Terms of Use
ThankJapan ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience. These Terms of Use (hereinafter, the "Terms") set forth the terms and conditions for the use of the services (hereinafter, the "Services") provided by the Company on this website. All users (hereinafter, "Users") shall use the Services in accordance with these Terms.
- Article 1 (Application)
- These Terms shall apply to all relationships related to the use of the Services between the User and the Company. In addition to these Terms, the Company may establish various rules and provisions for the use of the Services (hereinafter, "Individual Regulations"). Regardless of their name, such Individual Regulations shall constitute part of these Terms. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of these Terms and the Individual Regulations, the provisions of the Individual Regulations shall prevail, unless otherwise specified.
- Article 2 (User Registration)
- Users shall complete registration for the Services by applying for registration in accordance with the method prescribed by the Company after agreeing to these Terms, and upon approval by the Company. If the Services can be used without registration, this article applies only to those who choose to register.
The Company may not approve a registration application if it determines that any of the following conditions apply, and is under no obligation to disclose the reason for such denial:
- If false information is provided in the registration application
- If the applicant has previously violated these Terms
- If the Company deems registration inappropriate for other reasons
- Article 3 (Management of User ID and Password)
- Users shall manage their User ID and password for the Services under their own responsibility. Users must not transfer or lend their User ID or password to third parties, or share them with third parties. The Company shall consider any login with the correct combination of User ID and password as the act of the User who has registered that ID. The Company shall not be responsible for any damages arising from the use of the User ID and password by a third party, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence by the Company.
- Article 4 (Usage Fees and Payment Methods)
- Users may support the Services by making voluntary payments (hereinafter referred to as “Support Contributions”) via the method designated by the Company (such as PayPal). These contributions are not mandatory and do not constitute the purchase of products or services.
- Article 5 (Prohibited Conduct)
- Users shall not engage in the following actions in relation to the use of the Services:
- Acts that infringe laws or public order and morals
- Criminal acts or acts related to criminal acts
- Infringement of copyrights, trademark rights, or other intellectual property rights included in the Services
- Acts that destroy or interfere with the functions of the Company's servers or networks
- Commercial use of information obtained through the Services
- Acts that may interfere with the operation of the Company's services
- Unauthorized access or attempts thereof
- Collection or accumulation of personal information of other Users
- Use of the Services for fraudulent purposes
- Acts that cause disadvantage, damage, or discomfort to other Users or third parties
- Impersonation of other Users
- Advertising, solicitation, or commercial activities on the Services without the Company's permission
- Acts with the purpose of meeting unknown individuals of the opposite sex
- Providing benefits to anti-social forces, directly or indirectly, in connection with the Services
- Any other acts that the Company deems inappropriate
- Article 6 (Suspension of Services)
- The Company may suspend or discontinue all or part of the Services without prior notice to the User if it determines that any of the following conditions apply:
- System maintenance or updates are required
- The Services cannot be provided due to force majeure such as earthquakes, lightning, fire, power outages, or natural disasters
- Suspension due to accidents involving computers or communication lines
- Other cases where the Company deems it difficult to provide the Services
- Article 7 (Restrictions on Use and Cancellation of Registration)
- The Company may, without prior notice, restrict the use of all or part of the Services by the User or cancel their registration if the User falls under any of the following situations:
- Violation of any provision of these Terms
- False registration information is found
- Failure to fulfill payment obligations
- No response from the User to communications from the Company for a certain period
- No use of the Services for a certain period since the last access
- Any other case where the Company deems the use of the Services inappropriate
- Article 8 (Withdrawal)
- Users may withdraw from the Services by following the withdrawal procedure prescribed by the Company.
- Article 9 (Exclusion of Warranties and Disclaimer)
- The Company does not expressly or implicitly guarantee that the Services are free from factual or legal defects (including, but not limited to, safety, reliability, accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, suitability for a particular purpose, security, errors or bugs, and infringement of rights). The Company shall not be responsible for any damages incurred by the User arising from the Services, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence by the Company. However, if the agreement between the Company and the User regarding the Services (including these Terms) constitutes a consumer contract under the Consumer Contract Act, this disclaimer shall not apply. Even in such cases, the Company shall not be responsible for any damages arising from special circumstances (including cases where the Company or the User foresaw or could have foreseen the occurrence of damages) caused by the Company's negligence (excluding gross negligence). Furthermore, compensation for damages due to ordinary negligence shall be limited to the amount of usage fees received from the User in the month in which the damage occurred. The Company shall not be involved in or responsible for any transactions, communications, or disputes between the User and other Users or third parties in relation to the Services.
- Article 10 (Changes to the Services)
- The Company may change, add, or discontinue the content of the Services with prior notice to Users, and Users agree to such changes.
- Article 11 (Modification of Terms)
- The Company may modify these Terms without obtaining individual consent from Users if:
- The modification is for the general interest of Users
- The modification does not conflict with the purpose of the contract and is reasonable in light of the necessity of the modification, the details of the modification, and other circumstances
- Article 12 (Handling of Personal Information)
- The Company shall appropriately handle any personal information obtained through the use of the Services in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
- Article 13 (Notices and Communication)
- Any notices or communication between the User and the Company shall be made in the manner prescribed by the Company. Unless the User notifies the Company of changes using the prescribed method, the Company shall assume that the currently registered contact information is valid and shall consider any communication sent to such contact as delivered at the time of dispatch.
- Article 14 (Prohibition of Transfer of Rights and Obligations)
- Users may not assign or pledge their contractual status under the Terms or any rights or obligations based on these Terms to third parties without the prior written consent of the Company.
- Article 15 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
- The interpretation of these Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan. Any dispute arising in connection with the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court having jurisdiction over the location of the Company's head office.