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Terms of Use

Takamasa Ogasawara (referred to as “I,” “my,” or “me”) has developed KanJiess (referred to as the “App”). The service provided through the App (referred to as the "Service") is offered by me at no cost and is intended for use as is.

Please carefully read and understand these Terms and Conditions (referred to as “Terms") before using the App. These Terms govern your use of the App.

Article 1 (Application of Terms)

These Terms apply to all users (referred to as "you" or "users") of the App.

Article 2 (Agreement to Terms)

  1. By using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
  2. Your use of the App constitutes your acceptance of these Terms.

Article 3 (Changes to Terms)

  1. I reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without obtaining user consent.
  2. Any changes will be notified to you through my designated method.
  3. The revised Terms will be effective upon notification.
  4. Your continued use of the Service after the changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Article 4 (Use of Service)

You are responsible for the communication costs incurred in downloading and using the App.

Article 5 (Change of Service)

  1. I may change or modify the content and functionality of the App without prior notice.
  2. I shall not be liable for any disadvantages or damages resulting from such changes.

Article 6 (Suspension of Service)

  1. I may suspend or terminate the provision of all or part of the App without prior notice under the following circumstances:
    1. Performing maintenance, inspections, or updates related to the computer system used for the App.
    2. Difficulties in providing the Service due to force majeure events such as earthquakes, lightning strikes, fires, power outages, or natural disasters.
    3. Accidental interruption of computer systems or communication lines.
    4. Any other circumstances where I deem it difficult to provide the Service.
  2. I shall not be liable for any disadvantages or damages suffered by users or third parties due to the suspension or interruption of the Service.

Article 7 (Handling of personal information)

The handling of personal information is governed by my separate privacy policy.

Article 8 (Prohibited Acts)

When using the App, you are prohibited from engaging in the following activities. I reserve the right to suspend your account, terminate your membership, or take other necessary measures if you violate these prohibited acts:

  1. Acts that violate laws, public order, or morals, or these Terms.
  2. Acts that damage my reputation, credibility, or unfairly discriminate or slander others.
  3. Acts that infringe or may infringe upon my copyrights or other intellectual property rights or those of third parties.
  4. Acts that cause economic damage to me or third parties.
  5. Acts that use or distribute computer viruses or harmful programs.
  6. Actions that impose an excessive burden on the infrastructure facilities for the Service.
  7. Attacks on my server, system, or security.
  8. Attempts to access the Service through unauthorized means.
  9. Any other acts that I deem inappropriate.

Article 9 (Limitation of Compensation for Damages)

Except in cases of intentional or gross negligence on my part, my liability for damages arising from your use of the App is limited as follows:

  1. Limited to direct and ordinary damages actually incurred (excluding damages arising from special circumstances).
  2. The maximum compensation shall be limited to the amount of the usage fee received from you in the month in which the damage occurred.

Article 10 (Disclaimer)

  1. I do not guarantee the quality, safety, reliability, accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, suitability for a particular purpose, security, absence of errors, bugs, or infringement of rights regarding the App, either expressly or impliedly.
  2. I do not guarantee that the App will operate normally on all devices or after OS or version upgrades, or in the event of changes in platform management policies or terms.
  3. I am not responsible for any transactions, communications, disputes, or interactions that occur between users or between users and third parties through the App.

Article 11 (Posting Advertisements)

By using the App, you acknowledge and consent to the inclusion of advertisements, and understand that I or my business partners may post advertisements. The form and scope of advertisements may be changed by me at any time.

Article 12 (Transfer of Rights and Obligations)

  1. Users are prohibited from transferring their rights or obligations under these Terms to third parties.
  2. I may transfer all or part of the App to a third party, in which case all user rights related to the App will be transferred to the transferee.

Article 13 (Severability)

Even if any provision or part of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Article 14 (How to contact me)

  1. I will communicate with users regarding the App through postings within the App, on my website, or through other appropriate methods.
  2. Users can contact me regarding the App through the inquiry form within the App or on my website, or by a method designated by me.

Article 15 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

  1. These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with Japanese law.
  2. In case of any inconsistency or discrepancy between the Japanese version and any other language version of these Terms, the Japanese version shall prevail.
  3. The Sendai District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising between users and me.

Effective Sep 22, 2023