Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Tag Exploration, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the site.

Description of the Service

Tag Exploration is a travel blog that publishes travel guides, itineraries, and articles, primarily about travel in Japan. The site contains affiliate links and clearly marked sponsored or commercial content. The site does not offer user accounts or paid services.

Intellectual Property

All content on the site — including text, photographs, graphics, and logos — is owned by or licensed to Tag Exploration and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may read and share links to our content, but you may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute it for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.

Affiliate and Sponsored Content Disclosure

Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase or booking, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Some articles may be sponsored or contain commercial content; where this is the case, it will be disclosed within the content.

Affiliate relationships do not influence the destinations or experiences we choose to cover, but you should treat our recommendations as opinions and do your own research before making travel decisions.

User Conduct

You agree not to use the site in any way that is unlawful, that attempts to interfere with its operation or security, that scrapes or bulk-downloads content by automated means without permission, or that misrepresents your identity when contacting us.

Disclaimers

Travel information changes constantly. Prices, opening hours, visa requirements, transport schedules, and other details described on this site may be inaccurate or out of date by the time you read them. Always verify critical details with official sources before traveling.

The content on this site is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not professional, legal, financial, medical, or travel advisory advice, and you rely on it at your own risk. The site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Tag Exploration and its owner(s) shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the site or reliance on its content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the site shall not exceed one hundred US dollars (US $100).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Tag Exploration and its owner(s) from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the site.

Governing Law and EU Consumer Rights

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

If you are a consumer resident in the European Union or the United Kingdom, nothing in these Terms affects the mandatory consumer protections granted to you by the laws of your country of residence, including your right to bring proceedings in your local courts.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when they were last changed. Continued use of the site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at [email protected]. Please note: this is a placeholder address — the site owner should replace it with a real, monitored contact email before launch.