Smok

Terms of Service

Last updated: June 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Smok ("the Service"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please stop using the Service.

2. Description of Service

Smok is a free, informational website that provides maps and articles about designated smoking areas in Japan. The Service is provided "as is" and is intended solely for informational purposes.

3. No Warranty — Accuracy of Information

Smoking regulations, designated area locations, operating hours, and fines change frequently. We make reasonable efforts to keep information current, but we make no warranty — express or implied — that any information on this site is accurate, complete, or up to date at the time you read it.

Always verify locally. Check posted signage, official municipal websites, or local authorities before smoking in any area. Information on this site is a starting point, not a legal guarantee.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Smok and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:

  • Fines or penalties you receive based on information from this site
  • Inaccurate or outdated location data
  • Inability to access the Service
  • Any links to third-party websites (Google Maps, official government sites, etc.)

Use of this Service is entirely at your own risk.

5. Age Requirement

This website provides information about tobacco products and smoking locations. You must be of legal smoking age in your country or jurisdiction (age 20 in Japan) to use this Service.

6. Intellectual Property

All original content on this site (articles, layouts, compiled spot descriptions) is owned by Smok. Map data is provided by OpenStreetMap contributors under the ODbL license. Spot location data is sourced from publicly available municipal records and third-party databases; we do not claim ownership of that underlying data.

7. Third-Party Links

The Service contains links to Google Maps and other external sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party site. Clicking those links is at your own discretion.

8. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Scrape or mass-download content from this site in a way that disrupts service
  • Use automated tools to overload our servers
  • Misrepresent this site's content as your own

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable law. Any disputes will be resolved in the jurisdiction where the operator is based.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to: office@vhc.capital