Terms of Service

Preface

These Terms of Service (the 'Terms') set forth the conditions for using ClippyMap (the 'Service'). By using the Service, users (the 'Users') are deemed to have agreed to all provisions of these Terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the Service immediately.

Article 1 (Definitions)

The meanings of the terms listed below shall be as defined in each item:

  • 'Operator' means the individual or legal entity that operates the Service.
  • 'User' means any individual or legal entity that uses the Service.
  • 'User Content' means any information, data, text, images, etc. that Users post, upload, or transmit on the Service.
  • 'Intellectual Property Rights' means copyrights, patent rights, utility model rights, trademark rights, design rights, and other intellectual property rights (including the right to acquire such rights or to apply for registration, etc. of such rights).

Article 2 (Application)

1. These Terms apply to all relationships related to the use of the Service between Users and the Operator.

2. Individual or additional provisions separately stipulated on the Service by the Operator constitute part of these Terms.

3. If there is any inconsistency between these Terms and the individual or additional provisions stipulated in the preceding paragraph, the individual or additional provisions shall prevail.

Article 3 (Registration)

1. Those who wish to use the Service shall apply for registration by the method prescribed by the Operator after agreeing to these Terms, and registration shall be completed when the Operator approves it.

2. The Operator may not approve an application for registration if it determines that the applicant falls under any of the following, and is under no obligation to disclose the reason:

  • If false information is provided in the application for registration
  • If the applicant has previously violated these Terms
  • If the Operator determines that the applicant is an antisocial force, or is involved in or interacts with antisocial forces through funding or other means
  • If the Operator determines that registration is inappropriate
  • If the applicant is a minor and does not have the consent of a legal guardian

Article 4 (Management of User ID and Password)

1. Users shall properly manage their User IDs and passwords for the Service at their own responsibility.

2. Users shall not, under any circumstances, transfer or lend their User IDs or passwords to a third party, or share them with a third party.

3. If a login is made with a combination of a User ID and password that matches the registered information, it is deemed to be use by the User who registered that User ID. The Operator shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of User IDs and passwords by third parties, except in cases of intent or gross negligence by the Operator.

Article 5 (Paid Plan)

1. In addition to a free plan that provides basic functions, the Service offers a paid premium plan that allows the use of additional features.

2. The fees, payment methods, and other conditions for the premium plan shall be as specified on the relevant page of the Service.

3. Fees for paid plans shall be paid in full in advance at the time of application and are, in principle, non-refundable.

4. If the User delays payment of fees, the Operator may suspend the use of the Service without prior notice and charge a late payment fee at an annual rate of 14.6%.

5. The Operator may change fees and payment terms with 30 days prior notice.

Article 6 (Prohibited Acts)

Users shall not engage in the following acts when using the Service:

  • Acts that violate laws or public order and morals
  • Acts related to criminal activities
  • Acts that infringe intellectual property rights such as copyrights and trademark rights contained in the Service
  • Acts that destroy or interfere with the functions of servers or networks of the Operator, other Users, or third parties
  • Acts of using information obtained through the Service for commercial purposes
  • Acts that may interfere with the operation of the Service
  • Acts of unauthorized access or attempts thereof
  • Acts of collecting or accumulating personal information of other Users
  • Acts of using the Service for improper purposes
  • Acts that cause disadvantage, damage, or discomfort to other Users or other third parties
  • Acts of impersonating other Users
  • Acts of using or disseminating computer viruses or other harmful programs in connection with the Service
  • Acts of advertising, soliciting, or conducting business activities on the Service without the Operator's permission
  • Acts aimed at meeting unknown members of the opposite sex
  • Acts of providing benefits to antisocial forces or other cooperative acts, and acts of religious activities or solicitation to religious organizations

Article 7 (Suspension of Service Provision)

1. The Operator may suspend or interrupt the provision of all or part of the Service without prior notice to Users if it determines that any of the following reasons exist:

  • When performing maintenance or updates of the computer system related to the Service
  • When the provision of the Service becomes difficult due to force majeure such as earthquakes, lightning, fires, power outages, or natural disasters
  • When computers or communication lines are stopped due to accidents
  • When the Operator determines that it is difficult to provide the Service

2. The Operator shall not be liable for any disadvantage or damage suffered by Users or third parties due to the suspension or interruption of the provision of the Service.

Article 8 (Usage Restrictions and Deregistration)

1. The Operator may, without prior notice, restrict all or part of the use of the Service or cancel registration as a User if the User falls under any of the following:

  • If the User violates any provision of these Terms
  • If false facts are found in registered items
  • If there is a default in payment obligations such as fees
  • If the User does not respond for a certain period to communications from the Operator
  • If there is no use of the Service for a certain period after the last use
  • If the Operator determines that the use of the Service is inappropriate

2. The Operator shall not be liable for any damages incurred by Users due to actions taken by the Operator under this Article.

Article 9 (Withdrawal)

1. Users may withdraw from the Service in accordance with the withdrawal procedures prescribed by the Operator.

2. If there are any obligations to the Operator at the time of withdrawal, the User shall continue to bear such obligations even after withdrawal.

3. Even after the withdrawal of the User, the provisions of these Terms that are deemed applicable to the User shall remain in effect.

Article 10 (Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability)

1. The Operator does not expressly or impliedly guarantee that the Service is free from defects (including defects, errors or bugs, and infringement of rights) in terms of safety, reliability, accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, fitness for a particular purpose, security, etc.

2. The Operator shall not be liable for any damages arising to Users due to the Service, except in cases of intent or gross negligence by the Operator. However, if the contract between the Operator and the User regarding the Service (including these Terms) constitutes a consumer contract as defined by the Consumer Contract Act, this disclaimer shall not apply.

3. Even in the case of the proviso to the preceding paragraph, the Operator shall not be liable for any damages arising from special circumstances among the damages caused to Users due to non-performance of obligations or tort due to the Operator's negligence (excluding gross negligence) (including cases where the Operator or the User foresaw or could have foreseen the occurrence of damages).

4. In addition, compensation for damages caused to Users due to non-performance of obligations or tort due to the Operator's negligence (excluding gross negligence) shall be limited to the amount of fees received from the User in the month in which the damages occurred.

Article 11 (Changes to Service Content)

1. The Operator may change, add, or discontinue the contents of the Service with prior notice to Users, and Users agree to this.

2. The Operator may terminate the Service at its discretion. In this case, the Operator will notify Users in advance.

3. In each of the preceding cases, the Operator shall not be liable to Users or third parties in any way.

Article 12 (Amendment of Terms)

1. The Operator may change these Terms without the individual consent of Users in the following cases:

  • When the change in these Terms conforms to the general interests of Users
  • When the change in these Terms is reasonable in light of the necessity of the change, the appropriateness of the contents after the change, and other circumstances related to the change, and does not contradict the purpose of the Service Usage Agreement

2. The Operator shall notify Users in advance of the fact that these Terms will be changed, the contents of the Terms after the change, and the effective date thereof in the case of the change to these Terms pursuant to the preceding paragraph.

Article 13 (Handling of Personal Information)

The Operator shall properly handle personal information obtained through the use of the Service in accordance with the Operator's 'Privacy Policy'.

Article 14 (Notice or Communication)

Notifications or communications between the User and the Operator shall be made by the method determined by the Operator. Unless the User submits a change notice according to the method separately determined by the Operator, the Operator will deem the currently registered contact information to be valid and will send notices or communications to such contact information, which shall be deemed to have reached the User at the time of sending.

Article 15 (Prohibition of Assignment of Rights and Obligations)

Users may not, without the prior written consent of the Operator, assign their position under the usage agreement or their rights or obligations under these Terms to a third party or provide them as collateral.

Article 16 (Severability)

Even if any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining parts shall not be affected.

Article 17 (Dispute Resolution)

1. In the event of a dispute regarding the Service, the Operator and the User shall first consult in good faith.

2. If the dispute is not resolved through consultation, the Tokyo Summary Court or Tokyo District Court shall be the exclusive court of first instance.

Article 18 (Governing Law)

Japanese law shall be the governing law in the interpretation of these Terms.

Article 19 (Resolution by Consultation)

Matters not stipulated in these Terms shall be determined through sincere consultation.

Addendum

Enacted and enforced on June 12, 2025