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These Terms of Service (“Terms”) apply to all websites, web appraisal systems, official LINE channels, telephone consultations, mobile appraisals, vehicle purchasing (used, scrap, accident, immobile, trucks, heavy machinery), statutory title transfer and deregistration services, and related automotive operations provided by KMC JAPAN Co., Ltd. (“KMC JAPAN”, “we”, “us”, or “our company”).

By using any of our Services (including requesting valuations, consultations, or signing purchase contracts), the user is deemed to have unconditionally accepted all provisions herein and in our Privacy Policy.

Where specific written provisions in an individual Vehicle Purchase Agreement differ from these Terms, such specific provisions shall prevail, provided they comply with applicable laws of Japan.

Any customer applying for vehicle appraisal and sale (“Seller”) warrants that they are the sole registered owner of the vehicle or a lawfully authorized proxy holding a valid, verifiable power of attorney.

The Seller strictly warrants and represents that the vehicle is entirely free and clear of all encumbrances, including outstanding auto loans, financial title retentions, mortgages, pledges, tax attachments, court seizures, or third-party claims, and that full unencumbered ownership can be transferred to KMC JAPAN.

Minors must submit written consent and certified seal certificates from their legal guardians in accordance with the Civil Code of Japan.

Should any third-party ownership dispute, lien, or seizure arise regarding the vehicle, the Seller shall resolve it immediately at their sole expense and risk, fully indemnifying KMC JAPAN against all losses, logistics fees, vehicle storage costs, and legal fees.

• Sole lawful registered owner of the vehicle or a proxy holding verified legal power of attorney
• Guaranteed zero outstanding loan balances, lease liens, chattel mortgages, or judicial attachments
• Minors must submit official written consent and certified seal certificates from legal guardians
• All delinquent traffic violation fines, local taxes, and parking penalties must be cleared prior to handover

Preliminary estimates provided via website, LINE, or phone are non-binding estimates based on seller-submitted data and do not constitute a binding promise of purchase.

The definitive purchase price is determined after our certified assessor inspects the physical vehicle, including body panels, chassis frame, engine, transmission, mileage, accessories, and documentation.

Strict Mandatory Disclosure Obligation: The Seller is under a legal obligation to disclose all known structural frame repairs, collision history, flood/water damage, fire damage, odometer alterations or replacements, transmission/engine defects, cleared diagnostic warning lights, past theft history, and illegal modifications.

If undisclosed defects or misrepresentations are discovered after contract signing or delivery, KMC JAPAN reserves the full legal right to unilaterally reduce the purchase price, rescind the contract without notice, demand immediate refund of all paid funds, and recover all consequential transport, holding, and inspection damages.

• Structural frame damage, collision repair history, chassis replacement, or welded car status
• Flood submersion, water ingress, fire damage, severe hail impact, or heavy salt rust corrosion
• Odometer alterations, meter rollbacks, instrument replacement, or mileage discrepancy
• Engine, transmission, hybrid system fatal defects, or intentional clearing of warning lights
• Stolen history, illegal modifications, or tampering with the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

A binding Vehicle Purchase Agreement is formally concluded when the Seller agrees to the firm purchase price and signs the agreement (or executes verified digital consent).

Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss: Full ownership and the risk of loss (accidental loss, theft, traffic accident, damage, weather deterioration, or mechanical breakdown) transfer from the Seller to KMC JAPAN only upon physical delivery of BOTH the vehicle and all required registration transfer documents.

Pursuant to Article 536 of the Civil Code of Japan, the Seller bears all risk of accidental damage, deterioration, theft, or component removal occurring between contract signing and physical vehicle handover. If the vehicle is damaged or depreciated prior to collection, KMC JAPAN is entitled to adjust the price or terminate the contract without liability.

The Seller must preserve the vehicle in the condition appraised with the duty of care of a prudent manager until collection. KMC JAPAN reserves the right to re-appraise or cancel if significant deterioration occurs.

The Seller must deliver all statutory documents (original Shakensho, insurance certificate, seal certificate issued within 3 months, registered seal on transfer deed, power of attorney, etc.) required for official title transfer or deregistration within 7 days of contract signing.

If the Seller fails to provide valid documents without justifiable cause, KMC JAPAN may suspend purchase payment or cancel the contract, charging holding damages (storage fee of JPY 3,000 per day plus carrier fees).

Liability for Prior Fines and Taxes: The Seller bears sole legal and financial responsibility for all unpaid parking violation fines (Houchi Ihankin), delinquent vehicle taxes, toll evasion fines, or traffic penalties incurred prior to vehicle delivery. If registration is blocked, the Seller must clear all penalties immediately; if KMC JAPAN pays on their behalf, the Seller must reimburse KMC JAPAN in full immediately.

Upon receiving complete documents, KMC JAPAN executes the statutory deregistration or title transfer at the Transport Bureau at zero agency fee and provides official proof.

The Seller must remove all personal belongings, cash, valuables, ETC cards, media discs, dashcam memory cards, documents, tools, and garbage from the vehicle prior to handover.

The Seller is strictly responsible for initializing and erasing all personal data, home addresses, phonebooks, GPS history, and Bluetooth pairings stored in the vehicle’s navigation or dashcam systems prior to delivery.

Unconditional Abandonment of Leftovers: Any personal effects, items, or aftermarket attachments remaining in the vehicle after physical delivery are deemed unconditionally abandoned. KMC JAPAN reserves the complete right to discard, scrap, or sell such items immediately without notice, and the Seller explicitly waives all claims for return, safekeeping, or compensation.

If disposal of abandoned materials (waste tires, hazardous trash, large industrial garbage) incurs extraordinary fees, KMC JAPAN may bill the Seller for actual disposal costs.

The vehicle purchase price is the firm agreed amount specified in the purchase contract. KMC JAPAN will never deduct arbitrary assessment, collection, or scrap processing fees.

Payment is executed either via cash on delivery upon simultaneous receipt of the vehicle and complete transfer documents, or via bank transfer to the Seller’s designated domestic account within 1 to 3 banking days.

Right of Set-Off: If KMC JAPAN incurs costs on behalf of the Seller (such as loan payoff settlements, cleared parking fines, tax arrears, breach damages, or waste disposal fees), KMC JAPAN is entitled to set off and deduct such sums directly from the purchase price.

Statutory Exclusion of Cooling-Off: Motor vehicle purchase transactions are expressly exempt from the statutory cooling-off regime under Article 58-14 of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act and Article 17 of its Enforcement Order. Once signed, contracts cannot be rescinded on cooling-off grounds.

Appraisal Stage Cancellation: Prior to signing the purchase agreement, the customer may decline or cancel the appraisal at any time completely free of charge.

Restrictions on Cancellation Post-Contract: Once the purchase contract is executed, cancellation for the Seller’s convenience is strictly prohibited. If KMC JAPAN exceptionally grants consent in writing prior to 12:00 PM on the day before scheduled towing, the Seller must pay a cancellation penalty (JPY 30,000 or 10% of the contract price, whichever is higher, plus incurred out-of-pocket logistics fees).

Absolute Bar on Cancellation After Delivery: Once the vehicle is physically collected or statutory deregistration, dismantling, or export procedures have begun, cancellation is legally and operationally impossible under any circumstances.

Termination by KMC JAPAN: In the event of material misrepresentation, failure to supply documents, association with organized crime, or third-party attachments, KMC JAPAN may rescind the contract immediately without notice and demand full restitution and compensatory damages.

Pursuant to Articles 562 through 564 of the Civil Code of Japan, the Seller is strictly liable for any lack of conformity (latent structural defects, concealed accident history, non-genuine mileage, or title defects) regarding the vehicle.

If undisclosed frame damage, flood ingress, odometer rollback, internal engine/transmission failure, welded body seams, or stolen vehicle status are discovered post-handover, KMC JAPAN is entitled to enforce:

1. Demand for purchase price reduction commensurate with diminished market value

2. Rescission of the contract and immediate full restitution of all paid purchase amounts

3. Full compensation for transit freight, storage, re-inspection, administrative, and legal fees

The Seller remains liable provided KMC JAPAN notifies the Seller within one year from the date KMC JAPAN discovers such non-conformity.

Users must not engage in any of the following prohibited acts:

1. Attempting to appraise or sell stolen cars, seized vehicles, financial collateral vehicles, or unauthorized third-party property

2. Falsification or concealment of structural frame damage, collision history, mileage, flood submersion, or liens

3. Presenting forged personal identification, falsified seal certificates, or fraudulent signatures

4. Harassment, threats, physical violence, extortion, defamation on social media, or operational obstruction against staff

5. Unauthorized cyber access, hacking, scraping, denial of service, or digital disruption of our online infrastructure

Police Notification: Any fraudulent transaction, stolen car submission, or forgery will be reported immediately to the police department pursuant to the Secondhand Articles Dealer Act, with rigorous civil and criminal prosecution.

• Attempting to sell stolen vehicles, illegal collateral cars, or vehicles under judicial seizure
• Concealment or falsification of collision frame repairs, odometer tampering, or fatal defects
• Presenting forged ID documents, falsified seal certificates, or unauthorized third-party papers
• Harassment, verbal abuse, extortion, intimidation, or operational obstruction against staff
• Unauthorized system access, scrapers, automated attacks, or cyber interference

Both parties warrant and represent that neither they nor their executives are, or will ever become, members of organized crime syndicates (Boryokudan), racketeers, or related anti-social organizations in compliance with Japanese anti-gang ordinances.

A breach of this warranty entitles the non-breaching party to terminate all services and contracts immediately without notice. The breaching party forfeits any right to damages, while the terminating party may recover all incurred losses.

KMC JAPAN is fully exempt from liability for collection or deregistration delays caused by force majeure events, including typhoons, floods, earthquakes, traffic gridlock, administrative system blackouts, or government orders.

While reasonable diligence is exercised, KMC JAPAN does not guarantee that website data or preliminary algorithms are entirely error-free or uninterrupted.

Cap on Damages: In accordance with the Consumer Contract Act of Japan, except in instances of intentional misconduct or gross negligence, KMC JAPAN’s aggregate cumulative liability for any breach or tort shall be strictly limited to the actual purchase price paid for the vehicle. Under no circumstances shall KMC JAPAN be liable for indirect, consequential, lost business profits, rental car expenses, or punitive damages.

All text, graphics, logos, images, UI design, software, and intellectual property comprising the Services belong exclusively to KMC JAPAN Co., Ltd. Unauthorized reproduction, modification, or web scraping is strictly forbidden.

Pursuant to Article 548-4 of the Civil Code of Japan (Amendments to Standard Form Contracts), KMC JAPAN may update these Terms to reflect legislative changes, economic shifts, or operational advancements. Revisions take legal effect upon publication on this website.

These Terms, all vehicle purchase agreements, and legal relations between KMC JAPAN and users shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of Japan.

Any lawsuit, arbitration, or legal controversy arising out of or related to these Terms, vehicle appraisals, or purchase transactions shall be submitted to the exclusive first-instance jurisdiction of the Fukuoka District Court or the Kurume Summary Court, depending on the monetary amount in dispute.

For questions, notices, or inquiries regarding these Terms of Service, vehicle purchase contracts, or title transfers, please contact our corporate customer desk below: