Terms of Use & Participation Agreement
Terms of Use(v2.0)
MR.HIRO DRIFT Experience Service Terms of Use ("these Terms")
Important Notice
- This service involves serious risks including vehicle skidding, spinning, collision, rollover, fire, and injury.
- This service is not covered by any automobile insurance, vehicle insurance, third-party liability insurance, personal accident insurance, or passenger accident insurance provided by our company or partner operators.
- Before applying, please be sure to review the service details, participation requirements, liability for damages, cancellation policy, and the full text of these Terms.
Operator: Nikke Co., Ltd.
Facility: MR.HIRO CAR STUDIO
Partners: CAR FACTORY AI and other operators designated by us
Established: July 7, 2026
Article 1 (Purpose and Application)
1. These Terms set forth the conditions of use for "MR.HIRO DRIFT" and related services (the "Service") operated by MR.HIRO CAR STUDIO, operated by Nikke Co., Ltd. (the "Company").
2. To apply for and participate in the Service, participants must agree to these Terms, the service details and important notices posted on our website, the individual conditions displayed on the booking screen, and the separate "MR.HIRO DRIFT Participation Agreement & Consent Form."
3. A participant is deemed to have reviewed and agreed to these Terms upon performing any of the following: agreeing during the booking process, making payment, or signing the Participation Agreement.
4. If any individually specified condition at the time of booking differs from these Terms, that individual condition shall prevail, except where it violates applicable law.
Article 2 (Service Operator and Partner Operators)
1. Unless otherwise specified, Nikke Co., Ltd. is the party responsible for accepting bookings and contracting with participants for the Service.
2. The Company may outsource all or part of vehicle provision, vehicle maintenance, professional drivers, instructors, venue operations, transport, filming, and other tasks to CAR FACTORY AI or other partner operators.
3. Participants agree that, to the extent necessary for providing the Service and ensuring safety management, booking information, identity verification information, driving experience, safety management information, and accident information may be shared between the Company and partner operators.
Article 3 (Service Content)
1. The Service's programs, vehicles to be used, number of laps, fees, and options are displayed on our website, the booking screen, or the separate "Service Content List."
2. The main programs are: the Pro Driver Ride experience, the Drift Drive Experience where participants drive themselves, a combined package of both, and private lessons with a D1 Grand Prix professional driver.
3. The vehicle used, number of laps, driving content, instructor, and duration may be changed or restricted due to safety reasons, participant skill, vehicle condition, weather, road conditions, venue instructions, or other unavoidable circumstances.
4. The number of laps is an estimate; staff may reduce it or change the driving content if deemed necessary for safety or vehicle protection.
Article 4 (Fees and What Is Included)
1. Participants shall pay the fees displayed by the Company on the website or booking screen by the specified method and deadline.
2. To the extent separately indicated by the Company, the base fee includes: the vehicle usage fee, tire wear within normal usage, fuel, helmet and glove rental, round-trip transport to the venue, on-site staff support, and safety briefing.
3. In-car action camera recording, additional photos, specially edited videos, and other add-ons may be displayed as paid options on the website or booking screen.
4. Damage to the vehicle, tires, wheels, facilities, or other property caused by a participant's intent, negligence, operational error, prohibited conduct, or failure to follow staff instructions is not included in the normal wear covered by the base fee.
Article 5 (Formation of Booking)
1. A booking is formed once the Company confirms the application details, accepts the participation, and confirms payment of the specified fee.
2. The Company may decline an application due to safety management, capacity, vehicle condition, venue usage conditions, or other circumstances.
3. If payment is not confirmed by the payment deadline, the Company may cancel the booking.
Article 6 (Participation Requirements)
1. Participants must meet the age, height, physique, driving experience, and other requirements specified on each program's information page.
2. Participants in the Drift Drive Experience must have the driving experience necessary for basic vehicle operation, and if the vehicle used is a manual transmission (MT) car, must be able to safely operate an MT car.
3. This service is conducted within a private venue and does not involve driving on public roads. However, the Company may request presentation of a passport, driver's license, or other identification for identity verification and confirmation of driving experience.
4. Participants must be able to understand the safety briefing and staff instructions in Japanese, English, or another language we can accommodate.
5. Participants shall declare that they are in a physical condition that does not impair driving or riding, and that they have not consumed alcohol, illegal drugs, or medication that would affect driving.
6. Participants must wear the clothing, footwear, and safety equipment designated by the Company. Driving is not permitted while wearing sandals, high heels, platform shoes, or other footwear unsuitable for driving.
Article 7 (Disclosure and Identity Verification)
1. Participants shall accurately disclose their name, date of birth, contact information, emergency contact, driving experience, MT car experience, health condition, and any other information requested by the Company.
2. If a participant provides false or inaccurate information, the Company may refuse participation, restrict the driving content, or immediately terminate the experience.
3. If the measures in the preceding paragraph result from circumstances attributable to the participant, the Company will not refund any fees already paid.
Article 8 (Safety Briefing and Staff Instructions)
1. Participants must receive the safety briefing conducted by the Company or partner operators before the experience begins.
2. Participants must follow the instructions of Company staff, partner operators, professional drivers, instructors, and venue management, both on-site and while driving.
3. The Company may restrict speed, operation, number of laps, driving time, whether riding along is permitted, or other aspects of the experience, taking into account the participant's skill, physical condition, driving conditions, weather, road conditions, and vehicle condition.
4. The Company may immediately stop driving without the participant's consent if deemed necessary to ensure safety.
Article 9 (Refusal of Participation and Suspension)
1. The Company may refuse participation, restrict the driving content, or suspend the experience midway if it determines that a participant:
- Lacks sufficient driving experience or skill;
- Cannot understand vehicle operation, the safety briefing, or staff instructions;
- Fails to follow staff instructions;
- Engages in dangerous, intimidating, or disruptive behavior, or behavior that endangers others' safety;
- Is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, taking medication that affects driving, or having impaired judgment;
- Shows poor physical condition, injury, or other safety concerns;
- Cannot properly use the designated safety equipment;
- Has provided false information; or
- The Company otherwise determines that safe execution is difficult.
2. If the measures in the preceding paragraph result from circumstances attributable to the participant, the Company will not refund any fees already paid.
Article 10 (Prohibited Conduct)
Participants must not: drive or operate the vehicle in violation of staff instructions; exceed the designated course or speed; perform unauthorized operations, driving methods, or vehicle use; race, provoke, or drive dangerously close to other vehicles; intentionally cause a collision, rollover, or damage; perform unauthorized sudden acceleration, sudden braking, sudden steering, or handbrake operation; misuse safety equipment; operate devices while driving; enter unauthorized areas or film without permission; participate after consuming alcohol or drugs; intentionally soil or damage the vehicle, facility, or equipment; or engage in any other conduct prohibited by the Company or venue management.
Article 11 (Risks Involved in the Service)
1. This service is a special driving experience distinct from ordinary public road driving and involves risks including vehicle skidding, spinning, collision, rollover, fire, vehicle malfunction, flying debris, falling, and other hazards.
2. Participants, whether as drivers or passengers, acknowledge and accept that they may sustain serious injuries including bruising, fractures, sprains, whiplash, head injuries, spinal injuries, internal organ injuries, permanent disability, or death.
3. Participants understand that not all risks can be completely eliminated, even with pre-experience briefings and safety measures.
Article 12 (Insurance and Compensation)
1. This service is not covered by any automobile insurance, vehicle insurance, third-party bodily injury liability insurance, third-party property damage liability insurance, personal accident insurance, passenger accident insurance, or similar insurance provided by the Company or partner operators.
2. Participants understand and agree that, even in the event of an accident, injury, death, vehicle damage, facility damage, or damage to a third party, no insurance compensation will be available from the Company or partner operators.
3. Participants are responsible for confirming, at their own responsibility, whether their own travel insurance, accident insurance, life insurance, medical insurance, credit card travel insurance, or other insurance applies; the Company does not guarantee such coverage.
4. This Article does not exempt the Company or partner operators from any liability for damages they are legally required to bear under applicable law.
Article 13 (Response to Accidents and Injuries)
1. In the event of an accident, vehicle malfunction, or injury, participants must immediately stop driving, report to staff, and follow their instructions.
2. As necessary, the Company will provide first aid, call an ambulance, arrange transport to a medical institution, contact police or fire services, report to venue management, and take other reasonably necessary actions.
3. Participants agree in advance that, in an emergency, the Company may provide necessary personal information and accident information to medical institutions, police, fire services, venue management, partner operators, and emergency contacts.
4. Liability for ambulance transport fees, medical fees, hospitalization fees, costs of returning home, transportation fees, accommodation fees, and other costs incurred by the participant will be determined based on the cause of the accident and applicable law.
Article 14 (Damage to the Vehicle, Facility, or Third Parties)
1. If a participant causes damage to the vehicle, facility, equipment, fixtures, or a third party due to their intent, negligence, operational error, prohibited conduct, failure to follow staff instructions, false statements, or unauthorized operation, the participant shall compensate for reasonable, actually incurred damages to the extent of their responsibility.
2. To the extent there is a reasonable causal relationship with the accident, such damages may include vehicle repair costs, parts costs, labor costs, diagnostic fees, damage to the suspension or other components, towing/transport/storage/recovery costs, restoration costs for the facility or equipment, costs of cleaning up leaked fluids, compensation for damage to third parties, business losses, and other reasonable costs.
3. General tire wear, fuel consumption, and other items the Company considers normal wear arising from ordinary experience driving are not charged to participants.
4. When claiming damages, the Company will, to the extent possible, provide the participant with photos of the damaged area, inspection results, repair estimates, and other supporting documentation.
5. For damage not identified immediately after the experience, the Company will, in principle, notify the participant within 7 days of the experience date and explain the relationship to the accident and the basis for the claim.
Article 15 (Liability of the Company and Partner Operators)
1. The Company and partner operators shall take reasonable safety measures for the safe provision of the Service, including vehicle inspection, safety briefings, venue management, course management, and staff deployment.
2. If a participant sustains damage due to a cause attributable to the Company or a partner operator, the Company or partner operator shall bear liability in accordance with applicable law.
3. Where a participant's intent, negligence, failure to follow instructions, prohibited conduct, false statements, or failure to disclose health conditions contributed to the occurrence or extent of damage, the scope of liability will be determined taking these circumstances into account.
4. No provision of these Terms exempts or limits the Company's or a partner operator's liability for damage caused by their own intentional act or gross negligence.
Article 16 (Photo and Video Services)
1. The Company or partner operators may photograph or film the experience and provide the results to participants as part of the base service or as a paid option.
2. The number of photos, scope of filming, image quality, editing content, delivery format, and delivery timing are subject to the conditions displayed on the website or booking screen.
3. If photos or videos cannot be provided due to equipment malfunction, storage media failure, data corruption, weather, or other technical reasons, the Company will provide a refund or alternative arrangement up to the amount separately paid for that filming service. The overall experience fee will not be refunded.
Article 17 (Promotional Use of Likeness, Photos, and Videos)
1. The Company or partner operators may use photos or videos taken during the Service for promotional and marketing purposes—including on the website, social media, advertisements, flyers, printed materials, and service introductions—only where the participant has separately consented.
2. Participants may select whether to consent to such promotional use on the Participation Agreement. Declining will not result in any disadvantageous change to the content of the experience.
Article 18 (Filming and Posting by Participants)
1. Participants may take photos or videos at locations and by methods permitted by the Company and venue management.
2. Drivers are prohibited from operating any filming device while driving.
3. Participants are responsible for obtaining any necessary consent before filming and publishing images of other participants, staff, or third parties.
4. Posting false statements or content that infringes rights or unreasonably damages the honor or credibility of the venue, vehicles, staff, or other participants is prohibited.
Article 19 (Meeting, Transport, and Lateness)
1. Participants must arrive at MR.HIRO CAR STUDIO or another designated location and complete check-in by the meeting time specified by the Company.
2. If a participant is late due to their own circumstances, misses the shuttle, or causes a delay to the group's overall schedule, the Company may treat this as a same-day cancellation.
3. In such cases, fees already paid will not be refunded. Joining partway through is not permitted except where specifically approved by the Company.
Article 20 (Cancellation by Participant)
1. Advance cancellation for reasons attributable to the participant is subject to the cancellation conditions displayed on the booking screen or service details page.
2. No-shows, same-day cancellations, or cancellations treated as same-day cancellations under the preceding Article will not be refunded.
3. Provisions regarding cancellation fees apply to the extent recognized as valid under applicable law.
Article 21 (Cancellation, Postponement, or Change of Content)
1. The Company may cancel, postpone, or change all or part of the Service due to bad weather, vehicle malfunction, venue circumstances, staff illness, force majeure, or other circumstances.
2. If cancelled for reasons attributable to the Company, the Company will, in principle, provide a rescheduled date or refund the fee corresponding to the unperformed portion.
3. The Company is not liable for transportation costs, accommodation costs, airfare, travel arrangement costs, business interruption losses, or other incidental costs incurred by the participant, except where the Company is liable under applicable law.
Article 22 (Handling of Personal Information)
1. The Company uses participants' personal information for booking, identity verification, safety management, emergency response, payment processing, service provision, communication, and accident response.
2. Health-related information is collected to the minimum extent necessary to determine eligibility for safe participation and for emergency response, and is handled based on the participant's consent.
3. Except where required by law, necessary for the protection of life, body, or property, provided to relevant authorities as necessary for accident response, or otherwise permitted by law, the Company will not provide participants' personal information to third parties without consent.
4. Detailed handling of personal information is governed by the Company's Privacy Policy.
Article 23 (Exclusion of Anti-Social Forces)
1. Participants represent and warrant that they are not, and have no relationship with, organized crime groups, their members, or other anti-social forces.
2. If the Company determines that a participant falls under this category, it may refuse the application, cancel the booking, or terminate the experience. In this case, the Company will not refund any fees already paid.
Article 24 (Changes to These Terms)
The Company may amend these Terms in the event of changes in law, changes to service content, safety management needs, or other reasonable grounds. The amended Terms will be announced by posting on the Company's website, by email, or by other appropriate means.
Article 25 (Priority of the Japanese Version)
Where these Terms have been translated into a foreign language, if there is any discrepancy between the Japanese version and the foreign language version, the Japanese version shall prevail to the extent permitted by law.
Article 26 (Severability)
Even if a part of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable by law or court judgment, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
Article 27 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
These Terms and the Service are governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court having jurisdiction over the Company's location as the court of first instance.
Article 28 (Operator Information)
Operator / Facility: Nikke Co., Ltd. / MR.HIRO CAR STUDIO
Contact / Website: 06-6710-9972 / mrhiro-jdm.com
Appendix 1: Service Content List
01 PRO DRIVER RIDE (Pro Driver Ride Experience): Toyota AE86 (professional drift vehicle), 5 laps, ¥33,000 per person
02 DRIFT DRIVE EXPERIENCE (Drift Drive Experience): Mazda Roadster, 8-10 laps, ¥80,000 per person
03 DRIFT PACKAGE: 5 laps ride-along + 8-10 laps driving, ¥110,000 per person
D1 DRIVER PRIVATE LESSON: One-on-one private lesson with a D1 Grand Prix professional drift driver. Pricing and details provided individually.
Included in the base fee: vehicle usage fee, tires within normal usage, fuel, helmet & glove rental, round-trip transport between MR.HIRO CAR STUDIO and the private venue, and on-site staff support and safety briefing.
Media services: In-car action camera recording ¥3,000/person, experience photos ¥1,000/person, limited-time experience video (free when applied for at booking, July 16 - August 16).
Schedule on the day: 12:00 Meet, check in, and prepare to depart from MR.HIRO CAR STUDIO / 13:00 Experience begins / Approx. 16:30 Return to MR.HIRO CAR STUDIO (the experience program is approximately 180 minutes; travel to the venue is approximately 25 minutes).
Lateness / missing the shuttle: If a participant is late for the meeting time, misses the shuttle, or causes a delay to the group's overall schedule for reasons attributable to the participant, this may be treated as a cancellation, and fees already paid will not be refunded.
Participation Agreement(v2.0)
MR.HIRO DRIFT Participation Agreement & Consent Form
Important Notice Before Signing
- This service is not covered by any automobile insurance, vehicle insurance, third-party liability insurance, personal accident insurance, or passenger accident insurance provided by our company or partner operators.
- Drift driving carries risks including spinning, collision, rollover, fire, serious injury, permanent disability, or death.
- If you have any questions, please ask our staff in advance.
5. Disclosure of Health Condition
If you have any illness, injury, poor physical condition, medication, pregnancy, or other circumstances that could impair your ability to drive or ride safely, please disclose the details to staff individually for a safety check. Participants confirm that the above disclosure is accurate, and that they will immediately inform staff if they notice any abnormality in their physical condition.
Pledge and Consent Items
1. Understanding of the Risks
I understand that this service is a special driving experience distinct from ordinary automobile driving, and that accidents such as vehicle skidding, spinning, collision, rollover, fire, and vehicle malfunction may occur. I also understand that this could result in bruising, fractures, whiplash, head/spinal/internal organ injuries, permanent disability, or death.
2. Declaration of Driving Ability
If I participate in a driving program, I confirm that I have the driving experience and ability necessary for basic vehicle operation, and that there is no false information in my declarations regarding driving experience, manual transmission (MT) experience, or other matters.
3. Health Condition, Alcohol, and Drugs
I will accurately disclose any health condition that could impair my ability to drive or ride, and I will not participate while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or medication that affects driving.
4. Staff Instructions
I will follow the instructions of staff, professional drivers, instructors, and venue management. I agree that, for safety reasons, the driving content, number of laps, or experience time may be restricted, or the experience may be cancelled.
5. Safety Equipment
I will correctly use the helmet, seatbelt, gloves, and other designated safety equipment, and will not remove, loosen, or misuse them while driving.
6. No Insurance Coverage
I understand that this service is not covered by any automobile insurance, vehicle insurance, third-party liability insurance, personal accident insurance, passenger accident insurance, or similar insurance provided by the Company or partner operators.
7. My Own Insurance
I will confirm on my own whether my travel insurance, accident insurance, life insurance, medical insurance, credit card travel insurance, or other insurance applies, and I understand that the Company does not guarantee such coverage.
8. Damage to the Vehicle, Facility, or Third Parties
If I cause damage to the vehicle, facility, equipment, fixtures, or a third party due to my intent, negligence, operational error, prohibited conduct, failure to follow staff instructions, false statements, or unauthorized operation, I will bear reasonable, actually incurred costs to the extent of my responsibility, including repair costs, restoration costs, transport costs, compensation to third parties, and business losses.
9. Emergency Response to Accidents or Injuries
In the event of an accident or injury, I agree that the Company may call an ambulance, arrange transport to a medical institution, contact police or fire services, and contact venue management and my emergency contact, along with any other necessary response.
10. Liability of the Company and Others
I understand that liability will be determined taking into account the inherent risks of this service and the extent to which my own operation, judgment, physical condition, prohibited conduct, or failure to follow instructions contributed to the occurrence or extent of any damage. This consent does not exempt the Company or partner operators from any liability they are legally required to bear.
11. Lateness and Cancellation
I will arrive by the specified meeting time. I agree that if I am late, miss the shuttle, or cause a delay to the group's overall schedule due to my own circumstances, this will be treated as a cancellation, and fees already paid will not be refunded.
12. Agreement to the Terms of Use
I have read and understood the "MR.HIRO DRIFT Experience Service Terms of Use" and the service details and important notices displayed at the time of booking, and I agree to them.