(Disclaimer) This English translation of the term of service is for reference purposes only and is not a legally definitive translation of the original Japanese text. In the event a difference arises regarding the meaning herein, the original Japanese version shall prevail as the official authoritative version.

Article 1. Scope of Application of These Rules.

1. This is the "Catch Terms of Service" (hereinafter referred to as "these Rules"), a mutual agreement between CyberStep Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") and users of the online entertainment service "Catch" (hereinafter referred to as "the Service") which is developed, operated, and provided by the Company. Users (those who have obtained the right to use the Service in accordance with these Rules and use the Service) are hereinafter referred to as "Users." These Rules apply to all Users using the Service. Before using the Service, all Users must review the content of these Rules and agree to its terms. By clicking or selecting the button indicating agreement to these Rules on the Service registration screen, Users are deemed to have agreed to these Rules, and as a result, these Rules shall be deemed to have been established as an agreement between the Company and the Users.
2. If the User is a minor or has restricted legal capacity, they must obtain the consent of their legal guardian, such as a parent, before agreeing to these Rules. However, if a User with restricted legal capacity agrees to these Rules, it will be considered that their legal guardian has already given prior consent.
3. Regarding this Service, any additional rules, guidelines, various agreements, and notifications that the Company sets separately for Users, as well as any other agreements issued by the Company from time to time (regardless of their actual names or methods of issuance, such as posting on the website or sending via email), shall be collectively referred to as "Individual Agreements". These Individual Agreements are considered to be an integral part of these Rules. In cases where there are differences between the content of the Individual Agreements and these Rules, the content of the Individual Agreements shall take precedence and apply over the content of these Rules. However, if there are specific provisions in these Rules or the Individual Agreements, the Users shall comply with these provisions.
4. The Company may provide Users with information regarding the Service (including these Rules and Individual Agreements) through methods chosen by the Company, such as posting on the Company's website or sending via email. Users are required to agree in advance to the use of these methods for communication and acknowledge that such information transmission is acceptable.
5. The Company will provide information regarding the Service solely in the Japanese language, and even if there are translations of this information into other languages, such translations are provided for reference purposes only. The contents provided in Japanese shall be considered authentic and valid. However, if there are explicit provisions in the translations that differ from this clause, those provisions shall take precedence and not be subject to this limitation.
6. If Users access the Service from outside Japan, they must, prior to agreeing to these Rules, confirm at their own responsibility that their use of the Service complies with the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction where the access to the Service takes place (hereinafter referred to as the "Applicable Laws"). This includes not only laws but also ordinances, government ordinances, ministerial ordinances, orders, administrative agency interpretations, notifications, regulations, or any other subordinate regulations or equivalent norms applicable in the relevant jurisdiction. Users who agree to these Rules and use the Service from outside Japan shall confirm that they are complying with the Applicable Laws related to the use of the Service from their location and shall assume all responsibilities arising from the Applicable Laws related to the use of the Service. The Users also agree that the Company shall not be held responsible for any of these responsibilities.

Article 2. Modification of These Rules

1. The Company will continuously post the latest version of these Rules on the website "https://catch.toys" (hereinafter referred to as "the Website") for Users to access and refer to it.
2. The Company reserves the right to modify these Rules and Individual Agreements at any time. The modified versions of these Rules will be posted on the Website, and the modified Individual Agreements will be notified to Users through appropriate methods as specified in each respective agreement. The effectiveness of these changes shall take effect from the time of such posting and notification.
3. Notwithstanding the provision in the preceding paragraph, if the Company deems it necessary, it shall pre-post the modified versions of these Rules and Individual Agreements on the Website. The effectiveness of these modified versions shall take effect from the time specified in advance by the Company for their enforcement.
4. Users shall regularly visit the Website and confirm the changes to these Rules. If the User incurs any damages due to their failure to review the modified contents of these Rules, the Company shall not be held responsible for any such damages.

Article 3. Definitions of Terms

• In addition to the terms defined separately in these Rules, the following terms shall have the meanings specified below.
  1. "Account" means the specific user's account, which includes the "Account ID" and "Password" defined in the next section, as well as any other information that can identify the user, such as game data.
  2. "Account ID" means the user identification code assigned by the Company for use within the Service.
  3. "Password" means a combination of letters and numbers provided by the Company for the user's authentication within the Service.
  4. "PT" means “Points” and refers to virtual points that are only valid within the Service and can be used to access and utilize the Service.
  5. "Purchased PT" means the PT obtained by the user after paying the amount specified by the Company as consideration for PT.
  6. "Free PT" means the PT granted to the user by the Company without receiving any consideration from the user, based on the provisions of these Rules or as part of campaigns or other events.
  7. "User Acquired Items" means the items that users can acquire solely by using the Service in accordance with these Rules.

Article 4. User Registration

1. In order to use the Service, each User shall agree to these Rules and apply for registration to the Company through the prescribed procedures (hereinafter referred to as "User Registration").
2. The Company will grant a single and unique Account ID to each individual who completes the User Registration process, designating them as Users. Users do not have the right to change the Account ID assigned by the Company, and any changes to the Account ID will be limited to cases where the Company receives a request for a change from the User and decides to reissue the Account ID at its discretion.
3. The rights and qualifications of Users related to the Service are exclusive to the individual who has completed the User Registration and has been granted the Account ID. Under no circumstances shall Users share, transfer, lend, inherit, or provide any of these rights and qualifications to third parties whether with or without compensation.
4. As stated in the provision of the second paragraph of this article, the Account ID is granted to each user as a single and unique identifier. Therefore, users are not allowed to possess multiple accounts.
5. Users must provide the Company with true, accurate, and complete information during the User Registration process, and are also required to continuously update and modify this information to ensure it remains current after completing the User Registration.
6. The Company reserves the right to reject User Registration if it determines that the applicant falls under any of the following items. Additionally, after User Registration, if the Company determines that the user falls under any of the following items, it may implement measures such as restricting the use of the Service, revoking the user's qualifications, or suspending the use of the Service based on the provisions of Article 9 or Article 10.
   1. In cases where the user has been prohibited from using the Service or any other service provided by the Company, or if the user has violated these Rules.
   2. In cases where the same person attempts to register multiple user accounts.
   3. If the user provides information that is not true, accurate, and complete.
   4. If the Company deems the use of the Service inappropriate for any other reason.

Article 5. Contents of the Service

1. The amount, calculation method, timing of charges, payment methods, and other details of the usage fees for the Service will be determined separately by the Company through a designated fee schedule or other means.
2. The Company may change the usage fees or billing methods at any time by making them publicly available on this website. Users agree to regularly check this website to promptly become aware of any changes or notifications regarding such modifications.
3. The Company reserves the right to set usage limits for the use of the Service by users at its discretion.
4. Users shall pay all fees, including the consideration for Purchased PT and other fees incurred for using the Service, in accordance with the payment methods and conditions separately specified by the Company. This includes all debts incurred by the user through the Service, including unsettled debts due to ongoing disputes. Except in cases where the Company bears legal responsibility, such as negligence, the Company will not provide any refunds for the fees once they have been received.
5. Regarding the delivery of prize
   1. Users can receive the delivery of User Acquired Items in accordance with these Rules.
   2. Users can request delivery of the User Acquired Items to the Company within 14 days from the date of acquisition until 24:00 (hereinafter referred to as the "Retention period") through the prescribed procedure. If the retention period has elapsed, the user shall forfeit all rights related to the User Acquired Items, including the right to receive delivery of the User Acquired Items.
   3. The ownership of the User Acquired Items shall transfer from the Company to the user at the point when the user requests delivery to the Company based on the preceding paragraph. At the same time, the risk burden also transfers from the Company to the user.
   4. The amount of shipping fees and payment methods for receiving the User Acquired Items will be determined separately by the Company through a designated fee schedule or other means. If the User Acquired Items are not delivered to the user due to reasons such as refusal of delivery or an incorrect address, and the items are subsequently returned to the Company without any fault on the part of the Company, the user will be responsible for the shipping fees for any re-delivery.
   5. Within 30 days from the date the user acquires the User Acquired Items, if the User Acquired Items becomes evident that the Company is unable to deliver the items due to reasons attributable to the Company's fault (including damage or loss of the User Acquired Items, but not limited to these), the Company will be exempt from liability for damages by providing the user with an equivalent amount of PT (limited to Purchased PT) free of charge, corresponding to the PT used by the user to acquire the User Acquired Items. However, the Company shall not be responsible for procuring identical items to the User Acquired Items (meaning items of the same type, quantity, and quality).
   6. In the event mentioned in the preceding paragraph, if the User Acquired Items are discovered within 30 days from the date the user acquired them, the Company will deliver the same User Acquired Items to the user if available in stock. However, if the same User Acquired Items are not available in stock, the Company will deliver alternative items to the user. Please note that the Company shall not be responsible for procuring identical items to the User Acquired Items (meaning items of the same type, quantity, and quality).
   7. If a user requests delivery of the User Acquired Items to a location outside of Japan, and if the user has not registered their credit card information as stated in Article 7, Paragraph 1, they must register their credit card information in accordance with Article 7, Paragraph 1 within 24 hours from the time they acquired the User Acquired Items.
   8. The Company shall not be held liable for any responsibility towards the (including the quality assurance responsibility of the User Acquired Items, but not limited to this) User Acquired Items delivered to the user before the expiration of the retention period, except where otherwise stipulated in these Rules.
   9. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 5, if a user engages in chargebacks or any other payment stoppage actions related to payments associated with the use of the service (including payments for the provision of Purchased PT, but not limited to this), the Company may suspend the delivery of all User Acquired Items to that user. In such cases, unless the user withdraws the payment stoppage action within the retention period and makes a new delivery request, the provisions of the preceding paragraph shall apply.
   10. If, after the Company has delivered the User Acquired Items to the user, the items are not delivered to the user due to reasons such as refusal of delivery or an incorrect address, and the items are subsequently returned to the Company without any fault on the part of the Company, if the user does not make a request for re-delivery of the User Acquired Items through the prescribed procedure within 14 days from the date the Company received the return of the items, the user will forfeit all rights related to the User Acquired Items, and the ownership of the User Acquired Items shall belong to the Company. The Company shall have no obligation towards the user, including storage and delivery of the User Acquired Items, in this case. In addition, in this situation, the Company will not take any measures such as granting PT or equivalent money to the user for the acquisition of the User Acquired Items.
6. The user may cancel the acquisition of User Acquired Items that are eligible for cancellation (meaning the user voluntarily revokes the acquisition of the User Acquired Items) within 7 days from the date of acquisition until 24:00 (hereinafter referred to as the "Cancellation Period"). If the Cancellation Period has elapsed, the user shall forfeit the right to cancel the acquisition of the User Acquired Items.

Article 6. Use of the Service with PT

1. In this service, users can perform the following actions by consuming PT. Please note that the consumption of PT is subject to the conditions specified in Article 4.
   1. The usage of this service.
   2. Receiving the delivery of user-acquired prizes obtained through using this service.
2. Users can use the PT they hold, which they have acquired from the Company, solely for the purpose of using this service, as long as the Company provide this service. Users do not possess any monetary claim, and even if this service is terminated due to reasons specified separately by the Company, user cannot request any redemption, refund, or compensation for the PT.
3. If a user cancels the acquisition of a user-acquired item based on Article 5, Paragraph 6, the Company will grant the user an equal amount of Free PT as the total amount of Purchased PT and Free PT used by the user to acquire the user-acquired item.
4. Regarding PT
   1. The validity period of PT is 180 days from the date of PT grant, until 24:00 of the 180th day, even if the user faces usage restrictions, suspension, or termination of this service. After this period, PT cannot be used. Furthermore, PT is only valid during the period when the user maintains the eligibility to use this service. If the user cancels their registration and loses eligibility or if the user's eligibility is revoked by the Company due to other specified reasons, the PT will expire and become invalid. In such cases, the user cannot raise any objections or complaints regarding the measures taken to invalidate the PT.
   2. Regarding the use of PT, the user agrees to allocate the PT they possess to cover the required amount of PT set by the Company for using this service. The Company will deduct the necessary PT for using the service from the total PT the user possesses. If the user has both Free PT and Purchased PT, the required PT for using this service will be deducted first from the Purchased PT they possess.
   3. Regarding the redemption or refund of PT, when the user cancels their user registration (including cases where the user's usage qualification is revoked by the Company), the Company will not provide any redemption, refund, or compensation for the PT the user possesses.

Article 7. Use of Credit Card for the Service

1. Users can register information related to their own credit card (referred to as "credit card information") through the method specified by the Company. This credit card information includes the type of credit card, card number, expiration date, and other relevant details.
2. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the user due to incorrect registration or other errors in the credit card information. Additionally, if the Company incurs any damages as a result of the user's false or fraudulent use of the credit card, the user shall compensate the Company for all such damages.
3. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the user due to incorrect registration or other errors in the credit card information. Additionally, if the Company incurs any damages as a result of the user's false or fraudulent use of the credit card, the user shall compensate the Company for all such damages.
4. The Company may request approval from the credit card Company for the payment of fees incurred for using the Service at the time of credit card settlement. If the approval is not obtained, the Company may choose not to proceed with the payment. In such cases, the Company shall not be held responsible for any damages incurred by the user.
5. Even after the user's credit card payment has been completed, if the credit card Company notifies the Company of rejection or suspension regarding the use of the credit card, or if the user's fraudulent or unauthorized actions regarding the credit card usage are discovered, the Company may, regardless of the reason, suspend all payments made by the user.

Article 8. Relationship with Payment Institutions

1. If any dispute arises between the User and the billing/payment Company or payment agency used by the Company for the fees and other financial obligations related to the Service, it shall be resolved between the User and the Company, and the Company shall not be involved and shall not bear any responsibility whatsoever.
2. If the dispute in the preceding paragraph arises due to reasons attributable to the User and causes damages to the Company, the User shall compensate the Company for all damages incurred by the Company.
3. The Company will transfer the credit card information to its entrusted payment agency and will not retain it in any form.

Article 9. Restriction of Service Use

1. If any of the following reasons arise regarding a user, the Company may immediately restrict the user's use of the services without any prior notice or communication. The method and scope of the restriction may also be determined at the Company's discretion.
   1. If a user violates or is likely to violate these Rules, the Company may restrict their use of the services.
   2. If a user's password is leaked to a third party, if a third party illicitly uses the services, or if there is a risk of such occurrences, the Company may restrict the user's use of the services.
   3. If the credit card Company notifies the Company of the rejection or suspension of the user's registered credit card, or if the user's false or fraudulent use of the credit card is discovered, the Company may restrict the user's use of the services.
   4. If the user engages in actions that are harmful to our business, including but not limited to this service.
   5. If the user-provided information during registration is found to be untrue, inaccurate, or incomplete.
2. If the user intentionally acquires multiple Account IDs or is determined to hold multiple accounts, or if the Company determines that the same user holds multiple accounts, the Company may restrict the use of all such accounts in the same manner as described in the previous clause.
3. If the Company determines that it is difficult to operate the Service properly due to equipment shortage, occurrence of malfunctions, or any other reasons, the Company may restrict the use of the Service by the user until the reason is resolved.

Article 10. Suspension of Use and Revocation of User Qualification for the Service

1. If a User who has been subject to the restriction of the Service use based on the preceding Article fails to rectify or resolve the reasons for such restriction, despite being given an appropriate deadline by the Company, the Company may revoke the User's qualification for the Service and suspend the User's use of the Service by the Company's designated method.
2. If the reasons for restricting the use of the Service based on the preceding Article are deemed to be severe or causing significant harm by the Company, the Company may, without prior notice to the User, revoke the User's qualification for the Service and suspend the User's use of the Service, notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph.
3. The Company may request the User to provide necessary information and materials deemed necessary by the Company for the confirmation of User's information and for making judgments regarding the restrictions on the use of the Service based on the preceding Article, as well as the suspension of the use of the Service, revocation of User's qualification, or the lifting of such restrictions, etc.
4. Even if the User refuses to comply with the Company's request based on the preceding paragraph or if the Company determines that the User has provided false information, the Company may revoke the User's qualification and suspend the User's use of the Service without prior notice to the User, regardless of the provisions of the first paragraph of this Article.
5. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the User as a result of the restrictions on the use of the Service based on the preceding Article and the revocation of the User's qualification and suspension of the use of the Service based on this Article.

Article 11. Anti-Social Forces Exclusion, etc.

1. Users shall declare and guarantee that they are currently not associated with organized crime groups or their members (including those who have left the groups within the last five years), organizations related to organized crime groups, extortionists, companies with ties to organized crime groups, anti-social forces that use violence, intimidation, or fraudulent means to demand undue benefits or actions, or any other similar entities or individuals, and they will not be associated with such entities or individuals in the future.
2. Users shall guarantee that they will not engage in the following acts either by themselves or through third parties in relation to the Company.
   1. Users shall guarantee that they will not engage in any violent or coercive demands or actions towards the Company or other users.
   2. Users shall guarantee that they will not engage in any unjust demands or actions that exceed legal responsibility.
   3. Users shall not engage in any acts of making threatening remarks or using violence in relation to the use of this service.
   4. Users shall not engage in any acts of spreading rumors, using deceit or force to damage the reputation of the Company, or obstructing the Company's business operations.
   5. Users shall not engage in any other acts that are similar to the aforementioned items.

Article 12. User's Self-Responsibility

1. Users shall engage in the use of the Service and all activities related to the Service at their own qualification and legal responsibility. Users shall bear full responsibility for the consequences of their actions (including violations of these Terms, but not limited to such violations) and shall indemnify for any damages resulting from their actions (including all costs, such as attorney fees). The Company shall not be held liable for any actions taken by users.
2. If a user causes damages to the Company, other users, or any third party, through the use of the Service, the user shall be responsible for and bear the costs of compensating for such damages.
3. Regardless of whether the prohibited activities stipulated in these Terms are applicable or not, in the event that any claims or inquiries are made by any third party against the user, the user shall be responsible for and bear the costs of handling and resolving such claims or inquiries, as well as ensuring that no burden or damages are imposed on any other individuals (including the Company), arising from the user's use of the Service or any activities related to the Service, including the resale of acquired items.
4. The user shall use the Service solely at their own responsibility and use any information obtained through the Service at their own judgment and responsibility. The user shall bear all responsibility for the results arising from the use of such information.
5. The user shall, at their own responsibility and expense, prepare and carry out the necessary electronic devices, software, telephone, communication contract agreements, subscription to internet service providers, and other requirements for using the Service.
6. The user shall bear full responsibility for the management of their account password and, even if the Service is used by a third party without the user's permission or knowledge due to the unauthorized use of the password, the user shall be held accountable as if they themselves had conducted the said use and shall assume any resulting responsibility.
7. If a user discovers a violation of these Terms of Service by another user, they shall promptly report it to the Company.
8. If there are any changes to the information registered for the use of the service, the user shall promptly follow the procedures established by the Company to update the registered information.

Article 13. Personal Information

1. The personal information provided by the user when registering for this service with our Company is subject to our Privacy Policy. Our Privacy Policy will be posted on this website.
2. The Company may retain records of users' IP addresses, usage dates, and other information (access logs, etc.) related to the use of this service. Our Company may disclose such records only in cases where disclosure is requested through legal procedures such as investigations or court orders, or when legitimate inquiries are received from organizations like bar associations.

Article 14. User Uploaded Information

1. When a user uploads, displays, provides, or discloses any messages, information, or data while using this service (referred to as "Uploaded Information"), the user shall confirm thoroughly that the Uploaded Information does not infringe upon any rights, including intellectual property rights, of OpenAI or any other third parties before proceeding with such actions.
2. If a user uploads content to YouTube from within this service, the user will be deemed to have agreed to the YouTube Terms of Service (https://www.youtube.com/t/terms) in the same manner as these Rules.
3. The Company reserves the right to access and review user-uploaded information at any time for the purpose of managing this service.
4. In any of the following cases, the Company may, at our discretion and without prior notice to the user, promptly modify or delete uploaded information. However, the Company does not assume responsibility for making such modifications or deletions, and the user shall bear full responsibility for any costs or damages incurred by the Company, the user, or any other third party as a result of our failure to make modifications or deletions. In such cases, the Company shall not be held liable for any responsibility.
   1. If the uploaded information exceeds the limits (such as duration, quantity, etc.) set by our Company.
   2. If the uploaded information unreasonably infringes upon or is deemed by our Company to potentially infringe upon the rights of our Company or third parties.
   3. If the uploaded information is deemed by our Company to violate public order and morals, or to constitute defamation or slander against specific individuals or groups.
   4. If our Company determines that it is necessary for the operation, maintenance, and management of the service.
5. If the user's uploaded information results in any costs or damages to our Company, the user shall comply with our request and bear the incurred costs and compensate for the damages to our Company.

Article 15. No Guarantee

• The Company does not provide any warranties, either explicitly or implied, under these Rules or by law, for the following matters. The Company does not have an obligation to rectify the following issues, and the Company shall not be held responsible for bearing the costs or compensating for damages incurred by the user directly or indirectly related to such defects.
  1. The continuous proper functioning of the services.
  2. The absence of any defects in the services.
  3. There are no bugs, defects, or other malfunctions in the Service, as well as in the software and all other data and information provided by the Company on the Service.
  4. The Service will not be interrupted, provided in a timely manner, and that access to the server will always be available when using the Service.
  5. The content and method of the Service matching the user's wishes or purposes.
  6. The information provided by the Service is accurate and reliable.
  7. The information that users send and receive when using the Service will be securely stored on designated servers, reliably transmitted to either the Company or third parties including other users, and accurately displayed on the screen.
  8. The entirety or partial content of uploaded information not being lost.
  9. That the service is completely secure (including not causing any issues to the user's PC or internet environment as a result of using the service, but not limited to these).

Article 16. Change of the Service

• The Company reserves the right, at our discretion, to change the whole or any part of the content of the Service at any time without prior notice to the user. Even if the user incurs any costs or damages directly or indirectly related to changes in the content of the Service made by the Company, the Company shall not be held responsible for such costs or damages.

Article 17. Suspension and Termination of the Service

1. In cases where the provision of all or part of the Service becomes difficult due to the following reasons, the Company may temporarily suspend all or part of the Service without providing any prior notice to the User, at its own discretion:
   1. Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, volcanic eruptions, and other acts of nature, as well as unforeseeable events like wars, conflicts, riots, or other forms of force majeure.
   2. Fires, power outages, communication network disruptions, and similar events.
   3. Regular or emergency maintenance of systems and related components associated with the Service.
   4. In cases based on laws, regulations, or instructions/orders from government agencies or authorities, whether within Japan or outside of Japan, pertaining to the location of use.
   5. Other cases due to operational or technical reasons.
2. The Company reserves the right, at our discretion and regardless of the reason, to suspend all or part of the Service at any time by notifying users on our website at least 30 days prior to the intended suspension date.
3. Based on the preceding two clauses, the Company shall not be held responsible for any costs (including but not limited to phone charges, fees related to internet service providers, etc.) and damages, whether direct or indirect, incurred by users or third parties as a result of the suspension or termination of all or part of the Service by the Company.
4. Even if all or part of the Service is suspended or terminated, the user shall not have any claims against the Company regarding the information or data (including but not limited to the user's accumulated points information) that existed within the Service prior to the interruption or suspension.

Article 18. Ownership of Rights

1. All rights pertaining to the information, software, trademarks, trade names, know-how, trade secrets, or any associated technologies contained in this service (including but not limited to patent rights, utility model rights, trademark rights, design rights, copyrights, and the rights to apply for registration of these rights), as well as any other rights including usage rights and administrative authority, belong to the Company or third parties holding such rights.
2. The user shall not modify, adapt, reproduce, edit, repost, distribute, transmit, or publish any of the information, software, trademarks, or trade names contained in this service, without the prior written consent of the rights holder, whether it be the Company or a third party. The user shall not use them beyond the scope permitted by laws and regulations (including private use in the case of copyrights), and shall not use them for commercial purposes whatsoever.
3. At the moment of uploading the upload information, the user grants to the Company, free of charge and unconditionally, the right to reproduce, distribute, modify, or delete the said upload information. In the event that the Company conveys or distributes the upload information to third parties, the Company shall have the ability to keep confidential the specific user who posted, provided, or disclosed the upload information.
4. Regarding ideas or concepts related to the use of this service that the user publicly discloses or discloses to the Company in connection with the use of this service, the Company may use them without obtaining the user's permission.

Article 19. Prohibited Activities

• In addition to the prohibited activities stipulated separately in these Rules, users must not engage in the following actions in relation to the use of the service:
1. Actions that infringe or may infringe upon our or third parties' intellectual property rights, or other legal rights under the law.
2. Disclosing or transmitting third parties' personal information, infringing upon or potentially infringing upon third parties' privacy or portrait rights. "Third parties' personal information" in this context refers to information obtained through the use of this service, regardless of whether it was obtained directly or indirectly.
3. Except as permitted by these Terms, transferring, lending, inheriting, or otherwise providing data, information, etc. (including copies thereof) obtained through the use of this service to third parties, whether for compensation or free of charge.
4. Acts that interfere with or may interfere with the operation of this service or the use of this service by other users, as determined by us (including providing or transmitting harmful programs such as unauthorized access or computer viruses).
5. In addition to the provisions of these Rules and without obtaining prior consent from the respective rights holders, the act of modifying, altering, or editing the information and copyrighted materials provided in this service, as well as redistributing them in any manner, is prohibited. Furthermore, disclosing or making public, through any means and in any location, including our website or the user's own homepage, the modified, altered, or edited content or the methods used for such modifications, alterations, or edits, is also prohibited.
6. Engaging in acts that discriminate against, defame, or slander the Company or third parties, as well as actions that harm reputation or credibility, and infringing upon the confidentiality of third-party communications, are prohibited.
7. Posting, disclosing, providing, sending, or transmitting content that includes slander, harassment, obscenity, or any other content that may cause disgust or aversion in other users, including third parties, is prohibited.
8. Engaging in acts of impersonation to fraudulently use the services is prohibited.
9. Engaging in fraudulent activities to obtain PT (points) and creating the appearance of having received PT that was not actually granted are prohibited.
10. Engaging in the formation or activities of groups or entities, whether with commercial intentions or based on biases related to religion, race, gender, ethnicity, or any other form of prejudice, using this service, is prohibited.
11. Disclosing or soliciting account IDs and passwords, whether they belong to the user themselves or to other users, is prohibited.
12. Engaging in activities with unfair intent to manipulate or exploit bugs in the program or software of the service (including client software and server software), or disclosing such bugs to others.
13. Engaging in activities related to server emulators for this service. Additionally, participating in the development, creation, distribution, or any other means of involvement with pirated versions of the server emulator, program, or software of this service, or with utilities related to this service.
14. Intentionally exploiting bugs in the program or software of this service.
15. Modifying, altering, or adapting the program or software of this service, as well as creating derivative works through other means; reverse engineering, reverse assembling, or any other form of analysis of the program or software; and analyzing communication information related to this service.
16. Using this service with the intention of resale or engaging in other business activities for profit, or any other acts with a profit-oriented purpose, as well as any preparations for such activities.
17. Posting, disclosing, providing, or transmitting false or fraudulent information that infringes upon the rights or interests of the Company or third parties.
18. In addition to the above, engaging in or causing acts that infringe upon or damage the rights or interests of the Company or third parties, or acts that may lead to such infringement or damage, violating laws, regulations, orders, or engaging in acts that may lead to such violations, and engaging in acts similar to those specified in the preceding paragraphs.

Article 20. Remedial Measures and Liability for Damages

1. If a user violates any of the prohibitions stipulated in the preceding article, the Company may take all necessary and reasonable measures it deems appropriate and necessary to operate the Service properly and smoothly, both for the Service itself and for the users.
2. If a user causes damages to the Company or a third party due to a violation of these Rules, the user shall compensate for the damages as claimed by the Company or the respective third party.

Article 21. Disclaimer

1. The Company shall not be liable for any responsibility other than that specified in these Rules for the development, provision, and operation of the Service. Even if any disputes or issues arise between users and third parties in relation to the Service, our Company shall not be responsible for them.
2. Due to circumstances beyond our control, such as equipment malfunctions, issues, power outages, and abnormalities in communication lines necessary for providing the Service, user data related to the Service may be lost. Additionally, data loss or delays in reflecting data in the Service may occur due to system malfunctions, etc. Even in the event of data loss or similar situations affecting user data, our Company shall not be held responsible for any damages incurred by the user or third parties.
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraphs 1 and 2, and even in cases where our disclaimer is not recognized due to mandatory laws or court judgments, our liability for damages shall be limited to the actual and direct damages suffered by the user, regardless of the nature of the claim. The Company shall not be held liable for any indirect damages, special damages, consequential damages, derivative damages, resultant damages, or incidental damages (including but not limited to loss of profits, data loss, etc.), whether or not the possibility of such damages was notified to us in advance.
4. Users are responsible for using this service within the limits that do not disrupt their own and third parties' healthy living environment, exercising their own judgment. In cases where a user exceeds the appropriate scope of use, and this results in social, mental, physical damages to themselves or third parties, as well as any other issues, the Company shall not be held responsible.

Article 22. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

1. These Rules shall be governed by the laws of Japan.
2. In the event that any issues, disputes, or troubles arise between the User and the Company in relation to the Service, both parties shall make efforts to resolve such matters in good faith through mutual consultation. If a resolution cannot be reached between the parties, the Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction as the court of first instance for the purpose of resolving the matter. However, any legal action must be initiated within 1 year from the occurrence of the cause of action, and after the expiration of this period, legal action based on the said cause of action shall be permanently barred.

Last Updated: July 1, 2023