Terms of Service

These Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as "these Terms") set forth the conditions of use for the services provided by SellerBook through this application (hereinafter referred to as "the Service"). Users (hereinafter referred to as "Users") shall use the Service in accordance with these Terms.

Article 1 (Application)

These Terms shall apply to all relationships between Users and the use of the Service.

Article 2 (Definitions)

1. "Operator" means the individual who operates SellerBook.
2. "Service" means all services related to sales management provided by the Operator.
3. "Paid Plan" means features available by paying for subscriptions or other consideration.
4. "Subscription" means a paid plan with automatic period renewal.
5. "User Content" means data, images, text, etc. uploaded or provided by Users to the Service.
6. "AI Features" means chat, analysis, suggestions, and other features utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) provided by the Service.

Article 3 (Account)

Users shall keep their registration information accurate and up-to-date and bear full responsibility for account management. The Operator shall not be liable for damages caused by unauthorized use of accounts, unless due to the Operator's intentional or grossly negligent conduct.

Article 4 (Prohibited Activities)

Users shall not engage in the following activities when using the Service:

1. Activities that violate laws or public order and morals
2. Activities related to criminal acts
3. Activities that destroy or interfere with the servers or network functions of the Service
4. Activities that may interfere with the operation of the Service
5. Collecting or accumulating personal information of other Users
6. Impersonating other Users
7. Infringing on intellectual property rights, portrait rights, privacy, or other rights of the Operator or third parties
8. Scraping, crawling, collection, reproduction, modification, reverse engineering, or other activities by mechanical or automated means
9. Causing excessive server load or unauthorized access under the guise of security testing
10. Transmitting or posting harmful programs
11. Directly or indirectly providing benefits to antisocial forces in connection with the Service
12. Intentionally generating or spreading false information using AI Features
13. Attempting to circumvent or disable restrictions or safety measures of AI Features
14. Other activities that the Operator reasonably determines to be inappropriate

Article 5 (Fees, Payment, Auto-Renewal, Cancellation, Refunds)

1. The pricing, billing period, and features of paid plans are separately determined by the Operator and displayed within the app or on the website.
2. Subscriptions are automatically renewed at the end of each period. Users who do not wish to renew must cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date through the respective app store or the subscription management section in the website settings.
3. Payment processing is handled through credit card payment (Stripe) on each app store or website, or other payment services designated by the Operator. Users shall also comply with the terms of such services.
4. The availability and conditions of free trials may be changed or terminated at the Operator's discretion.
5. Fees already paid are non-refundable, except as otherwise provided by law.

Article 6 (Use of Third-Party Services)

The Service may integrate with app stores and external third-party services for payment, analytics, crash analysis, notifications, authentication, and other purposes. The Operator shall not be liable for any unavailability of all or part of the Service caused by interruptions, specification changes, or defects of such services, except in cases of the Operator's intentional or grossly negligent conduct.

Article 7 (Intellectual Property)

All intellectual property rights relating to the Service, including programs, designs, trademarks, and know-how, belong to the Operator or their rightful owners. Users receive only a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service within the scope determined by the Operator, and shall not engage in reverse engineering, reproduction, distribution, modification, or similar activities.

Article 8 (Handling of User Content)

Users represent and warrant that they have the necessary rights to the content they upload or provide and that such content does not infringe on third-party rights. Users grant the Operator a free, non-exclusive license (including sublicensing) to store, reproduce, adapt, publicly transmit, and otherwise use such content to the extent necessary for the provision, operation, quality improvement, and display of the Service. The Operator may, at its discretion, delete or hide content that it reasonably determines may violate laws or these Terms.

Article 9 (Data Storage and Backup)

The Operator does not guarantee data storage or backup for Users. Users shall backup their data at their own responsibility. The Operator shall not be liable for data loss or damage caused by system failures, communication failures, third-party service defects, etc., except in cases of the Operator's intentional or grossly negligent conduct.

Article 10 (Beta Features)

The Operator may provide experimental features (beta versions). Beta features are provided without warranty and may be changed or discontinued without notice.

Article 11 (AI Features)

1. The Service provides AI features that perform analysis and suggestions based on Users' sales and expense data.
2. AI feature responses are automatically generated using external AI services (APIs) and are not guaranteed for accuracy, completeness, usefulness, or timeliness. Users should use AI responses as reference information and always verify the content themselves when making important decisions.
3. When using AI features, messages entered by Users, attached images, and related sales/expense data are sent to external AI service providers.
4. The Operator shall not be liable for damages arising from decisions or actions taken by Users based on AI feature responses, except in cases of the Operator's intentional or grossly negligent conduct.
5. The Operator may change the content of AI features, usage limits, supported plans, etc. without notice.

Article 12 (Suspension of Service)

The Operator may suspend or interrupt all or part of the Service without prior notice to Users if any of the following reasons are determined:

1. Maintenance or updates to the computer systems of the Service
2. Provision of the Service becomes difficult due to force majeure such as earthquakes, lightning, fire, power outages, or natural disasters
3. Computers or communication lines are stopped due to accidents
4. Other cases where it is determined that provision of the Service is difficult

The Operator shall not be liable for any disadvantage or damage suffered by Users or third parties due to the suspension or interruption of the Service, regardless of the reason.

Article 13 (Usage Restrictions and Account Deletion)

In the following cases, the Operator may restrict all or part of the use of the Service or delete User registration without prior notice:

1. Violation of any provision of these Terms
2. Discovery of false information in registration details
3. Other cases where the Operator determines that use of the Service is inappropriate

The Operator shall not be liable for any damages to Users resulting from actions taken under this Article.

Article 14 (Disclaimer of Warranty)

The Operator does not warrant, either expressly or implicitly, to the extent permitted by law, that the Service is free from defects in fact or law (including but not limited to safety, reliability, accuracy, completeness, usefulness, fitness for a particular purpose, security, and non-infringement of third-party rights).

Article 15 (Limitation of Liability)

The Operator shall not be liable for damages to Users except in cases of intentional or grossly negligent conduct. Even when the Operator is liable, except as otherwise provided by law, liability is limited to direct and actual ordinary damages, and for paid plans, capped at one month's fees received by the Operator. The Operator is not liable for special damages, indirect damages, consequential damages, lost profits, data loss or damage, etc.

Article 16 (Exclusion of Antisocial Forces)

Users represent and warrant that they are not antisocial forces and are not providing funding or otherwise involved with antisocial forces. If a violation is discovered, the Operator may terminate the service agreement without notice and claim compensation for damages.

Article 17 (Prohibition of Assignment)

Users may not assign or pledge their position under the service agreement or any rights or obligations under these Terms to a third party without the prior written consent (including electronic methods) of the Operator.

Article 18 (Notices and Communications)

Notices from the Operator to Users may be made through in-app display, website posting, email, or other methods deemed appropriate by the Operator, and shall become effective at the time such notice is issued.

Article 19 (Severability, Non-Waiver, Entire Agreement)

Even if any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

The failure of the Operator to exercise any right under these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right.

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the Operator and Users regarding the use of the Service.

Article 20 (Changes to Terms of Service)

The Operator may change these Terms by giving prior notice through posting within the Service or on the website or other appropriate means, when (i) the change is in the general interest of Users, or (ii) the change is reasonable and does not conflict with the purpose of these Terms. For significant changes, a reasonable notice period will be provided. The revised Terms shall apply to the use of the Service from the effective date onward.

Article 21 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.
2. Any disputes arising in connection with the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court having jurisdiction over the Operator's principal place of business as the court of first instance.