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User-Generated Content (UGC) Policy

Last Updated: 27-Oct-2025

At Nihoner.com (“Nihoner,” “we,” “our”), we value the voices of our community. We believe that sharing experiences, ideas, and resources enriches everyone’s learning journey. This policy explains how user-generated content (UGC) is handled on our platform and ensures that all contributions are respected while keeping the community safe.

By posting or sharing content on Nihoner, you agree to this UGC Policy.

1. Ownership of Your Content

  • You remain the owner of the content you create, such as text, images, forum posts, comments, or uploads.
  • By submitting content, you grant Nihoner a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, and perpetual license to use, reproduce, adapt, translate, publish, distribute, and display that content in connection with the operation and promotion of the Service.
  • This license allows us to keep community discussions, contributions, or shared resources intact, even if you later close your account.

2. Your Responsibility

When contributing content, you agree that you are fully responsible for what you post. Specifically, you confirm that:

  • You have the rights or permission to post the content you share.
  • Your content does not infringe on copyrights, trademarks, patents, or any other intellectual property rights.
  • Your content does not contain unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, abusive, or harmful material.
  • You will not disclose private or confidential information about yourself or others without proper consent.

Nihoner is not responsible or liable for the accuracy, legality, or reliability of any user-submitted content. The responsibility lies entirely with the original author.

3. Our Rights to Moderate

To protect the community, we reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to:

  • Remove, restrict, or edit any content that violates this UGC Policy, our Community Guidelines, or our Terms and Conditions.
  • Suspend or terminate accounts associated with violations, without notice.
  • Deny refunds or compensation for accounts or content removed due to violations.

Moderation decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

4. Prohibited Content

To maintain a safe environment, you may not post content that includes:

  • Copyrighted or pirated works without permission.
  • Spam, commercial advertisements, or promotional schemes.
  • Harassment, threats, hate speech, or bullying.
  • Material promoting violence, illegal activity, or unsafe practices.
  • Malicious software, harmful code, or deceptive links.

Any violation may result in immediate suspension or permanent termination of your account.

5. Reporting Infringing or Harmful Content

We rely on our community to help maintain a respectful environment.

6. No Refunds for Removed Content or Accounts

If your content is removed or your account is restricted or terminated because of policy violations:

  • You will not receive refunds, credits, or compensation.
  • Any unused subscription period will be forfeited.

This ensures fairness for members who respect the rules.

7. International Scope & Compliance

This UGC Policy is designed to comply with international standards, including but not limited to:

  • The U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA),
  • The EU Digital Services Act (DSA) and Copyright Directive,
  • The UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988,
  • The Canadian Copyright Act (Notice-and-Notice Regime),
  • The Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Safe Harbour provisions),
  • The Japanese and Korean Copyright Acts,
  • The Berne Convention and WIPO treaties.

By participating, you acknowledge that your contributions are subject to these international legal frameworks.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this UGC Policy from time to time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. The “Last Updated” date above reflects the current version. Continued use of Nihoner constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this UGC Policy or wish to report a concern, you can reach us here:

Email: [email protected]
Contact Form: https://nihoner.com/contact/

Our Commitment

We believe in protecting creativity, encouraging collaboration, and safeguarding our learners. By sharing responsibly, you help us maintain Nihoner as a place where every contribution adds value to the global community of Japanese learners.