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Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Established: May 1, 2026 / Last updated: May 30, 2026

Important (Japanese version prevails)

This page is a reference translation of the Japanese Terms of Use. In case of any discrepancy between the Japanese and English versions, the Japanese version shall prevail.

Article 1 (Application and consent)

These Terms govern your use of this website operated by the Company. By accessing or using the website, you are deemed to have agreed to these Terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the website immediately.

Article 2 (Definitions)

“User” means any person accessing the website. “Content” includes any text, images, designs, logos, programs, databases, PDFs, and other information. “Company systems” include servers, networks, APIs, logs, and related infrastructure used to operate the website.

Article 3 (Nature of the website / informational disclaimer)

This website provides informational content about the Company and its products. Content may be changed or removed without notice. We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, timeliness, fitness for purpose, or non-infringement. Any decisions based solely on website content are at your own responsibility.

Article 5 (Prohibited acts / security)

Users must not engage in unauthorized access, credential theft/misuse, privilege escalation, backdoor installation, malware/ransomware activities, tampering, data exfiltration attempts, DDoS/DoS, excessive bot traffic, scraping/crawling without permission, automated form submissions, spam, impersonation, or unauthorized vulnerability scanning. We may take legal actions including civil claims and criminal complaints where appropriate.

Article 6 (Monitoring and logs)

For the prevention and investigation of prohibited acts, we may record and analyze access logs such as IP addresses, user agents, request details, and timestamps. Such records may be used as evidence in legal proceedings to the extent permitted by law.

Article 7 (Restrictions and measures)

If a user violates these Terms, we may restrict access (e.g., WAF, rate limiting, IP blocking), refuse or delete inquiries, seek injunctive relief, claim damages, and/or cooperate with law enforcement as appropriate.

Article 8 (Damages)

If a user causes damages to the Company by violating these Terms, the user shall compensate for such damages (including investigation, restoration, and attorney fees). Where the Company is liable to a user (except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence), liability is limited to direct and ordinary damages and capped at JPY 10,000 to the extent permitted by law. For business users (corporations or individuals using the website for business), we assume no liability unless willful misconduct or gross negligence applies.

Article 9 (Cookies and recommended environment)

We may use cookies for functionality and security. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work. We may specify a recommended environment; we are not responsible for display issues or limitations caused by non-recommended environments.

Article 10 (Anti-social forces)

Users represent and warrant they are not and will not be associated with anti-social forces. We may take measures without prior notice if a breach is identified.

Article 11 (Links)

External links are provided for convenience and are used at your own responsibility. We do not control or take responsibility for external sites. Links to our website must not mislead users into thinking there is an affiliation or endorsement, and framing is prohibited.

Article 12 (Personal information)

Handling of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. If these Terms conflict with the Privacy Policy, the Privacy Policy prevails regarding personal information.

Article 13 (Changes / suspension / termination)

We may change, suspend, or terminate all or part of the website without notice. We are not liable for damages arising from such actions.

Article 14 (Assignment)

We may assign or transfer our position and rights/obligations under these Terms to a third party (including via merger or corporate split). Users agree in advance.

Article 15 (Severability)

If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Article 16 (Governing law / jurisdiction)

These Terms are governed by Japanese law. The Tokyo District Court has exclusive jurisdiction in the first instance for disputes related to these Terms or the website.

Article 17 (Updates to Terms)

We may update these Terms as necessary. Updated Terms take effect when posted. For material changes, we will provide notice by reasonable means.

Article 18 (Contact)

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