1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Don Magazine website, publications, or events, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. About Don Magazine

Don Magazine is an independent art and culture magazine based in Osaka, Japan. We publish print and digital content and organize events that support artists, writers, and cultural practitioners.

3. Intellectual Property

All content published by Don Magazine—including text, images, layout, logos, and design—is the property of Don Magazine or its contributors and is protected by copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish any content without prior written permission, except for brief quotations used for non-commercial purposes with proper credit.

4. Contributor Submissions

By submitting work (artwork, text, images, proposals, etc.) to Don Magazine:

• You confirm that the work is your original creation or that you have the rights to submit it

• You grant Don Magazine a non-exclusive right to publish, display, and promote the work in print, online, and for promotional purposes

• Copyright remains with the contributor unless otherwise agreed in writing

• Don Magazine reserves the right to edit, format, or decline submissions at its discretion

Submission does not guarantee publication.

5. Events and Community Participation

Don Magazine events are intended to be respectful, inclusive cultural spaces.

We reserve the right to:

• Refuse entry or remove participants for disruptive or harmful behavior

• Cancel or modify events when necessary

• Use photographs or video taken at events for documentation and promotion unless otherwise requested in advance

6. Sales, Donations, and Payments

Purchases of magazines, tickets, or merchandise are generally non-refundable, unless otherwise stated.

Donations to Don Magazine support publishing and community activities and are voluntary. Donations do not guarantee editorial consideration or special privileges.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the website or events for unlawful purposes

• Harass, threaten, or discriminate against others

• Upload or distribute harmful, misleading, or infringing content

• Attempt to disrupt the website or misuse Don Magazine platforms

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Don Magazine is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external sites.

9. Disclaimer

All content is provided “as is” for informational and cultural purposes. Don Magazine makes no guarantees regarding accuracy, completeness, or availability of content.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Don Magazine shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of our website, publications, or events.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our website or community platforms for violations of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.

13. Changes to These Terms

Don Magazine may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.