Terms of Use

These Terms set forth the conditions for using Poi-Pura. Users shall use the service after agreeing to these Terms.

■ Article 1: Scope

These Terms define the conditions for providing the service and the rights and obligations between the operator and registered users, and apply to all use of the service.

■ Article 2: User Registration

Applicants shall apply for registration through the prescribed method after agreeing to these Terms. Registration is completed when approved by the operator.

The operator may refuse registration in the following cases:

  • False information was submitted.
  • The applicant has previously violated these Terms.
  • The applicant is judged to be an antisocial force or related party.
  • The operator otherwise determines registration to be inappropriate.

■ Article 3: Account Management

Registered users are responsible for managing their own account information, including IDs and passwords. Transfer or lending of accounts to third parties is prohibited.

The operator is not responsible for damages caused by unauthorized use or insufficient management.

■ Article 4: Prohibited Acts

  • Acts that violate laws or public order and morals
  • Acts related to criminal activity
  • Defamation, discrimination, harassment, or aggressive conduct
  • Infringement of intellectual property rights or privacy
  • Unauthorized access or interference with systems
  • Spam or posts made for advertising purposes
  • Excessive disclosure of personal information
  • Impersonation
  • Harassment or nuisance toward other users
  • Acts that disadvantage the operator or third parties
  • Any act the operator deems inappropriate

■ Article 5: Posted Content

Copyright in posted content belongs to the user who posted it.

However, users grant the operator a free, non-exclusive license to use such content, including reproduction, modification, publication, and distribution, within the scope necessary for service operation, improvement, promotion, analysis, research, and marketing.

The operator may store, back up, and display posted data to the extent necessary for service operation.

■ Article 6: Suspension or Interruption of Service

The operator may suspend or interrupt all or part of the service without prior notice in the following cases:

  • System maintenance or updates
  • Force majeure such as natural disasters, power outages, or communication failures
  • System failures or accidents
  • Other cases where the operator deems it necessary

The operator is not responsible for damages arising from such suspension or interruption.

■ Article 7: Account Suspension or Deletion

The operator may suspend or delete an account without prior notice in the following cases:

  • The user violates these Terms.
  • False registration information is discovered.
  • The account has not been used for over one year, after prior notice where appropriate.
  • The user does not respond to inquiries for over 30 days.
  • The operator otherwise determines action to be appropriate.

■ Article 8: Disclaimer of Warranty and Liability

The service is provided without warranties, express or implied, regarding accuracy, safety, usefulness, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.

The operator is not responsible for disputes between users or damages caused by failures of external services such as Stripe.

■ Article 9: Paid Services and Payments

Payments for this service are processed through Stripe. The service does not store payment card information.

A paid service contract is established when payment is successfully completed through Stripe.

As a general rule, refunds or cancellations for user convenience are not accepted.

For subscription services, users may cancel at any time. Once cancellation is completed, the paid service ends and no further charges will be made. No prorated refunds will be issued for fees already paid.

The service may also provide one-time purchase services that grant usage rights for a fixed period.

Refunds may be considered individually only in limited cases, such as:

  • The paid service has not been provided.
  • Providing the service is clearly impossible.
  • There is serious negligence on the operator's side.

■ Article 10: Changes or Termination of Service

The operator may change or terminate the service without prior notice. Where urgency is low, prior notice may be provided.

■ Article 11: Changes to Terms

The operator may revise these Terms as necessary. Continued use after revision is deemed acceptance of the revised Terms.

■ Article 12: Notices and Contact

Notices and communications regarding the service will be made by methods determined by the operator, such as email or in-site notifications.

■ Article 13: No Assignment

Users may not assign rights or obligations under these Terms to any third party without prior consent from the operator.

■ Article 14: Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan. In the event of a dispute, the court having jurisdiction over the operator's location shall have exclusive agreed jurisdiction.

Established: May 6, 2026