Terms of service

Article 1 (Applicable)

  1. Service Overview: These Terms allow you to exchange contact information, including website and social media profiles, using NFC-enabled business cards provided by Share-Me Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"). This sets forth the terms of use for the Smart Business Card Service (hereinafter referred to as the "Service"). This service is intended for efficient information sharing in business situations.
  2. Consent: By agreeing to the terms of this Agreement, you will have a non-exclusive right to use the Service. By starting to use the Service, the User is deemed to have agreed to the terms of this Agreement.
  3. Changes to Terms: We reserve the right to change or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice to you. Changes or modifications to these Terms will become effective when published on our website. By continuing to use the Service after any changes have been made, you will be deemed to have agreed to the changed or revised terms.
  4. Exclusions: Additional terms and policies may apply with respect to certain services or features. These are included in these Terms, and when you use such services or features, you will also be subject to those additional terms.
  5. Eligibility: To use the Service, you must be a legal adult or a minor with the right to use the Service with legal guardian consent. If you are a minor, you may use this service with the consent of your guardian.

Article 2 (Account Registration)

  1. Account Registration Requirements: In order to use the Service, Users must register for an account. To register for an account, you must provide information as specified by us, including a valid email address, name, occupation, and work information. You are responsible for keeping your registration information accurate and up-to-date.
  2. Account Security: You are solely responsible for maintaining the security and confidentiality of your account and password. Users are responsible for all activities that occur through their account. You must immediately report any unauthorized uses of your account or any breaches of security to us.
  3. Profile settings: After registering an account, users can create a profile page and add necessary information such as an introduction, contact information, social media accounts, and website links. Profile information is the basis for sharing information with other users.
  4. Account Usage Restrictions: We reserve the right to suspend or delete your account without prior notice if you violate these Terms or engage in any act that jeopardizes the operation of the Service or the safety of other users. We may also restrict access to certain features.
  5. Account Deletion: Users may delete their Account at any time. Deleting your account will delete your profile information and all information you have shared on the Service. Please note that data cannot be restored after account deletion.

Article 3 (Management of User ID and Password)

  1. Users shall be solely responsible for managing their own user IDs and passwords. Our company is not responsible for any damage caused by unauthorized use or insufficient management of user IDs and passwords.
  2. If your user ID and password become known to a third party or there is a possibility that they may be used by a third party, the user shall immediately notify the Company and follow the instructions of the Company. .

Article 4 (Prohibited Matters)

  1. Users must not engage in the following acts when using this service.
  2. Performing illegal acts: Acts that violate laws or involve crimes. This includes posting illegal information, fraud, copyright infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, etc.
  3. Nuisance: Harassing, threatening, unfairly discriminating against, defaming, violating the privacy of, or interfering with other users' use of the Service.
  4. Phishing and distribution of malware: Distributing links that lead to phishing sites, distributing files containing harmful programs such as malware, viruses, spyware, and unauthorized software, or acts that encourage the distribution of such files.
  5. Infringement of intellectual property rights: The act of using someone else's intellectual property rights such as copyrights, trademark rights, patent rights, etc. without permission. This includes copying, distributing, or modifying content without permission.
  6. Providing false information: The act of intentionally providing false information. This includes posting misleading information or impersonating someone else.
  7. Unauthorized use of the Service: Acts that interfere with the normal operation of the Service, unauthorized access to or attacks on servers or network functions, or attempts to circumvent or destroy security systems.
  8. Unauthorized Access: Unauthorized access or attempt to access another's account, data, or system.
  9. Misuse of the Service: Use the Service to conduct inappropriate advertising, spam, or unauthorized promotions.

If we discover any behavior that violates these prohibitions, we will suspend or delete the relevant user's account without warning and take appropriate measures, including legal action, if necessary.

Article 5 (Links to Third Party Sites)

  1. Link Content: The Company makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of the content of third party websites accessible through the Platform. The presence of a link on the Platform does not imply that we endorse the content of that site.
  2. Use at your own risk: When using links to websites other than ours, users understand that those websites are independent from our company, and access them at their own risk. . You should also take appropriate precautions to protect yourself from viruses or other harmful components that the linked website may contain.
  3. Disclaimer: Our company is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages arising from linked sites. Our company assumes no responsibility for any problems or damages caused by users' use of these external sites.

Article 6 (Intellectual Property Rights)

  1. Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights: All content, text, images, logos, trademarks, service marks, software, and other materials provided in connection with the Service (“Service Content”). All property rights belong to the Company or its licensors. These intellectual property rights are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws and treaties.
  2. Protection of Intellectual Property Rights: Users may not reproduce, distribute, publish, display, perform, modify, create derivative works from, buy, sell, or otherwise copy, distribute, publish, display, perform, modify, create derivative works from, sell, or otherwise use the Service Content related to the Service without the express prior written permission of the Company. It may not be transferred or used in any other way. Additionally, users must not engage in any act that infringes on the intellectual property rights of third parties through their User Content.
  3. Claims of Copyright Infringement: If you or any third party believes that any content provided within the Service infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please notify us in writing. You can do it. We will take appropriate action based on applicable law.

Article 7 (Usage fees and payment terms)

  1. Usage fees for basic services: We provide the basic functions of this service to users free of charge. However, we reserve the right to change the scope of the services provided free of charge.
  2. Paid Services: When using additional features or special services within the Service (hereinafter referred to as "Paid Services"), the User shall pay the fees determined by the Company. The content, fees, payment terms, etc. of paid services will be specified separately at the time of purchasing the service or introducing the paid service.
  3. Changes in Fees: We may change fees for paid services without notice. We will notify you of any price changes on our website before the change takes effect. If you continue to use the paid portion of the Service after a price change, you will be deemed to have agreed to the changed price.
  4. Payment Methods: Payment for Paid Services may be made by credit card, bank transfer, or other payment method acceptable to us. Any fees associated with payments are the responsibility of the User.
  5. Refund Policy: Refund policies for paid services are determined separately at the time of purchase of the service. Users are encouraged to review the refund policy before purchasing paid services.
  6. Penalties and late charges: If payment is not completed by the due date, the User shall be liable to pay penalties and late charges to the Company. Penalties and late payment charges

The exact amount will be set out in the late payment notice.

Article 8 (Restrictions on Use and Cancellation of Registration)

The Company may restrict the User's use of all or part of the Service or cancel the User's registration without prior notice if the User engages in any of the following acts:

  1. If you violate these terms
  2. If it is discovered that there is a false statement in the registration information
  3. If there is a default in payment obligations such as fees
  4. If you engage in any act that causes disadvantage to our company, other users, or third parties.
  5. Any other case in which the Company determines use is inappropriate

If you wish to use the Service again after the user's registration has been canceled, you will need to complete the registration procedure again.

Article 9 (Withdrawal)

Users are free to withdraw from this service at any time by following the withdrawal procedure established by our company.

Article 10 (Personal Information Protection)

  1. The Company shall handle personal information obtained from users in providing this service in accordance with the privacy policy separately established by the Company. Based on our privacy policy, we will properly manage users' personal information and take appropriate security measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, destruction, falsification, and leakage.
  2. Even after the termination of this service (regardless of the cause), the Company will use personal information acquired from users in the course of providing this service as necessary for compliance with laws and regulations and other purposes stipulated in the privacy policy set forth in the preceding paragraph. It is assumed that this can be maintained within the range. The retention period is specified in the privacy policy, and is limited to the period of retention obligation based on law or the period that the Company deems reasonably necessary for business operations.
  3. Users have the right to request access, correction, deletion, and restriction of processing of their personal information. Details regarding the exercise of these rights are set out in our Privacy Policy.
  4. When disclosing or providing a user's personal information to a third party, the Company shall obtain the user's consent in advance. However, this does not apply to disclosure under exceptional circumstances stipulated by law, such as disclosure requests based on law, cases where it is necessary to protect human life, body or property, or cases where it contributes to the public interest.

Article 11 (Disclaimer of Warranties and Disclaimers)

  1. The Company makes no warranty, express or implied, that the Service is suitable for a user's particular purpose or that the Service will be free from errors or defects.
  2. The Company shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages (including data loss, business interruption, economic loss, etc.) arising from the use of this service, regardless of the cause. .
  3. We do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the information, software, or products provided through this service.

Article 12 (Changes and Termination of Service)

  1. Changes to the Service: The Company may change the content of the Service without prior notice to the User. This includes adding, modifying, or removing features of the Service. Changes are made with the aim of improving the user experience of using the service and streamlining the operation of the service.
  2. Temporary suspension of service: We may temporarily suspend the provision of this service due to system maintenance, updates, or other reasons. Whenever possible, we will notify users in advance of any interruptions. However, in the event of an emergency or unexpected technical problems, service may be interrupted without prior notice.
  3. Termination of Service: We may terminate the Service due to commercial judgment, force majeure of the operation of the Service, or for other reasons. In the event of service termination, we will notify users 30 days prior to termination. After the service ends, users will no longer be able to use the service.
  4. Data handling: Due to the termination of the service, we recommend that any data created and saved by users within the service be downloaded or saved in other formats before termination. The Company has no obligation to retain, restore, or transfer data after the termination of the Service.
  5. User Rights and Obligations: The Company shall not be liable for any disadvantages or damages incurred by the User due to changes, suspension, or termination of the Service. You understand and accept the risks that may arise in connection with any modification or termination of the Service.

Article 13 Changes to Terms of Use

Our company may change these Terms as necessary. Changes to these Terms will be made by announcement on the Service or by notification to the User, and if the User uses the Service after the announcement or notification, it will be deemed that the User has agreed to the changed Terms.

Article 14. Notice or Contact

Notifications or communications between users and the Company will be made by the method determined by the Company. If there are any changes to the registered information, the User shall notify the Company of such changes without delay.

Article 15 (Court of Jurisdiction and Applicable Laws)

  1. Applicable Laws: Japanese law will apply to these Terms of Service and any disputes arising in connection with the Service.
  2. Dispute resolution: If a dispute arises between the user and the Company in connection with the use of this service, both parties shall consult in good faith and attempt to resolve the dispute. If it is difficult to resolve the matter through negotiation, the Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction as the court of first instance.
  3. Discussions: Discussions to resolve disputes may take the form of email, in writing, or in person. In order to begin negotiations, one party to the dispute must give written notice to the other party.
  4. Involvement of a neutral third party: If both parties agree, arbitration or mediation through a neutral third party may be carried out. In this case, the costs associated with arbitration and mediation will, in principle, be borne equally by both parties.