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Article 1 (Purpose and Application of These Terms)
The “Journal of Digital Life Terms of Use” (hereinafter referred to as “these Terms”) are intended to define the conditions for providing all services offered by Sankei Digital Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”), both online (through the domain journal-digitallife.com on the website) and offline (hereinafter collectively referred to as “this Service”), as well as the rights and obligations of the Company and the users of this Service. These Terms shall apply to all transactions and relationships related to the use of this Service.
Article 2 (Definitions)
The definitions of terms used in these Terms are as follows:
1. “Member” refers to all users who have registered to use this Service. Members include those who create an account to use the Service, such as email magazine subscribers, as well as “Authors,” “Editorial Board Members,” and “Reviewers” for the papers published on this Service. It also includes organizations, entities, or individuals participating in the Digital Life Alliance Program.
2. “Author” refers to anyone who has completed the prescribed registration procedure set by the Company and holds the right to submit and request publication of a paper they have written on this Service.
3. “Editorial Board Member” refers to a person who selects reviewers for all the papers handled by this Service and makes decisions on whether to accept or reject them.
4. “Reviewer” refers to a person who, in conjunction with an Editorial Board Member, reviews the papers handled by this Service.
5. “Alliance Partner” refers to a non-profit academic organization or individual researcher participating in the Digital Life Alliance Program.
6. “Sponsor Corporation” refers to a corporation participating in the Digital Life Alliance Program and paying an annual sponsorship fee of one or more units.
7. “User” refers to all users of this Service, including both members and non-members.
8. “Content” refers to the information provided by this Service, including images, text, and events hosted by the Service.
9. “Account” refers to the rights granted to a member to use this Service.
10. “Membership Period” refers to the period during which a member can use the Service, starting from the registration of the member until the cancellation, withdrawal, or termination of the membership for any reason.
Article 3 (Handling of Personal Information)
The Company will handle personal information obtained during the use of this Service in accordance with the privacy policy separately established by the Company (https://www.sankei-digital.co.jp/terms/).
Article 4 (Services Provided)
The contents of this Service are as follows:
1. Review and publication of research papers in the digital field (Article, Review Article, Technical Article, Secondary Publication, Report).
2. Online publication of the online journal “Digital Life.”
3. Hosting of conferences, seminars, and other events exclusive to members and sponsor corporations.
4. Announcements related to this Service via email newsletters and other methods.
5. Provision of services for alliance partners in the Digital Life Alliance Program.
6. Provision of services for sponsor corporations in the Digital Life Alliance Program.
Article 5 (Conditions for Use)
This Service can only be used by individuals who meet all of the following requirements:
1. Agree to these Terms.
2. Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules when using this Service.
3. Understand that any information posted or provided by the “Author” on this Service will be disclosed or made public to third parties.
4. Have never been subject to suspension or cancellation of registration from this Service in the past, and are not substantially the same as someone who has received such a penalty.
Article 6 (Member Registration)
1. Members must accurately register their membership information under their own management, and in the event of any changes to the registration details, promptly update the information according to the prescribed method and notify the Company. The Company will not be held responsible for any disadvantages incurred by the member due to their failure to provide such notification.
2. If the Company determines that the member has not provided truthful and accurate data, the Company may immediately suspend or cancel the member’s registration without any liability.
Article 7 (Responsibility of Users)
Users are responsible for using this Service at their own risk. They are fully responsible for preparing, maintaining, and managing the equipment required to use this Service, as well as for all actions taken using this Service and their resulting consequences.
Article 8 (Account Management)
1. The submitter, editorial board member, and reviewer are fully responsible for managing and safeguarding their own accounts, and may not allow third parties to use, lend, transfer, sell, or otherwise dispose of their accounts in any way.
2. If the submitter, editorial board member, or reviewer becomes aware of the theft of their ID or password, or if it is discovered that these have been used by a third party, they must immediately notify the company and follow any instructions provided by the company.
3. If the service is used with an account created by a submitter, editorial board member, or reviewer, regardless of whether the usage was by the account holder themselves, it will be considered as usage by the submitter, editorial board member, or reviewer of that account, and the company will bear no responsibility.
4. If an account is deleted, or for any other reason the submitter, editorial board member, or reviewer loses their right to use the service, they acknowledge in advance that they will no longer be able to use the account, content, or any other information stored on the service.
Article 9 (Changes to the Terms and Conditions)
1. The company may change the contents of these Terms at its discretion.
2. When changing these Terms, the company will notify members of the change, the content of the revised Terms, and the effective date of the change, at least 30 days prior to the change, via the company’s website and email.
3. Unless otherwise specified by the company, the revised Terms will take effect from the effective date specified in the previous clause.
4. If a member does not agree to the revised Terms, they may cancel their membership. However, if the member continues to use the service after the revised Terms have been posted, it will be considered as their agreement to the revised Terms.
Article 10 (Sponsorship Fees for Sponsoring Companies)
1. Sponsoring companies are required to pay the sponsorship fee set by the company, regardless of whether they access or use the service. By paying the annual sponsorship fee, the sponsoring company will be entitled to benefits during the sponsorship period, such as exhibiting at hosted events, participating in conferences at discounted prices, and having their link and logo displayed on the Digital Life website.
2. To sponsor, the sponsoring company must fill out the sponsorship application form sent by the company.
3. Sponsorship registration and payment of sponsorship fees will, in principle, automatically renew unless the sponsoring company voluntarily cancels its sponsorship or loses its status as a sponsoring company.
4. The validity period of the sponsoring company’s status will be from the date the sponsorship fee payment is confirmed, with the contract date being the date of confirmation, and the term will be for one year until the end of the month preceding the renewal month of the next year.
5. If the number of sponsorship units needs to be changed, the sponsoring company must notify the company of this at least one month before the contract renewal month and determine the number of units to finalize the contract renewal.
6. The company reserves the right to revise the unit price of the sponsorship fee for the service with prior notice. In such cases, the procedures will follow the provisions of the previous article.
7. The company will not issue receipts or payment notification documents for the sponsorship fee.
8. If there is any delay in the payment of the sponsorship fee or other default in the performance of obligations, the sponsoring company’s status will be revoked, and the company may suspend or cancel the sponsoring company’s usage rights.
Article 11 (Payment Method)
1. The authors are required to pay the publication fee for papers in this service by making a cash transfer to the designated bank account of the company by the payment due date specified in the invoice issued by the company.
2. Sponsoring companies are required to pay the sponsorship fee by making a cash transfer to the designated bank account of the company by the payment due date specified in the invoice issued by the company.
Article 12 (Cancellation / Withdrawal)
1. If a member wishes to cancel or withdraw from the service, they must follow the cancellation procedure specified by the company. The service agreement will be considered canceled upon the completion of the cancellation procedure. The member is responsible for confirming the completion of the cancellation procedure on the service platform.
2. The membership status is personal and exclusive. If the company becomes aware of the member’s death, the member will be considered to have completed the cancellation procedure, as stated in the previous paragraph.
3. The company may suspend the service or cancel the member’s registration, with prior notice to the member, if the member falls under any of the following categories:
4. The company will not be held liable for any damage incurred by the member or third parties due to the cancellation of membership, and the resulting inability to use the service.
Article 13 (Rights Related to Content)
1. All copyrights and other rights concerning the content provided through the service belong to the company or the relevant third parties who hold those rights. The contributor agrees in advance that the company may use, distribute, translate, reproduce, modify, operate, perform, publicly display, translate, and create derivative works of the content for the operation and promotion of the service, without compensation, indefinitely, and without geographical limitations. The contributor also agrees not to exercise their moral rights regarding the company’s use of the content as described above.
2. All copyrights and other rights related to the content and data provided through the service, including texts, images, software, and other materials, belong to the company or the relevant providers of such works, or other third parties.
3. The company may modify the provided content within the necessary scope for the maintenance of the service.
4. The user agrees not to claim any compensation related to any content provided through the service.
5. Any trademarks, service marks, logos, etc., included in the service are registered trademarks or trademarks of the company or the providers of the content, or other third parties. Users are not allowed to use these without permission. Additionally, users may not modify the company’s source code, create derivative works, decompile, or perform any other operation to extract the company’s source code.
6. If a contributor, editor, or reviewer withdraws from the service, they immediately lose all rights to use their account upon the completion of the withdrawal process.
7. The company is not obligated to back up member information.
8. Reproducing any content provided through the service without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited, unless there is explicit permission from the provider.
9. Users may notify the company of any content that infringes on their rights or the rights of third parties, or content that violates these terms. Upon receiving such a notification, or if the company determines, even without a notification, that the content violates these terms, the company may take measures such as deleting the content and suspending the account under the provisions of Article 15.
10. The provisions of this article shall remain in effect even after content has been deleted or the agreement has ended.
Article 14 (Disclaimer)
1. The company shall not be liable for any damage arising from the use of the service, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence, nor shall the company bear any obligation for compensation. If the user violates any provision of these terms, the user agrees to indemnify and hold the company harmless from any claims, lawsuits, or other legal actions.
2. The company shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the user as a result of using the service (including communication fees, etc.).
3. If the company determines that any actions taken by a member violate these terms, other usage conditions, or constitute prohibited actions under Article 15, the company may suspend the member’s account or cancel their registration as a sponsor without prior notice. The company shall not be responsible for any damage caused by such actions.
4. If a contributor, editor, or reviewer causes any damage to the company or third parties (including damage caused by the member’s failure to fulfill obligations under these terms), the member shall, at their own responsibility and expense, compensate the company for any damage, losses, and costs (including litigation costs, attorney fees, and the equivalent of personnel costs incurred by the company in handling the matter).
5. The company shall not be responsible for any social, mental, or physical damage suffered by the member as a result of using the service.
6. The service may include links to other websites, and the company does not manage or operate the pages linked to these websites, and thus bears no responsibility for them.
7. While the company strives to provide the best service possible, it does not guarantee that the service will always be safe, reliable, free from errors, or function without interruption, delay, or defects. Furthermore, the company disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including those arising from customs, transaction processes, or trade practices, to the extent permitted by law.
8. Even if the company incurs legal liability in connection with the service, such liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by Japanese law, and the company shall not be liable for any loss of profits, income, information, or data, nor for any consequential, special, indirect, or incidental damage arising from or related to these terms or the service, even if the company was notified of the possibility of such damage.
Article 15 (Prohibited Activities)
Users shall not engage in the following activities while using this service:
1. Illegal Activities
2. Acts Contrary to Public Order and Morality
Any other activities that the company deems inappropriate or any activities similar to the above.
Article 16 (Changes, Suspension, and Termination of the Service, etc.)
1. The content of the Service may be changed at the Company’s discretion without prior notice, and in such cases, the Company will not be liable for any damage incurred by users or third parties, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
2. The Company may temporarily suspend the Service without prior notice to the users in the event of any of the following circumstances:
Article 17 (Notifications)
Notifications from the Company to the members shall be sent to the email address registered by the member in accordance with these terms, and such notifications will be considered to have been received when they should have normally arrived.
Article 18 (Validity of These Terms and Other Terms of Use, etc.)
1. Even if some provisions of these Terms and other terms of use or regulations are judged to be invalid under applicable laws, the remaining provisions of these Terms and other regulations shall remain valid.
2. These Terms represent the complete agreement between the user and the Company regarding the use of the Service, and these Terms shall take precedence over any prior agreements made before the effective date of these Terms.
Article 19 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
1. The governing law for these Terms shall be Japanese law.
2. In the event that a lawsuit is necessary between the member and the Company, the Tokyo District Court shall be the exclusive court of first instance.
Supplementary Provision
These Terms shall take effect from August 1, 2021.
Revised on April 1, 2025
Article 1 (Purpose and Application of These Terms)
The “Journal of Digital Life Terms of Use” (hereinafter referred to as “these Terms”) are intended to define the conditions for providing all services offered by Sankei Digital Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”), both online (through the domain journal-digitallife.com on the website) and offline (hereinafter collectively referred to as “this Service”), as well as the rights and obligations of the Company and the users of this Service. These Terms shall apply to all transactions and relationships related to the use of this Service.
Article 2 (Definitions)
The definitions of terms used in these Terms are as follows:
1. “Member” refers to all users who have registered to use this Service. Members include those who create an account to use the Service, such as email magazine subscribers, as well as “Authors,” “Editorial Board Members,” and “Reviewers” for the papers published on this Service. It also includes organizations, entities, or individuals participating in the Digital Life Alliance Program.
2. “Author” refers to anyone who has completed the prescribed registration procedure set by the Company and holds the right to submit and request publication of a paper they have written on this Service.
3. “Editorial Board Member” refers to a person who selects reviewers for all the papers handled by this Service and makes decisions on whether to accept or reject them.
4. “Reviewer” refers to a person who, in conjunction with an Editorial Board Member, reviews the papers handled by this Service.
5. “Alliance Partner” refers to a non-profit academic organization or individual researcher participating in the Digital Life Alliance Program.
6. “Sponsor Corporation” refers to a corporation participating in the Digital Life Alliance Program and paying an annual sponsorship fee of one or more units.
7. “User” refers to all users of this Service, including both members and non-members.
8. “Content” refers to the information provided by this Service, including images, text, and events hosted by the Service.
9. “Account” refers to the rights granted to a member to use this Service.
10. “Membership Period” refers to the period during which a member can use the Service, starting from the registration of the member until the cancellation, withdrawal, or termination of the membership for any reason.
Article 3 (Handling of Personal Information)
The Company will handle personal information obtained during the use of this Service in accordance with the privacy policy separately established by the Company (https://www.sankei-digital.co.jp/terms/).
Article 4 (Services Provided)
The contents of this Service are as follows:
1. Review and publication of research papers in the digital field (Article, Review Article, Technical Article, Secondary Publication, Report).
2. Online publication of the online journal “Digital Life.”
3. Hosting of conferences, seminars, and other events exclusive to members and sponsor corporations.
4. Announcements related to this Service via email newsletters and other methods.
5. Provision of services for alliance partners in the Digital Life Alliance Program.
6. Provision of services for sponsor corporations in the Digital Life Alliance Program.
Article 5 (Conditions for Use)
This Service can only be used by individuals who meet all of the following requirements:
1. Agree to these Terms.
2. Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules when using this Service.
3. Understand that any information posted or provided by the “Author” on this Service will be disclosed or made public to third parties.
4. Have never been subject to suspension or cancellation of registration from this Service in the past, and are not substantially the same as someone who has received such a penalty.
Article 6 (Member Registration)
1. Members must accurately register their membership information under their own management, and in the event of any changes to the registration details, promptly update the information according to the prescribed method and notify the Company. The Company will not be held responsible for any disadvantages incurred by the member due to their failure to provide such notification.
2. If the Company determines that the member has not provided truthful and accurate data, the Company may immediately suspend or cancel the member’s registration without any liability.
Article 7 (Responsibility of Users)
Users are responsible for using this Service at their own risk. They are fully responsible for preparing, maintaining, and managing the equipment required to use this Service, as well as for all actions taken using this Service and their resulting consequences.
Article 8 (Account Management)
1. The submitter, editorial board member, and reviewer are fully responsible for managing and safeguarding their own accounts, and may not allow third parties to use, lend, transfer, sell, or otherwise dispose of their accounts in any way.
2. If the submitter, editorial board member, or reviewer becomes aware of the theft of their ID or password, or if it is discovered that these have been used by a third party, they must immediately notify the company and follow any instructions provided by the company.
3. If the service is used with an account created by a submitter, editorial board member, or reviewer, regardless of whether the usage was by the account holder themselves, it will be considered as usage by the submitter, editorial board member, or reviewer of that account, and the company will bear no responsibility.
4. If an account is deleted, or for any other reason the submitter, editorial board member, or reviewer loses their right to use the service, they acknowledge in advance that they will no longer be able to use the account, content, or any other information stored on the service.
Article 9 (Changes to the Terms and Conditions)
1. The company may change the contents of these Terms at its discretion.
2. When changing these Terms, the company will notify members of the change, the content of the revised Terms, and the effective date of the change, at least 30 days prior to the change, via the company’s website and email.
3. Unless otherwise specified by the company, the revised Terms will take effect from the effective date specified in the previous clause.
4. If a member does not agree to the revised Terms, they may cancel their membership. However, if the member continues to use the service after the revised Terms have been posted, it will be considered as their agreement to the revised Terms.
Article 10 (Sponsorship Fees for Sponsoring Companies)
1. Sponsoring companies are required to pay the sponsorship fee set by the company, regardless of whether they access or use the service. By paying the annual sponsorship fee, the sponsoring company will be entitled to benefits during the sponsorship period, such as exhibiting at hosted events, participating in conferences at discounted prices, and having their link and logo displayed on the Digital Life website.
2. To sponsor, the sponsoring company must fill out the sponsorship application form sent by the company.
3. Sponsorship registration and payment of sponsorship fees will, in principle, automatically renew unless the sponsoring company voluntarily cancels its sponsorship or loses its status as a sponsoring company.
4. The validity period of the sponsoring company’s status will be from the date the sponsorship fee payment is confirmed, with the contract date being the date of confirmation, and the term will be for one year until the end of the month preceding the renewal month of the next year.
5. If the number of sponsorship units needs to be changed, the sponsoring company must notify the company of this at least one month before the contract renewal month and determine the number of units to finalize the contract renewal.
6. The company reserves the right to revise the unit price of the sponsorship fee for the service with prior notice. In such cases, the procedures will follow the provisions of the previous article.
7. The company will not issue receipts or payment notification documents for the sponsorship fee.
8. If there is any delay in the payment of the sponsorship fee or other default in the performance of obligations, the sponsoring company’s status will be revoked, and the company may suspend or cancel the sponsoring company’s usage rights.
Article 11 (Payment Method)
1. The authors are required to pay the publication fee for papers in this service by making a cash transfer to the designated bank account of the company by the payment due date specified in the invoice issued by the company.
2. Sponsoring companies are required to pay the sponsorship fee by making a cash transfer to the designated bank account of the company by the payment due date specified in the invoice issued by the company.
Article 12 (Cancellation / Withdrawal)
1. If a member wishes to cancel or withdraw from the service, they must follow the cancellation procedure specified by the company. The service agreement will be considered canceled upon the completion of the cancellation procedure. The member is responsible for confirming the completion of the cancellation procedure on the service platform.
2. The membership status is personal and exclusive. If the company becomes aware of the member’s death, the member will be considered to have completed the cancellation procedure, as stated in the previous paragraph.
3. The company may suspend the service or cancel the member’s registration, with prior notice to the member, if the member falls under any of the following categories:
- If there is a delay in payment for fees related to the service or any other default of obligations.
- If the company determines that the member has engaged in prohibited activities as defined in Article 15.
- If the member violates this agreement or any other rules set by the company.
- If the member is a member of a criminal organization, a close associate of such organizations, or has connections to a criminal group.
- If the company determines that the member is otherwise unfit to remain as a member.
4. The company will not be held liable for any damage incurred by the member or third parties due to the cancellation of membership, and the resulting inability to use the service.
Article 13 (Rights Related to Content)
1. All copyrights and other rights concerning the content provided through the service belong to the company or the relevant third parties who hold those rights. The contributor agrees in advance that the company may use, distribute, translate, reproduce, modify, operate, perform, publicly display, translate, and create derivative works of the content for the operation and promotion of the service, without compensation, indefinitely, and without geographical limitations. The contributor also agrees not to exercise their moral rights regarding the company’s use of the content as described above.
2. All copyrights and other rights related to the content and data provided through the service, including texts, images, software, and other materials, belong to the company or the relevant providers of such works, or other third parties.
3. The company may modify the provided content within the necessary scope for the maintenance of the service.
4. The user agrees not to claim any compensation related to any content provided through the service.
5. Any trademarks, service marks, logos, etc., included in the service are registered trademarks or trademarks of the company or the providers of the content, or other third parties. Users are not allowed to use these without permission. Additionally, users may not modify the company’s source code, create derivative works, decompile, or perform any other operation to extract the company’s source code.
6. If a contributor, editor, or reviewer withdraws from the service, they immediately lose all rights to use their account upon the completion of the withdrawal process.
7. The company is not obligated to back up member information.
8. Reproducing any content provided through the service without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited, unless there is explicit permission from the provider.
9. Users may notify the company of any content that infringes on their rights or the rights of third parties, or content that violates these terms. Upon receiving such a notification, or if the company determines, even without a notification, that the content violates these terms, the company may take measures such as deleting the content and suspending the account under the provisions of Article 15.
10. The provisions of this article shall remain in effect even after content has been deleted or the agreement has ended.
Article 14 (Disclaimer)
1. The company shall not be liable for any damage arising from the use of the service, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence, nor shall the company bear any obligation for compensation. If the user violates any provision of these terms, the user agrees to indemnify and hold the company harmless from any claims, lawsuits, or other legal actions.
2. The company shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the user as a result of using the service (including communication fees, etc.).
3. If the company determines that any actions taken by a member violate these terms, other usage conditions, or constitute prohibited actions under Article 15, the company may suspend the member’s account or cancel their registration as a sponsor without prior notice. The company shall not be responsible for any damage caused by such actions.
4. If a contributor, editor, or reviewer causes any damage to the company or third parties (including damage caused by the member’s failure to fulfill obligations under these terms), the member shall, at their own responsibility and expense, compensate the company for any damage, losses, and costs (including litigation costs, attorney fees, and the equivalent of personnel costs incurred by the company in handling the matter).
5. The company shall not be responsible for any social, mental, or physical damage suffered by the member as a result of using the service.
6. The service may include links to other websites, and the company does not manage or operate the pages linked to these websites, and thus bears no responsibility for them.
7. While the company strives to provide the best service possible, it does not guarantee that the service will always be safe, reliable, free from errors, or function without interruption, delay, or defects. Furthermore, the company disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, or statutory, including those arising from customs, transaction processes, or trade practices, to the extent permitted by law.
8. Even if the company incurs legal liability in connection with the service, such liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by Japanese law, and the company shall not be liable for any loss of profits, income, information, or data, nor for any consequential, special, indirect, or incidental damage arising from or related to these terms or the service, even if the company was notified of the possibility of such damage.
Article 15 (Prohibited Activities)
Users shall not engage in the following activities while using this service:
1. Illegal Activities
- Engaging in, aiding, soliciting, coercing, or assisting in any illegal activities, or activities that may lead to such actions, including sending or posting content (including illustrations and drawings) that violates the law.
- Unauthorized access to or interference with the equipment of third parties or the equipment provided by the company for the operation of this service, or any act that may disrupt its use or operation.
- Infringing upon the property, reputation, social credit, privacy, portrait rights, publicity rights, copyrights, other intellectual property rights, or any other rights of the company or third parties, or engaging in acts that may infringe upon such rights, including sending or posting content.
- Reposting content without the company’s permission.
2. Acts Contrary to Public Order and Morality
- Discriminatory actions or expressions (including illustrations and drawings) based on ethnicity, religion, origin, race, breed (e.g., dog or cat), gender, age, or any other category.
- Sexual, obscene, or otherwise indecent acts or expressions (including illustrations and drawings), or sending or posting such content.
- Actions or expressions (including illustrations and drawings) that cause discomfort to other users or senders or posts of unpleasant content.
- Providing benefits to antisocial forces.
- Linking to websites where any of the aforementioned acts can be viewed.
- Any other acts that violate public order, common decency, or general societal norms.
- Defamation, threats, harassment, or stalking of other users, the company, or third parties.
- Defamation or harassment of users outside the service.
- Any other act or expression (including illustrations and drawings) that generally causes discomfort to others, or that may cause such discomfort.
- Using the service for purposes outside of personal use, such as allowing the service to be viewed or used by an unspecified number of people at stores, business establishments, etc., or using it for commercial purposes or other purposes not related to personal use, without the prior written consent of the company.
- Publishing profile content for the purpose of advertising or promoting products or services, or soliciting participation in pyramid schemes (such as multi-level marketing), chain letters, network businesses, etc., without the company’s permission, including sending or posting content (including illustrations and drawings).
- Impersonating an individual or organization, whether personal or corporate.
- Soliciting, proselytizing, or requesting donations for religious or political organizations or other similar entities, or engaging in any actions that may lead to such activities, including sending or posting content (including illustrations and drawings).
Any other activities that the company deems inappropriate or any activities similar to the above.
Article 16 (Changes, Suspension, and Termination of the Service, etc.)
1. The content of the Service may be changed at the Company’s discretion without prior notice, and in such cases, the Company will not be liable for any damage incurred by users or third parties, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
2. The Company may temporarily suspend the Service without prior notice to the users in the event of any of the following circumstances:
- Regular or emergency maintenance of equipment or facilities for providing the Service
- If the Service cannot be provided due to fire, power outage, etc.
- If the Service cannot be provided due to natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, tsunamis, etc.
- If the Service cannot be provided due to war, turmoil, riots, disturbances, labor disputes, etc.
- If the Company determines that a temporary suspension of the Service is necessary due to operational or technical reasons
Article 17 (Notifications)
Notifications from the Company to the members shall be sent to the email address registered by the member in accordance with these terms, and such notifications will be considered to have been received when they should have normally arrived.
Article 18 (Validity of These Terms and Other Terms of Use, etc.)
1. Even if some provisions of these Terms and other terms of use or regulations are judged to be invalid under applicable laws, the remaining provisions of these Terms and other regulations shall remain valid.
2. These Terms represent the complete agreement between the user and the Company regarding the use of the Service, and these Terms shall take precedence over any prior agreements made before the effective date of these Terms.
Article 19 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
1. The governing law for these Terms shall be Japanese law.
2. In the event that a lawsuit is necessary between the member and the Company, the Tokyo District Court shall be the exclusive court of first instance.
Supplementary Provision
These Terms shall take effect from August 1, 2021.
Revised on April 1, 2025