Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 25, 2026 Effective Date: June 25, 2026

These Terms of Service govern your use of GSF Blog (https://gsfark.com/, the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

The operator of this Site is:

• Operator: Joseph KIM (GSF Blog / GSF)
• Email: contact@gsfark.com

1. Purpose of the Site

The Site is a personal publication covering Tokyo real estate, J-REITs, Korea-Japan macro topics, and related essays. All content is provided for general information, commentary, and record-keeping purposes only.

2. No Investment Advice

Nothing on this Site constitutes investment, legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advice. Content published here reflects personal research, field observation, and opinion.

• Do not treat any article as a recommendation to buy, sell, hold, lease, or finance a specific asset.
• You remain solely responsible for your own financial, legal, and business decisions.
• Where needed, consult a licensed professional in your jurisdiction before acting.

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the text, original analysis, editorial structure, and branding on this Site are owned by Joseph KIM, operator of GSF Blog / GSF.

• You may quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link to the original page.
• You may not republish full articles, scrape the Site for resale, or reproduce materials in a misleading context without prior written permission.
• Third-party trademarks, logos, and cited materials remain the property of their respective owners.

4. Accuracy and Availability

I aim to keep the Site accurate and current, but I do not guarantee that every page is complete, error-free, or up to date at all times.

• Market data, laws, tax rules, rates, and property conditions can change without notice.
• The Site may be updated, suspended, or discontinued at any time.
• I am not obligated to update past posts on any fixed schedule.

5. External Links and Third-Party Services

The Site may link to third-party websites, tools, official data sources, or partner services. Those destinations operate independently.

• I do not control third-party content, availability, or privacy practices.
• A link does not by itself imply endorsement of the entire third-party site.
• Your use of third-party sites is governed by their own terms and policies.

6. Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure

This Site may display advertising, including Google AdSense. Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies as described in the Privacy Policy.

If affiliate or sponsorship relationships are introduced in the future, they will be disclosed on the relevant page or in an updated policy.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• use the Site in a way that violates applicable law;
• interfere with the Site’s security, infrastructure, or normal operation;
• attempt unauthorized access to restricted systems or data;
• send spam, malicious code, or automated abuse through any Site contact channel.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Joseph KIM, operator of GSF Blog / GSF, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special loss arising out of or related to:

• reliance on Site content;
• delays, errors, omissions, or interruptions;
• decisions made from financial, legal, or operational interpretation of the content;
• third-party links, ads, or services.

If you use the Site, you do so at your own risk.

9. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Site operator from claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your misuse of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, unless mandatory consumer protection law in your jurisdiction requires otherwise.

11. Changes to These Terms

These Terms may be updated from time to time. When changes are made, the Last Updated and Effective Date at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms may be sent to:

• Email: contact@gsfark.com

I usually reply within 2-3 business days.