User Guide

Thank you for using Nekodamari Kobo's direct online store .

◇About the ordering process	◇Payment methods	◇About delivery
◇Returns and refunds	◇Receipts and delivery notes	◇About gift wrapping
◇About security	◇About the email newsletter	◇Copyright
◇About reviews	◇About the campaign	◇Frequently Asked Questions

◇ Handling of Personal Information

About the ordering process

	STEP1 On the product page, select the quantity you want and add it to your cart.
	STEP2 Check the items in your cart, and if you are happy with them, press the "Checkout" button to proceed to the next step. If you would like gift wrapping, please write it in the comments section.
	STEP3 Enter your contact information and shipping address, then select your shipping method. If you would like to enter a new address, select "Use new address" and enter your address. Click "Proceed to select shipping method", and if there are no problems with the shipping information, click "Proceed to payment".
	STEP4 You can choose to pay by credit card, PayPal, or an external payment method designated by our company. If you would like to specify a different billing address, please select "Use a different billing address" and enter your address. Once you have finished entering the information, click the "Pay Now" button, confirm the details you entered, and then click "Complete Order".
[How to use a credit card] If you selected "Credit card payment" as your payment method, please enter your credit card information.	If you don't receive an email: Depending on your email reception settings (domain specification/free email use), the email may be blocked or sorted into spam. Please also check your email settings (email sender: info@nekodamari.work).
	STEP5 All order procedures have been completed. After completion, you will receive a confirmation email of your order details, so please check it. If you have not received an order confirmation email within 2 business days, please contact our customer support department here , stating your order number . You will receive a delivery notification email at a later date. If you have specified a delivery time or gift wrapping, please check the details in this email.

Payment Method

Credit card payments

The brands we accept are VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and JCB.
Payment is for one-time use.

◆Our website uses a security system called SSL. All of your important credit card information is encrypted before being transmitted.
◆ The card fee will be debited on the date based on the membership terms and conditions of each credit card company.
Payment will be taken when we confirm your order. Please note that the order date and payment date are not necessarily the same day.
◆ For pre-ordered products, the payment may be withdrawn before the product arrives. Please be aware of this in advance.
◆ Please note that some debit cards may not be able to be used for payment or registration.

About PayPal payments

If you use PayPal payment, you will be redirected to the PayPal login page. Please follow the instructions on the screen to complete the procedure.

About your purchase invoice

Please note that a purchase invoice showing the amount will not be included with the delivered product.
Please refer to the order confirmation email and accompanying receipt that we send you as your delivery note.

Delivery Information

For standard delivery, if your order is confirmed by 6:00 p.m., it will be shipped on the next business day. In principle, shipping is free within Japan. Small items such as beeswax → Japan Post Click Post (with tracking number) Pickup sets and other medium-sized items: Japan Post Letter Pack Plus (with tracking number) If the quantity is too large to fit in a letter pack, we will deliver it via Japan Post's Yu-Pack or Yamato Transport's courier service. Please note that during busy periods when we receive a large number of orders, or depending on weather and road conditions, or the products you order, it may take 4 to 7 days. *For international shipping, shipping fees will be charged separately for each country. Due to weather conditions and other factors, there may be delays in delivery of packages to some areas. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers and appreciate your understanding.

Returns and Refunds

[If a return or exchange occurs due to a defect on our part] If you need to return a product for reasons such as "I found a defect in the product I received" or "I received a product different from the one I ordered," please contact us as soon as possible using the return acceptance form below. If you have any problems, we will check the points you have pointed out and deal with them as soon as possible. In addition, if you need to exchange a product due to a defect on our part, we will prepare a product that you can use with confidence after confirming the details of your order. If a return is possible, (1) If there is a defect in this product (2) If the product you receive is different from the one you ordered (3) In the case of a product damaged during delivery (4) If the Company determines that the Product is defective. (5) This does not apply to any of the above (1) to (4), it is within 7 days after the arrival of the Product, and it does not fall under any of the following: If you wish to return an item, please fill in the required information on the " Inquiry Form " and submit your request. Returns will not be accepted in the following cases: ① If the product has been used. ② If the delivery note has been lost. ③ If the condition of the Product (including but not limited to the box and product accessories) at the time of return is different from the condition at the time of delivery and has been damaged, soiled, or lost. ④ If the Product becomes smelly, dirty, or scratched while in your possession. ⑤ If the packaging of the Product, which is part of the Product, has been opened. [About refunds] The refund amount will be the price of the product only, excluding shipping and cash on delivery fees. The refund method will vary depending on the original payment method. After the product arrives and is inspected, we will process the return and refund within 1-2 weeks. Depending on your card billing date, the initial billing amount may be deducted once and refunded the following month. Please contact your card company for details.

About receipts and invoices

The method of issuing a receipt varies depending on the payment method.

We also accept changes to the name on the receipt, but we do not accept changes to the amount or notes.
Thank you for your understanding.

You can download it from the email that will be sent to you after you complete your order (Subject: Nekodamari Kobo Direct Online Store Order Confirmation, Order Number XXX).
The addressee will be the "Name of the person placing the order."

If you wish to change the addressee:
Please contact our customer support department.

◆When contacting us by email or through the inquiry form, please provide the following information.
・Registered name, order number, inquiry details

▼Customer Support Hours: Weekdays 10:00-18:00 *Closed during the New Year holidays and other temporary closures

Inquiry form

Gift wrapping available

We will wrap your gift free of charge in an elegant Japanese paper bag and ribbon.
Please use this as a gift for someone special.
◆We do not accept gift wrapping.

How to request gift wrapping <br>There is a comment section on the cart page so please write that you would like gift wrapping.

*Usually there is only one type of wrapping available, but special wrapping may be available depending on the season.

Security

The Nekodamari Kobo EC site is operated using a security system that is PCI DSS Level 1 and ISO27001 certified, in addition to utilizing constant SSL authentication.

About the email newsletter

You will receive new product announcements and campaign information from Nekodamari Kobo's direct online store. Enter the email address you would like to receive the newsletter from in the newsletter registration form and a registration confirmation email will be sent to you. Click the "Confirm" button in the confirmation email to complete your registration. You can unsubscribe at any time from the confirmation email. Please feel free to use this service.

The email newsletter will be operated in accordance with our privacy policy .

Copyright

The copyright of the images, photographs, illustrations, documents and other content (hereinafter referred to as "Content") provided on this website by Nekodamari Kobo Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Our Company") belongs to Our Company or third parties with legitimate rights.
In principle, copying, public transmission, adaptation, distribution, etc. of all or part of this content without permission from our company is prohibited by copyright law.
We do not permit the unauthorized reproduction, public transmission, adaptation or distribution of any part of the content posted on this website.

About the review

Our company has established the following guidelines (hereinafter referred to as "these Guidelines") regarding product reviews (hereinafter referred to as "Reviews") on Nekodamari Kobo's Direct Online Store.
When posting or viewing reviews, please be sure to read and understand these guidelines and agree to the contents before using the site.

These reviews are submitted by customers who have purchased our products from the Nekodamari Kobo Direct Online Store operated on the Nekodamari Kobo Co., Ltd. website, and are intended to serve as a reference for other customers who are considering purchasing a product.

Scope of Guidelines <br data-mce-fragment="1">These Guidelines apply to the use of reviews.

Handling of submitted reviews : Not all submitted reviews will be made public.
◆If a review is found to violate these guidelines, we may withhold publication of it without notifying the submitter.
◆We will not reply to your post, regardless of its content. If you have any inquiries, questions, opinions, requests, or other content for which you would like a reply regarding product specifications or defects, please contact us directly using the inquiry form.
*Reviews posted cannot be deleted or changed by the reviewer themselves.
*Please note that we may use the reviews you post, in whole or in part, in our company or our partner companies' web content, pamphlets, etc.
◆Posts that violate these guidelines may not be published.

Prohibited Items <br data-mce-fragment="1">We prohibit the posting of reviews that fall under the following categories. If your review is deemed to fall under the following categories, it will not be published, and if it has already been published, it may be deleted. Please note that we will not disclose the reasons for such measures, under any circumstances.

Prohibited posting content :・Content unrelated to the product being reviewed・Content that is slanderous, libelous or malicious towards our company or others・Content that causes damage to third parties or our website・Content that leads to commercial activities or advertising・Content that induces access to external sites・Content that includes personal information or that can identify individuals・Content that violates the Constitution, laws, regulations, and public order and morals・Content that infringes copyrights and intellectual property rights, such as unauthorized use・Duplicate postings


Changes to the Guidelines ◆We reserve the right to change these Guidelines without prior notice.
◆The revised guidelines will be applied as soon as they are posted on our website.
◆If you submit a review after these guidelines have been revised, we will assume that you have agreed to the revised guidelines.

Disclaimer ◆We reserve the right to suspend or terminate the posting of reviews at any time.
◆We assume no responsibility for any damage or disadvantage arising from the use of reviews.