Terms of Service
Terms of Service | Buy Houses Japan
Last updated: September 9, 2026
1. AGREEMENT TO TERMS
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you") and Urbano DX ("we", "us", or "our"), the developer and operator of Buy Houses Japan.
By accessing or using the website buyhouses.jp (the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.
2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Buy Houses Japan is an AI-powered property search and listing platform developed and operated by Urbano DX to help users discover and analyze real estate listings in Japan.
The Services include:
AI-assisted property search (Japanese & English)
Aggregated listings from third-party sources
Property comparison tools
Saved searches and alerts
Investment analysis tools (depending on subscription tier)
⚠️ IMPORTANT:
Buy Houses Japan is NOT:
A licensed real estate brokerage (宅建業者)
A real estate agent
A legal, tax, or investment advisor
A party to any real estate transaction
We do not:
Represent buyers or sellers
Negotiate deals
Facilitate contracts or closings
All transactions must be conducted through licensed professionals.
3. USER ACCOUNTS
To access certain features, you may be required to create an account.
You agree to:
Provide accurate information (name, email, etc.)
Maintain the security of your account
Accept responsibility for all activity under your account
You may register via:
Email and password
Third-party login providers (e.g., Google)
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion.
4. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS & BILLING
4.1 Free Plan
5 starter searches, plus 1 credit daily at 00:00 UTC up to a balance of 5. Unused days accrue up to this cap. Bonus credits are preserved.
Access to general platform features
4.2 Paid Individual Plans
Standard Plan: approximately US$19/month (charged at ¥2,980/month)
Unlimited searches
Property comparison tools
Saved searches
Email alerts
Investor Plan: approximately US$45/month (charged at ¥6,980/month)
All Standard features
Bulk CSV export
Investment yield calculator
Advanced search filters (e.g., Airbnb/minpaku potential)
4.3 Lifetime Access
Approximately US$149 one-time (charged at ¥22,980)
Lifetime access to the current Standard-level feature set
Investor-only features, including CSV export and investment search criteria, are not included
4.4 Billing Terms
All charges are in JPY. The USD figures above are illustrative conversions at ¥154 per US$1. Your card issuer sets the final conversion rate and any fees.
Standard and Investor subscriptions are monthly and auto-renewing
Lifetime Access is a one-time purchase and does not renew
Payments are processed via third-party providers (e.g., Stripe)
You authorize recurring billing upon subscription
4.5 No Refund Policy
All payments are non-refundable, including:
Partial billing periods
Unused features
Accidental purchases
Because the Services are digital and immediately accessible, no refunds will be issued except where required by applicable law.
5. DATA ACCURACY & THIRD-PARTY LISTINGS
The platform aggregates and processes property data from third-party sources (including but not limited to Japanese real estate listing platforms).
We do not guarantee:
Accuracy of listing details
Availability of properties
Pricing correctness
Legal compliance of properties
Listings may:
Be outdated
Contain errors
Already be sold or unavailable
Users are solely responsible for verifying all information with licensed real estate professionals.
6. AI DISCLAIMER
The Services include AI-generated content and search results.
You acknowledge that:
AI outputs may be incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated
Results are generated automatically and may contain errors
AI tools are for informational purposes only
You agree not to rely solely on AI outputs for:
Investment decisions
Legal decisions
Purchase decisions
7. NO REAL ESTATE REPRESENTATION
Urbano DX operates Buy Houses Japan strictly as a technology platform.
We do not:
Act as intermediaries in transactions
Provide brokerage services
Assist with negotiations
Prepare contracts
Any real estate activity must be conducted through licensed agents in Japan.
8. PROHIBITED USE
You agree not to:
Scrape, copy, or extract large amounts of data from the platform
Reverse engineer or exploit the AI system
Use the Services for unauthorized commercial purposes
Interfere with platform functionality
Attempt to bypass subscription limits
We reserve the right to suspend accounts for violations.
9. PRIVACY POLICY
Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy (to be provided separately).
We may collect:
Name and email
Account activity
Usage data
Data may be processed and stored in Japan or other jurisdictions via third-party providers (e.g., Cloudflare, Stripe).
10. TERM AND TERMINATION
We reserve the right to:
Suspend or terminate your account at any time
Restrict access without notice
Remove or modify content
Termination does not entitle you to refunds.
11. MODIFICATIONS TO SERVICES
We may:
Change features or pricing
Add or remove functionality
Discontinue services
We are not liable for interruptions or changes.
12. DISCLAIMER
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE."
We make no guarantees regarding:
Accuracy
Reliability
Availability
We are not responsible for:
Errors in listings
Third-party content
Any decisions made based on platform data
13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
Urbano DX shall not be liable for:
Loss of profits
Investment losses
Missed opportunities
Data loss
Total liability is limited to the amount you paid in the last billing cycle.
14. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold Urbano DX harmless from any claims arising from:
Your use of the Services
Violation of these Terms
Misuse of data or listings
15. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by the laws of Poland and applicable European Union law, where Urbano DX, the operator of Buy Houses Japan, is established.
Any disputes shall be handled in the competent courts of Poland.
16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Parties agree to:
Attempt informal resolution (30 days)
Proceed to arbitration if necessary
Arbitration, if pursued, shall take place in Poland, in English.
17. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
You consent to receive:
Emails
Notifications
Electronic agreements
These satisfy legal communication requirements.
18. MISCELLANEOUS
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Urbano DX regarding your use of Buy Houses Japan.
If any provision is invalid, the remainder remains enforceable.
19. CONTACT INFORMATION
Urbano DX
Operator of Buy Houses Japan
Email: urbano@urbanodx.com