Terms of Service

Last updated: June 16, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of minnanihongo.com ("we", "us", or "the Site"). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Description of Service

Minna Nihongo provides online Japanese learning resources, including structured courses, interactive quizzes, JLPT mock tests, vocabulary review, blog posts, and related educational content. The Site is provided for personal, non-commercial learning purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

User Accounts

Some features require an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account. You must provide accurate information and notify us promptly of unauthorized use. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for unlawful purposes or to violate applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, accounts, or data
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content at scale without permission
• Upload malware, spam, or content that infringes others' rights
• Interfere with the Site's operation or other users' experience

Intellectual Property

The Site, including its design, text, graphics, logos, and software, is owned by us or our licensors and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, redistribute, or create derivative works from Site content except as permitted for personal learning or as explicitly allowed by us.

Minna Nihongo is an independent educational project and is not affiliated with publishers of the Minna no Nihongo textbook series or other textbook brands. Third-party trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Educational Content Disclaimer

Content on the Site is for educational purposes only. We do not guarantee exam results, accuracy of every translation or explanation, or suitability for a particular purpose. JLPT and other exam names are used for descriptive purposes only.

Third-Party Services & Advertising

The Site may include links to third-party websites, Amazon affiliate links, and advertisements through Google AdSense. We are not responsible for third-party content, products, or privacy practices. Your use of third-party services is subject to their terms and policies. See our Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosure.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or goodwill arising from your use of the Site. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months before the claim (or USD $0 if you use the Site for free).

Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or harms other users or the Site. You may stop using the Site at any time and may request account deletion through the delete-account flow.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at our Contact page or email contact@minnanihongo.com.