Terms of service
Terms of Service
This page sets out the basic conditions for using the IJBA Verify authentication service.
01 / Service
Service overview
IJBA Verify provides photo-based online authentication. Lab authentication with physical item review is currently in preparation. Results, progress notices, and certificate issuance are provided through the service.
02 / Eligibility
Eligibility
The service is available only to users aged 18 or older. Users may submit only items lawfully obtained and not infringing third-party rights.
03 / Prohibited
Prohibited conduct
Users must not submit another person's item without authorization, submit stolen or unlawfully obtained goods, falsify or alter information, engage in unlawful resale, make false statements to the company or appraisers, or misuse the system.
04 / Liability
Scope of responsibility for results
Authentication results are professional judgments based on appraiser expertise and company standards. They do not guarantee all future risks or third-party evaluations.
If a misjudgment is confirmed, compensation is capped at JPY 3,000,000, subject to conditions including proof of purchase, a re-review request within 90 days, and the item remaining in sound condition.
05 / Ownership
Ownership transfer upon compensation
If compensation is paid due to a misjudgment, ownership of the item transfers to 国際ジュエリーブランド流通協会株式会社 or a party designated by the company. The user must cooperate with the necessary procedures.
06 / Disclaimer
Disclaimer
To the extent permitted by law, the company is not liable for damage caused by natural disasters, communication failures, external service outages, incomplete user input, shipping accidents, or events beyond the company's reasonable control.
07 / Changes
Changes to these terms
When changing these terms, the company will generally provide notice on this site at least 30 days in advance. Minor changes required by law or not adverse to users may be made without that period.
08 / Law
Governing law and jurisdiction
These terms are governed by Japanese law. The Tokyo District Court has exclusive agreed jurisdiction as the court of first instance for disputes related to the service.
09 / Date
Established and revised
Established: 2026-04-26. Last revised: 2026-04-26.