These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of kumanokodo-now.com, operated by KUMANO KODO NOW by KUMAPHONE (“we”, “our”, “the service”). By using the site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
The site provides an interactive map, trail route information, weather and rain radar, and community trail conditions for the Kumano Kodo, alongside information about kumaphone smartphone rental. The content is provided for general information only.
The Kumano Kodo is a mountain pilgrimage trail. Information on this site (distances, times, difficulty, conditions, signal, facilities) may be incomplete, inaccurate, or out of date, and conditions can change rapidly. This site is not a substitute for official information, proper preparation, or your own judgment. Always check official sources and local authorities, prepare appropriately, and hike at your own risk. We are not responsible for any accident, injury, loss, or damage arising from your use of the trail or reliance on this site.
The site lets you submit short trail notes without an account. The following rules apply:
Some content, including community posts, may be automatically translated. Translations are provided for convenience and may contain errors. The original text is the authoritative version.
Site design, text, and graphics (excluding user posts and third-party data such as map tiles and weather data) belong to the service. You may not reproduce them without permission. Map and weather data belong to their respective providers.
The site links to third-party services such as the Tanabe Community Board and the kumaphone reservation site. We are not responsible for the content or policies of third-party services. Phone rental is provided under its own separate terms.
The site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the site or its information.
These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan. Any dispute relating to the site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Japan.
We may update these Terms from time to time. The “last updated” date above reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the site means you accept the updated Terms.
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at hello.hechinaka@gmail.com