Terms and Conditions

Welcome to the official Hoshizaki corporate website (“Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree tocomply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before using the Website.


1. General Use of the Website

  • The Website is provided for general informational purposes about Hoshizaki products, services, and corporate activities.
  • Access is permitted on a temporary basis, and Hoshizaki may withdraw or amend the Website without notice.
  • You agree not to misuse the Website or use it for unlawful purposes.

2. Intellectual Property

  • All content on this Website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and trademarks, is the property of Hoshizaki or its licensors.
  • You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit Website content without prior written permission from Hoshizaki.

3. Product & Service Information

  • Information on this Website may include references to products or services not available in your region.
  • Product specifications, availability, and pricing may vary by country.
  • Nothing on this Website constitutes a binding offer; contracts must be entered into separately.

4. Privacy & Data Protection

Hoshizaki is committed to protecting your personal information. Data collection and processing comply with applicable laws, including:

  • Europe (EEA/UK): General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR.
  • United States:
    • California: California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
    • Other States: Hoshizaki will extend equivalent rights and protections to residents of all U.S. states where data privacy laws are in effect, including (but not limited to) Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah. As additional state laws come into effect, Hoshizaki will apply consistent protections across the United States.
  • Japan: Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI).

For details on how we process data, please refer to our [Privacy Policy].


5. Regional Rights

  • EU/UK Users: You have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict processing your personal data, to request the transfer of your personal data, to object to its processing, to withdraw consent, and to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities.
  • U.S. Users (All States): You may request disclosure of the categories of personal information collected, request deletion, correction, and opt out of sale or sharing of your data, consistent with applicable state privacy laws.
  • Japan Users: You may request disclosure, correction, or suspension of use of personal data held by Hoshizaki in accordance with APPI.

6. Cookies & Tracking

  • The Website may use cookies and tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic.
  • Users in the EU/UK will be presented with a consent banner per GDPR ePrivacy rules.
  • U.S. users may opt out of certain tracking technologies under state privacy laws.

7. DISCLAIMERS & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

  • THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
  • HOSHIZAKI DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE WEBSITE WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE, SECURE, OR FREE FROM ERRORS.
  • TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HOSHIZAKI IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM WEBSITE USE.

8. Governing Law

  • Europe: These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands.
  • United States: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.
  • Japan: These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan.

9. Changes to Terms

Hoshizaki may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.