Terms and Conditions

The Japanese text is the original and the English text is for reference purposes.

DouDoujin Service Terms of Use

Article 1: Introduction
These DouDoujin Service Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as "these Terms") establish the terms and conditions for the provision of the DouDoujin service (hereinafter referred to as "the Service") provided by DouDouDoujin Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") under the name DouDoujin. These Terms also define the rights and obligations regarding the use of the Service between the Company and users (hereinafter referred to as "Users") who use the Service, including any modifications to the Service name or content, regardless of the reason for such changes.

Article 2: Language
The Japanese version of these Terms and any Individual Terms shall serve as the official version. In the event of a discrepancy between the Japanese version and versions in other languages, the Japanese version shall prevail.

Article 3: Definitions
The terms used in these Terms are defined as follows:
1. "User" refers to any person who uses the Service.
2. "Account" refers to the authorization issued to a User for using the Service, granted upon account creation following the procedure stipulated in Article 7. Users are required to obtain necessary accounts for specific services they wish to use.
3. "Registered Email Address" refers to the email address information provided by the User to receive the Service.
4. "ID" refers to a string used to identify an account within the Service. Each account is assigned one ID.
5. "Password" refers to a string used in conjunction with the Registered Email Address to verify the User's identity.
6. "Submission Information" refers to any information created, distributed, posted, uploaded, registered, or edited by the User (hereinafter referred to as "Submissions") via the Service, including images, text, audio, and information related to submitted works.
7. "Original Work Submission User" refers to a User who submits their original creation as a primary work within the Service.
8. Works submitted by an Original Work Submission User are referred to as "Original Works".
9. "Derivative Work" refers to a new work created based on an Original Work through secondary creation, categorized as Submission Information.
10. "Derivative Work Submission User" refers to a User who submits Derivative Works within the Service.

Article 4: Modification of Terms
1. The Company may modify these Terms at its discretion at any time. In such cases, the Company will notify Users of the changes, including the content and effective date, through a method it deems appropriate.
2. The revised Terms shall become effective when displayed within the Service unless otherwise specified by the Company.
3. If a User continues to use the Service after the modified Terms have taken effect, the User shall be deemed to have agreed to all changes.

Article 5: Handling of Personal Information
The Company shall appropriately handle personal information based on the "DouDoujin Privacy Policy."

Article 6: Confidentiality of Communications
1. The Company shall protect the confidentiality of User communications in accordance with Article 4 of the Telecommunications Business Act (Act No. 86 of 1984).
2. The Company shall not be bound by the confidentiality obligations stipulated in the preceding paragraph in the following cases, within the scope specified in each item:
  (1) If a compulsory disposition or court order is issued based on the Code of Criminal Procedure (Act No. 131 of 1948) or the Act on Wiretapping for Criminal Investigation (Act No. 137 of 1999), the Company shall comply within the scope of the disposition or court order.
  (2) If a compulsory disposition is executed based on laws and regulations, the Company shall comply within the scope of such disposition or order.
  (3) If the Company determines that the requirements for a disclosure request under Article 4 of the Act on the Limitation of Liability for Damages of Specified Telecommunications Service Providers and the Right to Demand Disclosure of Sender Information (Act No. 137 of 2001) have been met, the Company shall disclose information within the scope of the disclosure request.
  (4) If the Company determines that it is necessary to protect the life, body, or property of another person, the Company shall disclose information within the scope necessary to protect such life, body, or property.

Article 7: Account Creation
1. The Service includes content accessible only to Users who have created an account.
2. Those who wish to create an account must agree to these Terms and apply for an account following the Company’s specified method. Information required during the account creation process is referred to as "Registration Information."
3. Users must provide truthful, accurate, and up-to-date information as their Registration Information when applying as stated in Paragraph 2.
4. Account creation is completed at the moment the Company approves the application of the applicant (hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant").
5. The Company may, at its discretion, reject the Applicant’s application without disclosing the reason in any of the following cases:
  (1) The application was not made according to the method specified in Paragraph 2.
  (2) The application contains false, inaccurate, or misleading information.
  (3) The Applicant has previously failed to fulfill contractual obligations in a transaction or service provided by the Company or with other Users and is judged by the Company as potentially likely to do so again.
  (4) The Applicant has violated laws or these Terms.
  (5) The Applicant has engaged in or is likely to engage in prohibited actions outlined in Article 14.
  (6) The Applicant is a minor, adult ward, or has limited legal capacity and lacks the necessary consent from their legal representative, guardian, or assistant.
  (7) The Applicant is a member of or associated with an antisocial force.
  (8) Any other cases deemed inappropriate by the Company.
6. If the Company does not approve the account application, it is under no obligation to disclose the reason for its decision or to compensate for any damages incurred by the Applicant due to non-approval.
7. For account-holding Users, the Company may revoke, suspend, or terminate the account privileges or prohibit future use of the Service if any of the following apply:
  (1) The User is found to meet any of the conditions in Paragraph 5.
  (2) The User violates laws or these Terms.
  (3) The User engages in or is likely to engage in prohibited actions outlined in Article 13.
  (4) The User has engaged in fraudulent actions.
  (5) The User’s interactions with other Users or third parties exceed a certain threshold of complaints or issues.
  (6) The User has not logged in within a specified period set by the Company.
  (7) The Company reasonably deems continued service provision to the User as unfeasible.
  (8) Any other cases where the Company finds significant hindrances to its business operations.

Article 8: Changes to Registration Information
1. Users must promptly notify the Company through the prescribed method if there are any changes to their Registration Information.
2. The Company bears no responsibility for any disadvantages the User may experience due to failure to provide such notification.

Article 9: Management of Registered Email Address, ID, and Password
1. Users must register an email address they control as the Registered Email Address. If the email address ceases to be under their control, they must change it to another valid email address under their management.
2. Users are responsible for managing their Registered Email Address, password, and ID (collectively, "Registered Email Address, etc.") and preventing unauthorized use.
3. The Company assumes no responsibility for any damages arising from unauthorized use of the Registered Email Address, etc., by third parties. Any actions conducted using the Registered Email Address, etc., including those done without the User's consent or by third parties, are deemed actions by the User themselves. The User agrees to bear all related responsibilities and damages regardless of intent or negligence on their part.
4. If the Registered Email Address, etc., is leaked or there is a risk of leakage to third parties, the User must promptly notify the Company. However, the Company is not liable for any damages resulting from such information leaks.
5. Users may not claim any compensation or investigation from the Company for temporary suspension of Service use, loss, unauthorized use by third parties, or any damages resulting from changes to Registered Email Address, etc.

Article 10: Account Ownership
1. As a general rule, Users are limited to one account per individual. However, if necessary for specific activities, such as using different works or names within the Service, the Company may allow multiple accounts, provided such usage does not conflict with other usage terms.
2. Users may not transfer or loan their accounts to third parties under any circumstances.

Article 11: User Environment
1. Users shall bear the cost and responsibility of preparing any hardware, software, or communication methods required to use the Service.
2. Users must take measures to prevent computer virus infections, unauthorized access, and data leaks in accordance with their own usage environment.
3. The Company assumes no responsibility for the User’s environment, including equipment, connections, or software used. Users are responsible for any consequences arising from their usage environment and any damages due to operational mistakes while using the Service.

Article 12: User Responsibility
1. Users are responsible for using the Service at their own discretion and assume all responsibility for any actions and outcomes resulting from their use of the Service.
2. Transactions made between Users through the Service are direct transactions between the Users, and the Company is not a party to these agreements.
3. Any tasks, communication, legal obligations, or dispute resolution arising from transactions between Users shall be handled by the parties involved.
4. Users bear full responsibility for any information they post or share through the Service. The Company does not assume responsibility for the content of information submitted by Users.
5. If a User’s violation of these Terms causes damages to the Company or third parties, the User shall be liable to compensate for such damages.
6. In the event of disputes between Users or between a User and a third party related to the Service, the User shall resolve the issue at their own cost and responsibility, with no involvement from the Company. The User agrees to compensate the Company for any losses incurred in connection with such disputes, including legal fees, unless the dispute arises from intentional or gross negligence on the part of the Company.

Article 13: Prohibited Conduct
Users are prohibited from engaging in any of the following actions when using the Service:
1. Actions that infringe or may infringe on the intellectual property rights, other rights, or privacy of the Company or third parties.
2. Reselling, gratuitous transfer, or uploading of Submission Information posted in the Service without the creator’s consent, except for content explicitly permitted by rights holders with a citation link on the Service.
3. Using, reproducing, transmitting, adapting, reading aloud, or otherwise utilizing the Service or parts thereof for commercial or for-profit purposes, except for personal submissions and information posted by the User.
4. Actions that infringe or may infringe on the privacy rights of the Company or third parties.
5. Unreasonably discriminating against or defaming the Company or third parties, promoting unjust discrimination, or harming their honor or reputation.
6. Engaging in stalking behaviors, excessive or repeated inquiries, or sending bulk messages without justification.
7. Impersonation or false representation.
8. Actions linked to or likely to lead to fraud or other criminal activities.
9. Posting excessive cruelty, obscenity, or data equivalent to child pornography or child abuse that violates laws.
10. Actions that glorify, induce, or promote suicide, self-harm, or drug abuse.
11. Posting Submission Information containing the following content:
  (1) Information defaming submitted works or other Users.
  (2) Personal information of the submitter or third parties that could identify individuals, such as names, addresses, or employment details.
  (3) Information with unverified or false facts.
  (4) Other content deemed inappropriate by the Company.
12. Impersonating the Company or third parties.
13. Exchanging the right to use the Service for monetary or economic benefits through methods other than those prescribed by the Company.
14. Posting Submission Information intended for commercial advertising, solicitation (except when specifically approved by the Company), affiliate links, harmful computer programs, or links to inappropriate sites.
15. Ignoring or delaying responses to communication during transactions with other Users or the Company.
16. Engaging in stealth marketing by advertising while posing as a third party.
17. Using expressions that could lead to discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, or ideology.
18. Unauthorizing access or imposing an excessive load on the Service network or systems, or interfering with their operation.
19. Unauthorized alteration or deletion of information stored on Company facilities.
20. Transmitting or posting harmful computer programs or viruses.
21. Actions that violate Japanese or international laws, public order, or infringe on others’ rights as determined by the Company.
22. Glorifying or promoting extreme ideologies or antisocial behavior.
23. Promoting discrimination based on race, belief, occupation, gender, or religion.
24. Supporting or promoting cult religious activities or extreme political activities.
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25. Conducting transactions for listing, selling, purchasing, or registering the following products via the Service:
  (1) Controlled substances such as stimulants, narcotics, psychotropic drugs, cannabis, opium, poisons, and hazardous chemicals
  (2) Products related to cannabis seeds or legal/illegal drugs (often referred to as “designer drugs”)
  (3) Firearms, swords, weapons, explosives, and chemical weapons
  (4) Products that contain data or images considered obscene, child pornography, or child abuse, as defined by laws, ordinances, or other standards set by the Company
  (5) Products with explicit depictions of genitalia or detailed images of sexual intercourse without modification
  (6) Used underwear, school uniforms, etc.
  (7) Prostitution or child prostitution services
  (8) Products related to gambling or lotteries
  (9) Products related to pyramid schemes or multi-level marketing
  (10) Tobacco
  (11) Counterfeit currency, public documents (including licenses, passports, etc.), memberships, documents, and electronic records
  (12) Bank accounts, etc.
  (13) Gift certificates, prepaid cards, stamps, postage, vouchers, and other negotiable securities
  (14) Counterfeit brand goods, imitations, and pirate copies (including illegally copied goods)
  (15) Devices or products that promote illegal copying, such as modchips or Pandora batteries
  (16) Goods obtained through theft, robbery, fraud, extortion, embezzlement, breach of trust, or other crimes
  (17) Air guns, stun guns, pepper spray, knives prohibited by law, listening devices, mini-cameras, infrared cameras, or other items potentially used in criminal activity
  (18) Products that infringe upon third-party intellectual property rights such as patents, utility models, designs, trademarks, copyrights, or others’ privacy
  (19) Products in which the seller is not involved in the creation, except for cases where the seller has received rights, such as copyright, from the original creator
  (20) Services without concrete creative output or products suspected of such a lack
  (21) Software containing computer viruses or other security threats
  (22) Body function testing kits, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or any drugs prohibited from sale domestically
  (23) Human bodies or body parts
  (24) Live animals, animal parts, insects, and other living organisms
  (25) Personal information, trade secrets, or any other information not generally available to the public
  (26) Products that require licenses or qualifications by law, which the seller does not possess
  (27) Other goods that are illegal to trade under laws and treaties (such as the Act on Specified Commercial Transactions, Firearms and Swords Control Law, Narcotics Control Law, Washington Convention, and other relevant treaties)
  (28) Products intended for cash conversion of credit card limits
  (29) Services with long service periods
  (30) Products requiring permissions, approvals, registrations, or notifications for sale
  (31) Any other items deemed inappropriate by the Company or outside the scope of the Company’s prohibited items and Terms of Use

Article 14: Actions Against Violations
1. If the Company determines that a User has violated these Terms or otherwise deems it necessary, the Company may take any of the following actions without prior notice and without being obligated to disclose the reason:
  (1) Require the User to cease any violation or potential violation.
  (2) Require the User to engage in discussions with other parties to resolve claims or complaints.
  (3) Request correction or deletion of Submission Information.
  (4) Delete or alter the visibility of all or part of the Submission Information.
  (5) Suspend the User's access to the Service.
  (6) Enforce the deletion of the User’s account.
  (7) Reject the User’s account creation request.
2. Users agree not to dispute the Company’s actions in Paragraph 1.
3. Users agree to release the Company from liability for any consequences arising from the actions outlined in Paragraph 1.
4. Users acknowledge that the Company may take the actions in Paragraph 1 without prior notice at its discretion.
5. The Company may suspend or delete the User’s account without prior notice if the User engages in any of the following actions:
  (1) Violation of these Terms.
  (2) Conduct specified in Paragraph 5 of Article 7.
  (3) Default or inability to pay, or filing for bankruptcy, civil rehabilitation, corporate reorganization, or special liquidation.
  (4) Failure to respond to the Company’s inquiries for 30 days or more.
  (5) Receiving multiple complaints or inquiries from other Users or third parties.
  (6) If the Company deems it inappropriate for the User to continue using the Service.
  (7) Other actions deemed inappropriate by the Company.
6. Users will lose all benefits of payment deadlines if their account is suspended or deleted, and must pay any outstanding obligations immediately.
7. If the Company deems that a creator's copyrighted work is illegally uploaded on the internet, it may request the investigation and deletion of such content from suspected infringement sites.
8. The Company is not responsible for any damages suffered by creators due to the deletion of content as described in Paragraph 7.

Article 15: Submission Information
1. Users guarantee that they have the lawful rights to reproduce, perform, display, publicly transmit, recite, distribute, transfer, lend, and translate their Submission Information and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights. Users are responsible for resolving any disputes related to third-party rights at their own expense.
2. Users retain ownership of the rights to their Submission Information.
3. Derivative Work postings must be submitted via a specified web upload, subject to these Terms.
4. Users grant the Company the rights to use publicly available Submission Information free of charge worldwide as follows:
  (1) To allow other Service users to view Submission Information as necessary.
  (2) For advertising and promotional purposes, including reproduction, screening, public transmission, recitation, exhibition, distribution, lending, translation, and adaptation.
5. Users agree not to assert moral rights against the Company or any third party permitted by the Company with regard to the usage of their Submission Information.
6. If the Company determines that Submission Information violates laws or these Terms or otherwise deems it necessary, it may suspend or delete the visibility of the Submission Information without prior notice to the User.

Article 16: Creation of Derivative Works
1. Derivative Works based on Original Works are created at the discretion of the Service users and are not guaranteed by the Company.
2. The Company sublicenses the rights to create and publicly display Derivative Works to registered users who wish to create Derivative Works of the Original Works. Such sublicenses apply to the duration of the display period of the Derivative Works.
3. If additional changes are made to the data of an Original Work after selection, the Derivative Work Submission User will be notified, but there is no guarantee that such changes will be reflected in the Derivative Work.

Article 17: Intellectual Property Rights and License Regarding Submission Information
1. Intellectual property rights related to all information on the Service or associated with the Service, including text, images, videos, music, logos, services, and programs, as well as knowledge, copyrights, design rights, trademark rights, patent rights, utility model rights, and rights under the Unfair Competition Prevention Act (including the right to design registration, trademark rights arising from applications, patent rights, and utility model registration rights; hereinafter referred to as "Intellectual Property Rights") are held by the Company or a third party that has granted rights to the Company.
  (1) The intellectual property rights and other rights to Submission Information posted via the Service are held by the User who created the Submission Information.
  (2) Users grant the Company and other Users the right to use Submission Information in the following ways:
      a. The Company, authorized third parties, and other Users may use the User's Submission Information for purposes related to the Service’s provision, promotion, advertising, system improvement, and maintenance within a non-exclusive, perpetual, and free-of-charge scope, including necessary modifications. For instance, DouDoujin may post or reproduce Submission Information on official social media accounts, web pages, or promotional materials, as long as external sites include a citation link and adhere to external use policies.
      b. The Company provides functionality for viewing Submission Information on DouDoujin, with formatting adjusted as necessary for display.
  (3) Users agree not to assert moral rights against the Company or its authorized third parties for uses outlined above.
  (4) The Company may omit part of the Submission Information or name display (including pseudonyms) when using Submission Information in the manner stipulated above.
  (5) The Company reserves the right to make necessary edits to content descriptions, images, and introductions in compliance with ethical standards.

2. For Original Works and Derivative Works:
  (1) The creator of an Original Work retains the copyright and moral rights related to their Original Work and derivative works based on it.
  (2) The copyright of any Derivative Work, as a secondary work, is owned by the Derivative Work Submission User. However, such Users may not use the Derivative Work for purposes outside the policy on external use of works, without the Original Work creator's prior consent.
  (3) The creator of an Original Work agrees not to assert moral rights against the Company or its authorized third parties regarding the display or use of the Original and Derivative Works.
  (4) If the creator of an Original Work deems a Derivative Work offensive or in violation of public order, regulations, or these Terms, they may report it to the Company, which will take measures as per Article 15.
  (5) The creator of an Original Work and the Derivative Work Submission User grant the Company permission to:
      a. Publish and distribute the work via the internet to other Users.
      b. Enable multiple downloads of the work by Service Users until its public availability is discontinued.
      c. Reproduce elements of the display screen or operation instructions for publication or advertising by the Company.
      d. Make modifications to the content description, images, or introductions following the Company's compliance policy.
  (6) The creator of an Original Work and Derivative Work Submission User agree in advance to allow other Users to use their works within the Company’s guidelines without objection.

Article 18: Warranty and Obligations Regarding Submission Information
1. Users posting Submission Information warrant that it does not infringe on any third-party rights.
2. If a User’s Submission Information infringes on third-party rights or causes any dispute, the User shall resolve it at their own cost and shall not hold the Company responsible for damages.
3. Users are responsible for managing and backing up all data, including images and text, that they create and upload to the Service. The Company will make reasonable efforts to maintain data but does not guarantee its preservation.
4. Users understand that posting comments and content is done at their responsibility, with the Company assuming no obligation to monitor such content. If the content leads to complaints or claims by third parties, the User is responsible for resolving the issue independently, covering all losses, and agrees to compensate the Company for any related damages.

Article 19: Deletion of Submission Information
The Company reserves the right to delete or modify the visibility of Submission Information, whether or not it violates laws or these Terms, in the following cases:
1. If a public agency or expert (e.g., the government, local authority, a legal body, hotline, or attorney) raises concerns about illegality, violations of public order, or rights infringement.
2. If third-party rights claims are made regarding Submission Information.
3. If the Company determines that Submission Information infringes on third-party copyrights.
4. If the Service experiences malfunctioning caused by text encoding in Submission Information.
5. If the information storage exceeds the capacity designated by the Company.
6. If the Company deems deletion necessary in accordance with laws and societal standards.

Article 20: Handling of Copyright Infringement
1. If copyright infringement of the User’s works is found within the Service, the User should contact the Company at the designated address.
2. If the claim is based on a court, prosecutor’s office, or government agency order, the Company will respond accordingly.
3. The Company is not a party to disputes over infringements and assumes no responsibility for damages.
4. Non-copyright rights infringements will be handled similarly to copyright issues.

Article 21: Unauthorized Access and Misuse of Works
1. Unauthorized access beyond normal usage will be investigated and reported to law enforcement.
2. Unauthorized access, including attempts to access unavailable materials, may result in punishment under the Unauthorized Access Prevention Law.
3. Users may not resell works obtained from the Company, except for their own submissions. Derivative Work Submission Users may not resell works without the Original Creator’s permission. Unauthorized resale will be reported to relevant parties and law enforcement.

Article 22: Account Termination, etc.
1. If the Company determines that the User falls under or may fall under any of the following categories, the Company may, without prior notice or demand to the User, take measures it deems necessary, appropriate, and reasonable, such as suspending all or part of the Service, suspending or deleting the User’s account, terminating the contract (including any contract based on these Terms) between the User and the Company concerning the Service, or other actions:
  (1) When the User has violated any provision of these Terms or other applicable terms.
  (2) When it is found that the User’s registration information contains false information.
  (3) When the User suspends payments, becomes insolvent, or files for or is subject to bankruptcy, civil rehabilitation, corporate reorganization, special liquidation, or similar proceedings.
  (4) When the User is a member or affiliate of an antisocial force.
  (5) In addition to the above, when the Company reasonably deems it inappropriate for the User to continue using the Service.
2. If any of the items in the preceding paragraph apply, the User shall automatically lose the benefit of any term for payment obligations owed to the Company and must immediately pay all obligations in full.
3. The Company shall not be liable for any damages or disadvantages incurred by the User as a result of the measures taken in Paragraph 1.

Article 23: Validity Period
1. These Terms shall take effect when the User agrees to them and begins using the Service. They will remain in effect until the User withdraws from the Service, regardless of whether the work is displayed on the system.
2. The license to use the "Original Work" and the "Derivative Work" submitted by the "Derivative Work Submission User" shall terminate in the following cases:
   (1) When the work’s display is terminated by the method prescribed by the Company.
   (2) When the work’s submitter withdraws from the Service.
3. If a suspension of the “Original Work” occurs, the “Derivative Work” will also be removed 90 days later. The Company shall not be liable for any damages or disadvantages incurred by the "Derivative Work Submission User" or other Users as a result of the removal of the work display.

Article 24: Account Deletion
1. If a User wishes to delete their account, they must apply to the Company for account deletion using the Company’s designated method, and the account shall be deleted following the method prescribed by the Company.
2. When the User’s account (including any registrations under a separate qualification in individual services apart from the User) is deleted, all usage rights concerning the User’s Submission Information, as well as any digital data on the Service, shall be terminated, and the Company may delete all registration and Submission Information associated with the User.
3. The Company shall have no obligation to restore the User’s registration information or posts, regardless of the reason.
4. If the User has outstanding monetary or other obligations to the Company, withdrawal from the Service does not relieve them of these obligations.

Article 25: Monitoring
1. The Company and third parties entrusted by the Company have the right, at their sole discretion and within the bounds of maintaining communication confidentiality, to monitor User interactions on the Service to ensure compliance with these Terms and to detect any violations or fraudulent actions.
2. To maintain a healthy operation of the Service, the Company may apply automated filtering to direct messages exchanged between Users. If inappropriate language is detected, the Company reserves the right to suspend the direct messaging function of the offending User. Users agree in advance to the implementation of such filtering.

Article 26: Disclaimer
1. The Company does not participate in communications or transactions between Users. Should any disputes arise between Users or between a User and a third party, they shall be resolved between the concerned parties, and the Company shall bear no responsibility.
2. The Company reserves the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or terminate the Service, or delete or alter its content, at any time and for any reason without prior notification to Users. The Company shall bear no liability for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or expenses arising from such modifications, whether foreseeable or not.
3. The Company is not liable for damages suffered by Users or third parties resulting from delays or interruptions in Service provision caused by any of the following or other reasons:
   (1) Scheduled or emergency maintenance of Service equipment.
   (2) Inability to provide the Service due to fire, power outage, etc.
   (3) Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, eruptions, floods, or tsunamis, rendering the Service unavailable.
   (4) Wars, unrest, riots, conflicts, or labor disputes preventing the provision of the Service.
   (5) Equipment or system failures, maintenance, or similar causes affecting the Company’s systems.
   (6) Access overload or unforeseen factors causing slow response times or errors.
   (7) Security issues, including undetectable software vulnerabilities or viruses.
   (8) Temporary interruptions deemed necessary by the Company for operational or technical reasons.
4. The Company provides no guarantees regarding the accuracy, timeliness, usefulness, reliability, or suitability for specific purposes of the Service and does not guarantee freedom from defects or infringement on third-party rights. The Company is not obligated to correct any defects nor to provide continuous Service access or functionality.
5. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws in any country or region when utilizing the Service or related information. The Company bears no responsibility for User violations of local laws.
6. While the Company aims to provide a convenient, high-quality payment environment, it does not guarantee fault-free payment processing and is not obligated to perform continuous updates, improvements, or bug fixes to the Service.
7. The Company is not obligated to manage or store Submission Information posted by Users.
8. The Company assumes no responsibility for the legality, accuracy, or appropriateness of Submission Information posted by Users, nor for compliance with internal rules of the organization or entity to which the User belongs.
9. In the following cases, the Company may view, save, or disclose Submission Information to third parties within the limits of preserving communication confidentiality, and the Company shall not be liable for any resulting damages to Users:
   (1) When the Company sends an email or SMS requesting consent to view, save, or disclose Submission Information and either:
      a. The User consents to the viewing, saving, or disclosure;
      b. The Company does not receive a response from the User’s email or SMS within seven days, except in cases of urgent necessity.
   (2) When necessary to identify and resolve technical issues affecting the Service.
   (3) Upon a legitimate request from a public authority, such as a court or police, under applicable law.
   (4) When the Company deems it necessary to confirm the content of Submission Information due to suspected violations of these Terms.
   (5) When there is imminent danger to a person’s life, body, or property, and urgent action is required.
   (6) When necessary for the proper operation of the Service and associated services.
10. If the Company determines there are reasonable grounds to suspect a User has violated these Terms, it may delete the User’s account, delete part or all of the Submission Information, or alter the visibility of the Submission Information, without liability for any resulting damages.
11. Notwithstanding the provisions in Paragraphs 1 through 10 or other disclaimers in these Terms, if a contract between the Company and the User regarding the Service (including these Terms) qualifies as a consumer contract under the Consumer Contract Act, the Company’s disclaimers shall be as follows:
   (1) The Company is not liable for special damages arising from breach of obligations or torts due to the Company’s negligence (excluding gross negligence), even if such damages were foreseeable.
   (2) The Company’s liability for actual and direct damages incurred by the User due to the Company’s negligence (excluding gross negligence) is limited to the amount paid by the User to the Company within the one-year period before the User’s damage claim.
12. Except for cases in Paragraph 11, if the Company holds liability towards the User for damages related to the use of the Service for any reason, the Company’s liability is limited to the actual, direct damages within the scope of paid services, and the maximum amount shall not exceed the total usage fees paid by the User to the Company within one year before the damage claim.
13. If, due to User actions in utilizing the Service (including any claims by third parties arising from such usage), the Company incurs any damages, including legal fees and lost profits, the User must immediately compensate the Company as requested.

Article 27: Handling of Service Errors
1. If there are issues with content download, viewing, or file corruption, Users should first reload the page or check their internet connection.
2. If issues persist, Users should promptly contact the designated support center and follow instructions from the Company, which will provide reasonable support.

Article 28: Exclusion of Anti-Social Forces
1. Users represent and warrant that they are not currently, nor have been a member of any organized crime group within the last five years, quasi-member of organized crime groups, company affiliated with organized crime groups, racketeering organization, or any other group equivalent to anti-social forces (collectively, "Anti-Social Forces") and that they do not provide funds or engage in any form of cooperation with Anti-Social Forces.
2. Users represent and warrant that they will not, directly or indirectly through third parties, engage in the following acts with respect to other Users or the Company:
   (1) Violent or threatening behavior.
   (2) Unjust demands exceeding legal responsibility.
   (3) Spreading rumors, using fraudulent means, or applying force to harm the reputation or disrupt the business of the other party.
   (4) Other acts similar to those listed above.

Article 29: Links to External Sites
1. The Company provides no guarantees regarding the accuracy, timeliness, completeness, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose of information displayed on external sites or applications linked from Service content or advertisements. The Company assumes no responsibility for damages or disadvantages arising from Users' use of external sites, which must be accessed at Users’ discretion and responsibility.
2. Links from the Service to external sites do not imply any commercial relationship between the Company and such external sites.

Article 30: Notifications and Communications
1. Notifications or communications from the Company to Users, when necessary, will be carried out via the Service’s messaging feature, posted notices on the Service, postal mail, email, or SNS as appropriate. Users who need to contact the Company should do so via designated email or postal mail addresses. Notifications posted on the Service become effective 48 hours after posting, while notifications sent by other means become effective upon transmission by the Company.
2. The Company will not accept phone calls or visits as means of communication, except under special circumstances deemed necessary by the Company.
3. The Company will not disclose or leak personal information obtained in relation to Service provision to third parties except when required by Japanese law.
4. The Company will generally not disclose communication history to third parties unless required by a court warrant or other legally authorized public inquiry.

Article 31: Handling of Fan Letters and Other Correspondence
1. The Company does not handle fan letters or other correspondence intended for Users. Such items should be sent directly to the intended User. Fan letters or correspondence mistakenly sent to the Company will be discarded, and the sender (hereinafter referred to as "Sender") will not receive the items back.
2. Fan letters received by the Company will be discarded unopened unless unopened disposal is deemed impractical, in which case they may be opened for handling purposes.
3. The Company assumes no liability for any damages incurred by the User, Sender, or third parties due to actions as stated in the previous two paragraphs.

Article 32: Validity of These Terms
1. If any provision of these Terms or Individual Terms is deemed invalid under applicable law, the remaining provisions will remain effective.
2. If any provision of these Terms or Individual Terms is deemed invalid or rescinded concerning a specific User, the Terms shall remain valid for other Users.

Article 33: Business Transfer
1. In the event that the Company transfers the business related to the Service to a third party or undergoes a corporate reorganization such as a company split or merger, (hereinafter referred to as "Business Transfer"), the Company may transfer its role and associated User information to the third party.
2. Users agree in advance to any Business Transfer.
3. The Company may transfer its claims to a third party, and Users agree that personal information may be provided to the transferee for this purpose.

Article 34: Governing Law and Jurisdiction
1. These Terms, as well as any Individual Terms, are governed by Japanese law.
2. In the event that litigation is necessary between Users and the Company, the Nagoya District Court shall be the court of exclusive jurisdiction for the first instance.