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利用規約（日本語ユーザーの方）
Terms of Service(for users in Japanese)
Online Watch Academy利用規約（以下「本規約」といいます。）は、Online Watch Academyの利用申し込みをする方（以下「申込者」といいます。）および実際にOnline Watch Academyを利用する会員（以下「会員」といいます。）に適用されるものとします。本規約には、Online Watch Academy（以下「当アカデミー」といいます。）の提供条件並びに当社と申込者および会員との間の権利義務関係が定められています。当アカデミーの利用に際しては、本規約の全文をお読みいただいたうえで、本規約に同意いただく必要があります。
第1条（Online Watch Academy）
当アカデミーとは、株式会社ANALOG TWELVE（以下「当社」といいます。）が提供する、時計修理に係る情報共有と学習を目的とするインターネット上のサービスおよびこれに付随するアプリケーション、メール配信、その他各種サービスの総称をいいます。第2条（利用申し込みおよび本規約の適用）
1.申込者は、当アカデミーの仕組み、当アカデミーにより提供されるサービスの内容および本規約を理解、承諾のうえ、当社の定める手順に従い会員登録および当アカデミーの利用申し込みをするものとし、会員は本規約に同意のうえ当アカデミーを利用するものとします。 2.申込者または会員が未成年の場合、当該未成年である申込者および会員は、当アカデミーの利用に申し込みを行うこと、当アカデミーを利用すること、当アカデミーを利用開始後に当アカデミーに関する新たな契約を締結すること、および本規約の内容に同意することついて、親権者に事前に同意を得たうえで、当アカデミーの申し込みおよび利用を行うものとします。 3.親権者は、申込者および会員が当アカデミー上で行う一切の行為および契約について、いかなる場合においても連帯して責任を負うものとします。 当社が当アカデミーで提示する、運用ルール、プライバシーポリシー、およびその他諸注意等（以下「諸注意等」といいます。）が存在する場合には、諸注意等はそれぞれ本規約の一部を構成するものとします。 4.当社は申込者が当アカデミーの利用申し込みを行ったこと、または会員が当アカデミーに含まれるコンテンツや各種情報を閲覧、使用、ダウンロード等をしたことをもって、申込者または会員が本規約に同意したものとみなします。第3条（ユーザーアカウント）
1.会員は、当アカデミーの申し込み方法によって異なる以下のいずれかの方法により、当アカデミーの会員登録および当アカデミーの利用に必要なIDおよびパスワード（以下「ユーザーアカウント」といいます。）を取得するものとします。 (1)申込者と会員が同一の場合 申込者（会員）による当アカデミーの利用申し込みがなされ、当社がこれを承諾した場合には、当社からユーザーアカウントが申込者（会員）に直接付与されます。 (2)会員の親権者が申し込みを行う場合等申込者と会員が異なる場合 申込者による当アカデミーの利用申し込みがなされ、当社がこれを承諾した場合には、当社からユーザーアカウントが申込者に付与され、申込者がユーザーアカウントを会員に提供するものとします。申込者は、ユーザーアカウント付与時に、会員に本規約の内容を説明のうえ遵守させるものとします。 2.申込者および会員は、会員登録の際に入力または提供した情報（以下「会員情報」といいます。）の内容につき、自ら責任を負うものとします。会員情報の内容に変更が生じた場合には、申込者および会員は、直ちに情報の更新を行い、常に最新の情報を当社に提供するものとします。 3.当社は、会員情報が誤っている場合など、当社が適当でないと判断したときは、ユーザーアカウントの付与または付与済のユーザーアカウントの停止を行う場合があります。 4.当社が発行したユーザーアカウントは、当該ユーザーアカウントの発行を受けた（本条第1項に基づき申込者から提供を受けた場合を含み、以下同様とします。）会員のみが利用可能なものとし、第三者への譲渡、貸与を禁止します。 5.発行されたユーザーアカウントの利用による当アカデミー上での行為は、すべて当該ユーザーアカウントの発行を受けた会員の行為とみなすものとし、申込者および会員は、自らの責任のもとで、当アカデミーの利用、ならびに、ユーザーアカウントの管理を行うものとします。ユーザーアカウントの第三者による盗用に伴い発生したいかなる損害についても、当社は当社に故意または重過失がある場合を除いて、当社は返金等を含め一切の責任を負いません。第4条（入会金）
有料サービスの利用を希望する申込者は、当社が別途定める入会金を支払うものとします。当社が領収した入会金は理由の如何に関わらず返還いたしません。第5条（有料サービス）
申込者（申込者が会員である場合も含み、以下本条および第6条において同様とします。）は、当アカデミー内で当社が提供する有料サービス（以下「有料サービス」といいます。）の申し込みを希望する場合には、以下に定める内容、有料サービスの仕組みおよび有料サービスの内容を理解、承諾のうえ、当社の定める手順に従い申し込みを行うものとします。 (1)申込者は、有料サービスの利用を希望する場合は、当社が定める会員クラス（以下「会員クラス」といいます。）から、適切な会員クラスおよび支払方法を選択し、申し込みを行うものとします。 (2)申込者が、前号に従い申し込みを行い、当社が承諾の意思表示をした場合は、会員クラスに定める期間（以下「利用期間」といいます｡）の有料サービスに関する個別契約（以下「有料サービス契約」といいます。）が成立するものとします（1カ月間の会員クラスであれば、1カ月毎に個別契約が成立します。）。 (3)自動更新の定めのある個別契約は、利用期間満了の日までに、所定の利用終了手続きに従って、申込者から利用終了の意思表示を受けなかった場合、さらに同一条件で延長されるものとし、以降も同様とします。 (4)申込者は、有料サービス利用の対価として、個別契約に従った金額（以下「有料サービス利用料」といいます。）を支払うものとします。なお、支払いの際に必要な経費（手数料、クレジットカードの会員費などをいいますが、これらに限られません。）は全て申込者の負担とします。 (5)有料サービス利用料は、当社の判断により変更する場合があります。変更後の有料サービス利用料の適用は、第18条に準じるものとします。 (6)会員クラスごとに定められた利用条件、有料サービスの内容、有料サービス利用料等は、当アカデミーのウェブサイトに掲載します。第6条（請求および支払方法）
1.入会金および有料サービス利用料の支払い方法は、クレジットカードおよび銀行振込のみとします。 2.有料サービス利用料は、会員クラスによって、月額払いと、年額払い（年二回の分割払いの場合も含みます。）があります。 3.月額払いの場合、申込者は、月中に有料サービス契約が終了した場合（退会、解約、当社によるユーザーアカウントの停止等理由の如何を問いません。）においても、当月分の有料サービス利用料につき日割り精算されないことにつき、予め承諾するものとします。 4.年額払いの場合、申込者は、年中に有料サービス契約が終了した場合（退会、解約、当社によるユーザーアカウントの停止等理由の如何を問いません。）においても、当年分の有料サービス利用料につき月割り精算されないことにつき、予め承諾するものとします。 5.ただし、当社の都合で有料サービス契約を終了する場合の返金については、第10条に定めます。第7条（退会および解約）
1.申込者および会員は、当アカデミーの会員を退会したい場合、当社所定の手続きを行うものとします。 2.当社は、申込者もしくは会員が退会をした場合、当社が当アカデミーにおいて申込者または会員が登録した情報および会員による利用履歴の全部または一部を削除したとしても、会員はこれに関して一切異議を唱えられないものとします。申込者および会員は、自らの責任で必要な情報を保管するものとします。なお、本項は本項に定める場合以外において当社が当該情報および履歴等を保管する義務を定めるものではありません。第8条（ユーザーアカウントの停止および抹消）
1.当社は、申込者もしくは会員が本規約に違反したと判断した場合、事前に通知することなく、当該申込者または会員（当該申込者の申し込みにおいて利用する会員を含みます。）のユーザーアカウントの停止および抹消、将来に渡った会員登録の禁止、当社との間の一切の契約の解除等、当社が適切と判断した措置を行うことができるものとします。 2.当社は、会員が一定期間以上当アカデミーを利用しない場合、または当社が必要と認めた場合には、当該会員に対し事前に通知したうえで、ユーザーアカウントを停止および抹消を行うことができるものとします。第9条（禁止行為）
1.申込者および会員は、当アカデミーにおいて以下の行為または以下の行為に該当するおそれのある行為をしてはならないものとします。 (1)意図的に虚偽の情報または誤解を招く情報を登録する行為 (2)著作権、商標権、プライバシー権、氏名権、肖像権、名誉等の他人の権利を侵害する行為 (3)個人や団体を誹謗中傷する行為 (4)法令、公序良俗に反する行為、またはそのおそれがある行為 (5)当社が当アカデミー上で提供する各種サービスを不正の目的をもって利用する行為 (6)当アカデミー上で発生した不具合を利用する行為 (7)当社の承諾なく、営利を目的とした情報提供等の行為 (8)当アカデミーの運営を妨げる行為、または当社の信頼を毀損する行為 (9)本規約に違反する行為 (10)その他当社が不適切・不適当であると判断した行為 2.前項に掲げる行為によって、当社または第三者に損害が生じた場合、申込者および会員はすべての法的責任を負うものとし、当社および第三者に損害を与えないものとします。申込者が会員の親権者である場合、会員が前項に掲げる行為によって、当社または第三者に損害が生じた場合、申込者はすべての法的責任を負うものとします。 3.当社は、申込者および会員が前2項に掲げる行為を行ったと合理的に判断した場合、事前に通知することなく、ユーザーアカウントの停止および抹消、将来に渡った会員登録の禁止等、当社が適切と判断した措置を行うことができるものとします。第10条（サービスの停止、中断、変更および終了）
1.当社は、以下の各号に該当する場合には、申込者および会員への事前の通知をすることなく、当アカデミーの停止および中断を行うことがあります。 (1)当アカデミーの保守または仕様の変更を行う場合 (2)天変地異その他非常事態が発生し、または発生するおそれがあり、当アカデミー上で提供する各種サービスの一部または全部の運営ができなくなった場合 (3)当社がやむを得ない事由により当アカデミー上で提供する各種サービスの停止が必要であると判断した場合 2.当社は、会員へ事前の通知をすることなく、当アカデミーの内容および仕様をいつでも変更することができるものとします。 3.当社は、1ヶ月の予告期間をもって申込者および会員に通知のうえ、当アカデミーの全部あるいは一部を長期的に中断または終了することがあります。 4.当社は、前項に基づき有料サービスを終了する場合、年額払いの有料サービス利用料を支払っている申込者または会員に対し、当社が受領した有料サービス利用料のうち、有料サービスを終了する月の翌月以降の分を月割り計算のうえ、当社指定の方法で返金することがあります。第11条（著作権等）
1.当アカデミーを通じて提供されるすべての文章、画像、映像、音声、プログラム等のコンテンツについての著作権等の知的財産権は当社または当該コンテンツ提供元に帰属するものであり、申込者および会員は、当社の事前の承諾なく、複製、転載等の使用をすることはできません。 2.本条の規定に違反して紛争が生じた場合、申込者および会員は、自己の費用と責任において、当該紛争を解決するとともに、当社および第三者に一切の損害を与えないものとします。申込者が会員の親権者である場合、会員が本条の規定に違反したことによって紛争が生じた場合、申込者は、自己の費用と責任において、当該紛争を解決するとともに、当社および第三者に一切の損害を与えないものとします。第11条（送信情報）
会員が、当アカデミーを利用して文章、画像、映像、音声等を送信する場合（以下、送信予定または送信済の文章、画像、映像、音声等を総称して「送信情報」といいます。）、会員は、送信情報に関して、当社が、以下の各号に定める行為を行うことを当社に許諾するものとし、会員は、当該送信情報に関する著作者人格権含む一切の権利を当社に対して行使しないものとします。なお、本条項は当社の権利を定めるものであり、本条項によって、当社に以下の各号に定める行為を行う義務が課されるものではありません。 (1)内容について審査すること (2)当アカデミー上に掲載すること (3)修正のうえ、当アカデミー上に掲載すること (4)当アカデミー上への掲載後に、修正または削除すること (5)上記各号に定める権利を第三者に再許諾または譲渡すること 2.会員は、当アカデミー上へ送信する送信情報が適法なものであること、および送信情報が第三者の権利を侵害していないことについて、当社に対し表明し、保証するものとします。 3.前項の規定にもかかわらず、会員は、第三者の権利または個人情報を含む送信情報を当アカデミー上へ送信する場合、当該第三者から送信についての同意を得た上で行うものとします。 4.会員は、以下の各号に掲げる内容またはそのおそれのある内容を、当アカデミー上で送信しないものとします。 (1)他人になりすました内容 (2)当社の信頼を毀損する内容 (3)当アカデミーおよび当アカデミーにおいて提供される情報の正確性に関するお問合せやクレーム (4)有害なコンピュータプログラム、スパムメール、チェーンレター、ジャンクメール等 (5)当社または第三者を誹謗中傷し、名誉を傷つける表現を含む内容 (6)第三者のプライバシーを侵害する内容 (7)公職選挙運動、特定の思想・宗教への勧誘、またはそれらに類する内容 (8)ポルノ小説・写真、性的交渉の勧誘、その他猥褻な内容 (9)児童や青少年に対し、粗暴性、残虐性または犯罪を誘発助長し、その健全な育成を阻害する内容 (10)差別的表現、ナンセンス、グロテスクな内容 (11)法令、公序良俗に反する内容 (12)その他、当アカデミーに不適切な内容、表現であると当社が判断する内容 5.会員が本条に違反したことまたは送信情報に起因してトラブルが発生した場合、会員は、自己の責任と費用において当該トラブルの解決を図るものとし、当社は一切関与しないものとします。 6.当社は、送信情報を保存する義務を負いません。会員は、会員自身の責任と負担において送信情報を保存するものとします。なお、送信情報が当社のサーバー等に保存されている場合であっても、当社は当該送信情報についてバックアップ等を行う義務や会員に対して当該送信情報を提供する義務を負いません。 7.当社は、以下の各号に掲げる場合には、送信情報を第三者に開示することができるものとし、かかる開示に起因して発生したいかなる損害についても、賠償責任を負いません。 (1)会員が承諾した場合 (2)当アカデミーの技術的不具合の原因を解明し、解消するために必要な場合 (3)裁判所や警察などの公的機関から、法令に基づく正式な照会を受けた場合 (4)本規約に違反する行為またはそのおそれのある行為が行われたと当社が判断した場合 (5)人の生命、身体および財産などに差し迫った危険があり、緊急の必要性があると当社が判断した場合 (6)法令に定める開示の要件が充足されたと当社が判断した場合 (7)その他当アカデミーを適切に提供するために当社が必要と判断した場合第13条（不可抗力）
1.当社は、通常講ずるべき対策では防止できないウィルス被害、停電被害、サーバー故障、回線障害、および天変地異による被害、その他当社の責によらない不可抗力に基づく事由（以下「不可抗力」といいます。）による被害が申込者または会員に生じた場合、一切責任を負わないものとします。 2.当社は、不可抗力に起因して当アカデミーにおいて管理または提供されるデータが消去・変更されないことを保証しません。第14条（保証の否認および免責事項）
1.当社は、(A) 当アカデミーの提供に不具合やエラーや障害が生じないこと、(B) 当アカデミーから得られる情報等が正確なものであること、(C) 当アカデミーを通じて入手できる役務、情報等が会員の期待を満たすものであることのいずれについても保証するものではありません。 2.申込者および会員は、当アカデミー上で提供される情報（企業情報等の第三者の情報、広告その他第三者により提供される情報等を含みますが、これらに限られません。）について、その最新性、真実性、合法性、安全性、適切性、有用性、合格の確実性等、当アカデミーによる効果について何ら保証しないことを了承のうえ、自己の責任において当アカデミーを申し込みおよび利用するものとします。万が一、当該情報に関して何らかのトラブルが生じた場合にも、当社は何ら責任を負いません。ただし、当社の故意または重過失により当該トラブルが発生した場合は、この限りではありません。 3.当社の債務不履行または不法行為により申込者および会員に生じた損害の賠償は、(A) 月額払いの場合、申込者から当該損害が発生した月に受領した利用料の額を上限とし、(B) 年額払いの場合、申込者から当該損害が発生した年に受領した利用料の額を月割り計算し、当該損害が発生した月以降の利用料の額を上限とします。 4.当社は、当アカデミーに関連して、会員と他の会員または第三者との間において生じた取引、連絡または紛争等について一切責任を負いません。第15条（当アカデミーの利用に係る機器および通信費）
申込者および会員は、当アカデミーの利用申し込みをする際、ならびに当アカデミーを利用する際に必要な通信端末および通信機器等の通信環境を自らの費用と責任において整えるものとします。また、当アカデミーの利用申し込みまたは、利用にあたって必要な通信費用等を当社は一切負担しないものとします。第16条（反社会的勢力の排除）
1.当社、申込者および会員は、現在、暴力団、暴力団員、暴力団員でなくなった時から5年を経過しない者、暴力団準構成員、暴力団関係企業、総会屋等、社会運動等標ぼうゴロまたは特殊知能暴力集団等、その他これらに準ずる者（以下「暴力団員等」といいます。）に該当しないこと、および次の各号のいずれにも該当しないことを表明し、かつ将来にわたっても該当しないことを確約します。 (1)暴力団員等が経営を支配していると認められる関係を有すること (2)暴力団員等が経営に実質的に関与していると認められる関係を有すること (3)自己、自社もしくは第三者の不正の利益を図る目的または第三者に損害を加える目的をもってするなど、不当に暴力団員等を利用していると認められる関係を有すること (4)暴力団員等に対して資金等を提供し、または便宜を供与するなどの関与をしていると認められる関係を有すること (5)役員または経営に実質的に関与している者が暴力団員等と社会的に非難されるべき関係を有すること 2.当社、申込者および会員は、自らまたは第三者を利用して次の各号の一にでも該当する行為を行わないことを確約します。 (1)暴力的な要求行為 (2)法的な責任を超えた不当な要求行為 (3)風説を流布し、偽計を用いまたは威力を用いて相手方の信用を毀損し、または相手方の業務を妨害する行為 (4)法令、公序良俗に反する行為、またはそのおそれがある行為 (5)その他前各号に準ずる行為第17条（当社の責任）
当社は、当アカデミー（これに付随する当社または第三者の情報提供行為等を含みます。）、その他当アカデミーを通じてアクセスできる第三者が提供するウェブサイトおよびサービスに関して、申込者または会員に生じる一切の損害（精神的苦痛、またはその他の金銭的損失を含む一切の不利益を含みますが、これらに限られません。）につき、当社に故意または重大な過失がある場合を除いて、一切の責任を負わないものとします。第18条（規約の変更）
1.当社は、当社の判断により、合理的な範囲で、本規約および諸注意等をいつでも変更することができるものとします。 2.前項の定めにより、本規約または諸注意等を変更する場合、本規約または諸注意等を変更する旨および変更後の本規約または諸注意等の内容並びにその効力発生時期を当アカデミーのウェブサイト上での掲示その他の適切な方法で事前に周知します。 3.会員は、変更の周知後、当社の定める期間内（期間の定めのない場合は効力発生時期まで）に当社の定める手続きにより当アカデミーの解約をすることができるものとします。なお、申込者および会員が、変更後の本規約の効力が生じた後に当アカデミーを継続して利用した場合または当該期間内に解約の手続きをとらなかった場合には、変更後の本規約および諸注意等の内容に同意したものとみなされます。第19条（連絡／通知）
1.当アカデミーに関する問い合わせその他申込者および会員から当社に対する連絡または通知、および本規約の変更に関する通知その他当社から申込者および会員に対する連絡または通知は、当社の定める方法で行うものとします。 2.当社が会員情報に含まれるメールアドレスその他の連絡先に連絡または通知を行った場合、申込者および会員は当該連絡または通知を受領したものとみなします。第20条（分離条項）
本規約および諸注意等に定めるいずれかの条項が管轄権のある裁判所により無効である旨判断された場合には、かかる条項は、法律が許容する限りで、本来の条項の趣旨を最大限実現するように変更または解釈されるものとし、また、本規約および諸注意等のその他の条項の効力には何らの影響を与えないものとします。第21条（準拠法および管轄）
本規約の準拠法は日本法とし、本規約に関する一切の紛争は、東京地方裁判所または東京簡易裁判所を第一審の専属的合意管轄裁判所とします。 2021年10月15日作成・適用 2023年3月7日更新・適用Terms of Service
(for those using the English version)
The Online Watch Academy Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as “these Terms”) shall apply to individuals who apply to use the Online Watch Academy (hereinafter referred to as “Applicants”) and to members who actually utilize the Online Watch Academy (hereinafter referred to as “Members”). These Terms outline the conditions of use for the Online Watch Academy (hereinafter referred to as “the Academy”) and establish the rights and obligations between the Company, Applicants, and Members. To use the Academy, you must read and agree to the full text of these Terms.
Article 1 (Online Watch Academy)
The Academy refers to the collection of internet-based services provided by ANALOG TWELVE Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”), intended for sharing information and learning about watch repair. This includes related applications, email distribution, and various supplementary services.
Article 2 (Application for Use and Scope of These Terms)
1. Applicants must fully understand and agree to the structure of the Academy, the services offered, and these Terms before applying for membership and use of the Academy in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Company. Members must agree to these Terms before utilizing the Academy.
2. If an Applicant or Member is a minor, they must first obtain the consent of their legal guardian to apply for and use the Academy, to enter into any new contracts related to the Academy following its use, and to agree to these Terms.
3. Legal guardians shall bear joint and several liability for all actions and contracts undertaken by the Applicant or Member within the Academy.
4. If the Academy presents any operational rules, privacy policies, or other notices (hereinafter referred to as “Notices, etc.”), such Notices shall form an integral part of these Terms.
5. THE COMPANY SHALL CONSIDER AN APPLICANT TO HAVE AGREED TO THESE TERMS UPON SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO USE THE ACADEMY. SIMILARLY, MEMBERS WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE AGREED TO THESE TERMS UPON VIEWING, UTILIZING, OR DOWNLOADING CONTENT AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE WITHIN THE ACADEMY.
Article 3 (User Account)
1. Members shall obtain an ID and password (hereinafter referred to as “User Account”) necessary for registration and use of the Academy through one of the following methods, depending on the application process: (1) When the Applicant and Member are the same individual If the Applicant (Member) applies to use the Academy and the Company approves the application, the Company will directly issue a User Account to the Applicant (Member). (2) When the Applicant and Member are different individuals, such as in cases where a guardian applies on behalf of a Member If the Applicant applies for use of the Academy and the Company approves the application, the Company will issue a User Account to the Applicant, who shall then provide it to the Member. The Applicant must explain the content of these Terms to the Member and ensure compliance.
2. Applicants and Members are responsible for the accuracy of the information they provide during registration (hereinafter referred to as “Member Information”). In the event of changes to Member Information, they must promptly update the information to ensure it remains current.
3. The Company reserves the right to withhold or suspend User Accounts if Member Information is found to be inaccurate or if the Company deems it otherwise inappropriate.
4. User Accounts issued by the Company are exclusively for the use of the individual to whom they are issued (including cases where they are provided via the Applicant as outlined above). Transfer or lending of User Accounts to third parties is strictly prohibited.
5. Actions performed using an issued User Account will be deemed actions of the Member to whom the account was issued. Applicants and Members are fully responsible for the use and management of the User Account. The Company shall not be liable, including for refunds, for damages resulting from theft or unauthorized use of the User Account, except in cases of the Company’s intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
Article 4 (Enrollment Fee)
Applicants wishing to access Paid Services must pay the enrollment fee stipulated by the Company. Once received by the Company, the enrollment fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Article 5 (Paid Services)
1. Applicants (including Applicants who are also Members; the same shall apply hereinafter in this Article and Article 6) wishing to apply for paid services (hereinafter referred to as “Paid Services”) offered within the Academy must fully understand and agree to the content, structure, and details of the Paid Services as stipulated below and apply according to the procedures specified by the Company: (1) Applicants must select an appropriate membership class and payment method from the membership classes (hereinafter referred to as “Membership Classes”) defined by the Company and apply accordingly. (2) If the Applicant applies as outlined in the preceding item and the Company approves the application, a contract for Paid Services valid for the period specified in the Membership Class (hereinafter referred to as the “Usage Period”) will be deemed established (hereinafter referred to as the “Paid Service Contract”). Applicants wishing to continue using Paid Services after the Usage Period ends must reapply and pay the corresponding fees as outlined in the following item. (3) Applicants shall pay the fee stipulated in the Paid Service Contract (hereinafter referred to as the “Paid Service Usage Fee”) as compensation for accessing the Paid Services. Applicants are responsible for all associated costs, including but not limited to transaction fees and credit card membership fees. Additionally, if accessing Paid Services from outside Japan, Applicants shall bear any currency exchange fluctuations, foreign transaction fees, and taxes (e.g., VAT) or other fees imposed by their respective countries or regions. (4) The Paid Service Usage Fee may be revised at the Company’s discretion. The application of revised fees shall adhere to the provisions of Article 18. (5) The usage conditions set for each Membership Class, the content of the Paid Services, and the Paid Service Usage Fee, and any other related information will be disclosed on the Academy’s website.
Article 6 (Billing and Payment Method)
1. The payment method for the enrollment fee and Paid Service Usage Fees shall be limited to credit card payments. However, Applicants using Paid Services from outside Japan may make payments using a payment service separately designated by the Company.
2. Applicants shall pay all Paid Service Usage Fees associated with the Membership Class selected by the Applicant in a single lump-sum payment.
3. Applicants agree in advance that, following the conclusion of the Paid Service Contract, they may not withdraw or cancel the contract for any reason, except in cases where the Membership Class does not match the contract details, and that they are not entitled to a refund of any part or the entirety of the Paid Service Usage Fees.
4. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, refunds resulting from termination of the Paid Service Contract due to reasons attributable to the Company shall be governed by Article 10.
Article 7 (Withdrawal and Termination)
1. Applicants and Members who wish to withdraw from the Academy shall follow the withdrawal procedures prescribed by the Company.
2. If the Applicant or Member withdraws from the Academy, the Company may delete all or part of the information registered by the Applicant or Member, as well as the usage history of the Member. The Member shall have no grounds for objection regarding such deletion. Applicants and Members are responsible for storing any necessary information at their own risk. This clause does not impose any obligation on the Company to retain such information or usage history, except as stipulated within this clause.
Article 8 (Suspension and Deletion of User Accounts)
1. If the Company determines that an Applicant or Member has violated these Terms, the Company may, without prior notice, take measures it deems appropriate. These measures may include suspending or deleting the User Account of the relevant Applicant or Member (including Members who are using the Academy through the application submitted by that Applicant), prohibiting future membership registration, and terminating any and all contracts with the Company.
2. If a member has not used the Academy for a certain period of time, or if the Company deems it necessary, the Company may suspend or delete the User Account of the Member in question after providing prior notice.
Article 9 (Prohibited Acts)
1. Applicants and Members shall not engage in any of the following acts, or any acts deemed likely to fall under the following categories, within the Academy: (1) Intentionally registering false or misleading information (2) Infringing on the rights of others, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, privacy rights, name rights, portrait rights, or reputation (3) Defaming or slandering individuals or groups (4) Engaging in acts that violate laws or public order and morals, or are likely to do so (5) Using the services provided within the Academy for fraudulent purposes (6) Exploiting defects or errors that occur within the Academy (7) Providing information for profit without the Company’s consent (8) Interfering with the operation of the Academy or damaging the Company’s reputation (9) Violating these Terms (10) Engaging in any other acts that the Company deems inappropriate or unsuitable
2. If the Company or a third party suffers damages as a result of any of the acts listed in the preceding paragraph, the Applicant and Member shall bear full legal responsibility and shall ensure no harm is caused to the Company or the third party. If the Applicant is a legal guardian, they shall bear full legal responsibility for any damages caused by the Member.
3. If the Company reasonably determines that an Applicant or Member has engaged in any of the acts listed in the preceding two paragraphs, the Company may, without prior notice, take measures it deems appropriate, including suspending or deleting the User Account and prohibiting future membership registration.
Article 10 (Suspension, Interruption, Modification, and Termination of Services)
1. The Company may suspend or interrupt the Academy without prior notice to Applicants or Members under the following circumstances: (1) When performing maintenance or making changes to the specifications of the Academy (2) When natural disasters or other emergencies occur or are likely to occur, rendering it impossible to operate some or all of the services within the Academy (3) When the Company determines it is necessary to suspend the services within the Academy due to unavoidable circumstances
2. The Company reserves the right to change the content and specifications of the Academy at any time without prior notice to Members.
3. The Company may suspend or terminate the Academy, in whole or in part, for an extended period after providing one month’s notice to Applicants and Members.
4. In the event that the Company terminates the Paid Services as described in the preceding paragraph, it may refund, on a monthly prorated basis, any portion of the Paid Service Usage Fees for the period from the date of termination to the expiration date of the Usage Period, using a method specified by the Company.
Article 11 (Copyright and Related Rights)
1. The intellectual property rights, including copyrights, for all text, images, videos, audio, programs, and other content provided through the Academy belong to the Company or the original content provider. Applicants and Members may not reproduce, reprint, or otherwise use such content without the prior consent of the Company.
2. In the event of a dispute arising from a violation of the provisions of this Article, Applicants and Members shall resolve the dispute at their own expense and responsibility, ensuring no harm comes to the Company or any third party. If the Applicant is the legal guardian of a Member and a dispute arises due to the Member’s violation of this Article, the Applicant shall resolve the dispute at their own expense and responsibility, ensuring no harm comes to the Company or any third party.
3. If Applicants or Members receive claims from third parties alleging infringement of intellectual property rights, or claims based on such alleged infringement, or become aware of the possibility of such claims, they must immediately notify the Company in writing.
Article 12 (Transmitted Information)
1. When Members transmit text, images, videos, audio, or other information using the Academy (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Transmitted Information”), Members grant the Company the rights to perform the actions stipulated below regarding such Transmitted Information and agree not to exercise any rights, including moral rights of authors, against the Company. These provisions are intended to define the Company’s rights and do not impose any obligation on the Company to perform the actions listed below: (1) To examine the content. (2) To publish the content on the Academy. (3) To publish the content on the Academy after making corrections. (4) To modify or delete the content after publishing it on the Academy. (5) To sublicense or transfer the rights stipulated in the above items to third parties.
2. Members represent and warrant that the Transmitted Information is lawful and does not infringe upon any third party’s rights.
3. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, Members must obtain the consent of relevant third parties if transmitting information that includes their rights or personal information.
4. Members must not transmit any content on the Academy that falls under or may be considered as any of the following: (1) Content impersonating another individual. (2) Content damaging the trust or reputation of the Company. (3) Complaints or inquiries about the accuracy of the Academy or its information. (4) Harmful programs, spam, chain letters, or junk mail. (5) Content defaming or slandering the Company or third parties. (6) Content infringing upon the privacy of third parties. (7) Content related to public election campaigns, solicitation for specific ideologies or religions, or similar matters. (8) Pornographic material, solicitation for sexual activities, or other obscene content. (9) Content that is violent, cruel, criminal, or encourages such behavior, harming the healthy development of children or youth. (10) Discriminatory, nonsensical, or grotesque content. (11) Content that violates laws or public order and morals. (12) Any other content deemed inappropriate by the Company.
5. If Members violate this Article or if a problem arises due to the Transmitted Information, Members must resolve the problem at their own expense and responsibility, with no involvement from the Company.
6. The Company is not obligated to store Transmitted Information. Members must store such information at their own expense and responsibility. Even if the information is stored on the Company’s servers, the Company has no obligation to back it up or provide it to Members.
7. The Company may disclose Transmitted Information to third parties in the following cases and shall not be liable for any resulting damages: (1) When the Member consents. (2) When necessary to identify and resolve technical issues with the Academy. (3) When legally required to comply with formal inquiries from courts or public authorities. (4) When a violation or potential violation of these Terms is identified. (5) When there is an imminent threat to life, health, or property and urgent action is required. (6) When the legal requirements for disclosure are satisfied. (7) When deemed necessary for the proper provision of the Academy.
Article 13 (Force Majeure)
1. The Company shall not be held liable for damages to Applicants or Members resulting from causes beyond the Company’s reasonable control, including but not limited to viruses, power outages, server malfunctions, line failures, and natural disasters (hereinafter referred to as “Force Majeure”).
2. The Company does not guarantee that data managed or provided through the Academy will remain intact and unaffected by Force Majeure.
Article 14 (Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability)
1. UNLESS OTHERWISE EXPLICITLY STATED IN WRITING, THE ACADEMY IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
(A) THE ACADEMY BEING FREE FROM DEFECTS, ERRORS, OR MALFUNCTIONS.
(B) THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE ACADEMY.
(C) SERVICES OR INFORMATION MEETING THE MEMBER’S EXPECTATIONS.
(D) THE ABSENCE OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS INFRINGEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACADEMY.
(E) THE ACADEMY BEING FIT FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES.
2. THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT IN ANY WAY THE TIMELINESS, ACCURACY, LEGALITY, SAFETY, APPROPRIATENESS, USEFULNESS, THE CERTAINTY OF ACHIEVING ANY QUALIFICATION OR PASSING ANY EXAMINATION, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER EFFECTIVENESS OF INFORMATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE ACADEMY (INCLUDING CORPORATE INFORMATION OF THIRD PARTIES, ADVERTISEMENTS, OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION FROM THIRD PARTIES). APPLICANTS AND MEMBERS, ACKNOWLEDGING THIS, SHALL APPLY FOR AND USE THE ACADEMY AT THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITY. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY TROUBLE ARISES IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH INFORMATION (INCLUDING DAMAGE OR MALFUNCTION OF WATCHES, TOOLS, OR EQUIPMENT, OR BODILY INJURY TO MENBERS DURING REPAIR PROCESS), THE COMPANY SHALL BEAR NO RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER. HOWEVER, THIS SHALL NOT APPLY IF SUCH TROUBLE ARISES DUE TO WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE BY THE COMPANY.
3. THE ACADEMY IS PRIMARILY DESIGNED ON THE PREMISE THAT IT WILL BE USED BY APPLICANTS AND MEMBERS RESIDING IN JAPAN, AND AS A GENERAL RULE, ALL CONTENTS AND VARIOUS INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THE ACADEMY, AS WELL AS INQUIRY RESPONSES AND SUPPORT PROVIDED TO APPLICANTS AND MEMBERS, ARE PRIMARILY OFFERED IN JAPANESE. ALTHOUGH ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS MAY BE OFFERED TO APPLICANTS AND MEMBERS USING THE ACADEMY FROM OUTSIDE JAPAN, THE COMPANY DOES NOT GUARANTEE THEIR ACCURACY. THE APPLICANTS OR MEMBERS, ACKNOWLEDGING THIS, SHALL APPLY FOR AND USE THE ACADEMY AT THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITY. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY TROUBLE ARISING FROM SUCH TRANSLATIONS. HOWEVER, THIS SHALL NOT APPLY IF SUCH TROUBLE ARISES DUE TO WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE BY THE COMPANY.
4. THE ACADEMY IS PRIMARILY DESIGNED ON THE PREMISE THAT IT WILL BE USED BY APPLICANTS AND MEMBERS RESIDING IN JAPAN, AND AS A GENERAL RULE, INQUIRY RESPONSES AND SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED PRIMARILY DURING BUSINESS HOURS IN JAPAN. DUE TO TIME ZONE DIFFERENCES, THE COMPANY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESPOND PROMPTLY TO INQUIRIES OR PROVIDE SUPPORT TO APPLICANTS OR MEMBERS USING THE ACADEMY FROM OUTSIDE JAPAN. THE APPLICANTS OR MEMBERS, ACKNOWLEDGING THIS, SHALL APPLY FO AND USE THE ACADEMY AT THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITY. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY TROUBLE ARISING THEREFROM. HOWEVER, THIS SHALL NOT APPLY IF SUCH TROUBLE ARISES DUE TO WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE BY THE COMPANY.
5. COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES INCURRED BY APPLICANTS OR MEMBERS AS A RESULT OF THE COMPANY’S BREACH OF CONTRACT OR TORT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF THE PAID SERVICE USAGE FEES THAT THE COMPANY ACTUALLY RECEIVED FROM THE APPLICANT FOR THE PAID SERVICE THAT DIRECTLY CAUSED SUCH BREACH OF CONTRACT OR TORT.
6. THE COMPANY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TRANSACTIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, DISPUTES OR ISSUES, ETC THAT ARISE BETWEEN MEMBERS AND THIRD PARTIES RELATED TO THE ACADEMY.
Article 15 (Equipment and Communication Costs for Using the Academy)
Applicants and Members shall, at their own cost and responsibility, provide the communication environment, including communication terminals, devices, or any other necessary equipment, required both at the time of applying for the Academy and while using the Academy. The Company shall not bear any communication fees or other related costs associated with applying for or using the Academy.
Article 16 (Exclusion of Antisocial Forces)
1. The Company, Applicants, and Members hereby represent and warrant that they do not currently fall under any of the following categories, and covenant that they will not do so at any time in the future:
・Being an organized crime groups, organized crime group members, individuals who ceased to be organized crime group members within the past five (5) years, quasi-members of organized crime groups, companies affiliated with organized crime groups, corporate racketeers (sokaiya), social campaign racketeers, special intelligence violence groups, or any other equivalent group or individual (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Antisocial Forces”);
・Any of the following conditions: (1) Having a relationship that is recognized as being controlled by Antisocial Forces. (2) Having a relationship that is recognized as Antisocial Forces being substantially involved in management. (3) Having a relationship that is recognized as unjustly using Antisocial Forces, such as for personal, corporate, or third-party gain or to harm a third party. (4) Having a relationship that is recognized as providing funds or benefits to Antisocial Forces. (5) Having a socially reprehensible relationship with Antisocial Forces involving officers or individuals substantially involved in management.
2. The Company, Applicants, and Members pledge not to engage, directly or through third parties, in any of the following acts: (1) Violent demands. (2) Unreasonable demands exceeding legal responsibility. (3) Acts that damage the trust of the other party or interfere with their business by spreading rumors, using fraudulent means, or using force. (4) Acts that violate laws or public order and morals, or are likely to do so. (5) Other acts equivalent to the aforementioned items.
Article 17 (Company’s Liability)
THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MENTAL DISTRESS, OTHER MONETARY LOSSES, OR ANY OTHER DISADVANTAGES) INCURRED BY APPLICANTS OR MEMBERS IN RELATION TO THE ACADEMY (INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION BY THE COMPANY OR THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACADEMY), OR IN RELATION TO WEBSITES OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTIES ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE ACADEMY, EXCEPT IN CASES WHERE THE COMPANY HAS ACTED INTENTIONALLY OR WITH GROSS NEGLIGENCE.
Article 18 (Changes to the Terms and Conditions)
1. The Company may, at its discretion, revise these Terms and other notices within reasonable limits at any time.
2. When revising these Terms or other notices, the Company shall notify Members in advance by posting a notice on the Academy’s website or through other appropriate methods. The notification shall include the fact of the revision, the revised content, and the effective date of the changes.
3. After such notification, Members may cancel their Academy membership within the period specified by the Company (or until the effective date if no period is specified). If the Applicant or Member continues to use the Academy after the revised Term take effect, or if they do not cancel their membership within the specified period, they shall be deemed to have agreed to the revised Terms and notices.
Article 19 (Contact and Notification)
1. Any inquiries regarding the Academy, as well as any other communications or notifications from Applicants or Members to the Company, shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by the Company. Similarly, any notifications or communications from the Company to Applicants or Members, including changes to these Terms, shall also be made in the manner prescribed by the Company.
2. If the Company contacts or notifies Applicants or Members using the email address or other contact details provided in the Member Information, such communication or notification shall be deemed received.
Article 20 (Severability Clause)
If any provision of these Terms or related notices is determined to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified or interpreted to the greatest extent possible to achieve its original intent within the bounds of applicable law. The validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms and related notices shall remain unaffected.
Article 21 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.
2. All disputes, controversies, or differences arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of The Japan Commercial Arbitration Association. The place of arbitration shall be Tokyo, Japan.
Created and applied on 22 January 2025
Article 1 (Online Watch Academy)
The Academy refers to the collection of internet-based services provided by ANALOG TWELVE Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”), intended for sharing information and learning about watch repair. This includes related applications, email distribution, and various supplementary services.
Article 2 (Application for Use and Scope of These Terms)
1. Applicants must fully understand and agree to the structure of the Academy, the services offered, and these Terms before applying for membership and use of the Academy in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Company. Members must agree to these Terms before utilizing the Academy.
2. If an Applicant or Member is a minor, they must first obtain the consent of their legal guardian to apply for and use the Academy, to enter into any new contracts related to the Academy following its use, and to agree to these Terms.
3. Legal guardians shall bear joint and several liability for all actions and contracts undertaken by the Applicant or Member within the Academy.
4. If the Academy presents any operational rules, privacy policies, or other notices (hereinafter referred to as “Notices, etc.”), such Notices shall form an integral part of these Terms.
5. THE COMPANY SHALL CONSIDER AN APPLICANT TO HAVE AGREED TO THESE TERMS UPON SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO USE THE ACADEMY. SIMILARLY, MEMBERS WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE AGREED TO THESE TERMS UPON VIEWING, UTILIZING, OR DOWNLOADING CONTENT AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE WITHIN THE ACADEMY.
Article 3 (User Account)
1. Members shall obtain an ID and password (hereinafter referred to as “User Account”) necessary for registration and use of the Academy through one of the following methods, depending on the application process: (1) When the Applicant and Member are the same individual If the Applicant (Member) applies to use the Academy and the Company approves the application, the Company will directly issue a User Account to the Applicant (Member). (2) When the Applicant and Member are different individuals, such as in cases where a guardian applies on behalf of a Member If the Applicant applies for use of the Academy and the Company approves the application, the Company will issue a User Account to the Applicant, who shall then provide it to the Member. The Applicant must explain the content of these Terms to the Member and ensure compliance.
2. Applicants and Members are responsible for the accuracy of the information they provide during registration (hereinafter referred to as “Member Information”). In the event of changes to Member Information, they must promptly update the information to ensure it remains current.
3. The Company reserves the right to withhold or suspend User Accounts if Member Information is found to be inaccurate or if the Company deems it otherwise inappropriate.
4. User Accounts issued by the Company are exclusively for the use of the individual to whom they are issued (including cases where they are provided via the Applicant as outlined above). Transfer or lending of User Accounts to third parties is strictly prohibited.
5. Actions performed using an issued User Account will be deemed actions of the Member to whom the account was issued. Applicants and Members are fully responsible for the use and management of the User Account. The Company shall not be liable, including for refunds, for damages resulting from theft or unauthorized use of the User Account, except in cases of the Company’s intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
Article 4 (Enrollment Fee)
Applicants wishing to access Paid Services must pay the enrollment fee stipulated by the Company. Once received by the Company, the enrollment fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Article 5 (Paid Services)
1. Applicants (including Applicants who are also Members; the same shall apply hereinafter in this Article and Article 6) wishing to apply for paid services (hereinafter referred to as “Paid Services”) offered within the Academy must fully understand and agree to the content, structure, and details of the Paid Services as stipulated below and apply according to the procedures specified by the Company: (1) Applicants must select an appropriate membership class and payment method from the membership classes (hereinafter referred to as “Membership Classes”) defined by the Company and apply accordingly. (2) If the Applicant applies as outlined in the preceding item and the Company approves the application, a contract for Paid Services valid for the period specified in the Membership Class (hereinafter referred to as the “Usage Period”) will be deemed established (hereinafter referred to as the “Paid Service Contract”). Applicants wishing to continue using Paid Services after the Usage Period ends must reapply and pay the corresponding fees as outlined in the following item. (3) Applicants shall pay the fee stipulated in the Paid Service Contract (hereinafter referred to as the “Paid Service Usage Fee”) as compensation for accessing the Paid Services. Applicants are responsible for all associated costs, including but not limited to transaction fees and credit card membership fees. Additionally, if accessing Paid Services from outside Japan, Applicants shall bear any currency exchange fluctuations, foreign transaction fees, and taxes (e.g., VAT) or other fees imposed by their respective countries or regions. (4) The Paid Service Usage Fee may be revised at the Company’s discretion. The application of revised fees shall adhere to the provisions of Article 18. (5) The usage conditions set for each Membership Class, the content of the Paid Services, and the Paid Service Usage Fee, and any other related information will be disclosed on the Academy’s website.
Article 6 (Billing and Payment Method)
1. The payment method for the enrollment fee and Paid Service Usage Fees shall be limited to credit card payments. However, Applicants using Paid Services from outside Japan may make payments using a payment service separately designated by the Company.
2. Applicants shall pay all Paid Service Usage Fees associated with the Membership Class selected by the Applicant in a single lump-sum payment.
3. Applicants agree in advance that, following the conclusion of the Paid Service Contract, they may not withdraw or cancel the contract for any reason, except in cases where the Membership Class does not match the contract details, and that they are not entitled to a refund of any part or the entirety of the Paid Service Usage Fees.
4. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, refunds resulting from termination of the Paid Service Contract due to reasons attributable to the Company shall be governed by Article 10.
Article 7 (Withdrawal and Termination)
1. Applicants and Members who wish to withdraw from the Academy shall follow the withdrawal procedures prescribed by the Company.
2. If the Applicant or Member withdraws from the Academy, the Company may delete all or part of the information registered by the Applicant or Member, as well as the usage history of the Member. The Member shall have no grounds for objection regarding such deletion. Applicants and Members are responsible for storing any necessary information at their own risk. This clause does not impose any obligation on the Company to retain such information or usage history, except as stipulated within this clause.
Article 8 (Suspension and Deletion of User Accounts)
1. If the Company determines that an Applicant or Member has violated these Terms, the Company may, without prior notice, take measures it deems appropriate. These measures may include suspending or deleting the User Account of the relevant Applicant or Member (including Members who are using the Academy through the application submitted by that Applicant), prohibiting future membership registration, and terminating any and all contracts with the Company.
2. If a member has not used the Academy for a certain period of time, or if the Company deems it necessary, the Company may suspend or delete the User Account of the Member in question after providing prior notice.
Article 9 (Prohibited Acts)
1. Applicants and Members shall not engage in any of the following acts, or any acts deemed likely to fall under the following categories, within the Academy: (1) Intentionally registering false or misleading information (2) Infringing on the rights of others, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, privacy rights, name rights, portrait rights, or reputation (3) Defaming or slandering individuals or groups (4) Engaging in acts that violate laws or public order and morals, or are likely to do so (5) Using the services provided within the Academy for fraudulent purposes (6) Exploiting defects or errors that occur within the Academy (7) Providing information for profit without the Company’s consent (8) Interfering with the operation of the Academy or damaging the Company’s reputation (9) Violating these Terms (10) Engaging in any other acts that the Company deems inappropriate or unsuitable
2. If the Company or a third party suffers damages as a result of any of the acts listed in the preceding paragraph, the Applicant and Member shall bear full legal responsibility and shall ensure no harm is caused to the Company or the third party. If the Applicant is a legal guardian, they shall bear full legal responsibility for any damages caused by the Member.
3. If the Company reasonably determines that an Applicant or Member has engaged in any of the acts listed in the preceding two paragraphs, the Company may, without prior notice, take measures it deems appropriate, including suspending or deleting the User Account and prohibiting future membership registration.
Article 10 (Suspension, Interruption, Modification, and Termination of Services)
1. The Company may suspend or interrupt the Academy without prior notice to Applicants or Members under the following circumstances: (1) When performing maintenance or making changes to the specifications of the Academy (2) When natural disasters or other emergencies occur or are likely to occur, rendering it impossible to operate some or all of the services within the Academy (3) When the Company determines it is necessary to suspend the services within the Academy due to unavoidable circumstances
2. The Company reserves the right to change the content and specifications of the Academy at any time without prior notice to Members.
3. The Company may suspend or terminate the Academy, in whole or in part, for an extended period after providing one month’s notice to Applicants and Members.
4. In the event that the Company terminates the Paid Services as described in the preceding paragraph, it may refund, on a monthly prorated basis, any portion of the Paid Service Usage Fees for the period from the date of termination to the expiration date of the Usage Period, using a method specified by the Company.
Article 11 (Copyright and Related Rights)
1. The intellectual property rights, including copyrights, for all text, images, videos, audio, programs, and other content provided through the Academy belong to the Company or the original content provider. Applicants and Members may not reproduce, reprint, or otherwise use such content without the prior consent of the Company.
2. In the event of a dispute arising from a violation of the provisions of this Article, Applicants and Members shall resolve the dispute at their own expense and responsibility, ensuring no harm comes to the Company or any third party. If the Applicant is the legal guardian of a Member and a dispute arises due to the Member’s violation of this Article, the Applicant shall resolve the dispute at their own expense and responsibility, ensuring no harm comes to the Company or any third party.
3. If Applicants or Members receive claims from third parties alleging infringement of intellectual property rights, or claims based on such alleged infringement, or become aware of the possibility of such claims, they must immediately notify the Company in writing.
Article 12 (Transmitted Information)
1. When Members transmit text, images, videos, audio, or other information using the Academy (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Transmitted Information”), Members grant the Company the rights to perform the actions stipulated below regarding such Transmitted Information and agree not to exercise any rights, including moral rights of authors, against the Company. These provisions are intended to define the Company’s rights and do not impose any obligation on the Company to perform the actions listed below: (1) To examine the content. (2) To publish the content on the Academy. (3) To publish the content on the Academy after making corrections. (4) To modify or delete the content after publishing it on the Academy. (5) To sublicense or transfer the rights stipulated in the above items to third parties.
2. Members represent and warrant that the Transmitted Information is lawful and does not infringe upon any third party’s rights.
3. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, Members must obtain the consent of relevant third parties if transmitting information that includes their rights or personal information.
4. Members must not transmit any content on the Academy that falls under or may be considered as any of the following: (1) Content impersonating another individual. (2) Content damaging the trust or reputation of the Company. (3) Complaints or inquiries about the accuracy of the Academy or its information. (4) Harmful programs, spam, chain letters, or junk mail. (5) Content defaming or slandering the Company or third parties. (6) Content infringing upon the privacy of third parties. (7) Content related to public election campaigns, solicitation for specific ideologies or religions, or similar matters. (8) Pornographic material, solicitation for sexual activities, or other obscene content. (9) Content that is violent, cruel, criminal, or encourages such behavior, harming the healthy development of children or youth. (10) Discriminatory, nonsensical, or grotesque content. (11) Content that violates laws or public order and morals. (12) Any other content deemed inappropriate by the Company.
5. If Members violate this Article or if a problem arises due to the Transmitted Information, Members must resolve the problem at their own expense and responsibility, with no involvement from the Company.
6. The Company is not obligated to store Transmitted Information. Members must store such information at their own expense and responsibility. Even if the information is stored on the Company’s servers, the Company has no obligation to back it up or provide it to Members.
7. The Company may disclose Transmitted Information to third parties in the following cases and shall not be liable for any resulting damages: (1) When the Member consents. (2) When necessary to identify and resolve technical issues with the Academy. (3) When legally required to comply with formal inquiries from courts or public authorities. (4) When a violation or potential violation of these Terms is identified. (5) When there is an imminent threat to life, health, or property and urgent action is required. (6) When the legal requirements for disclosure are satisfied. (7) When deemed necessary for the proper provision of the Academy.
Article 13 (Force Majeure)
1. The Company shall not be held liable for damages to Applicants or Members resulting from causes beyond the Company’s reasonable control, including but not limited to viruses, power outages, server malfunctions, line failures, and natural disasters (hereinafter referred to as “Force Majeure”).
2. The Company does not guarantee that data managed or provided through the Academy will remain intact and unaffected by Force Majeure.
Article 14 (Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability)
1. UNLESS OTHERWISE EXPLICITLY STATED IN WRITING, THE ACADEMY IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
(A) THE ACADEMY BEING FREE FROM DEFECTS, ERRORS, OR MALFUNCTIONS.
(B) THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE ACADEMY.
(C) SERVICES OR INFORMATION MEETING THE MEMBER’S EXPECTATIONS.
(D) THE ABSENCE OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS INFRINGEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACADEMY.
(E) THE ACADEMY BEING FIT FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES.
2. THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT IN ANY WAY THE TIMELINESS, ACCURACY, LEGALITY, SAFETY, APPROPRIATENESS, USEFULNESS, THE CERTAINTY OF ACHIEVING ANY QUALIFICATION OR PASSING ANY EXAMINATION, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER EFFECTIVENESS OF INFORMATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE ACADEMY (INCLUDING CORPORATE INFORMATION OF THIRD PARTIES, ADVERTISEMENTS, OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION FROM THIRD PARTIES). APPLICANTS AND MEMBERS, ACKNOWLEDGING THIS, SHALL APPLY FOR AND USE THE ACADEMY AT THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITY. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY TROUBLE ARISES IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH INFORMATION (INCLUDING DAMAGE OR MALFUNCTION OF WATCHES, TOOLS, OR EQUIPMENT, OR BODILY INJURY TO MENBERS DURING REPAIR PROCESS), THE COMPANY SHALL BEAR NO RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER. HOWEVER, THIS SHALL NOT APPLY IF SUCH TROUBLE ARISES DUE TO WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE BY THE COMPANY.
3. THE ACADEMY IS PRIMARILY DESIGNED ON THE PREMISE THAT IT WILL BE USED BY APPLICANTS AND MEMBERS RESIDING IN JAPAN, AND AS A GENERAL RULE, ALL CONTENTS AND VARIOUS INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THE ACADEMY, AS WELL AS INQUIRY RESPONSES AND SUPPORT PROVIDED TO APPLICANTS AND MEMBERS, ARE PRIMARILY OFFERED IN JAPANESE. ALTHOUGH ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS MAY BE OFFERED TO APPLICANTS AND MEMBERS USING THE ACADEMY FROM OUTSIDE JAPAN, THE COMPANY DOES NOT GUARANTEE THEIR ACCURACY. THE APPLICANTS OR MEMBERS, ACKNOWLEDGING THIS, SHALL APPLY FOR AND USE THE ACADEMY AT THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITY. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY TROUBLE ARISING FROM SUCH TRANSLATIONS. HOWEVER, THIS SHALL NOT APPLY IF SUCH TROUBLE ARISES DUE TO WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE BY THE COMPANY.
4. THE ACADEMY IS PRIMARILY DESIGNED ON THE PREMISE THAT IT WILL BE USED BY APPLICANTS AND MEMBERS RESIDING IN JAPAN, AND AS A GENERAL RULE, INQUIRY RESPONSES AND SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED PRIMARILY DURING BUSINESS HOURS IN JAPAN. DUE TO TIME ZONE DIFFERENCES, THE COMPANY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESPOND PROMPTLY TO INQUIRIES OR PROVIDE SUPPORT TO APPLICANTS OR MEMBERS USING THE ACADEMY FROM OUTSIDE JAPAN. THE APPLICANTS OR MEMBERS, ACKNOWLEDGING THIS, SHALL APPLY FO AND USE THE ACADEMY AT THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITY. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY TROUBLE ARISING THEREFROM. HOWEVER, THIS SHALL NOT APPLY IF SUCH TROUBLE ARISES DUE TO WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE BY THE COMPANY.
5. COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES INCURRED BY APPLICANTS OR MEMBERS AS A RESULT OF THE COMPANY’S BREACH OF CONTRACT OR TORT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF THE PAID SERVICE USAGE FEES THAT THE COMPANY ACTUALLY RECEIVED FROM THE APPLICANT FOR THE PAID SERVICE THAT DIRECTLY CAUSED SUCH BREACH OF CONTRACT OR TORT.
6. THE COMPANY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TRANSACTIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, DISPUTES OR ISSUES, ETC THAT ARISE BETWEEN MEMBERS AND THIRD PARTIES RELATED TO THE ACADEMY.
Article 15 (Equipment and Communication Costs for Using the Academy)
Applicants and Members shall, at their own cost and responsibility, provide the communication environment, including communication terminals, devices, or any other necessary equipment, required both at the time of applying for the Academy and while using the Academy. The Company shall not bear any communication fees or other related costs associated with applying for or using the Academy.
Article 16 (Exclusion of Antisocial Forces)
1. The Company, Applicants, and Members hereby represent and warrant that they do not currently fall under any of the following categories, and covenant that they will not do so at any time in the future:
・Being an organized crime groups, organized crime group members, individuals who ceased to be organized crime group members within the past five (5) years, quasi-members of organized crime groups, companies affiliated with organized crime groups, corporate racketeers (sokaiya), social campaign racketeers, special intelligence violence groups, or any other equivalent group or individual (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Antisocial Forces”);
・Any of the following conditions: (1) Having a relationship that is recognized as being controlled by Antisocial Forces. (2) Having a relationship that is recognized as Antisocial Forces being substantially involved in management. (3) Having a relationship that is recognized as unjustly using Antisocial Forces, such as for personal, corporate, or third-party gain or to harm a third party. (4) Having a relationship that is recognized as providing funds or benefits to Antisocial Forces. (5) Having a socially reprehensible relationship with Antisocial Forces involving officers or individuals substantially involved in management.
2. The Company, Applicants, and Members pledge not to engage, directly or through third parties, in any of the following acts: (1) Violent demands. (2) Unreasonable demands exceeding legal responsibility. (3) Acts that damage the trust of the other party or interfere with their business by spreading rumors, using fraudulent means, or using force. (4) Acts that violate laws or public order and morals, or are likely to do so. (5) Other acts equivalent to the aforementioned items.
Article 17 (Company’s Liability)
THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MENTAL DISTRESS, OTHER MONETARY LOSSES, OR ANY OTHER DISADVANTAGES) INCURRED BY APPLICANTS OR MEMBERS IN RELATION TO THE ACADEMY (INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION BY THE COMPANY OR THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACADEMY), OR IN RELATION TO WEBSITES OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTIES ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE ACADEMY, EXCEPT IN CASES WHERE THE COMPANY HAS ACTED INTENTIONALLY OR WITH GROSS NEGLIGENCE.
Article 18 (Changes to the Terms and Conditions)
1. The Company may, at its discretion, revise these Terms and other notices within reasonable limits at any time.
2. When revising these Terms or other notices, the Company shall notify Members in advance by posting a notice on the Academy’s website or through other appropriate methods. The notification shall include the fact of the revision, the revised content, and the effective date of the changes.
3. After such notification, Members may cancel their Academy membership within the period specified by the Company (or until the effective date if no period is specified). If the Applicant or Member continues to use the Academy after the revised Term take effect, or if they do not cancel their membership within the specified period, they shall be deemed to have agreed to the revised Terms and notices.
Article 19 (Contact and Notification)
1. Any inquiries regarding the Academy, as well as any other communications or notifications from Applicants or Members to the Company, shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by the Company. Similarly, any notifications or communications from the Company to Applicants or Members, including changes to these Terms, shall also be made in the manner prescribed by the Company.
2. If the Company contacts or notifies Applicants or Members using the email address or other contact details provided in the Member Information, such communication or notification shall be deemed received.
Article 20 (Severability Clause)
If any provision of these Terms or related notices is determined to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified or interpreted to the greatest extent possible to achieve its original intent within the bounds of applicable law. The validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms and related notices shall remain unaffected.
Article 21 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.
2. All disputes, controversies, or differences arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of The Japan Commercial Arbitration Association. The place of arbitration shall be Tokyo, Japan.
Created and applied on 22 January 2025