Terms of user

These Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as these “Terms”) set forth the matters that all users (defined in Article 2) of the internet service “Wabble” (hereinafter referred to as “Wabble” or the “Service”) provided by FlatoX Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) must comply with, as well as the rights and obligations between the Company and the users.

Before consenting to these Terms, you must be sure to read them in their entirety.

1. Application of These Terms

1. These Terms shall apply to all users who use any and all services provided within this Service.
2. If there exist any individual terms of use for this Service, users must comply with such individual terms of use in addition to these Terms.

2. Definitions

1. For the purposes of these Terms, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below unless otherwise defined or the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

– “These Terms” refers to these Terms of Use and any guides separately stipulated by the Company in connection with these Terms, all of which collectively constitute these Terms.
– “Privacy Policy” means the privacy policy established by the Company (regardless of its title).
– “Guide” means the guide(s) specified by the Company regarding the Service.
– “User” means an individual, whether inside or outside Japan, who uses this Service after agreeing to the content of these Terms.
– “Personal Information” means personal information as defined in Article 2, Paragraph (1) of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan.
– “Content” refers to information posted or transmitted on this Service by the Company or a User.

2. The definitions in this Article shall also apply to the Guides in addition to these Terms, unless otherwise defined or the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

3. Eligibility to Use Wabble

1. An individual who wishes to use the Service (hereinafter referred to as a “Prospective Registrant”) may apply for registration to use the Service by agreeing to comply with these Terms and providing to the Company certain information designated by the Company (hereinafter referred to as “Registration Information”) using the method prescribed by the Company.

2. Registration shall be deemed complete when the Company approves the application of the Prospective Registrant.

3. The Service is available only to persons aged 13 or older. (It is not intended for children under 13.) To create an account and use the Service, you must verify that you are 13 years of age or older. If the Company becomes actually aware that you are under 13 (or under the minimum age that allows you to use the Service without parental consent in your state, province, or country, if that age is higher), the Company will discontinue providing the Service to you and delete your account and data. The Company may set higher age limits and provide other services under more stringent conditions. If the Prospective Registrant is a minor, such Prospective Registrant shall use the Service only after obtaining comprehensive prior consent from a parent or other legal representative. If the Prospective Registrant is a minor, the Company may contact a parent or other legal representative to confirm whether parental consent has been obtained; in such case, the Prospective Registrant shall promptly respond to the Company’s inquiries regarding parental consent.

4. The display name, ID, and icon image registered by the User will be publicly visible in profile pages, search results, and elsewhere.

5. If the Company determines that any of the following circumstances applies to an individual who has applied for registration pursuant to Paragraph 1, the Company may choose not to approve such registration application. Furthermore, the Company shall have no obligation to disclose the reasons for its decision. If, after registration, the Company finds that the individual falls under any of the following, the Company may retroactively cancel the approval and suspend the relevant account:

– If the Company determines there is a risk of violating these Terms
– If any or all of the Registration Information provided to the Company contains false information, errors, or omissions
– If the individual has previously had their registration for use of the Service canceled
– If the Company determines that the Registration Information provided to the Company does not match the information provided by that individual for services operated by the Company or its subsidiaries, affiliates, or business partners other than this Service
– If the individual is a minor, an adult ward, or a person under curatorship or assistance and has not obtained the necessary consent, such as from a legal representative, guardian, or curator
– If the Company determines that the individual is an organized crime group member, an associate of such groups, a right-wing organization, an antisocial force, or any other equivalent party (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Antisocial Forces”), or is involved in providing funds or other forms of cooperation or participation to maintain, operate, or manage Antisocial Forces through some manner, or has any form of exchange or involvement with Antisocial Forces
– If the Company otherwise deems the registration inappropriate

6. If there is any change to the Registration Information, the User shall promptly notify the Company of such change by the method prescribed by the Company and submit requested documents.

4. Management of Account Information

1. The User shall manage and store, at the User’s own responsibility, the account information (hereinafter referred to as “Account Information”), such as the User ID and password for the Service, and shall not allow any third party to use it, nor lend, transfer, change the name, sell, or otherwise dispose of it.

2. The User shall bear all responsibility for damages arising from inadequate management or erroneous use of Account Information, or use by a third party, and the Company shall assume no responsibility whatsoever.

3. If the User becomes aware that Account Information has been stolen or is being used by a third party, the User shall immediately notify the Company to that effect and follow the Company’s instructions.

5. Prohibited Acts

1. In using the Service, the Company prohibits any acts by Users or third parties that the Company determines fall under any of the following items (hereinafter referred to as “Prohibited Acts”). The User agrees that engaging in such acts, whether intentional or due to negligence, constitutes a violation of these Terms. If the Company determines that a User has engaged in a Prohibited Act, the Company may delete the relevant account, or change or delete any Content posted by the User:

– Discrimination or defamation against any individual, corporation, fictitious character, or any other third party
– Acts of fraud; encouragement or inducement to abuse drugs; other acts that violate laws, public order, or morality; or acts in breach of these Terms
– Religious activities or solicitation, assistance in suicide, or other such acts
– Infringing another user’s or a third party’s privacy, defamation, or causing mental harm
– Causing bodily or psychological harm to other users or third parties
– Transmitting obscene information such as nudity or genitalia, information equivalent to child pornography or child abuse, or information harmful to minors
– Engaging in acts for the purpose of sexual activity, obscene acts, etc.
– Inducing or encouraging minors to run away from home
– Bullying or threatening others, or inducing or encouraging such acts
– Transmitting cruel or otherwise unpleasant information that causes discomfort to others
– Transmitting violent information or information likely to incite violence
– Impersonating a third party or falsely claiming partnership or cooperation with a third party
– Intentionally spreading false information
– Placing an excessive burden on the servers of the Service beyond normal usage, interfering with the operation or networks/system of the Service, or engaging in other acts that the Company deems likely to cause such interference
– Reproducing or transmitting to external sites any information or Content posted on this Site without authorization
– Infringing or taking actions that may infringe upon the property, privacy, or portrait rights of a third party
– Any other act that the Company deems inappropriate for a User

6. User’s Withdrawal, etc.

1. A User may withdraw from the Service by contacting the Company using the method prescribed by the Company and indicating the User’s wish to withdraw. Withdrawal shall be effective upon the Company’s approval of such request.

2. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, if there remain any unpaid amounts of revenue (e.g., unpaid remittances) to the User, the User may not withdraw and shall contact the Company again using the method prescribed by the Company.

3. If a User withdraws from the Service, deletes their account, or otherwise discontinues use of the Service for any reason, the User shall no longer be able to view any Content (including restricted Content) within the Service. The User further acknowledges that, even if the User re-registers to the Service, past usage data from the Service cannot be restored, and that the Company has no obligation to retain such Content after the User ceases to use the Service.

7. Handling of Personal Information

1. The Company shall handle personal information and other data in accordance with these Terms and the Privacy Policy.

2. Before using or browsing the Service, the User shall carefully review the Privacy Policy provided on the Service and agree to its contents before using the Service.

3. The Company may use any personal information, etc. obtained through the Service for the purposes described in the Privacy Policy and for providing the Service in general.

4. When handling personal information, etc. obtained through the Service, the User shall comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other applicable laws and regulations.

8. Rights to Posted Data

1. All ownership and intellectual property rights related to the Service belong exclusively to the Company or the party granting a license to the Company. The license to use the Service based on the registration set forth in these Terms does not imply any transfer or license of the intellectual property rights of the Company or its licensors, except as expressly stated in these Terms. The User shall not engage in any act that may infringe the intellectual property rights of the Company or its licensors (including but not limited to disassembling, decompiling, and reverse engineering).

2. Regarding any Content posted or transmitted by the User in this Service, the User agrees that the Company may freely use (including, without limitation, reproduction, duplication, modification, and re-licensing to third parties) such Content free of charge.

3. Users may not quote, reproduce, or use for commercial purposes any Content posted on the Service (including Content provided by Users but not limited thereto) without the prior permission of the Company. However, quotations are permitted to the extent appropriate under Article 32 of the Copyright Act, provided that all of the following conditions are met:

– The purpose of quoting is to supplement the content of news reporting or a research presentation by referencing the existence of Content from this Service (summaries or other forms that do not require referencing the original article are not permitted).
– The name of this Service and the URL of this Service are clearly indicated as the source.
– Quoted portions are clearly distinguished by quotation marks (“ ”) or other means.
– The User (or any person posting Content) shall be solely responsible for any Content posted or transmitted in connection with the Service, and the Company shall not verify its contents, quality, accuracy, reliability, lawfulness, timeliness, or usefulness. The Company provides no warranty whatsoever in relation to such Content and assumes no responsibility therefor.
– Users must evaluate, at their own risk, the content, quality, accuracy, reliability, legality, timeliness, or usefulness, etc. of any Content posted or transmitted by other users. The Company shall bear no responsibility for any damage incurred by the User or any third party as a result of the use of the Company’s Content.
– The Company has no obligation to back up Content. If a backup is necessary, the User shall do so at their own expense and responsibility.
– If the Company determines that a User has violated these Terms or acted in a manner inconsistent with the spirit of these Terms, the Company may, without prior notice, modify or delete any and all Content posted by that User.

9. Transition to Other Services

1. When using the Service, the User may be directed from this Service to another service of the Company’s group or to a third-party service (defined in Article 12). The User hereby consents to such redirection in advance and shall use both this Service and the third-party service in compliance with these Terms and the terms of use, etc. of the relevant third-party service.

2. If a User continues to use this Service after being redirected to a third-party service, the User shall be deemed to have consented to the terms of use of that third-party service. The Company makes no warranty whatsoever regarding such third-party service and shall bear no responsibility for any damages arising from the use of such third-party service by a User or any third party.

10. Suspension of the Service, etc.

1. The Company may, without prior notice to the User, suspend or interrupt all or part of the use of the Service if any of the following circumstances apply:

– When periodic or emergency inspection or maintenance of computer systems related to the Service is conducted
– When computers or communication lines are shut down due to an accident
– When the operation of the Service cannot be continued due to force majeure such as fire, power outage, or natural disasters
– When there is trouble with, interruption or suspension of, cessation of linkage to, or specification change in a service operated by a third party (hereinafter referred to as “Third-Party Service”) which is used for the implementation of the Service
– Other cases in which the Company determines it necessary to suspend or interrupt the Service

2. The Company may, at its sole discretion, discontinue providing all of the Service. In such a case, the Company shall notify the User in advance.

3. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the User arising from measures taken by the Company under this Article.

11. Burden of Equipment, etc.

1. The preparation and maintenance of computers, software, and all other equipment and communication environments (including messaging services and any associated fees, such as SMS, MMS, or other protocols/technologies collectively referred to as “Messages”) necessary to receive the Service shall be borne at the User’s expense and responsibility.

2. By providing your mobile phone number to the Company, you are deemed to have consented to receive Messages from FlatoX regarding the Service (including promotional messages and messages concerning your account and relationship with FlatoX), to the extent the Company agrees or as permitted by law. You acknowledge that you may receive such Messages even if your telephone number is registered on any state or federal Do Not Call list or the international equivalent.

3. Depending on the environment in which the User uses the Service, the User shall, at their own expense and responsibility, implement security measures such as preventing computer virus infections, preventing unauthorized access, and preventing information leakage.

4. Even if the Company retains certain Messages or other information sent or received by the User for a certain period of time for operational purposes, the Company is not obligated to retain such information, and may delete it at any time. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the User arising from such deletion.

5. If, in the course of starting or using the Service, software, etc. is downloaded or otherwise installed on the User’s computer, the User shall take due care to ensure that the User’s information is not lost or altered and that devices are not damaged or impaired, and the Company shall not be liable for any damage caused to the User in such cases.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

1. The Company makes no warranty whatsoever regarding the content, quality, or level of the Service; the stable provision of the Service; or the results of using the Service. The Service is provided “as is,” and the Company does not guarantee its fitness for any particular purpose, commercial utility, completeness, continuity, or otherwise.

2. Even if the User obtains any information regarding the Service, other users of the Service, or any other matter directly or indirectly from the Company, the Company shall not provide any warranty beyond what is set forth in these Terms.

3. The Service may link or collaborate with Third-Party Services, but the Company does not guarantee such linkage, and the Company assumes no liability whatsoever if such linkage becomes unavailable.

4. If the Service is linked to Third-Party Services, the User shall, at the User’s own responsibility and expense, comply with the terms of use of such Third-Party Services. The Company shall have no liability whatsoever for disputes arising between the User and the provider of such Third-Party Services.

5. The User shall, at the User’s own responsibility and expense, investigate whether using the Service violates any laws or regulations applicable to the User, and the Company makes no warranty that the User’s use of the Service complies with the laws and regulations applicable to the User.

6. The Company shall have no involvement or responsibility whatsoever in any transaction, communication, or dispute arising between a User and another user, a Third-Party Service operator, or any other third party in connection with the Service.

7. The Company shall not be liable for any damages arising in connection with the interruption, suspension, termination, unavailability, or modification of the Service or Third-Party Services; deletion or loss of the User’s Messages or information; cancellation of the User’s registration; loss of data through the use of the Service; equipment failure or damage; or any other damages related to the Service.

8. Even if this Service contains links to other websites or vice versa, the Company shall not be liable for such external websites or the information obtained therefrom for any reason.

9. The Company shall have no liability for any damages incurred by a User in relation to the Service. If, however, due to the application of the Consumer Contract Act or other reasons, the Company is held liable for damages to a User, the Company’s liability shall be limited to the total amount of Service usage fees actually received by the Company from the User under Article 13 in the one-month period preceding the date on which the cause of such damages arose.

10. For the purpose of promoting healthy use of the Service by minors, preventing criminal use of the Service, and confirming User compliance with these Terms, the Company may view and record the content, time, and recipients of data transmissions by the User (the “Content”) for a certain period as designated by the Company; the User hereby consents to this. Only the Company will carry out such viewing and recording (though the servers may be operated by a party other than the Company). Unless there is suspicion of criminal activity or a lawful disclosure request from a government or judicial authority, the Company will not disclose the Content to any third party.

13. Amendments to the Terms

1. The Company may, at its discretion and without the consent of the User, freely change the content of the Service.

2. The Company may amend these Terms. When the Company amends these Terms, it shall notify the User of the details of the amendment, and if the User continues to use the Service after such notice or does not complete the procedure for cancellation of registration within the period specified by the Company, the User shall be deemed to have consented to the amendment of these Terms.

14. Notices and Communications

All inquiries regarding the Service and any other communications or notices from the User to the Company, as well as notices regarding amendments to these Terms and any other communications or notices from the Company to the User, shall be given by the method specified by the Company.

15. Assignment, etc. of These Terms

1. Without the Company’s prior written consent, the User shall not transfer, assign, create security interests on, or otherwise dispose of their position under the user agreement or their rights or obligations under these Terms to any third party.

2. In the event that the Company transfers the business related to the Service to a third party (regardless of the form, including business transfer, company split, or otherwise), the Company may transfer its position under the user agreement, its rights and obligations under these Terms, and the User’s registration information and other customer information to the transferee of such business, and the User shall be deemed to have consented to such transfer in advance.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms or any part thereof is deemed invalid or unenforceable under the Consumer Contract Act or other laws and regulations, the remaining provisions of these Terms and the remaining parts of any provision partially deemed invalid or unenforceable shall remain in full force and effect. The Company and the User shall endeavor to promptly revise such invalid or unenforceable provision to the extent necessary to render it lawful and enforceable while securing the same legal and economic effect as originally intended.

17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan. Any and all disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Osaka District Court or the Osaka Summary Court in the first instance.

18. Resolution through Consultation

For matters not stipulated in these Terms or any doubts arising from the interpretation of these Terms, the Company and the User shall endeavor to resolve such matters promptly through mutual consultation in accordance with the principle of good faith.

Supplementary Provisions

These Terms shall come into effect on February 21, 2025.

Personal Information Management Officer:FlatoX Inc.
Representative: Customer Support Team

Contact for requests to disclose, correct, or discontinue the use of personal information, and for complaints regarding the handling of personal information:
info@wabble.link