Terms of Service

Last updated: April 7, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

This Site is intended for users aged 13 and older. By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age. Users under the age of 16 in the European Union must have verifiable consent from a parent or legal guardian before registering an account or submitting content.

2. Description of Service

This Site provides map-based information related to anime pilgrimage locations. Users can browse maps and related content for personal reference. Registered users may also create an account, submit user-generated content (such as photos and location posts), and interact with community features. Features may be expanded or modified over time.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information during registration
  • Keep your account credentials confidential and not share them with others
  • Notify us promptly if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Be responsible for all activity that occurs under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

When you register an account, you will be assigned a user ID (profile slug) that identifies your public profile. Certain user IDs are reserved and cannot be registered, including but not limited to names that match system routes, brand names, trademarks, or terms designated by the operator.

We reserve the right to change, reclaim, or suspend any user ID at our sole discretion and without prior notice, including in cases where:

  • The user ID impersonates or mimics a well-known brand, trademark, public figure, or another user
  • The user ID is found to match a reserved or prohibited term
  • The user ID violates these Terms or our Community Guidelines
  • The user ID is claimed by its legitimate trademark holder through a formal request

User IDs are provided on a first-come, first-served basis and do not confer ownership rights. We are not liable for any loss resulting from a user ID change or reclaim.

4. User-Generated Content

Users may submit content including photos, location information, and other materials (“User Content”) to the Site. By submitting User Content, you grant Anime Pilgrimage a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to display, reproduce, distribute, and promote your content to the extent necessary to operate, provide, and promote the Service (including on social media). You retain ownership of your User Content.

The sublicensable nature of this license allows us to deliver your content through third-party infrastructure providers (such as our CDN and cloud storage services) solely for the purpose of operating the Service. We do not sell your User Content to third parties, and we do not use your User Content to train AI or machine learning models.

You represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to grant this license, and that your User Content does not violate the rights of any third party. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Anime Pilgrimage from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your User Content or your breach of these representations.

When you delete a post, the license granted above terminates, and we will remove your User Content from the Site. Deleted content may remain on our infrastructure (including CDN caches and backup systems) for up to 30 days before it is fully purged.

5. Prohibited Content

You agree not to submit or post content that:

  • Infringes on the copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights of any person
  • Is defamatory, harassing, abusive, threatening, or otherwise harmful to any individual
  • Contains sexually explicit or adult-oriented material
  • Constitutes spam, unsolicited advertising, or repetitive irrelevant posts
  • Violates any applicable law or regulation

6. Content Moderation

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to review, approve, reject, remove, or make private any User Content that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate. We may act without prior notice to the user. Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, images, design, and code — is owned by the Site operator or the rightful copyright holders. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of the content is prohibited. If a copyright holder requests removal of their content, we will promptly comply.

8. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Reproduce, redistribute, or commercially exploit the Site’s content without permission
  • Infringe on copyrights or other intellectual property rights
  • Engage in unauthorized access, hacking, or any activity that disrupts the Site’s operation
  • Scrape, harvest, or systematically collect data from the Site without authorization

9. Disclaimer

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content on the Site. Locations, appearances, or facility rules may change over time. Users are responsible for respecting local regulations and site rules when visiting physical locations. We are not liable for any damages or losses resulting from reliance on information provided by this Site.

10. Account Suspension and Service Termination

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate any account at our sole discretion, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. This includes, but is not limited to, accounts that violate these Terms, engage in harmful conduct, or have been inactive for an extended period.

We also reserve the right to modify, suspend, or permanently discontinue the Site or any part of it at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

11. Copyright Infringement (DMCA)

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that content on this Site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to:

contact@animepilgrimage.com

Your notice should include:

  • A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
  • The URL or location of the allegedly infringing content on the Site
  • Your contact information (name, address, email)
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

Upon receiving a valid notice, we will promptly investigate and remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.

12. Service Availability

We do not guarantee that the Site will be available at all times. The Site may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. We are not liable for any inconvenience or loss resulting from service interruptions.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Site operator shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this Site or its content. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, loss of revenue, or damages resulting from service interruptions.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, our total aggregate liability to you for any direct damages arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the greater of (a) the total amounts you have paid us in the twelve months prior to the claim, or (b) USD $10.

The above limitation does not apply to liability arising from our gross negligence or willful misconduct.

14. Modification of Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Location Data and Map Accuracy

GPS coordinates, map pins, and location information provided on this Site — whether submitted by our team or by users — are for reference purposes only. We make no warranty as to their accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose.

Physical locations change over time. Facilities may close, access rules may change, and GPS signals may be imprecise. You are solely responsible for verifying conditions on the ground before visiting any location referenced on this Site.

We are not responsible for any injury, loss, property damage, legal consequences, or other harm arising from your reliance on location data or map information provided on this Site, or from your decision to visit any physical location.

16. User Disputes

We are not responsible for disputes between users, including but not limited to claims of unauthorized use of photographs, disagreements over location accuracy, or conflicts arising from user-submitted content. We have no obligation to mediate, arbitrate, or otherwise intervene in disputes between users.

If you have a complaint about content submitted by another user, please use the reporting feature or contact us at contact@animepilgrimage.com. We will review reports at our discretion but are not obligated to take any particular action.

17. Public Nature of Posts

All posts submitted to this Site are publicly visible to all visitors by default, including unregistered users. By submitting a post, you acknowledge and agree that your content — including photos, location information, and any text — will be accessible to the general public. We do not offer private or restricted-visibility posting at this time.

18. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

By email: contact@animepilgrimage.com

Community Guidelines

Last updated: March 26, 2026

Your photos and experiences help fellow anime fans discover the exact spots where their favorite scenes came to life. Every post you share builds a living map of pilgrimage locations — created by fans, for fans.

These Community Guidelines are written in English. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the English version and any translated version, the English version shall prevail.

These guidelines apply to all user-submitted posts on Anime Pilgrimage. By submitting a post, you agree to follow these guidelines and the Terms of Service above.

Posts and Places

Anime Pilgrimage has two layers of content:

  • Posts (this guideline applies here): Your personal experiences and photos, shared as-is with the community. Posts appear in the Posts tab of each anime page.
  • Places (Overview): Verified locations reviewed and approved by our team. These appear as pins on the map.

CG1. What Makes a Good Post

A good post helps other fans find and experience the same moment. It:

  • Is a photo taken at the actual pilgrimage location
  • Features the location as the main subject (rather than a selfie)
  • Is linked to a specific anime title and, where possible, a specific episode or scene
  • Includes accurate GPS coordinates so others can find the exact spot

CG2. Photo Guidelines

Only submit photos and videos you personally took, or that you have explicit permission to use from the person who took them.

  • Angle matching: Photos that recreate the scene from the original anime are encouraged, but not required
  • No excessive editing: Editing is acceptable, but avoid processing that misrepresents the actual appearance of the location
  • Personal information: Be mindful of identifiable individuals appearing in your photos. Avoid making any person the clear and unintended main subject of your photo without their consent.
  • No AI-generated images: Do not submit AI-generated photos or videos presented as real location shots
  • No third-party images: Do not submit images you did not take yourself, unless you have explicit permission from the photographer

CG3. Location Accuracy

Accurate location data is at the heart of what we do. Posts with inaccurate data cannot help other fans and will be declined during moderation. Please ensure:

  • GPS coordinates accurately mark the pilgrimage location so other fans can find it
  • The anime title and episode information are correct
  • Do not submit fictional or estimated locations as confirmed pilgrimage spots

CG4. Respect for Locations and Local Rules

Pilgrimage sites remain open to fans because of the respect shown by those who visit. Please:

  • Comply with posted rules and any restrictions set by the property owner or local authority
  • Do not trespass or enter areas that are not open to the public
  • Be mindful of local residents — please avoid noise, littering, and obstructing traffic

CG5. Prohibited Content

Good-faith contributions are always welcome. The following types of content, however, cannot be published on Anime Pilgrimage:

  • Copyright infringement: Content that infringes the copyright or other intellectual property rights of any person or organization
  • AI-generated images: Photos or videos generated by AI and presented as real location shots
  • Unrelated content: Posts that are not related to anime pilgrimage locations (e.g., general travel photos, food photos, selfies without a location context)
  • Adult or explicit content: Sexually explicit, violent, or otherwise inappropriate material
  • Harassment: Content that targets, threatens, or demeans individuals or groups
  • Spam: Duplicate posts, irrelevant content, or posts submitted for promotional purposes
  • Misinformation: Intentionally false location data or anime attribution
  • Privacy violations: Photos where a clearly identifiable individual is the main subject and has not consented to being photographed
  • Restricted locations: Posts that designate a location as a pilgrimage site, or photos taken at a location, where general public access is not permitted — including private residences, apartment buildings, school grounds, restricted facilities, or any area not ordinarily open to the public, even if such locations appear in anime. This prohibition extends to providing a precise street address, house number, or block-level location detail for a private residence — not only pinning a map marker at its coordinates — even where the building is visible from a public street
  • Illegal content: Anything that violates any applicable law or regulation

CG6. Moderation

Posts are published immediately and visible to the community. They are subject to moderation, and we may review submissions at any time.

If a post is found to violate these guidelines, we may reject, remove, or make it private without prior notice. If your post is rejected, you may delete it and submit a new post that meets these guidelines. Repeated submissions of prohibited content may result in account suspension.

CG7. Reporting Content

Help us keep Anime Pilgrimage a reliable guide for fellow fans. If you spot a post that violates these guidelines, please let us know:

We aim to review all reports and take appropriate action.

CG8. Contact & Updates

We may update these guidelines as the community and service evolve. Continued use of the posting feature after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated guidelines.

If you have questions about these guidelines, please contact us at contact@animepilgrimage.com.