--- title: "Legal Framework" description: "This section outlines the legal framework governing access to, browsing of, and use of the website, as well as the contracting of the services offered." --- # Legal Framework ## 1. Website Operator In compliance with transparency and information obligations, the identifying details of the operator of the website shibari-dojo.online (hereinafter, "the Site") are as follows: **Web3Hispano LLC** Limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of New Mexico, United States of America 500 4th St NW, Suite 102, PMB 1612 Albuquerque, NM 87102 United States of America Hereinafter, "SHIBARI-DOJO" Contact: contact form available on the Site --- ## 2. Purpose of the Site The Site shibari-dojo.online is an online educational platform offering informational and training content regarding shibari, sexology, and related practices, intended exclusively for adults. The content available is educational in nature and does not constitute pornography or obscene material within the legal meaning of such terms. Access to the Site and use of its services are subject to the **Terms and Conditions of Use**, the **General Terms of Contract**, the **Privacy Policy**, and the **Cookie Policy** of the Site, all of which are available on the Site and form part of the legal framework governing the relationship between SHIBARI-DOJO and the user. --- ## 3. Governing Law The Site is operated from the United States of America. Its operation, content, and relationship with users are governed exclusively by the laws of the State of New Mexico and applicable federal laws of the United States of America, excluding their conflict of laws provisions. SHIBARI-DOJO does not represent that it is subject to the laws of other countries or jurisdictions arising solely from the access of users from such territories, without prejudice to any rights that the laws of each jurisdiction may recognize to their residents and the responsibilities that fall exclusively on the user under their local law. --- ## 4. Intellectual and Industrial Property All content on the Site —including, without limitation, texts, images, graphics, videos, design, source code, logos, and trademarks— is the exclusive property of Web3Hispano LLC or is used with the permission of its owners, and is protected by applicable intellectual and industrial property laws, including the copyright laws of the United States of America and international treaties thereon. Any reproduction, distribution, transformation, public communication, or exploitation, in whole or in part, of such content is prohibited without the prior express written authorization of SHIBARI-DOJO. Access to the Site does not grant the user any intellectual property rights in its content. --- ## 5. Disclaimer of Liability The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available". SHIBARI-DOJO does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the Site or the absence of errors in its content, and shall not be liable for any damages or losses that may arise from its use. The content published on the Site is purely educational and informational. It does not constitute medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice of any kind. The implementation of any activity described on the Site is the sole responsibility of the user. Links to third-party websites that may appear on the Site are provided as a reference or additional resource. SHIBARI-DOJO does not control nor assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of such sites. --- ## 6. Legal Age Access to the Site is restricted to persons over the age of 18, or the legal age of majority required in their jurisdiction if higher. Mere access to the Site implies the user’s declaration that they meet this requirement. SHIBARI-DOJO assumes no liability arising from access by minors made by means of a false declaration by the user. --- ## 7. Modifications SHIBARI-DOJO reserves the right to modify this Legal Notice, as well as any other legal text published on the Site, at any time and without prior notice. Modifications shall take effect upon their posting. Continued use of the Site following the posting of modifications constitutes acceptance thereof. --- ## 8. Contact For any questions regarding this Legal Notice, users may contact SHIBARI-DOJO through the **contact form available on the Site**, which is the preferred communication channel, or in writing to: **Web3Hispano LLC** 500 4th St NW, Suite 102, PMB 1612 Albuquerque, NM 87102 United States of America --- ## Disclaimer regarding educational content and practice The Site provides educational training in shibari and related subjects. Shibari is a discipline whose practice involves inherent risks that vary depending on the experience, conditions, and decisions of those practicing it. The content of the Site is purely educational. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice of any kind, and does not guarantee the absence of incidents during actual practice. The student is solely responsible for assessing whether the conditions —their own, those of their practice partner, and the environment— are suitable for carrying out any technique or exercise at any given time. The training received provides criteria and tools to make such decisions in an informed manner; it does not replace them. SHIBARI-DOJO assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any damages, injuries, or consequences of any kind arising from the practice of activities described or referenced on the Site. ## Cookie Policy **Version 2.1 · Effective Date: May 1, 2026 · Operator: Web3Hispano LLC, New Mexico, USA** (hereinafter, "SHIBARI-DOJO"). Here is the cleaned and homogenized version of your English text (without altering the content, joining broken lines, and maintaining consistent formatting): --- **What Are Cookies?** A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on a user's browser when the user visits the site. Cookies enable the website to recognize the user's device on subsequent visits or during the same session, thereby facilitating the technical operation of the service. **Cookies Used on This Site** SHIBARI-DOJO uses two categories of cookies: (i) strictly necessary technical cookies and (ii) proprietary analytical measurement cookies. Both categories are consistent with the Privacy Policy governing the operation of the Site: no data leaves SHIBARI-DOJO's controlled environment and no data is shared with third parties. The Site does not use: - Advertising or retargeting cookies - Behavioral advertising cookies - Third-party analytics cookies (including, without limitation, Google Analytics or Meta Pixel) - Personalization cookies based on user profiling - Tracking pixels or any third-party tracking technologies **Technical Cookies** These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the Site. Without them, it is not possible to access restricted areas or use services requiring authentication. - **User session:** Maintains user authentication during navigation and enables access to restricted areas (session duration). - **Technical preferences:** Stores technical settings required for the proper functioning of the Site (session duration or up to 12 months). - **Session security:** Prevents unauthorized access and protects the integrity of the user session (session duration). **Proprietary Analytical Measurement Cookies** The Site uses **Matomo**, a self-hosted audience analytics platform installed and operated exclusively on SHIBARI-DOJO's own servers. This solution has been selected because it aligns with the Site's privacy principles: data generated is not shared with third parties under any circumstances, does not leave SHIBARI-DOJO's controlled environment, and is not used for advertising or commercial purposes other than improving the Site itself. - **`_pk_id`:** Identifies unique visits for aggregated statistical analysis (up to 13 months). - **`_pk_ses`:** Distinguishes browsing sessions of the same user (30 minutes). - **`_pk_ref`:** Records the referring source from which the user accessed the Site (up to 6 months). All such data is processed in an aggregated and anonymized manner solely for the purpose of analyzing the Site's technical performance and improving user experience. SHIBARI-DOJO does not create individual behavioral profiles from this data. **Cookie Management and Rejection** **Technical cookies** are strictly necessary for the operation of the Site and cannot be disabled without impairing its functionality, including access to restricted areas for registered users. Users who do not wish such cookies to be installed must refrain from creating an account or logging into the Site. **Matomo cookies** may be rejected. Users who opt out of tracking will receive an opt-out cookie preventing Matomo from recording their activity on the Site. This opt-out cookie must be renewed if the user deletes cookies from their browser. Cookies may also be managed through browser settings. In line with the privacy principles underlying the operation of this Site, the following privacy-focused browsers are recommended: - **[Mozilla Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/)** (or derivatives) — recommended option - **[Brave](https://brave.com/)** — recommended alternative with built-in tracking protection SHIBARI-DOJO does not recommend the use of Google Chrome or Chromium-based browsers (including Microsoft Edge), nor Safari, as they are developed by companies whose business models include the collection and monetization of browsing data. Such data collection practices are external to and independent from the operation of this Site, and SHIBARI-DOJO assumes no responsibility in this regard. Instructions for managing cookies in the recommended browsers are available on their respective support websites. **International Data Transfers** Technical data collected through the cookies described in this Policy is processed by SHIBARI-DOJO in accordance with the Site's Privacy Policy. As SHIBARI-DOJO operates from the United States of America using cloud infrastructure with automatic geographic allocation, such data may be processed on servers located in different regions worldwide. Data collected through Matomo cookies is processed exclusively on SHIBARI-DOJO's own servers and is not transferred to third parties under any circumstances. **Changes to This Cookie Policy** SHIBARI-DOJO reserves the right to amend this Policy at any time, particularly in the event of changes to the Site's functionality involving the use of new cookies. Any amendments shall become effective upon publication on the Site. If additional categories of cookies are introduced, SHIBARI-DOJO will update this Policy accordingly and implement any legally required consent mechanisms. **Contact** For any questions regarding the use of cookies on the Site, users may contact SHIBARI-DOJO through the **contact form available on the Site**, which is the preferred communication channel, or by written correspondence to: **Web3Hispano LLC** 500 4th St NW, Suite 102, PMB 1612 Albuquerque, NM 87102 United States of America [Read more...](https://shibari-dojo.online/legal-en/cookie-policy.md) ## Privacy Policy **Version 2.1 · Effective Date: May 1, 2026 · Operator: Web3Hispano LLC, New Mexico, USA** (hereinafter, "SHIBARI-DOJO"). --- > **Notice** > > By accessing and using the Site, you accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not accept this Policy, you must leave the Site immediately. --- 1. **Data Controller** The data controller for personal data collected through the Site is: **Web3Hispano LLC** 500 4th St NW, Suite 102, PMB 1612 Albuquerque, NM 87102 — United States of America Contact: contact form available on the Site Web3Hispano LLC is an entity organized and domiciled in the United States of America. The processing of personal data described in this Policy is governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico and applicable federal laws of the United States of America. 1. **Principles Governing Data Processing** SHIBARI-DOJO’s privacy policy is not merely a legal requirement: it is a principled decision consistent with the nature of the services it provides. The Site deals with personal and sensitive matters —shibari, sexology, applied psychology SHIBARI-DOJO applies the following principles to the processing of all personal information: - **Minimization:** only data strictly necessary to provide the service is collected. - **Purpose limitation:** data is used exclusively for the purposes for which it was collected. - **No commercialization:** user data is not sold, rented, or transferred for third-party advertising or commercial purposes. - **Privacy by design:** the Site is designed to operate with the least possible amount of personal data. No real name is required. No tracking cookies or behavioral analysis tools are used. 1. **Information Collected and Legal Basis for Processing** 3.1 Data collected directly from the user **(a) During registration and account creation:** email address, username or alias freely chosen by the user, and password in encrypted form. No real name is required. **(b) When contracting services:** data that the user voluntarily provides in the registration or subscription forms. If the user requests tax documentation, the corresponding tax data will be collected solely at the user’s request. **(c) During use of the Site:** inquiries sent through the contact form and communications arising from the contractual relationship. 3.2 Data collected automatically While browsing the Site, technical data necessary for its operation is automatically collected, including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and session duration. This collection is carried out exclusively using necessary technical cookies, as detailed in Section 7. 3.3 Payment data Banking or payment method data provided in connection with contracting services is managed exclusively by SHIBARI-DOJO’s administrative area for legal, tax, and accounting compliance purposes, in accordance with obligations applicable to the Operator in the United States of America. Such data is processed separately and independently from the Site’s platform and is not integrated into the user account management systems. Its processing is restricted to administrative personnel with specific authority, and its retention complies with the periods established by applicable tax law, as set forth in Section 6 of this Policy. SHIBARI-DOJO does not use this data for any purpose other than strictly legal, tax, or administrative purposes arising from the contractual relationship. 3.4 Legal basis for processing | Processing | Legal basis | | --- | --- | | User account management | Performance of the use contract | | Provision of contracted services | Performance of the services contract | | Service-related communications | Performance of the contract and legitimate interest | | Site security and fraud prevention | Legitimate interest of the controller | | Compliance with legal obligations | Applicable legal obligation | | Own commercial communications (if applicable) | User’s express consent | 1. **Use of Information** Personal data collected is used exclusively for the following purposes: (a) To create, manage, and maintain the user’s account on the Site. (b) To provide the services contracted by the user, including access to educational content and coordination of sessions. (c) To communicate with the user regarding their account, subscriptions, or inquiries. (d) To ensure the security of the Site and user accounts, including detecting and preventing unauthorized or fraudulent access. (e) To comply with legal obligations applicable to the Operator in the United States of America. (f) To improve the technical operation of the Site based on aggregated and anonymized data. SHIBARI-DOJO will not use the user’s personal data for third-party marketing purposes, nor will it transfer such data for advertising purposes. 1. **Disclosure of Information to Third Parties** SHIBARI-DOJO does not sell, rent, or trade its users’ personal data. Data may be shared with third parties only in the following circumstances: **(a) Service providers:** SHIBARI-DOJO may share data with external providers that perform services necessary for the operation of the Site, such as cloud hosting services, payment processors, and communication tools. Such providers act as data processors and are contractually obligated to process data solely in accordance with SHIBARI-DOJO’s instructions and to maintain adequate security measures. **(b) Legal obligations:** SHIBARI-DOJO may disclose personal data when required by a court order, request from a competent authority, government regulation, or applicable legal process in the United States of America, or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Operator, its users, or third parties. **(c) Corporate transfer:** In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets of Web3Hispano LLC, user data may be transferred as part of such transaction. In that case, the acquirer will be bound by the terms of this Policy, or the user will be notified sufficiently in advance to exercise their rights. 1. **Data Retention** Personal data will be retained for the following periods: | Category of data | Retention period | | --- | --- | | Active user account data | For the duration of the account | | Inactive account data | Up to 6 months after deactivation due to inactivity, unless prior deletion is requested | | Contracting and billing data | 7 years from the date of the transaction, due to applicable tax obligations in the U.S. | | Support communications and inquiries | 2 years from the last communication | | Technical browsing data (logs) | 90 days from generation | After the indicated periods, the data will be deleted or irreversibly anonymized, unless retention is necessary for compliance with legal obligations or the defense of claims. 1. **User Rights** 7.1 General rights applicable to all users Regardless of their jurisdiction of residence, any user may exercise the following rights with respect to their personal data: **(a) Access:** obtain confirmation as to whether SHIBARI-DOJO processes the user’s personal data and, if so, access such data. **(b) Rectification:** request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. **(c) Deletion:** request the erasure of their personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, without prejudice to legally required retention obligations. **(d) Objection to commercial communications:** object at any time to the use of their data for sending own commercial communications. **(e) Portability:** receive the data they have provided in a structured, commonly used format, when processing is based on consent or on the performance of a contract. To exercise any of these rights, the user must contact SHIBARI-DOJO through the **contact form available on the Site**. SHIBARI-DOJO will respond within a maximum period of **30 business days** from receipt of the request. 7.2 Users residing in California (CCPA/CPRA) If you are a resident of the State of California, you additionally have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): (a) The right to know what categories of personal data have been collected about you and for what purpose. (b) The right to know whether your personal data has been sold or disclosed to third parties and, if so, to which categories of third parties. In this regard, SHIBARI-DOJO expressly states that it **does not sell personal data** within the meaning of the CCPA/CPRA. (c) The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to exceptions provided by law. (d) The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights. (e) The right to correct inaccurate personal information. To exercise these rights, contact the Site’s contact form and indicate your California residency. 7.3 Users residing in other U.S. states Several U.S. states have enacted privacy laws that recognize rights similar to those described above, including Colorado (CPA), Virginia (VCDPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), and others. SHIBARI-DOJO honors rights requests made by residents of those states on the same terms set forth in this Policy, to the extent applicable. 7.4 Users located in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom Web3Hispano LLC is a U.S. entity and its operations are conducted from the United States of America. User personal data is processed on cloud infrastructure servers whose physical location may vary among the Americas, Europe, and Asia depending on the automatic allocation made by the cloud service provider, without direct intervention by SHIBARI-DOJO over such allocation. SHIBARI-DOJO has no permanent establishment in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom and does not formally represent that it is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or equivalent UK legislation. Nevertheless, consistent with its privacy policy and out of respect for the rights of all its users, SHIBARI-DOJO grants users located in the EEA and the UK the same substantive rights set forth in Section 7.1 of this Policy, exercisable through the Site’s contact form. In the event that, for any reason, the GDPR or other European data protection law becomes applicable, the user may exercise their rights under such law through the same channel. 1. **Cookies and Similar Technologies** The Site uses strictly necessary technical cookies and proprietary analytical measurement cookies managed through Matomo, a self-hosted platform whose data is not shared with third parties. No advertising, retargeting, third-party analytics cookies, or any other external tracking technology are used. The technical cookies used serve the following purposes: (a) To maintain the user’s authenticated session while browsing the Site. (b) To remember the user’s technical preferences necessary for the proper functioning of the Site. (c) To ensure session security and prevent unauthorized access. Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the Site, they cannot be rejected without affecting the Site’s functionality, including access to areas restricted to registered users. Users who do not wish these cookies to be used must refrain from creating an account or logging in. 1. **Data Security** SHIBARI-DOJO implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or accidental disclosure, including password encryption, the use of secure connections (HTTPS), and access control to systems. No data transmission or storage system is completely secure. In the event of a security breach affecting personal data, SHIBARI-DOJO will take the necessary technical and legal measures to mitigate its effects and comply with any notification obligations required under the laws of the State of New Mexico and applicable federal law of the United States of America. Affected users will be notified via the email address registered in their account. 1. **Policy Changes** SHIBARI-DOJO reserves the right to amend this Policy at any time. Amendments will take effect upon posting on the Site. Material changes will be notified by a prominent notice on the Site. Continued use of the Site after amendments are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy. 1. **Contact** For any inquiries, rights requests, or complaints related to the processing of personal data, users may contact SHIBARI-DOJO through the **contact form available on the Site**, which is the preferred communication channel, or in writing to the following postal address: **Web3Hispano LLC** 500 4th St NW, Suite 102, PMB 1612 Albuquerque, NM 87102 United States of America SHIBARI-DOJO will respond within a maximum period of 30 business days from receipt of the request through any of the indicated channels. --- *By using the Site, the user acknowledges that they have read and accepted the terms of this Privacy Policy.* [Read more...](https://shibari-dojo.online/legal-en/privacy-policy.md) ## Terms and Conditions of Use Version 2.1 · Effective Date: May 1, 2026 · Operator: Web3Hispano LLC, New Mexico, USA > *NOTICE: This Site is intended exclusively for persons over the age of 18 and contains educational content regarding shibari and sexology. By accessing the Site, you represent that you are of legal age and have verified that access is lawful in your jurisdiction.* **0. Access, Jurisdiction, and User Responsibility** **0.1 Nature of the Site and Operator’s Position** The website shibari-dojo.online is operated by Web3Hispano LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of New Mexico, United States of America (hereinafter, "the Operator"). The Site provides educational and informational content regarding shibari, sexology, and related practices, intended exclusively for adults. The content available does not constitute pornography or obscene material within the legal meaning of such terms. The Operator maintains a strict policy of respect for user privacy. The handling of sensitive subject matter —including sexology and the psychology applied to the practices addressed on the Site— requires a relationship of trust that the Operator considers incompatible with the collection of personal data beyond what is strictly necessary for the provision of the service. Accordingly, the Operator does not implement —nor intends to implement— identity or age verification systems that involve the collection, processing, or storage of official identification documents, biometric data, facial recognition, or other sensitive personal data. This decision reflects the internationally recognized principles of data minimization and privacy by design, and is protected by the rights recognized under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. **0.2 Sole Responsibility of the User with Respect to Their Jurisdiction** The Operator conducts its activities from the United States of America in accordance with applicable law therein. Certain jurisdictions may impose on their residents or on users accessing from their territory specific restrictions or requirements with respect to access to digital adult content —including age verification obligations or other conditions that the Operator, for the reasons set forth above, does not implement. Compliance with applicable local law in the user’s jurisdiction is the user’s sole, complete, and non-waivable responsibility. The Operator assumes no obligation to verify, monitor, or adapt its service to the regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction in which its users may be located. Any user who accesses the Site from a jurisdiction in which such access is restricted or subject to conditions that the Site does not satisfy does so at their sole risk, fully assuming any legal consequences that may arise therefrom in their jurisdiction. **0.3 Binding Declaration by the User Through Access** The mere act of accessing the Site —including viewing any page, playing any content, or using any functionality— means that the user expressly and bindingly declares and warrants that: > **(a)** They are at least 18 years of age, or the legal age of majority required in their jurisdiction if higher; > > **(b)** They have independently verified that access to the Site and its content is lawful in their jurisdiction of residence and in the location from which they access at the time of each session; > > **(c)** They understand that the Operator does not perform identity or age verification, and that this declaration is the only guarantee required of the user in this regard; > > **(d)** They understand that this declaration has contractual nature, that the Operator has acted in reliance upon it to permit access, and that any falsity in this declaration releases the Operator from any liability arising from such access. This declaration is automatically renewed with each access session to the Site. **0.4 No Obligation to Geoblock** The Operator assumes no obligation to implement technical geoblocking measures, IP address filtering, location verification, or other similar mechanisms. The responsibility to verify the legality of access rests solely with the user. **0.5 Disclaimer of Liability and Indemnification** To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law to the Operator, the Operator is completely exonerated from any liability —administrative, civil, criminal, or of any other nature— to regulatory authorities, third parties, or the user itself, in connection with: > **(a)** Access to the Site made by means of a false declaration by the user regarding their age, legal capacity, or jurisdiction; > > **(b)** The legal, administrative, or any other consequences that the user may suffer as a result of accessing the Site from a jurisdiction in which such access is restricted or subject to conditions that the Site does not satisfy; > > **(c)** The enactment, modification, or interpretation of laws in jurisdictions other than that of the Operator. Any user who accesses the Site under the conditions described in this section shall indemnify and hold harmless the Operator against any claim, penalty, cost, or expense —including reasonable attorneys’ fees— arising from such access. **1. Acceptance of Terms** Accessing, browsing, or using the Site shibari-dojo.online (hereinafter, "the Site") in any form and by any means constitutes full, unconditional, and unreserved acceptance of these Terms and Conditions (hereinafter, "the Terms"). If you do not accept these Terms in their entirety, you must leave the Site immediately. These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you and the Operator. Continued use of the Site following the posting of modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. Users are responsible for periodically reviewing these Terms. **2. Representation of Legal Age and Capacity** By accessing the Site, you expressly represent and warrant that: > **(a)** You are at least 18 years of age, or the legal age of majority required in your jurisdiction if higher; > > **(b)** You have full legal capacity to enter into binding agreements under the laws of your place of residence; > > **(c)** Access to and use of the Site, as well as the content available therein, is lawful in your jurisdiction of residence and in the location from which you access; > > **(d)** You are not accessing the Site on behalf of or for the use of any minor. This representation is automatically renewed with each access to the Site. **3. Nature of Content** The Site provides educational and informational content regarding shibari, sexology, sexual health, and related practices, intended exclusively for adults. The content available does not constitute pornography or obscene material within the legal meaning of such terms. The Operator is not responsible for the use that the user makes of the information provided, nor for the consequences arising from the practice of the activities described on the Site. Any practice described must be performed with the full consent of all participants and in accordance with the safety instructions provided. **4. Appropriate Use of the Site** The user agrees to use the Site solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and the applicable laws of their jurisdiction. The following are expressly prohibited: > **(a)** Using the Site in any way that may damage, disable, overburden, or impair its operation or the Operator’s systems; > > **(b)** Attempting to gain unauthorized access to restricted areas of the Site, the Operator’s systems, or other users’ accounts; > > **(c)** Using automated tools, bots, scrapers, or other means to extract content from the Site without the Operator’s express authorization; > > **(d)** Reproducing, distributing, publicly communicating, or commercially exploiting any content of the Site without the Operator’s prior written authorization; > > **(e)** Impersonating any other person or providing false information to the Operator. **5. Intellectual and Industrial Property** All content and materials on the Site —including, without limitation, the design, text, graphics, images, videos, logos, trademarks, and source code— are the exclusive property of the Operator or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual and industrial property laws, including the copyright laws of the United States of America and international treaties thereon. Any reproduction, distribution, transformation, public communication, or any other form of exploitation, in whole or in part, of such content is strictly prohibited without the Operator’s prior express written authorization. Access to the Site does not grant the user any intellectual property rights in its content. **6. Privacy Policy and Data Processing** The Operator implements a policy of minimal data collection. The Site does not request or store identity data, official documents, or biometric data. The only data that may be processed are those strictly necessary for the provision of the service, including payment data provided through external financial service providers, over whose processing the Operator has no direct control. The processing of any personal data that the user may provide to the Operator is governed by the Site’s Privacy Policy, available at [www.shibari-dojo.online](http://www.shibari-dojo.online). By using the Site, the user accepts the terms of said Privacy Policy. The Operator operates from the United States of America and data is processed in accordance with applicable law in that country. **7. Contracting of Services** If the Site offers services that may be contracted, such contracting shall be subject to the specific terms and conditions of the corresponding service, which the user must read and expressly accept prior to formalizing the contract. In the event of a conflict between the specific terms of the service and these general Terms, the specific terms shall prevail with respect to that particular service. **8. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability** The Site and all its content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Operator shall not be liable in any case for: > **(a)** Direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from access to, use of, or inability to use the Site; > > **(b)** Personal injuries, health damage, or any other consequence arising from the practice of activities described or referenced on the Site; > > **(c)** Interruptions, errors, viruses, or other harmful elements that may affect the Site or the user’s devices; > > **(d)** The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the informational or educational content published on the Site, which is provided for guidance only and does not constitute medical, psychological, or professional advice of any kind; > > **(e)** The content of third-party websites linked from the Site, over which the Operator exercises no control. **9. Links to Third-Party Sites** The Site may contain links to third-party websites provided solely as a reference or additional resource. The Operator does not control, endorse, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of such sites. Access to third-party sites is the sole responsibility of the user. **10. Right of Exclusion** The Operator reserves the right to deny, suspend, or revoke access to the Site to any user, at any time and without prior notice, for any reason including violation of these Terms, without such action giving rise to any right to compensation. **11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction** These Terms shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State of New Mexico and applicable federal laws of the United States of America, excluding their conflict of laws provisions. Any controversy, claim, or dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Site shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of the State of New Mexico, United States of America. The user expressly waives any other forum that might correspond to them by reason of their domicile or place of access to the Site. **12. Language and Versions** These Terms are available in Spanish and English. In the event of any discrepancy between the two versions, the English version shall prevail, as it is the language of the Operator’s domicile and of the applicable law. **13. Severability** If any provision of these Terms is held to be null, invalid, or unenforceable by a competent court, such holding shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect. **14. Modifications** The Operator reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site or these Terms at any time. Modifications shall take effect upon their posting on the Site. Continued use of the Site following the posting of modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. **15. Contact** For any questions regarding these Terms, you may contact the Operator through the contact form available on the Site. *By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions of Use in their entirety.* [Read more...](https://shibari-dojo.online/legal-en/terms-and-conditions-of-use.md) ## General Contracting Conditions **Version 2.1 · Effective Date: May 1, 2026 · Operator: Web3Hispano LLC, New Mexico, USA** --- *NOTICE: Contracting any product or service from shibari-dojo.online requires reading and accepting the Privacy Policy, the Terms and Conditions of Use, and these General Terms of Contract.* --- **1. Purpose** These General Contracting Conditions (hereinafter, "the Terms") govern the contractual relationship between Web3Hispano LLC (hereinafter, "SHIBARI-DOJO") and the user who contracts any product or service offered through the website shibari-dojo.online (hereinafter, "the Site"). These Terms are governed by the principles of legality and good faith. By accepting them, the user agrees to use all content and services of the Site without violating applicable law or harming the rights and interests of third parties. **By submitting your contracting or subscription request and checking the corresponding acceptance box, you represent that you have read these Terms, declare that you accept them, and give your express consent to their content in the version published at the time of acceptance, committing without reservation to comply with them.** SHIBARI-DOJO reserves the right to exclude access to the Service to any user who violates these Terms. **2. Identification of the Parties** **The Operator** Web3Hispano LLC 500 4th St NW, Suite 102, PMB 1612 Albuquerque, NM 87102 — United States of America Hereinafter, "SHIBARI-DOJO" **The User / Customer** Access to the Site, as well as contracting the services and content offered, confers upon the person performing such actions the status of **USER** (sometimes referred to as "student" or "pupil") or, where contracting occurs, the status of **CUSTOMER**. The Customer is identified through the data provided in the order, registration, or subscription form, and is responsible for the truthfulness, currency, and accuracy of such data. In consideration of user privacy, a real name is not required; forms may be completed using a nickname or alias. **The Customer expressly represents and warrants:** **(a)** They are at least 18 years of age, or the legal age of majority required in their jurisdiction if higher; **(b)** They have full legal capacity to enter into contracts in their jurisdiction of residence; **(c)** They are acting in their own name as a natural person or as the legitimate representative of a legal entity; **(d)** They have independently verified that contracting the service is lawful in their jurisdiction of residence and in the location from which they access, as set forth in the Site’s Terms and Conditions of Use. --- The User is informed of, and accepts, that mere access to the Site does not, by itself, constitute the initiation of a commercial relationship with SHIBARI-DOJO. To contract services or products offered on the Site, you must use the channels provided for that purpose. SHIBARI-DOJO may reject order requests or cancel customer accounts when the data provided is inaccurate, false, or incomplete, without such action giving rise to any right to compensation. --- **3. Jurisdiction and Customer Responsibility** These Terms are governed jointly with the Site’s Terms and Conditions of Use, Section 0 of which establishes the Operator’s position regarding jurisdiction, age verification, and privacy. That section forms an integral part of this contract and is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. By contracting any product or service on the Site, the Customer reaffirms the binding declaration set forth in Section 0.3 of the Terms and Conditions of Use: they declare that they have independently verified that contracting is lawful in their jurisdiction and assume sole responsibility for any legal, tax, or other consequences that may arise from such contracting in their country of residence or access. SHIBARI-DOJO assumes no obligation to verify the legality of any contracting in the Customer’s jurisdiction, nor to adapt its service to the regulatory requirements of third countries. **4. Nature of the Service, Place of Performance, and Tax Implications** **4.1 Personalized and non-automated nature of the service** The services offered by SHIBARI-DOJO are **strictly personalized**. Any training action, consultancy, workshop, lecture, or other service involves the active and direct participation of a human trainer. The service is not generated, managed, or delivered in an automated manner. Supporting educational materials complement the personalized services and do not by themselves constitute an independent automated service. The personalized and non-automated nature of the service is an essential element of the purpose of this contract, distinguishing these services from automated digital services for legal and regulatory purposes. **4.2 Place of performance of the service** The services offered by SHIBARI-DOJO are provided through the systems, platforms, and digital infrastructure owned by Web3Hispano LLC, an entity organized and domiciled in Albuquerque, State of New Mexico, United States of America. The online nature of the service allows the trainer and the Customer to connect from different geographic locations in each session. This does not alter the ownership or legal domicile of the service: the contractual relationship is established, managed, and executed through Web3Hispano LLC’s systems. It is that entity —not the trainer or the Customer individually— that provides the service as the contracting party. **For all legal, contractual, tax, and regulatory purposes, the place of performance of the service is the Operator’s legal domicile: State of New Mexico, United States of America.** The fact that the Customer accesses the service from any other country through digital means does not modify this determination, just as accessing services from international platforms does not alter the provider’s legal domicile or transfer tax or regulatory jurisdiction over the service received to the Customer’s jurisdiction. **4.3 Tax implications: Operator’s position** SHIBARI-DOJO operates as an entity organized in the United States of America and pays taxes in accordance with U.S. federal law and the laws of the State of New Mexico. The Operator is not registered as a taxable person for VAT, GST, sales tax, or any equivalent tax in any jurisdiction other than its legal domicile. Accordingly, SHIBARI-DOJO **does not collect, withhold, or remit** on behalf of the Customer any consumption tax, value added tax, sales tax, or equivalent tax that may be due in the Customer’s jurisdiction of residence. Invoices issued by SHIBARI-DOJO reflect the price of the service in accordance with applicable U.S. law. This position is based on the following arguments: **(a) Domicile and origin of the service.** The service originates and is performed from the State of New Mexico, USA, which is the place of establishment of the provider for purposes of international rules on localization of the taxable event. **(b) Personalized nature.** The service involves the direct participation of a human trainer in each performance. This characteristic distinguishes it from automated digital services, to which destination-based taxation rules adopted by various jurisdictions typically refer. **(c) No permanent establishment.** SHIBARI-DOJO has no permanent establishment, subsidiary, dependent agent, or physical infrastructure in any jurisdiction other than its domicile, so the criteria for territorial tax nexus based on physical presence do not apply. *Note to the Customer: Tax laws are diverse and change frequently. Some jurisdictions —in particular within the European Union and other regulated markets— have adopted rules that may obligate the Customer to self-assess taxes on services received from abroad (reverse charge mechanism or other equivalent figures). SHIBARI-DOJO does not provide tax advice. The Customer is responsible for consulting a tax advisor in their jurisdiction to determine their specific obligations.* **4.4 Sole tax responsibility of the Customer** The Customer is solely responsible for determining, declaring, and, where applicable, paying any taxes, duties, levies, or fiscal charges that may be due in their jurisdiction of residence as a result of contracting services provided from the United States of America. SHIBARI-DOJO does not act as a withholding agent or tax collector on behalf of any jurisdiction other than its domicile. Any claim, penalty, or tax demand made by authorities of third countries as a result of contracting the services shall be the sole responsibility of the Customer, who shall indemnify and hold harmless the Operator against any harm arising from such circumstance. **5. Quality and Availability of Services** SHIBARI-DOJO periodically reviews the content and information published on the Site. If any inconsistency or error is detected, please report it through the contact form on the Site so that it may be corrected promptly. SHIBARI-DOJO cannot control the use that the user makes of the published information and, therefore, shall not be liable for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, arising from the use of such information. SHIBARI-DOJO continuously maintains the Site to ensure the availability of its services and content. However, the user accepts that interruptions may occur, whether scheduled to improve Site performance or accidental due to external causes beyond the Operator’s control. SHIBARI-DOJO reserves the right to make, without prior notice, any modifications, suspensions, or cancellations it deems appropriate on the Site, and may change its design, presentation, content, services offered, and applicable legal terms. **6. Description of Products and Services** **The Site offers live online training actions (1:1 consultancy, courses, workshops, lectures, exercises, and others), as well as supporting educational materials in various formats available for consultation by students.** Communication channels with trainers will be Telegram, email, and the channels designed for that purpose on the online platform. The individual description of each training action provides information on its modality, price, required materials, online platform availability, syllabus, access requirements, and other relevant characteristics. **7. Intellectual and Industrial Property** All elements of the Site —including programming, source code, texts, designs, logos, images, and any other element capable of protection— are owned exclusively by SHIBARI-DOJO or are used with the permission of their owners, and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including the copyright laws of the United States of America and international treaties thereon. Except for content for which a different license is expressly stated, SHIBARI-DOJO does not grant any license or authorization regarding its industrial and intellectual property rights, except by express written agreement. Users may only make private reproductions of the Site’s content. Any reproduction, distribution, transformation, or public communication, in whole or in part, of the Site’s content or any of its elements, for commercial purposes or for any use beyond private use, is prohibited without the express written authorization of SHIBARI-DOJO. **The following are specifically prohibited:** **(a)** Displaying any page of the Site within the framework of another website using framing or similar techniques without the express consent of SHIBARI-DOJO; **(b)** Inserting images published on the Site into third-party pages or databases using inline linking or similar techniques without the express authorization of SHIBARI-DOJO; **(c)** Extracting and using elements of the Site, whether or not harmful to SHIBARI-DOJO; **(d)** Establishing hypertext links from third-party websites directed to the Site or any internal page thereof without the express authorization of SHIBARI-DOJO. Violation of the foregoing will entitle SHIBARI-DOJO to take any actions recognized by law to defend its interests, including early termination of the contract without prior notice. **8. User Account** **Creating a user account is necessary to access most of the content and services offered on the Site.** To create an account, you must be of legal age under the laws of your jurisdiction, with a minimum of 18 years. If it is discovered that you have created an account without being of the required age, the account will be canceled without refund of any amounts paid. When setting up and maintaining your account, you must always provide truthful, accurate, and complete information, including a valid email address. In consideration of user and customer privacy, a real name is not required; you may complete forms using a nickname or alias. You must keep your password secure, as you are responsible for all activities conducted from your account, including any damages caused by any person who uses it without your permission. If you suspect that someone is using your account fraudulently, please notify us through the contact form on the Site. You may not transfer your account to another person or use another person’s account. In the event of the account holder’s death, the account will be closed. You may cancel your account at any time from your user panel. Voluntary cancellation implies a waiver of any right to request refunds or compensation for amounts paid. **9. General Subscription Terms** These Terms, together with the registration form completed upon acceptance, constitute the contract between SHIBARI-DOJO and the Customer. **When submitting your request, you must check the acceptance box appearing on the form. By doing so, you represent that you have read these Terms and give your express consent to their content in the version published at the time of acceptance.** **9.1 Prohibition of shared access** The practice known as "shared access", consisting of any agreement between two or more persons to share, assign, or make available to third parties access credentials to areas of the Site subject to admission rights, such that one person pays the price of the service and one or more additional persons access without having individually contracted it, is strictly prohibited. Licenses provided by SHIBARI-DOJO are **strictly personal, individual, and non-transferable**. Detection of this conduct, or reasonable evidence thereof, will immediately and automatically result in: **(a)** Cancellation of the holder’s account and all associated access and licenses, without prior notice; **(b)** Forfeiture of any rights to amounts paid, without any right to refund; **(c)** Permanent prohibition of the holder from creating new accounts; **(d)** Initiation of appropriate civil and, where applicable, criminal actions, including claims for damages arising from unauthorized use of the license. **9.2 Subscription process** Any user may access information and prices for each training action without prior registration. To resolve doubts before subscribing, you may use the Site’s contact form, after accepting the Privacy Policy. To formalize a subscription, you must complete the form with the required information and select the payment method. **The contract will be formalized upon receipt of the request by SHIBARI-DOJO.** The language of contract formalization and communications will be Spanish for users accessing through the Spanish version of the Site, and English for users accessing through the international version. In the event of any discrepancy between the two versions, the English version shall prevail. **9.3 Account activation and content access** **Account activation and content access is NOT instantaneous.** It requires prior verification of payment, which may take up to 48 hours for payments made through instant systems, and up to two weeks for international transfers. Activations are carried out only during business hours, Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (New Mexico time, MT/MST). Non-payment of the subscription or any of the agreed installments may result in temporary suspension of access to educational content and, where applicable, cancellation of the subscription without refund. **9.4 Temporary access license** By enrolling in a training action or other content, SHIBARI-DOJO grants you a **personal, non-exclusive, and non-transferable** license to view it through the Site’s services, and for no other use. Generally, such license is granted for a predefined period expressed in months. SHIBARI-DOJO reserves the right to revoke any access license at any time if it becomes necessary to deactivate the content for legal or content management reasons. Any reproduction, redistribution, assignment, sale, rental, lending, modification, adaptation, creation of derivative works, sublicensing, or any other form of transfer of the content is prohibited without the explicit written permission of SHIBARI-DOJO. **10. No-Refund Policy** **SHIBARI-DOJO does not recognize any right of withdrawal and offers no refund or return of the amount paid under any circumstances.** This policy is based on the nature of the goods and services contracted: **(a)** 1:1 consultancy services and live training actions are personalized services whose performance begins at the express request of the Customer at the agreed time, thereby exhausting the purpose of the contract. **(b)** Supporting digital content is made available to the Customer from the moment their account is activated. **(c)** The personalized and non-automated nature of the service means that SHIBARI-DOJO reserves time, human resources, and training capacity specifically for each Customer from the moment the subscription is confirmed. **The no-refund policy applies without exception in the following cases, including but not limited to:** **(a)** Voluntary cancellation of the account or subscription by the Customer at any time; **(b)** Total or partial non-use of the contracted content or services for any reason attributable to the Customer; **(c)** Cancellation of the account or suspension of access due to violation of these Terms, including the practice of sharing access credentials; **(d)** Customer’s subjective dissatisfaction with the content or service received; **(e)** Changes in the Customer’s personal circumstances after contracting; **(f)** Discrepancy between the Customer’s expectations and the content actually provided, provided that such content conforms to the description published on the Site at the time of contracting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, SHIBARI-DOJO may, at its sole discretion, make available free samples, trial materials, or demonstration periods. Such options, when available, will be expressly indicated in the description of the corresponding product or service. **11. Prices and Invoicing** SHIBARI-DOJO reserves the right to modify the prices of its products without prior notice, in any case respecting the prices of contracts already formalized with an access period still active. **The prices of services offered on shibari-dojo.online are stated in United States Dollars (USD $).** As a measure to protect user identity and privacy, no tax information is requested during the subscription process. If you need supporting documentation for the contracted services to be issued, you must request it through the Site’s contact form, providing the necessary information (full name or corporate name, tax identification number, and tax address). **12. Payment Methods** By proceeding with payment, the Customer accepts the use of a valid and active payment method. Available options will be shown during the subscription process. **Account activation is not instantaneous; it is delayed until payment is verified.** For deferred payments (bank transfer or others), you will receive a message with instructions to complete the payment and the maximum period to do so, after which the subscription will be canceled. Activations are carried out only during business hours, Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (New Mexico time, MT/MST). **13. Disclaimer of Liability** SHIBARI-DOJO does not control the use the user makes of the Service, nor the user’s execution of the exercises, advice, and instructions contained therein. Access to the Service and implementation of the routines, exercises, and other instructions are carried out at the user’s own and sole risk. **The user expressly agrees to hold harmless SHIBARI-DOJO** from any damage, injury, loss, discomfort, or other circumstances that may occur during the performance, execution, or practice of the routines, exercises, and instructions contained in the Service or in the purchased products. **14. Customer Responsibilities** The Customer guarantees the truthfulness and accuracy of the data provided when completing the contracting forms. You may not access or use the Services, nor create an account, for illegal purposes or in violation of applicable law in your jurisdiction of residence and the jurisdiction from which you access. The Customer is solely responsible for compliance with the laws and regulations applicable in their jurisdiction, including tax laws. Violation of any of these Terms may result in cancellation of services by SHIBARI-DOJO, without prior notice and without giving rise to any compensation. **15. Customer Support** For any questions, incidents, or claims related to these services, you may contact SHIBARI-DOJO exclusively through the **contact form available on the Site**. **Training-related inquiries** (questions about content, materials, course access, and matters related to the development of training actions): attended any day of the week, with a maximum response time of **36 business hours** from receipt of the inquiry. **Administrative inquiries** (invoicing, subscriptions, payments, technical issues, and any other management matters): attended Monday through Friday, with a maximum response time of **48 business hours** from receipt of the inquiry. For the purpose of calculating the above deadlines, business hours means hours occurring within SHIBARI-DOJO’s business hours, excluding nighttime hours, holidays according to the State of New Mexico calendar, and any period of service interruption duly communicated on the Site. **16. Modification of the Terms** SHIBARI-DOJO may update these Terms in the future. Changes will be notified by a prominent notice on the Site. If any clause contained in these Terms is declared wholly or partially null or ineffective by a competent court, such declaration shall affect only that provision, and the remainder of the Terms shall survive in full. **17. Language and Versions** These Terms are available in Spanish and English. In the event of any discrepancy between the two versions, the English version shall prevail, as it is the language of the Operator’s domicile and of the applicable law. **18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction** These Terms shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State of New Mexico and applicable federal laws of the United States of America, excluding their conflict of laws provisions. For the resolution of any conflict arising from the commercial activity of the Site, the Customer and SHIBARI-DOJO agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Albuquerque, State of New Mexico, United States of America, expressly waiving any other forum that might correspond to them by reason of their domicile or place of access to the Site. --- *By contracting any product or service from shibari-dojo.online, the Customer acknowledges that they have read, understood, and accepted in their entirety these General Terms of Contract, the Site’s Terms and Conditions of Use, and the Privacy Policy.* [Read more...](https://shibari-dojo.online/legal-en/general-contracting-conditions.md) ## Specific Online Course (Sekibaku) Conditions ## Online Erotic Shibari Course (Sekibaku) – Shoden Programme ### (Shoden · Full Course and Shoden Koza · Class‑by‑Class) ### and Dōjō Bunko Library Service (道場文庫) **Website:** shibari-dojo.online **Version:** 1.0 **Effective date:** [date of publication] **Operator:** Web3Hispano LLC, a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the State of New Mexico, United States of America (hereinafter "SHIBARI-DOJO"). --- > **IMPORTANT NOTICE** > These Specific Conditions supplement the **General Contracting Conditions** (hereinafter "GCC") and the **Website Terms and Conditions of Use**, including Section 0 thereof. By purchasing any product or service, you fully and unreservedly accept all contractual documents. In the event of any conflict, these Specific Conditions shall prevail over the GCC with respect to the Shoden course and the Dōjō Bunko Library. --- ## 1. Definitions and Contractable Services For the purposes of these conditions: - **Shoden Course (初伝) – Full Course:** Complete Sekibaku erotic shibari training programme, consisting of six (6) live 1:1 sessions and five (5) online content modules. - **Shoden Koza Course (初伝講座) – Class‑by‑Class:** Enrolment option via independent units. The student enrols in one class (module) at a time, potentially completing the same programme as the full course. - **Dojo Library (Dōjō Bunko, 道場文庫):** Supplementary online documentary collection, without live sessions, offered either independently or linked to the above modalities. --- ## 2. Course Structure and Content Access **2.1 Programme composition** The Shoden course is organised into five (5) training modules, plus an initial orientation session. Each module comprises: - A **live one‑to‑one (1:1) session** between the student (and their practice partner) and the instructor, lasting between ninety (90) and one hundred and twenty (120) minutes. - **Digital teaching materials** (video tutorials and written documentation) accessible through the platform. **2.2 Sequential access and progression** Access to the modules is **strictly sequential**: - Upon activation of enrolment, the student gains access to Module 1 and its corresponding session. - Modules 2, 3, 4 and 5 are unlocked progressively once the student has completed the live session of the immediately preceding module. This rule applies **even in the single‑payment (Shoden – Full Course) modality**: paying for the entire programme does not mean that all modules become available simultaneously. Sequential unlocking is an essential pedagogical element of the method and does not constitute a breach of contract or an arbitrary restriction. **2.3 Excluded content** Each modality grants access only to the modules and features described in its corresponding product sheet. The student acquires no right to access content, modules or services reserved for other modalities, even if they are hosted on the same platform. --- ## 3. Enrolment Modalities and Duration of the Service ### 3.1 Shoden – Full Course (初伝) - **Payment:** Single payment for the entire programme. - **Included sessions:** 6 live sessions (1 orientation session + 1 session for each of the 5 modules). - **Scheduling window:** Eighteen (18) months from the activation date of enrolment. - **Online content access:** Lifetime. Once a module is unlocked, the student retains access to its materials even after the session scheduling window has expired. - **Dojo Library:** Lifetime access from day one. ### 3.2 Shoden Koza – Class‑by‑Class (初伝講座) - **Payment:** Individual payment for each class (module). The student may contract the five classes successively. - **Included sessions per class:** 1 live session corresponding to the purchased module. - **Scheduling window per class:** Four (4) months from the activation of that specific class. - **Online content access:** Lifetime for each unlocked module. - **Dojo Library:** Temporarily included with each contracted class, with the following durations: - Classes 1 to 3: 4 months of access. - Class 4: 1 year of access. - Class 5: lifetime access. - **Price lock:** The price of each class for a given student shall not vary during the eighteen (18) months following the activation of their first class, even if SHIBARI-DOJO changes its general rates. ### 3.3 Dōjō Bunko Library (standalone) When offered autonomously, the access conditions (duration, price and renewal) will be detailed on its own enrolment page. Standalone library access does not include live sessions, course content or participation in the student Telegram group. --- ## 4. Enrolment and Activation Process **4.1 Application and conclusion of the contract** The contract is concluded when the student submits the duly completed enrolment form and SHIBARI-DOJO receives that request. The contract language shall be Spanish for users of the Spanish version of the Website, and English for the international version. **4.2 Manual verification and activation** Account activation and access to content **are not instantaneous**. They require prior payment verification by an administrator. Once payment is confirmed, SHIBARI-DOJO will activate the corresponding subscription and assign the relevant accesses. This process may take up to 48 hours on business days for electronic payments, and up to two weeks for international transfers. Activations are carried out during the business hours indicated in the GCC. The account activation date shall be deemed, for all purposes, the start of all applicable time periods. --- ## 5. Sessions, Scheduling and Deadlines **5.1 Scheduling** Sessions are scheduled by mutual agreement between the student and the instructor. SHIBARI-DOJO will provide a means of contact to coordinate dates. The assignment of a specific date is subject to the instructor’s availability and the student’s pedagogical progress. **5.2 Expiry of unscheduled sessions** - In the **Shoden Full Course** modality, if the student has not scheduled any of the six sessions within the 18‑month period, SHIBARI-DOJO is released from the obligation to deliver the pending sessions. Lifetime access to already unlocked content and to the library is not affected. - In the **Shoden Koza** modality, each class has its own independent 4‑month window. If the session of a class is not scheduled within that period, the session expires; however, the student retains lifetime access to the materials of that module and the previous ones. **5.3 Extension due to instructor unavailability** If, for reasons attributable to SHIBARI-DOJO, instructors are unable to provide services for a continuous period exceeding one month, that period shall be added to the current scheduling window. The extension will be communicated to the student by email. --- ## 6. Participation in Classes and Accompanying Person **6.1 Nature of the sessions** All live sessions are designed to be carried out with a partner. The enrolled student must have an accompanying person to perform the practical exercises. **6.2 Status of the accompanying person** The accompanying person: - May access the course materials and actively participate in the sessions. - May receive a certificate of participation or achievement if their attendance is verifiable. - **Does not acquire the status of student nor establish any contractual relationship with SHIBARI-DOJO.** All rights, claims and responsibilities lie exclusively with the enrolled student, who shall be liable to SHIBARI-DOJO also for the acts of their accompanying person. --- ## 7. Dojo Library (Dōjō Bunko) **7.1 Nature** The Dojo Library is a repository of supplementary articles and materials, without live sessions or access to the Telegram group. Its content may be expanded, modified or reorganised without prior notice. **7.2 Access duration** The duration of library access depends on the contracted modality: - **Shoden Full Course:** lifetime from activation. - **Shoden Koza:** 4 months (classes 1–3), 1 year (class 4) or lifetime (class 5), linked to the respective class. - **Standalone Library:** according to the purchased plan (4 months, 1 year or lifetime). Upon expiry of the access period, the student will no longer be able to view the library contents, without this affecting the course modules to which they are already entitled. --- ## 8. Certification **8.1 Obtaining the certificate** Upon completing all programme modules and the corresponding sessions, the student – and, where applicable, the accompanying person – may apply for a Shoden level certificate of achievement. Certification is **included in the price**, at no additional cost. **8.2 Condition** The issuance of the certificate is subject to a positive assessment by the instructor. SHIBARI-DOJO does not guarantee the award of the certificate merely by reason of having attended the sessions. --- ## 9. No‑Refund Policy The no‑refund policy set out in the GCC applies in full. In particular, no refund shall be due in the following cases: - Failure to use the live sessions within the established time limits. - Voluntary cancellation of the account. - Subjective dissatisfaction with the content or the teaching style. - Lack of awareness of the sequential nature of access, provided this has been clearly communicated on the Website and in these conditions. --- ## 10. Communications and Support The same provisions as in the GCC apply. Notifications from SHIBARI-DOJO will be sent to the email address provided by the student. The student is responsible for keeping it up to date. --- ## 11. Governing Law These conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Mexico and applicable federal laws of the United States of America, under the terms set out in the GCC. --- *By contracting any of the described services, the student fully accepts these Specific Conditions, the General Contracting Conditions, the Website Terms and Conditions of Use, and the Privacy Policy.* [Read more...](https://shibari-dojo.online/legal-en/specific-online-course-sekibaku-conditions.md)