Last updated: April 26, 2026
Welcome to NihongoStarter. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of nihongostarter.com (“the Site”) and all content published on it. By accessing or using this Site in any way, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions in full.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, please stop using the Site immediately.
1. About NihongoStarter
NihongoStarter is a free Japanese language learning website created and operated by Md Sharif Mia, based in Cumilla, Bangladesh. The Site provides free educational content covering Japanese hiragana, katakana, grammar, kanji, and vocabulary for absolute beginners worldwide.
NihongoStarter is funded entirely through Google AdSense display advertising. We do not sell products, offer paid subscriptions, or use affiliate links. All content on this Site is and will always remain completely free.
Contact: hello@nihongostarter.com
Website: nihongostarter.com
2. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting, reading, or using any part of nihongostarter.com, you confirm that:
- You have read and understood these Terms and Conditions
- You are at least 13 years of age
- You agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions
- You agree to use this Site only for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes
These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, readers, and users of the Site without exception.
3. Use of the Site
Permitted Use
NihongoStarter grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use this Site for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only.
You are welcome to:
- Read and use all free content on the Site for your personal Japanese learning
- Share links to NihongoStarter articles on social media, forums, or personal websites
- Print individual articles for your own personal study use
- Quote short excerpts of up to 50 words from our content provided you include clear attribution and a link back to the original article
Prohibited Use
You agree that you will NOT:
- Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute any content from this Site in full without our written permission
- Use any content from this Site for commercial purposes without written permission
- Scrape, harvest, or extract content from this Site using automated tools or bots
- Attempt to hack, damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to the Site or its servers
- Use the Site to distribute spam, malware, or any harmful content
- Impersonate NihongoStarter, Md Sharif Mia, or any other person or entity
- Submit false, misleading, or abusive content through our contact form
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from our content
- Mirror or frame any part of this Site on another website without written permission
4. Intellectual Property
Our Content
All content published on NihongoStarter — including but not limited to articles, guides, vocabulary lists, grammar explanations, kanji guides, practice sheets, images, graphics, illustrations, and the overall site design — is the intellectual property of NihongoStarter and Md Sharif Mia unless otherwise clearly stated.
All rights are reserved. Our content is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
Your Use of Our Content
You may share links to our articles freely. You may quote short excerpts of up to 50 words with proper attribution and a direct link back to the source article. You may not reproduce full articles or substantial portions of content without prior written permission from us.
To request permission to use our content beyond these limits, please contact us at hello@nihongostarter.com.
Third-Party Content
Some content on this Site references or links to third-party materials such as hiragana stroke order standards, official JLPT syllabus information, and Japanese language references. All third-party content remains the intellectual property of its respective owners.
5. Educational Content and No Professional Advice
All content on NihongoStarter is provided for free educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes:
- Professional Japanese language teaching or instruction
- Official JLPT examination preparation advice
- Certified language school curriculum
- Any form of professional qualification or certification
While we take great care to ensure accuracy, we do not guarantee that every piece of content on this Site is completely free from errors at all times. If you find an error, please contact us at hello@nihongostarter.com so we can correct it promptly.
Language learning outcomes vary significantly between individuals. Any timelines or progress estimates mentioned on this Site are general estimates based on typical learner experience and are not guaranteed results.
6. Google AdSense Advertising
NihongoStarter displays advertisements provided by Google AdSense. By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Advertisements are automatically selected and displayed by Google based on various factors including your browsing history and the content of our pages
- We do not personally select, approve, or endorse any individual advertisement displayed on this Site
- We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, claims, or practices of any advertiser or third-party website accessed through an advertisement
- Clicking on an advertisement will direct you to a third-party website governed entirely by that website’s own terms and conditions and privacy policy
- Google’s use of advertising cookies is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy
You can opt out of personalized Google advertising at any time by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
7. Third-Party Links
NihongoStarter contains links to external websites including educational resources such as Tofugu, JapanesePod101, Anki, NHK World, and others. These links are provided purely for the educational benefit of our readers.
We have no control over the content, availability, or practices of any external website. We are not responsible for:
- The content or accuracy of any external website
- Any changes made to external websites after we link to them
- Any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your use of any external website
- The privacy practices of any external website
The inclusion of a link to an external website does not constitute our endorsement of that website, its content, or any products or services it offers.
8. User Communications
When you contact us through our contact form or by email, you agree that:
- The information you provide is truthful and accurate
- You will not submit spam, abusive, threatening, or inappropriate messages
- We may use your message to improve our content or services
- We are not obligated to respond to every message, though we make every effort to do so within 2–3 business days
We will never share your contact information with third parties for marketing purposes.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
NihongoStarter and all its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
We do not warrant that:
- The Site will be available and accessible at all times without interruption or error
- The content is completely accurate, complete, current, or error-free at all times
- The Site is free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components
- Any specific learning outcome or result will be achieved by using our content
Your use of this Site is entirely at your own risk.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, NihongoStarter and Md Sharif Mia shall not be liable for any:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, revenue, or profit
- Damage to your device or software
- Any other loss or damage arising from your use of this Site or its content
This limitation applies regardless of whether the claim is based on contract, tort, negligence, or any other legal theory, and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
11. Privacy
Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. By using this Site, you also agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of NihongoStarter after any changes to these Terms and Conditions constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.
13. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international law. As NihongoStarter serves a global audience of Japanese learners, we aim to operate in compliance with the laws and regulations of the countries from which our readers access the Site.
Any disputes arising from these Terms and Conditions shall first be addressed through good-faith communication between the parties. Please contact us at hello@nihongostarter.com before pursuing any formal dispute resolution process.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable for any reason, that provision shall be deemed severable from the remaining terms. The remaining Terms and Conditions shall continue in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and NihongoStarter regarding your use of this Site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Email: hello@nihongostarter.com Contact page: nihongostarter.com/contact-us/ Privacy Policy: nihongostarter.com/privacy-policy/ Disclaimer: nihongostarter.com/disclaimer/
We will respond to all inquiries within 3 business days.
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