AIGAZOU Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to AIGAZOU! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of AIGAZOU's services, including our website and any related features (collectively, the "Service"). AIGAZOU ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our") provides this Service to you ("Registered User," "you"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

1. Acceptance and Modification of Terms

1.1. Acceptance: By registering for and using the Service, you confirm your full acceptance of these Terms. If you use the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms. 1.2. Modifications: We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified to you (e.g., via our website or email) at least 14 days before they take effect, unless a longer period is required by law or for significant changes like pricing. Your continued use of the Service after changes signifies your acceptance of the new Terms. 1.3. Additional Policies: Any individual regulations, guidelines, or FAQs posted on our website concerning the Service are considered part of these Terms. If there's a conflict, the specific individual regulation will prevail.

2. Definitions

For the purpose of these Terms, key definitions include:

• Service: The online image generation services and related features provided by AIGAZOU.
• Registered User: An individual or entity that has completed the registration process for the Service.
• Transmitted Data: Information, including image data and prompts, that you input or send through the Service.
• Processed Images: Images generated by the Service based on your Transmitted Data.
• Company-Provided Content: All content on the Service excluding your Transmitted Data and Processed Images, such as the website design, software, and pre-existing materials.
• Intellectual Property Rights: Copyrights (including rights under Articles 27 and 28 of the Copyright Act), patents, utility model rights, trademark rights, design rights, and other intellectual property rights (including the right to acquire such rights or to apply for registration, etc., for such rights).

3. Account Registration and Management

3.1. Registration: To use the Service, you must complete the registration process by providing accurate, current, and complete information as requested. We may refuse registration if information is false, if you've previously violated terms, been subject to service suspension, are a minor without parental consent, are associated with anti-social forces, or for other valid reasons as reasonably determined by us. 3.2. Account Security: You are responsible for safeguarding your User ID and password and for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use. We are not liable for losses caused by your failure to maintain account security.

4. Use of the Service

4.1. Permitted Use: You may use the Service within the scope of your chosen plan (free or paid) and in compliance with these Terms and applicable laws. 4.2. User Responsibilities: You are responsible for obtaining necessary equipment and internet access. You must comply with data protection laws and respect third-party rights (e.g., copyright, portrait rights, privacy). You warrant that your Transmitted Data complies with all applicable laws and these Terms. 4.3. Service Plans: Features, usage limits, and fees for free or paid plans are detailed on our website. For paid plans, you agree to timely payment of all fees. We may change fees with prior notice (e.g., 2 weeks). Late payments may incur penalties (e.g., interest at 14.6% per annum). 4.4. Commercial Use of Processed Images: You may use Processed Images generated from your own operations for commercial or non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms. You may also publish Processed Images on the Service.

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following activities:

• Violating any laws, regulations, or public order and morals.
• Engaging in fraud, threats, or harassment.
• Infringing upon the Intellectual Property Rights, portrait rights, privacy, honor, or other rights or interests of the Company or third parties.
• Transmitting any content that is illegal, harmful, false, defamatory, obscene, discriminatory, violent, cruel, or otherwise objectionable as reasonably determined by us. This includes, but is not limited to, computer viruses, information infringing third-party rights, expressions promoting suicide, self-harm, or inappropriate drug use, or anti-social expressions.
• Placing excessive load on our network or systems, or attempting unauthorized access.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1. Ownership: All intellectual property rights in the Service and Company-Provided Content belong to the Company or its licensors. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, or otherwise exploit the Service or Company-Provided Content without prior written permission. 6.2. User Content: You retain ownership of Transmitted Data you submit. However, by submitting Transmitted Data, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute such content for the purpose of providing and improving the Service. 6.3. No Responsibility for User Content: We are not responsible for Transmitted Data you submit, including legality, accuracy, or infringement. You are solely responsible for your content and any consequences. 6.4. Waiver of Moral Rights: You agree not to exercise moral rights (or equivalent rights) in this regard to the extent permissible by law. 6.5. Company's Right to Review and Remove Content: We may review, and at our discretion, delete, or suspend the publication of any Transmitted Data or Processed Images that we believe violate these Terms or applicable laws, or are otherwise inappropriate, and you consent to this in advance. If your Transmitted Data involves third-party rights, you must obtain their consent for our review and potential actions.

7. Service Availability, Changes, and Termination

7.1. Modifications and Discontinuation: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) without prior notice for improvements or operational reasons. We will aim to provide reasonable advance notice (e.g., 1 month) for service abolition/discontinuation, except in emergencies. 7.2. Suspension or Termination by Company: We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service if you breach these Terms, provide false registration information, experience payment failures, face bankruptcy proceedings, fail to respond to our communications for over 30 days, or if deemed necessary for service operation. 7.3. Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases. Outstanding payment obligations become immediately due. 7.4. Refunds (Paid Plans): Fees for paid services are generally non-refundable, except as required by law or as specified in our refund policy on our website. If you cancel a paid subscription, it will typically remain active until the end of the paid period, without a refund for the remaining time.

8. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AIGAZOU SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

10. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy, available on our website, explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

11. General Provisions

11.1. Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. 11.2. Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Service shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance. 11.3. Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any other specific guidelines or rules posted on our website, constitute the entire agreement between you and AIGAZOU regarding the Service. 11.4. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be struck, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. 11.5. No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: [support@aigazou.net]