Liability Waiver (please read!)

PRIVATEJapanTours Liability Waiver

Please read carefully, as this document impacts your legal rights. By reserving, purchasing, and/or participating in our tour, you (the party agreeing to these terms) hereby waive any and all claims, now and in the future, and release PrivateJapanTours, its officers, agents, representatives, employees, or tour guides from all liability. You agree not to sue PrivateJapanTours for any personal injury, death, property damage, or loss sustained as a result of your participation in our walking, bicycle, bus, or car tours, regardless of the cause, including but not limited to negligence on the part of PrivateJapanTours, its staff, tour partners, or other participants. This release also applies to injury, death, or damage resulting from natural disasters, war, civil unrest, or epidemics.

Furthermore, should you violate this agreement and attempt to bring legal action against any of the parties named herein, you will be responsible for attorney's fees and any associated costs incurred by the defending party. You acknowledge your full ability to participate in this activity, understanding the inherent risks and hazards involved. This includes, but is not limited to, physical exertion, unexpected weather changes, and other risks outlined in this agreement.

You accept full responsibility for the potential risks of loss, property damage, personal injury, or death that may occur during the tour, for yourself and fellow participants, as well as any loss or damage to property owned by you or your fellow participants. You recognize that the tour may entail physical exertion and exposure to sudden weather extremes, and you accept these inherent risks as part of the experience.

PrivateJapanTours is not responsible for covering any medical costs related to injuries you may sustain during the tour. You are also liable for any damage you cause to employees or property.

Throughout the tour, you agree to comply with all instructions given by your tour guide or other PrivateJapanTours staff members. Non-compliance may result in injury, death, or permanent disability, and you understand that PrivateJapanTours may remove you from the tour in the event of non-compliance.

As a tour participant, you are responsible for your behavior, well-being, and health throughout the tour, which may involve various activities and unfamiliar locations. You hold PrivateJapanTours and its staff harmless should any harm come to you during the tour.

You acknowledge the dangers associated with alcohol consumption and agree that you are solely responsible for removing yourself from the tour if you feel unable to continue or participate safely.

Additionally, you agree to indemnify and hold the releases (PrivateJapanTours, its staff, and others) harmless from any loss, liability, damage, or costs, including court costs and attorney's fees, resulting from your participation in the activity, whether caused by negligence on the part of PrivateJapanTours or otherwise.

By accepting this Waiver and Release, you are not relying on any oral, written, or visual representations or statements by PrivateJapanTours or its staff as inducement to participate in the tour. You confirm that you have read and understood the Terms and Conditions of this walking or bicycle tour, as well as the Waiver and Release, and you agree that it will be binding upon your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, and successors.

You also grant PrivateJapanTours a worldwide, royalty-free license to use your photographic, video, or digital likeness solely for promotional, educational, and/or commercial purposes. By purchasing the tour, you affirm that you have fully understood and agree to these Terms and Conditions, Waiver and Release of Liability.

Furthermore, PrivateJapanTours cannot be held liable by freelance guides for damage or injury to the guide, or damage or injury inflicted by the guide on third parties in any way. By accepting freelance tour assignments, guides automatically waive PrivateJapanTours from any liability.