Last Updated: November 2025
1. Legal Entity
Company Name: Universal Trading LLC
Registered Address: Ibaraki ken, Bizemmachi, Mito Shi 2-5 Tokan Mito Park Heights #216, 310-0024 Japan
Governing law: Japan (Tokyo arbitration/courts)
All transactions are under this legal entity.
2. Product Scope
The Bark provides:
-Factory-manufactured prefab, modular, and expandable homes
-Internal factory QC inspections (photos, videos, specs)
-Shipping coordination to destination port
The Bark does NOT provide:
-On-site installation, foundation, or utility work
-Local permits or code compliance
-Local contractor labor or insurance
Optional: Advisory recommendations for local licensed contractors, engineers, and inspectors (no liability assumed).
3. Purchase & Payment Terms
Stage % Description
Deposit 10% Confirms order and locks production schedule
Post Site Inspection Report 40% Triggered after customer submits signed site inspection report verifying site readiness
Pre-Shipment 40% Paid before factory dispatch
Final Payment 10% Upon delivery documentation submission
Payment method: Only via secure encrypted Wise link from The Bark’s/Universal Trading LLC's business account.
Refunds: Only allowed before production begins; non-refundable afterward
Chargebacks outside arbitration are not allowed
4. Customer Responsibilities
Hire licensed local civil engineers / inspectors to verify site readiness
Prepare the site (flat, stable, with foundation if required)
Obtain all local permits, approvals, and utilities
Handle unloading, transportation, and installation at the site
Provide signed site inspection reports for warranty activation
The Bark is not liable for site conditions, installation, or contractor performance.
5. Shipping & Delivery Terms
Delivery made to destination port (CIF/FOB)
Customer handles unloading, customs, and transport to the final site
Shipping damage, loss, or delays after port delivery are customer responsibility
Advisory only: The Bark may suggest logistics partners
6. Warranty & Defects
Covers manufacturer defects only
Warranty activates after:
-Delivery to site
-Submission of signed post-installation inspection report from a licensed local inspector
Duration: 5–35 years or lifetime depending on model
The Bark does not perform installation or repair
7. Liability & Legal Protection
Maximum liability: product purchase value
Excludes:
-Installation or site issues
-Contractor errors
-Shipping beyond port
Customers agree all on-site work is handled by independent licensed professionals
8. Dispute Resolution
Governing law: Japan
Primary jurisdiction: Tokyo, Japan
Mandatory arbitration under Japanese law; litigation waived unless arbitration fails
9. Force Majeure
The Bark is not liable for delays or damages caused by:
-Natural disasters
-Labor disputes or strikes
-Supply chain interruptions
-Pandemics or government restrictions
10. Agreement Confirmation
By placing an order, the customer confirms:
-They have read and agreed to all terms
-They accept responsibility for site, installation, and contractors
-They agree to staged payments and non-refundable deposits after production begins
11. Updates to Terms
We may update these Terms anytime. Continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of updated conditions.
Contact Information
For questions, support, or legal inquiries:
Email: info@storethebark.com