.

Before initiating any formal dispute, we encourage you to contact us directly at info@netsmartcloud.digital to seek resolution informally. We will make good-faith efforts to resolve concerns raised this way.

L. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated where reasonably practicable. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you should discontinue use of the website.

M. Contact Information

Questions or comments regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to: