Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") set forth the conditions for using the services ("Service") provided by Nowa ("App"). Users are asked to use the Service after agreeing to these Terms.

Article 1 (Application)

• These Terms apply to all matters related to the use of the Service between users and the App.
• By using the Service, users are deemed to have agreed to these Terms.

Article 2 (User Registration and Responsibility)

• Users shall register accurate information at their own responsibility.
• If there are any changes to the registration information, please update the information promptly.
• Users may not transfer or lend their accounts to third parties.

Article 3 (Prohibited Activities)

Users shall not engage in the following activities:

• Activities that violate laws or public order and morals
• Unauthorized collection of other users' personal information
• Activities that place excessive burden on the App's system
• Activities that interfere with the App's operations
• Attempts to gain unauthorized access or tampering
• Automated data collection (scraping), disassembly, reverse engineering, etc., through means other than APIs provided by the App
• Activities using the Service for purposes of sending spam emails or promoting nuisance activities
• Activities collecting information for the purpose of developing or providing services competing with the Service
• Other activities deemed inappropriate by the App

Article 4 (Changes and Suspension of Service)

The App may change, temporarily suspend, or discontinue the Service without notice to users. The App bears no responsibility for any damages incurred by users as a result.

Article 4-2 (Account Suspension and Deletion)

If the App reasonably determines that a user has violated these Terms, it may suspend or delete the user's account and delete stored data without prior notice.

Article 4-3 (Data Retention)

The App has no obligation to retain or provide data after the Service is terminated or a user account is deleted. Users are responsible for backing up necessary data at their own discretion.

Article 5 (Usage Fees and Payment)

• Basic features of the App can be used free of charge.
• When using the paid plan "Nowa Premium" ("Premium Plan"), users must pay the displayed fees.
• Payment-related issues shall be handled according to the payment provider's regulations.
• The contents of the Premium Plan are defined in Article 5-2.

Article 5-2 (Premium Plan Contents)

By paying the prescribed usage fee, users can access the following features:

1. Hide advertisements (banners, etc.) displayed within the App
2. Ability to set and restrict the following permissions for each member:
   • Member information editing permissions
   • Contact information display permissions
   • Schedule creation and editing permissions
   • Date coordination voting creation and editing permissions
   • Expense advance and settlement registration and editing permissions

[Technical Limitations and Disclaimer]
The above permission settings do not completely prevent unauthorized writing/reading and do not fully guarantee security. If an event URL becomes known to a third party, that third party may be able to view the event contents. While the App generates URLs that are difficult to guess, it does not eliminate the risk of URL leakage.

[Capacity Limitations]
The total capacity of content (text, images, attachments, etc.) that can be saved for each event is limited to 1 MB. Content exceeding the limit may not be saved or may be deleted or compressed at the App's discretion.

Article 5-3 (Refunds and Cancellations)

The App has no obligation to refund usage fees already paid even if users cancel the Premium Plan midway. However, this excludes cases where refunds are mandated by consumer contract laws or other regulations.

Article 5-4 (Payment Cancellation and Chargeback)

If payment is canceled due to chargeback or other reasons during the payment process, users shall immediately pay the unpaid amount through methods specified by the App and compensate for any damages incurred by the App.

Article 6 (Copyright)

All content (design, logos, text, etc.) included in the App belongs to the App or legitimate rights holders. Unauthorized reproduction, duplication, or sale is prohibited.

Article 6-2 (Handling of User Content)

1. Copyright of text, images, files, etc. ("User Content") posted or uploaded to the Service by users remains with the users or legitimate rights holders. However, users grant the App the right to use User Content globally and free of charge on a non-exclusive basis for storage, reproduction, modification, public transmission, and other purposes necessary for operating the Service.
2. Users warrant that User Content does not infringe on third-party rights and shall compensate according to Article 7-2 if the App suffers damages due to infringement.
3. Users shall not post User Content that violates laws or public order and morals.

Article 7 (Disclaimer)

• The App does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or usefulness of the Service.
• The App bears no responsibility for disputes between users or between users and third parties.
• The App is not responsible for damages caused by reasons beyond its reasonable control, such as communication failures or system failures.
• Except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence by the App, the App's liability for damages to users is limited to the total amount of usage fees paid by the user to the App in the past 12 months.
• The App is not responsible for special damages, indirect damages, lost profits, data loss, or recovery costs under any circumstances.

Article 7-2 (Indemnification)

If disputes arise with third parties due to users' actions or User Content, or if the App suffers damages, users shall defend the App and compensate for all damages including reasonable attorney fees.

Article 7-3 (Force Majeure)

The App bears no responsibility if it cannot perform the Service due to natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, fire, power outages, communication line failures, legal amendments, administrative guidance, or other reasons beyond the App's reasonable control.

Article 7-4 (Disclaimer Regarding Program Defects)

1. The App does not guarantee that the Service and related programs (including but not limited to client software, mobile apps, browser extensions, APIs, etc.) are completely free of bugs, malfunctions, errors, or other defects.
2. The App bears no responsibility for damages (including all damages such as virus infection, data corruption/loss, hardware failure, business interruption, lost profits) to users' devices, OS, networks, data, or business caused by such defects preventing users from using the Service, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence by the App.
3. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the App's liability for damages is subject to the limits set forth in Article 7.

Article 8 (Handling of Personal Information)

Personal information will be handled appropriately according to the separately established "Privacy Policy".

Article 9 (Changes to Terms)

The App may change these Terms as necessary. In case of significant changes, notification will be provided within the App or on the official website at least 14 days before the change date.

Article 10 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

• The interpretation of these Terms shall be governed by Japanese law.
• Disputes related to the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court having jurisdiction over the location of the App operator.

Article 11 (Exclusion of Anti-Social Forces)

1. Users and the App represent and warrant that they are not and will not become anti-social forces such as organized crime groups.
2. If a user violates the preceding paragraph, the App may terminate these Terms and delete the account without notice.

Article 12 (Prohibition of Assignment and Succession)

Users may not assign, pledge, or otherwise dispose of their position or rights and obligations under these Terms to third parties without prior written consent from the App. The App may transfer the Service to a third party through business transfer, company division, etc.

Article 13 (Severability)

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and in effect.

Article 14 (Survival of Provisions)

Articles 5, 5-3, 6-2, 7, 7-2, 11, and other provisions that should survive by nature shall remain effective after user withdrawal.

Contact Us

For inquiries regarding these Terms, please contact:

Nowa Operations Team
Email: support@example.com