Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using the Fuji Temp website (fujitemp.com), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you don't agree, don't use the site. It's that simple. We don't have a "I agree" checkbox because this is a static website and we don't collect login information, but using the site constitutes acceptance of these terms.
What We Are
Fuji Temp is an editorial website that publishes outdoor travel content about the Fuji Five Lakes region in Japan. We are a media company. We write articles, take photos, and sell a downloadable camping guide PDF. That's the extent of our business.
What We Are Not
This section is important, so we're being explicit. Fuji Temp is not a travel agency. We do not book flights, hotels, campsites, onsen visits, or any other travel services. We are not a mountain guide service. None of our writers or contributors are certified mountain guides, and we do not offer guided climbing, hiking, or camping services. We are not a tour operator. We do not organize group trips, retreats, or expeditions.
If you need a travel agent, find a licensed one. If you need a mountain guide, hire a certified guide through the appropriate Japanese authorities. Our content is informational only and does not constitute professional advice of any kind.
Content Is Informational Only
All content on this website — articles, guides, recommendations, pricing information, facility descriptions, and travel advice — is provided for general informational purposes only. We write from personal experience, and we strive for accuracy, but things change. Bus schedules shift. Campground prices increase. Onsen policies evolve. Facilities close or renovate. The information on this site may not reflect the current reality when you visit.
We update content when we become aware of changes, and we maintain an updates page to track significant corrections. But we are three people with day jobs, not a full-time editorial team with fact-checkers. Before making travel decisions based on our content, verify critical information (bus schedules, campground availability, prices, opening hours) independently through official sources.
No Liability for Your Outdoor Decisions
This is the part where our lawyer made us be very clear. Outdoor activities — camping, hiking, climbing, swimming, hot spring bathing — carry inherent risks. Weather changes. Trails erode. Equipment fails. People get lost, injured, or worse. You are solely responsible for your own safety and the safety of anyone traveling with you.
Fuji Temp Media LLC, its writers, contributors, and affiliates are not liable for any injury, loss, damage, or inconvenience that results from your use of the information on this website. This includes but is not limited to: injuries sustained while hiking or climbing, illness or injury at onsen facilities, equipment failure at campgrounds, adverse weather conditions, transportation delays or failures, financial losses, or any other harm arising from your travel decisions.
We say this not to scare you but because it's true: the outdoors is unpredictable. A trail we describe as "easy" might feel difficult in bad weather. A campground we recommend as "quiet" might be hosting a school group the weekend you visit. A bus schedule we verified in March might change by July. You are the one making decisions in real time, and you bear the responsibility for those decisions.
Mountain Climbing Disclaimer
Climbing Mount Fuji is a serious undertaking that involves significant risks including altitude sickness, extreme weather, physical injury, and death. Our climbing articles describe our personal experiences and general information about the climb. They do not constitute mountaineering instruction or safety training.
If you choose to climb Mount Fuji, you do so at your own risk. You should assess your own physical fitness, consult with a medical professional if you have health concerns, obtain appropriate safety equipment, check official weather and trail conditions before departing, and be prepared to turn back if conditions deteriorate. The mountain will be there next year. You need to be too.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website — text, photographs, graphics, logos, and the overall design — is the property of Fuji Temp Media LLC unless otherwise noted. We hold the copyright to all original content published on this site. This content is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
You may view, download, and print content from this website for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from this website without our prior written consent. This includes republishing our articles on other websites, using our photographs without permission, or creating products (digital or physical) that incorporate our content.
If you'd like to use our content for a legitimate purpose — academic citation, media reference, nonprofit educational use — contact us and we'll probably say yes. We just want to know about it.
External Links
Our website contains links to external websites — official tourism sites, bus schedules, onsen facilities, and other resources we think are useful. These links are provided for your convenience. We don't control these external sites, we don't endorse everything they say, and we're not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Clicking an external link is at your own discretion.
Affiliate Links
Some of our gear recommendations include affiliate links. This means that if you click the link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products we actually use or have thoroughly researched. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. We disclose affiliate links where they appear.
User Submissions
When you contact us through our contact form or email, you may share information, suggestions, or feedback with us. By submitting this information, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use it for any purpose, including incorporating your suggestions into our content. We won't publish your name or personal details without your permission.
Don't send us anything you consider confidential or proprietary. We're not set up to handle confidential information, and we can't guarantee its protection.
Prohibited Conduct
When using our website, don't: attempt to hack, scrape, or interfere with the site's operation; use automated tools to access or copy content; upload malware or viruses; impersonate someone else; harass our team through the contact form; or do anything else that's illegal or harmful. We reserve the right to block access to anyone engaging in these activities and to report illegal conduct to the appropriate authorities.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal dispute arising from your use of this website shall be resolved in the courts of New York County, New York.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. If we make significant changes, we'll note them in our updates log.
Contact
If you have questions about these terms, contact us at hello@fujitemp.com.
Fuji Temp Media LLC
145 E 48th St, New York, NY 10017, USA
hello@fujitemp.com