Terms of Use

1. Scope

These terms apply to browsing, searches, listings, brand profiles, related links and other functions provided on the Site.

2. Nature of the Site

szu is an information service for browsing and researching fashion brands. It does not sell products or provide purchasing or payment functions.

Brand names, countries, founding years, categories, overviews and related brands are provided for reference. Check official brand information and linked sites for current prices, availability, sales conditions and announcements. Our Editorial Policy explains our approach to published information.

3. Prohibited activities

Activities that violate laws or public order, infringe the rights or interests of the Site or third parties, or place excessive load on the Site through automated access, scraping or crawling are prohibited.

Bulk automated collection for redistribution or resale, substantial reproduction of the database as a similar listing or search service, interference with display, measurement, advertising or security, and presenting altered Site content or data as authentic are also prohibited.

4. Intellectual property

Rights to original text, classifications, presentation and database editing belong to the operator or the legitimate rights holders. Brand names, company names and product names belong to their respective rights holders.

5. Quotation and reuse

Quotations permitted by law may be used with clear source attribution. Misleading reproduction or alteration and substantial reconstruction of the database, including copying information in bulk to provide another listing or search service, are prohibited.

Ordinary links to brand profiles or listings, brief quotations and introductions with attribution are permitted to the extent that they do not infringe the rights of the Site or third parties.

6. Individual agreements

Advertising, partnerships and requests to add or correct brand information are subject to separately specified conditions or individual agreements. Such arrangements do not authorize automated collection, unauthorized copying or redistribution. The global pages do not currently accept inquiries.

7. External services and links

The Site may include third-party links and functions. The operator does not control or guarantee third-party content, product information, purchase conditions or privacy practices. Advertising spaces and affiliate links may be included.

8. Disclaimer

Accuracy, completeness and currency are not guaranteed. Information is prepared from public sources, but brand details, operating companies, products and linked content may change.

The operator is not liable for damage resulting from use of, or inability to use, the Site, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

9. Changes and suspension

The operator may change or suspend all or part of the Site without prior notice for maintenance, incident response, information review, changes to advertising or external services, operational decisions or other reasons.

10. Changes to these terms

The operator may revise these terms as necessary. Revisions take effect when published on this page.

11. Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by Japanese law. The court with jurisdiction over the operator’s location has exclusive agreed jurisdiction at first instance over disputes concerning the Site.