Last Updated: August 2026
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by R-LIFE Co., Ltd. (“R-LIFE,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including the R-Life Kyoto International website (the “Website”).
By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Purpose
The Website provides information relating to real estate in Kyoto and other areas of Japan, including properties for sale or rent, property management services, real estate-related services, renovation services, and information concerning living and investing in Japan.
The information provided through this Website is intended to assist users in considering potential real estate transactions and related services.
Use of the Website does not itself constitute a real estate purchase agreement, lease agreement, brokerage agreement, property management agreement, or any other legally binding transaction unless separately agreed to in writing.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms:
- “User” means any individual or entity accessing or using the Website.
- “Website” means the R-Life Kyoto International website and related webpages operated by R-LIFE.
- “Content” means all information available through the Website, including property information, text, photographs, videos, floor plans, maps, graphics, logos, designs, pricing information, and other materials.
- “Property Information” means information concerning properties offered for sale, rent, management, or other real estate services through the Website.
3. Property Information
R-LIFE makes reasonable efforts to ensure that property information displayed on the Website is accurate and current.
However, property availability, prices, rental conditions, transaction conditions, dimensions, floor plans, photographs, and other information may change without prior notice.
A property displayed on the Website may already have been sold, leased, reserved, withdrawn, or otherwise become unavailable.
Users should contact R-LIFE directly to confirm the latest information before making any decision concerning a property.
Information displayed on the Website does not constitute a binding offer, guarantee, or representation concerning the availability or condition of any property.
4. Real Estate Transactions
Any purchase, sale, lease, brokerage, property management, renovation, or other real estate transaction introduced through the Website will be subject to separate agreements and applicable laws and regulations.
Actual transaction conditions will be determined based on documents, contracts, explanations, investigations, and other procedures required under Japanese law.
In the event of any discrepancy between information displayed on the Website and the terms contained in a formal contract or legally required document, the formal contract or document shall prevail.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise indicated, all Content available on the Website is owned by or licensed to R-LIFE and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, intellectual property, and other laws.
This includes, without limitation:
- Text and descriptions
- Property photographs
- Floor plans
- Videos
- Illustrations and graphics
- Logos and trademarks
- Website design and layout
- Property databases and compilations
- Articles and Kyoto Living Guide content
Users may view and use the Content solely for personal and non-commercial purposes related to considering R-LIFE’s services.
No Content may be reproduced, copied, distributed, republished, modified, translated, transmitted, commercially exploited, or otherwise used without prior written permission from R-LIFE.
6. Prohibited Activities
Users must not engage in any of the following activities when using the Website:
Unauthorized Use of Content
- Copying, reproducing, publishing, or redistributing Website Content without permission
- Using property photographs, floor plans, descriptions, or other materials on another website or service
- Creating derivative databases or competing services using information obtained from the Website
- Commercially using Website Content without authorization
Automated Data Collection
Users may not access, collect, extract, or reproduce Website data through automated methods, including:
- Web scraping
- Crawlers
- Bots
- Automated data extraction tools
- AI-based automated collection systems
- Unauthorized APIs or similar technologies
without prior written permission from R-LIFE.
System Interference
Users must not:
- Attempt unauthorized access to the Website, servers, databases, or systems
- Circumvent security or access-control mechanisms
- Introduce viruses, malware, malicious code, or other harmful programs
- Interfere with or disrupt Website operation
- Generate excessive traffic or perform activities that place unreasonable loads on Website infrastructure
Fraudulent or Improper Conduct
Users must not:
- Impersonate another person or organization
- Submit false or misleading information
- Make fraudulent, abusive, or excessive inquiries
- Use the Website for unlawful purposes
- Violate the rights, privacy, intellectual property, or interests of R-LIFE or any third party
R-LIFE reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website when it reasonably determines that these Terms have been violated.
7. Use of Photographs and Property Materials
Photographs, floor plans, architectural drawings, maps, and property-related materials displayed on the Website may be owned by R-LIFE, property owners, developers, real estate agencies, photographers, or other third parties.
Users may not reproduce or redistribute such materials without the permission of the relevant rights holder.
Images displayed on the Website may be illustrative and may not always represent the current condition of a property.
8. Third-Party Information and External Links
The Website may contain information provided by property owners, developers, partner companies, other real estate professionals, or third parties.
The Website may also contain links to external websites or services.
R-LIFE does not control third-party websites and does not guarantee their:
- Accuracy
- Completeness
- Availability
- Security
- Privacy practices
- Content
Access to external websites is made at the User’s own discretion and risk.
9. Maps, Location Information and Area Information
Maps, distances, transportation information, neighborhood descriptions, school information, travel times, and other location-related information displayed on the Website are provided for general reference purposes only.
Actual distances, travel times, local conditions, zoning regulations, public services, surrounding environments, and other circumstances may differ.
Users should independently confirm information that is important to their purchasing, leasing, investment, or relocation decisions.
10. Kyoto Living Guide and General Information
Articles, guides, market information, lifestyle information, tax-related references, investment information, immigration-related information, and other general information provided on the Website are intended for informational purposes only.
Such information does not constitute legal, tax, accounting, investment, immigration, or other professional advice.
Users should consult an appropriate qualified professional when professional advice is required.
11. Disclaimer
R-LIFE makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and useful information but does not warrant that all Website Content will be:
- Accurate
- Complete
- Current
- Error-free
- Continuously available
- Suitable for any specific purpose
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, R-LIFE shall not be responsible for damages or losses arising from the use of, or inability to use, the Website.
This includes damages resulting from:
- Incorrect or outdated property information
- Changes in property availability or pricing
- Website interruptions or system failures
- Network or telecommunications failures
- Unauthorized access or cyberattacks
- Data loss or corruption
- Third-party websites or services
- Decisions made based on information available through the Website
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable Japanese law.
12. Temporary Suspension of the Website
R-LIFE may temporarily suspend or restrict access to all or part of the Website without prior notice when necessary due to:
- System maintenance
- Website updates
- Server maintenance
- Network problems
- Cybersecurity incidents
- Natural disasters
- Power outages
- Failures of external service providers
- Other circumstances reasonably considered necessary by R-LIFE
R-LIFE shall not be liable for damages resulting from such temporary suspension to the extent permitted by law.
13. Changes to the Website
R-LIFE reserves the right to modify, add, remove, suspend, or discontinue any Content, functionality, service, or feature of the Website without prior notice.
Property information and service descriptions may also be updated or changed at any time.
14. Changes to These Terms
R-LIFE may revise these Terms when necessary due to changes in its services, applicable laws, Website functionality, or other circumstances.
Revised Terms will become effective when posted on the Website unless otherwise specified.
Users are encouraged to periodically review the latest version of these Terms.
15. Privacy
Personal information provided through inquiries, property requests, contact forms, or other interactions with the Website will be handled in accordance with R-LIFE’s Privacy Policy.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further information regarding the collection, use, storage, and handling of personal information.
16. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Japan.
17. Jurisdiction
Any dispute arising out of or relating to the Website or these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent court in Japan having jurisdiction over the location of R-LIFE’s head office, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
18. Contact
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
R-LIFE Co., Ltd.
Kyoto Head Office
150 Takeda Okenoicho, Fushimi-ku,
Kyoto 612-8421, Japan
Tel: +81-75-645-0039
Please use the Contact Us page on this Website for online inquiries.