Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of the Iron Pulse Portal website and any services offered through it, including the booking of tea ceremony gatherings. By accessing this website, you agree to the terms set out here.

Iron Pulse Portal is operated from 18 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0074, Japan. These terms are provided in English for clarity; in the event of any dispute, Japanese law applies.

1. Acceptable Use

This website is provided for informational purposes and to facilitate enquiries and reservations for Iron Pulse Portal's gatherings. You agree to use it only in ways that are lawful, respectful, and consistent with its intended purpose.

The following uses are not permitted:

• —Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form on this site.
• —Attempting to access, disrupt, or alter any part of the website's underlying systems or content.
• —Using automated tools to scrape or collect content without permission.
• —Reproducing, distributing, or commercially exploiting any content from this website without prior written consent.
• —Any conduct that could reasonably be expected to harm Iron Pulse Portal, its staff, or other guests.

2. Enquiries and Bookings

• —Submitting a contact form or enquiry does not constitute a confirmed booking. A reservation is confirmed only upon written confirmation from Iron Pulse Portal.
• —Gathering availability is subject to change. Iron Pulse Portal reserves the right to reschedule or cancel a gathering with reasonable notice.
• —All stated prices are in Japanese yen and are inclusive of materials and refreshments as described. Prices may be updated without advance notice on the website, though confirmed bookings will honour the price at time of confirmation.
• —Guests are expected to arrive at the agreed time. Late arrival may result in a shortened experience at the stated price.

3. No Account Required

This website does not require the creation of an account. All interactions take place through the contact form. You are responsible for providing accurate contact information so that we can respond to your enquiry.

4. Service Availability

• —Iron Pulse Portal makes reasonable efforts to keep this website available, but does not guarantee uninterrupted access.
• —Gatherings are offered subject to seasonal closures, public holidays, and the studio's operational calendar.
• —Iron Pulse Portal reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of its services at any time.
• —Geographic restrictions: gatherings take place exclusively at the Higashiyama studio and are not available in other locations unless explicitly stated.

5. Intellectual Property

• —All text, photographs, illustrations, and design elements on this website are the property of Iron Pulse Portal or used with appropriate permission.
• —You may not reproduce, copy, or distribute any content from this site for commercial purposes without prior written consent.
• —Personal, non-commercial sharing of individual pages or links is welcomed.
• —The Iron Pulse Portal name, logo, and brand elements are proprietary. Use in any context other than reference to the studio is not permitted.

6. Changes to These Terms

Iron Pulse Portal may revise these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be indicated by an updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website following any revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

7. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising in connection with this website or Iron Pulse Portal's services shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Kyoto Prefecture.