Terms of Service

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our service.

Terms of Service
Effective Date: October 1, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern the use of the Private Lesson platform ("Service") operated by Private Lesson ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). By using the Service, you ("User") agree to these Terms.

1. Definitions

In these Terms:

  • "Service" means our dance- and fitness-related class booking, management, and sharing platform. If you are unsure whether your class qualifies (e.g., fitness-related classes), please contact hello@privatelesson.app.
  • "User" means any individual or organization using the Service.
  • "Instructor" means a person offering or conducting lessons through the Service.
  • "User Content" means any photos, videos, posts, comments, reviews, messages, or other materials submitted or shared by Users.

2. Use of Service

  • Users must provide accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Users are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of their accounts.
  • Users must use the Service lawfully and in accordance with these Terms.

3. User Content and Ownership

  • Users retain ownership of their User Content but are fully responsible for its legality and accuracy.
  • By submitting User Content, Users grant the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to host, display, and distribute such content as necessary for operating and improving the Service.
  • Users must ensure they hold all necessary rights (including music and image rights) to the content they submit.
  • Information posted in public areas (such as posts, comments, and reviews) is visible to other Users; please avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
  • The Company may moderate, restrict, or remove content that violates laws, public order, or these Terms, without prior notice.
  • The Company is not liable for any disputes, losses, or damages arising from User Content.

4. Payments

  • Online payments are securely processed through Stripe (certain functions may not be available in the beta version).
  • Instructors and students may agree to in-person cash payments. Such offline transactions are conducted outside our system, and the Company bears no responsibility for any disputes, refunds, or losses arising from them.
  • For secure transactions, receipts, and booking management, we recommend using the platform's online payment feature.

5. Prohibited Conduct

Users must not engage in any of the following actions:

  • Acts that violate laws or public order and morals
  • Unauthorized access, hacking, or interference with system operations
  • Infringement of the rights (including copyrights, image rights, and privacy) of others
  • Defamation, harassment, discriminatory remarks, or other abusive behavior
  • Registering false information or impersonating another individual or entity
  • Spamming, excessive solicitation, or promotional activity without consent
  • Any other act deemed inappropriate by the Company

Violation of any of the above may result in suspension or termination of the User's account.

6. Class and Platform Use

  • The Service is primarily intended for dance-related classes. Fitness-related classes may also qualify (please contact hello@privatelesson.app if uncertain).
  • The Company reserves the right to remove any class content deemed unrelated to dance or fitness, without prior notice.
  • Fraud, spam, harassment, or any other misuse of the platform may result in suspension or termination of the User's account.

7. Disclaimers

  • The Company does not guarantee the quality, safety, or availability of instructors, lessons, or facilities.
  • The Company is not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or disputes occurring before, during, or after lessons.
  • Users are encouraged to select instructors carefully, using their own judgment, instructor reviews, and the verified badges shown on profiles.
  • All lessons are conducted at the User's and Instructor's own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company's total liability to any User shall not exceed the total amount actually paid by that User to the Company for use of the Service.

9. Exclusion of Antisocial Forces

The Company strictly prohibits the use of the Service by any individual or entity associated with organized crime groups or other antisocial forces. If the Company determines that a User falls into such a category, it may immediately suspend or terminate the User's access to the Service.

10. Changes to These Terms

  • The Company may modify these Terms as necessary.
  • Updates will take effect once published on the Service or through other appropriate means of notice.
  • Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising from or relating to the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court or Tokyo Summary Court as the court of first instance.