Terms of Service

1. Scope of service

Cedar Garden Trail provides AI-assisted translation drafting and human-reviewed localization services to business clients. Our services are delivered as described on our website and confirmed in writing prior to each engagement.

• —Services are scoped and priced individually. Indicative pricing on the website is subject to confirmation.
• —Cedar Garden Trail reserves the right to decline any project that falls outside its areas of competence or which conflicts with its values.
• —All service deliveries are subject to a written confirmation of scope between client and Cedar Garden Trail.

2. Acceptable use

When using this website or our services, you agree not to:

• —Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its systems.
• —Submit materials for translation that contain unlawful, defamatory, or harmful content.
• —Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting us or engaging services.
• —Use the site or its content in any way that violates applicable law.
• —Reproduce, resell, or redistribute Cedar Garden Trail's proprietary content or service outputs without written permission.

3. Account and access

• —Cedar Garden Trail does not currently require account registration to browse the website.
• —Where project-specific access is granted (e.g. shared files or communication channels), clients are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of access credentials.
• —Cedar Garden Trail reserves the right to suspend access to any client or user who violates these terms.

4. Service availability

• —We aim to keep the website accessible at all times but do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. Maintenance or unforeseen technical issues may cause temporary downtime.
• —Service timelines agreed for specific projects are indicative. Reasonable adjustments may be required due to workload or complexity.
• —Cedar Garden Trail may update or modify website content and service offerings at any time without prior notice.
• —Services are primarily available to clients based in Japan and internationally, subject to project scope discussion.

5. Intellectual property

• —All content on this website — including text, layout, and visual elements — is the property of Cedar Garden Trail unless otherwise stated.
• —Source materials submitted by clients for translation remain the intellectual property of the client.
• —Translated and localised outputs delivered to clients are assigned to the client upon full payment, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
• —Cedar Garden Trail retains the right to reference completed projects generally (without disclosing confidential content) for the purpose of describing its work.

6. Modifications to these terms

Cedar Garden Trail may update these Terms of Service from time to time. The date of the most recent revision will be noted at the top of this page. Continued use of the website or services following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

7. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising from use of this website or from service engagements shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Tokyo, Japan.

8. Contact

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us via the contact page. We are happy to clarify anything.