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Terms and Conditions

Last revised: 5 November 2026

This page explains the terms by which you may use the Japanese Proficiency Test website and all content, services and products available at or through it (collectively the "Service"). Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before accessing or using the website. By accessing or using the Service, you signify that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, and acknowledge the collection and use of your information as set out in our Privacy Policy. International Test Limited reserves the right to update and change these Terms and Conditions ("Agreement"). When we change this Agreement, we will update the "last revised" date on this page. Your continued use of the Service after any such change constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to any of these terms, do not use or access the Service. This Agreement applies to all visitors, users and others who access the Service ("users", "you").

General

The website https://japaneseproficiencytest.com and related services (the "Service") are owned and operated by International Test Limited. Access and use of the Service is subject to these Terms and Conditions. International Test Limited may amend, update or change these Terms and Conditions. If we do this, we will post a notice on the website for at least 7 days after the changes are posted and will indicate the date these terms were last revised. Any revisions become effective the earlier of (i) the end of that 7-day period or (ii) the first time you access or use the Service after the changes. If you do not agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions, you are not authorised to use, access or participate in the Service.

Description of the Service

The Service allows users to take an online Japanese proficiency assessment and to order documents based on their result: a certificate, a bilingual report, level reports for the level tests, and add-ons such as an answer review or a printed certificate. Results are reported on the CEFR scale from A1 to C1, together with an N level (N5–N1), International Test Limited's reference levels aligned to the CEFR. International Test Limited may, in its sole discretion and at any time, update, change, suspend, improve or discontinue any aspect of the Service, temporarily or permanently.

Independence from the JLPT

The Japanese Proficiency Test is an independent assessment issued by International Test Limited. It is not the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Japan Foundation or Japan Educational Exchanges and Services, which administer the JLPT. The N level (N5–N1) shown with a result is International Test Limited's reference level, aligned to the CEFR; it is not a JLPT score or certification.

Acceptable use of the Service

You are responsible for your use of the Service. You agree to take the test yourself, without assistance from another person, and not to copy, record, publish or share the test questions or audio.

Certain parts of the Service are provided for a fee. If you choose to use paid parts of the Service, you agree to the pricing, payment and billing terms shown at checkout. International Test Limited may add new services for additional fees or amend fees for existing services at any time. Price changes do not affect a Service you have already paid for. International Test Limited shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, price change, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.

The Service is not subscription-based. All services are paid on a one-time basis and in advance.

Additional terms

Some services may have additional terms ("Additional Terms"). Where Additional Terms apply, we will make them available to you through your use of that service. By using that service, you agree to the Additional Terms.

Your information

When ordering a document, you agree to provide accurate, current and complete information, including your full name exactly as it should appear on the certificate or report and an email address you can access. You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide.

Your representations and warranties

You represent and warrant that your access and use of the Service will be in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the United Kingdom and any other relevant jurisdiction.

You represent and warrant that you are not: (1) organised under the laws of, operating from, or otherwise ordinarily resident in a country or territory that is the target of comprehensive economic or trade sanctions; (2) identified on a list of prohibited or restricted persons, such as relevant government authorities' lists; or (3) otherwise the target of sanctions.

Rights and responsibilities

International Test Limited offers users an online test to assess their Japanese proficiency.

  • Each certificate and report has an ID number, is issued to the named individual and cannot be transferred.
  • Documents are delivered by email and download link after payment, on the same day. You are responsible for providing a correct email address and for keeping your documents.
  • A certificate can be verified online with its ID or QR code for its validity period: lifetime, or one year where that option was chosen.
  • The validity of the test results is based solely on the user's responses and the methodology applied at the time of testing.
  • The user who takes the test bears full responsibility for the test results.
  • International Test Limited has no authority to change test results in any way.
  • The decision to pay for a certificate, report or add-on after completing the test is entirely at the user's discretion.
  • The level shown on a certificate or report is determined solely by the user's answers. International Test Limited cannot be held responsible for the level achieved.
  • If the user presents a certificate or report to an institution, they assume full responsibility for the outcome. International Test Limited holds no responsibility for whether the institution accepts it and cannot be held legally liable.
  • Users whose name appears incorrectly on a document can contact us for a correction.
  • A printed certificate, where ordered, is posted to the address given at checkout. Delivery times depend on the destination and the postal service.

Purpose of use for the certificate

The certificate (the "Certificate") is issued to show the Japanese language proficiency of the individual named on it, as measured by this test. The Certificate may be used for the following purposes, subject to compliance with all applicable laws and regulations:

  • Employment: as evidence of the individual's Japanese language skills for job applications, interviews or professional assessments.
  • Education: for admission, scholarship or programme applications where the institution accepts it.
  • Personal records: for the holder's records and future educational or employment opportunities.
  • Other lawful purposes that call for evidence of Japanese language proficiency.

The Certificate holder acknowledges that any use of the Certificate for purposes other than those stated here, or any misrepresentation of it, may have legal consequences. Failure to comply with these terms may result in the revocation of the Certificate.

International Test Limited is not responsible for the purpose of use and the outcomes of the Certificate. Recognition of language certificates varies between institutions. To find out whether a certificate will be accepted, contact the institution directly. The acceptance or rejection of certificates is solely determined by the institution in question. International Test Limited is responsible solely for issuing its certificates and cannot influence the decisions of external institutions.

Indemnification of International Test Limited

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless International Test Limited and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents, suppliers, licensors, successors and assigns from and against any and all losses, claims, causes of action, obligations, liabilities and damages whatsoever, including legal fees, arising out of or relating to your access or use of the Service, any false representation made to us, or your breach of any of these Terms and Conditions.

Payment processors

All financial transactions made in connection with the Service are processed by a third party (Stripe) in accordance with its terms of use, privacy policy and applicable payment terms. In no event will International Test Limited be responsible for the actions or inactions of any third-party payment processor, including system downtime or payment service outages.

Refund policy

You may be entitled to change your mind and receive a full refund within fourteen (14) days of payment (the "Cooling-off Period"), provided that you have not received your certificate, report or other digital document during the Cooling-off Period. You can request a refund by contacting us at hello@japaneseproficiencytest.com. If you cancel after receiving the document, or after 14 days from payment, you will receive no refund.

Because documents are issued and delivered immediately after payment, by completing your purchase you expressly consent to the immediate performance of the digital service and acknowledge that you lose your statutory right of withdrawal once the document has been delivered. A printed certificate that has not yet been posted can be cancelled for a refund of its price.

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by International Test Limited. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any such third-party sites, information, materials, products or services. If you access a third-party website or service, these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy do not apply to your use of it. International Test Limited shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss arising from your use of any third-party website, service or content.

Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL INTERNATIONAL TEST LIMITED BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIMING THROUGH YOU (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY) FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE ACCESS OR USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SERVICE OR ANY PORTION OF IT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE OF THE SERVICE, INACCURATE RESULTS, LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR DAMAGES STEMMING FROM LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, EVEN IF INTERNATIONAL TEST LIMITED HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, INTERNATIONAL TEST LIMITED'S LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIMING THROUGH YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO INTERNATIONAL TEST LIMITED FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE INITIAL ACTION GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY. THIS IS AN AGGREGATE LIMIT. THE EXISTENCE OF MORE THAN ONE CLAIM WILL NOT INCREASE THIS LIMIT.

You understand and agree that we have set our prices and entered into these Terms and Conditions in reliance upon these limitations of liability, which allocate risk between us and form the basis of a bargain between the parties. Under no circumstances will International Test Limited be responsible for any damage or injury resulting from hacking, tampering or other unauthorised access to or use of the Service. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited by law, including your statutory rights as a consumer.

Termination

International Test Limited may suspend or end your access to the Service at any time, for any reason, including a breach of these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions survive any termination.

Communications

All communications from you to this website, in the form of comments, questions or general feedback, will be considered non-confidential. You agree not to send any unlawful, abusive, offensive, defamatory, harassing or otherwise objectionable content, and you are solely responsible for the content of your communications.

Disclaimer

The Service is provided by International Test Limited on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the extent permitted by law, International Test Limited disclaims all warranties and conditions of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, accuracy or non-infringement. International Test Limited does not warrant that the Service will meet your specific requirements, will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free, or that the results obtained from the Service will meet your expectations.

Limited right to use: proprietary rights in Service content

All content available through the Service, including test questions, audio recordings, designs, text, graphics, images, software and other files, and their selection and arrangement (collectively "Service Content"), is the exclusive property of International Test Limited or its licensors. You may not modify, copy, distribute, frame, reproduce, republish, download, scrape, display, post, transmit or sell any portion of the Service Content, in whole or in part, except as expressly permitted by these Terms and Conditions. The use of data mining, robots, scraping or similar data gathering or extraction methods is strictly prohibited.

Materials viewed, printed or downloaded from this website are for personal use only and may not be used for any commercial purpose without prior written consent from International Test Limited.

Trademarks

"International Test Limited", "Japanese Proficiency Test" and all other trademarks, service marks, graphics and logos used in connection with the Service are trademarks or service marks of International Test Limited or their respective owners. "JLPT" and "Japanese-Language Proficiency Test" belong to their respective owners and are used here only to refer to that exam. Accessing and using the Service does not grant you any right or licence to reproduce or otherwise use these names, marks or logos.

Privacy

Use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the terms of the Privacy Policy.

Governing law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the United Kingdom, excluding any conflict of laws provisions, regardless of your country of origin or where you access the Service. Any dispute or proceeding arising from or relating to your use of the Service shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in the United Kingdom, and you agree to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts, without prejudice to any mandatory rights you have as a consumer in your country of residence.

Miscellaneous

These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between International Test Limited and you concerning their subject matter. If any provision is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms and Conditions otherwise remain in full force and effect. A waiver of any provision or breach in one instance will not waive that provision or any subsequent breach. International Test Limited may assign its rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions are binding upon and benefit International Test Limited and you, and our respective successors and permitted assigns.

Contact us

International Test Limited is a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 15121723), 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom.

You may contact us about the Service or these Terms at hello@japaneseproficiencytest.com.