Terms of Service for miniusa!

These Terms of Service ("Terms") define the conditions for using the miniusa! service ("Service") and establish the rights and obligations between the users ("Users") and our company ("Company"). Please read these Terms carefully and agree to them before using the Service.

Article 1: Scope of Application

1. These Terms apply to all matters related to the Service.
2. Guidelines and policies specified separately by the Company also constitute part of these Terms.

Article 2: Prohibited Activities

1. Users must not engage in the following activities while using the Service:

   • Violating laws or public order and morals
   • Providing false or misleading information
   • Infringing on the rights of others (e.g., intellectual property rights, privacy rights)
   • Interfering with the operation of the Service
   • Any other activities deemed inappropriate by the Company

2. Prohibited Items The following items and services are prohibited from being listed on the Service:

   • Illegal goods and services
   • Pharmaceuticals, medical devices (unless properly licensed)
   • Alcoholic beverages (unless properly licensed)
   • Food products that fail to meet safety standards
   • Adult-related items
   • Explosives, hazardous materials, and dangerous goods
   • Personal information of others
   • Illegal digital content (e.g., content infringing copyright laws)

Article 3: Permitted Items and Services

1. The Service encourages the listing of the following categories of items and services:

   • Daily essentials (household goods, interior goods, etc.)
   • Fashion-related items (clothing, accessories)
   • Hobby and entertainment goods (books, games, musical instruments)
   • Handmade products (jewelry, interior decorations)
   • Services (e.g., design, translation, writing)
   • Digital content (e.g., illustrations, photos, music, videos, eBooks, templates)

2. Sellers of digital content must comply with the following:

   • Own or have appropriate licenses for the content
   • Provide the content in a format accessible to buyers (e.g., download links or email delivery)
   • Ensure the content complies with laws and public morals

3. Users must ensure their listed items or services meet safety standards and legal requirements.

Article 4: Limitation of Liability

1. The Company is not involved in any transactions conducted through the Service and shall not bear any responsibility for damages arising from such transactions.
2. Disputes arising between Users must be resolved amicably between the parties. The Company does not mediate or provide compensation.
3. The Company is not responsible for indirect or incidental damages (e.g., lost profits, data loss).
4. The Company is not liable for damages arising from changes, interruptions, or terminations of the Service.

Article 5: Special Provisions for Digital Content

1. Buyers of digital content are limited to personal use and must not:
   • Duplicate, redistribute, or resell the content without authorization
   • Infringe on the rights of the content's creator
2. Sellers must ensure that their digital content functions correctly in the buyer's environment.
3. Due to the nature of digital content, refunds or returns are not generally accepted. However, if the content is not delivered correctly, the Company may, at its discretion, take appropriate measures.

Article 6: Account Management

1. Users are responsible for providing accurate and up-to-date registration information.
2. The Company is not responsible for any damages resulting from unauthorized use of User accounts.

Article 7: Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property rights related to the Service belong to the Company or third parties with legitimate rights. Users may not use these rights without explicit permission from the Company.

Article 8: Changes to Terms

1. The Company may revise these Terms as necessary.
2. Continued use of the Service after changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Article 9: Governing Law and Jurisdiction

1. These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan.
2. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Yokohama District Court as the court of first instance.

2024/12/05