Introduction

The operators of this website, Hikaru Kugimoto and Hirotaka Koide (hereinafter referred to as "we" or "our"), develop and operate the smartphone application (hereinafter referred to as the "App") "Time Rich." By using this App, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Article 1 (Definitions)

Definitions of terms used in these terms are as follows:

• We (or Our): Hikaru Kugimoto and Hirotaka Koide, operators of this website.
• Our Service: Services operated by us and related services.
• App: The smartphone application "Tokimochi" operated by us.
• Website: The website where the content of our service is posted.
• User: Anyone who uses our service.
• Personal Information: Refers to information that can identify an individual, such as address, name, occupation, and phone number.
• Intellectual Property: Inventions, designs, plant varieties, designs, literary works, trademarks, trade names, and other creative activities of humans (including natural laws or phenomena that have been discovered or elucidated and have industrial applicability), as well as trade secrets and other information useful for business activities.
• Intellectual Property Rights: Rights or interests protected by law regarding intellectual property, such as patent rights, utility model rights, breeder's rights, design rights, copyright, trademark rights.

Article 2 (Agreement to These Terms)

1. Users are deemed to have agreed to these terms upon using our service and App.
2. By downloading our service onto a smartphone or other information terminal and completing the procedure to agree to these terms, a usage contract based on these terms is considered established between the user and us.
3. If a user is a minor, they must use our service with the consent of a legal representative or guardian.
4. If a minor user falsely claims to have obtained consent from a legal representative or misrepresents their age to use our service without consent, or uses fraudulent means to deceive others into believing they are of legal age, such actions cannot nullify legal acts related to our service.
5. If a user who was a minor at the time of agreeing to these terms later uses our service upon reaching legal age, they are deemed to have ratified all legal acts related to our service.

Article 3 (Amendment of Terms)

1. We reserve the right to revise these terms at any time without obtaining consent from users, and users are deemed to have agreed to such revisions without objection.
2. When we revise these terms, we will notify users of the content through our specified method.
3. Revisions to these terms take effect from the moment we notify users as described in the preceding paragraph.
4. Users are considered to have agreed without objection to the revised terms by using our service after the revision.

Article 4 (Method of Collecting Personal Information)

We may ask users to provide personal information such as name and email address when they contact us.

Article 5 (Purposes of Collecting and Using Personal Information)

We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:

1. To provide and operate our services.
2. To respond to inquiries from users (including verifying identity).
3. Purposes related to the above.

Article 6 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

We manage personal information received from customers appropriately and do not disclose it to third parties except in the following cases:

• When there is consent from the customer.
• When disclosure is required by law.

Article 7 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

When a user requests disclosure of their personal information, we will promptly disclose it to them. However, we may not disclose all or part of the information if:

• There is a risk of harming the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the user or a third party.
• There is a risk of significantly hindering the proper implementation of our business.
• It would violate other laws.

Despite the provisions of the preceding paragraph, we generally do not disclose information other than personal information such as usage history and characteristics.

Article 8 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

1. If a user believes that their personal information held by us is incorrect, they may request correction, addition, or deletion (hereinafter referred to as "correction, etc.") through the procedure we specify.
2. If we determine that it is necessary to respond to a user's request under the preceding paragraph, we will promptly make the necessary corrections, etc., to the personal information in question.
3. We will promptly notify users when we have made corrections, etc., under the preceding paragraph or have decided not to make corrections, etc.

Article 9 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information, etc.)

1. If a user requests the suspension or deletion (hereinafter referred to as "suspension of use, etc.") of their personal information because it is being handled beyond the scope of the intended use or was obtained by fraudulent means, we will promptly conduct necessary investigations based on the results of the investigation.
2. Based on the results of the investigation under the preceding paragraph, if we determine that it is necessary to respond to the request, we will promptly suspend the use of the personal information in question.
3. We will promptly notify users when we have implemented the suspension of use, etc., under the preceding paragraph or have decided not to implement it.
4. Despite the preceding two paragraphs, if it is difficult to suspend use, etc., due to high costs or other reasons but it is necessary to protect the rights and interests of the user, we will take alternative measures instead.

Article 10 (Copyright, etc.)

Intellectual property rights (including but not limited to copyright, patent rights, utility model rights, design rights, trademark rights, and know-how) regarding our service and various displayed information belong to us or the respective right holders.

Article 11 (Prohibited Acts)

When using our service, users are prohibited from engaging in the following acts as determined by us:

• Infringing on our or a third party's intellectual property rights.
• Defaming or unfairly discriminating against our or a third party's honor or reputation.
• Infringing on or potentially infringing on our or a third party's property.
• Causing economic damage to us or a third party.
• Engaging in threatening behavior towards us or a third party.
• Using computer viruses or harmful programs or inducing others to do so.
• Placing undue stress on the infrastructure of our service.
• Attacking our servers, systems, or security.
• Attempting to access our service in ways other than through the interfaces provided by us.
• Posting in public forums methods other than those specified by us for releasing the screen time restrictions imposed by this App, thereby disrupting other users' smooth use.
• Any other acts deemed inappropriate by us.

Article 12 (Disclaimer)

1. We assume no responsibility for any damages incurred by users in relation to this application, including but not limited to changes, interruptions, terminations, or unavailability of the service, data loss or machine malfunction or damage due to app usage, monetary losses, or any other damages.
2. This application provides functions that can be used upon granting access to Screen Time. We assume no responsibility for any inability to use the service, data loss, or other issues resulting from denial or removal of access to Screen Time.
3. We do not participate in nor bear any responsibility for users' service usage environment.
4. We do not guarantee that this service conforms to specific user purposes, expected functionality, commercial value, accuracy, usefulness, compliance with applicable laws or industry regulations, or absence of malfunctions.
5. We do not guarantee that this service is compatible with all information terminals, and users acknowledge the possibility of operational issues due to OS updates or other changes to the information terminals used for the service. We do not guarantee resolution of such issues through program modifications or similar measures.
6. Users acknowledge in advance the possibility of restrictions on the use of all or part of the service due to changes in terms of use or operational policies of service stores such as AppStore and GooglePlay.
7. We assume no liability for direct or indirect damages incurred by users through the use of this service.
8. We assume no responsibility for opportunity losses, business interruptions, or any damages (including indirect damages or loss of profits), even if the possibility of such damages has been notified in advance.
9. The provisions of the preceding paragraphs do not apply in cases where we are guilty of intentional misconduct or gross negligence, or when the contract falls under consumer contracts under the Consumer Contract Act.
10. Even in cases where the preceding paragraph applies, we assume no responsibility for damages caused by negligence (excluding gross negligence), particularly damages.
11. If we assume liability for damages related to the use of this service, our liability shall be limited to the amount of fees received from the user in the month in which the damages occurred.
12. We assume no responsibility for disputes and troubles between users or between users and others. In cases of disputes or troubles between users, both parties are responsible for resolving them, and neither party shall make any claims against us.
13. In cases where users cause damage to other users or disputes with third parties related to the use of this service, users shall bear the costs and responsibilities for compensating for such damages or resolving such disputes, and shall not cause any inconvenience or damage to us.
14. If we receive claims for damages or compensation from third parties due to users' actions, users shall resolve these matters at their own expense (including legal fees). If we make payments for damages or compensation to such third parties, users shall reimburse us for all costs incurred (including legal fees and loss of profits).
15. If users cause damage to us in relation to the use of this service, users shall compensate us at their own expense and responsibility (including litigation costs and attorney's fees).

Article 13 (Advertisement Placement)

Users understand and agree that advertisements may appear on our service and that we or our partners may place advertisements on our service. The format and scope of advertisements on our service may be changed by us from time to time.

Article 14 (Prohibition of Transfer of Rights)

Users shall not transfer their position under these terms or all or part of the rights or obligations based on these terms to a third party without our prior written consent.

We may transfer all or part of our service to a third party at our discretion. In such a case, all rights of the user related to our service, including their account, shall be transferred to the transferee within the scope of the transferred rights.

Article 15 (Severability)

Even if any provision or part thereof of these terms is judged to be invalid or unenforceable under the Consumer Contract Act or other laws, the remaining provisions of these terms and the remaining parts of the provisions judged to be invalid or unenforceable shall continue to have full force and effect.

Article 16 (Contacting Us)

Users can contact us regarding this service through the contact form provided on the website operated by this service or at other designated methods specified by us.

Article 17 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

The validity, interpretation, and performance of this agreement shall be governed by Japanese law and interpreted in accordance with Japanese law.

Any disputes, discussions, lawsuits, or other conflicts between us and users shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo Summary Court or the Tokyo District Court, depending on the amount in dispute.

History

• Effective as of April 1, 2024