Effective Date: 10/01/2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using zenchantique.com, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree, please do not use this site.
2. About This Site
zenchantique.com is an educational blog about Japanese traditional culture, including:
- Tea ceremony, calligraphy, kimono
- Japanese crafts and heritage
- Cultural guides and history
This is a free information blog – not a commercial service.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Our Content
All articles, photos, and graphics are owned by zenchantique.com or our licensors.
3.2 What You Can Do ✅
- Read and enjoy content for personal use
- Share links on social media
- Quote short excerpts (with link back to our site)
3.3 What You Cannot Do ❌
- Copy full articles to other websites
- Use our photos for commercial purposes without permission
- Claim our content as your own
4. User Comments
4.1 Community Guidelines
When commenting, please:
- Be respectful of Japanese culture and other users
- Do not post spam or promotional links
- Do not share false information
4.2 We May Remove Comments That:
- Contain hate speech or harassment
- Violate copyright
- Promote illegal activities
5. Affiliate Links & Advertising
5.1 Google AdSense
We display ads through Google AdSense. We earn revenue when you click on ads (no cost to you).
5.2 Affiliate Links
Some posts may contain affiliate links (e.g., Amazon, Etsy). We earn small commissions on purchases (no extra cost to you).
We only recommend products we genuinely find valuable.
6. Disclaimer
6.1 Educational Purpose
Content is for informational purposes only. We are not:
- Professional historians or cultural experts
- Responsible for results from DIY tutorials
- Guaranteeing accuracy of all historical details
6.2 Use at Your Own Risk
If you try crafts or techniques from our blog:
- Take appropriate safety precautions
- We are not liable for injuries or damages
6.3 External Links
We link to other websites (museums, YouTube, shops). We do not control their content or privacy practices.
7. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time:
- Changes will be posted on this page
- “Last Updated” date will change
- Continued use of the site means you accept the updates
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by California law.
Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Orange County, California.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by California law:
We are not liable for:
- Any damages from using this site
- Technical issues or site downtime
- Third-party content or links
You use this site at your own risk.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Remove comments that violate guidelines
- Block users who repeatedly violate these Terms
You may stop using the site at any time.
11. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms:
Email: zenchantique@gmail.com
Address: Anaheim, CA 92801
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the complete agreement between you and zenchantique.com.
By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms of Use.