These Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as the "Terms") set forth the conditions that Podtech Corp. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") requires users ("you" or "User") to agree to when using Buddy Calendar (hereinafter referred to as the "Service").
By using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
These Terms apply to all users who have completed registration pursuant to Article 2. Please read these Terms carefully before using the Service.
Article 1 (General Provisions and Scope of Application)
- These Terms shall apply to all relationships between the Company and any person who uses or intends to use the Service.
- If the Company concludes an individual agreement related to the Service, or posts or distributes specific or additional terms on its website or by other means such as email, such individual agreements or additional terms shall constitute part of these Terms. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and such individual agreements or additional terms, the latter shall prevail.
Article 2 (User Registration)
- Those wishing to register must agree to the contents of these Terms and any individual terms of use, and apply for registration to use the Service. Upon approval by the Company, a service usage contract shall be deemed concluded between the User and the Company. However, if the User refuses to provide required information requested by the Company, some or all features of the Service may not be available.
- Once registration is completed, the User may use the Service according to the selected plan from the date of account registration.
- The Company may, at its discretion, refuse registration, suspend, or restrict use, or delete the login ID of a registered User if any of the following apply:
- False, incorrect, or missing information was provided during registration.
- The User has previously been subject to suspension or deletion of a login ID for the Service.
- The User is an organized crime group, member thereof, or has any relationship with such groups as determined by the Company.
- The Company otherwise deems registration inappropriate.
- The User must provide accurate and truthful information during registration. The Service will be provided based on the information supplied by the User, and the Company shall not be liable for any damage caused by false or inaccurate information.
Article 3 (Changes to Registration Information)
- Users shall promptly notify the Company of any changes to registration information and submit any requested documentation in accordance with the methods prescribed by the Company.
- If the User fails to notify the Company of such changes, any notices sent by the Company shall be deemed delivered at the time they would normally be delivered.
Article 4 (Management of Login ID and Password)
- The User shall manage and store their login ID and password under their sole responsibility and shall not allow any third party to use, lend, transfer, or sell them without the Company's prior written consent. The Company will deem all use of the Service with matching login credentials as use by the registered User.
- If the User becomes aware of unauthorized use or theft of their login ID or password, they shall promptly notify the Company and follow its instructions.
- The Company shall not be liable for any damages arising from improper management or use of login credentials by the User or third parties.
Article 5 (Use of the Service)
Users may use the Service, within the scope of the plan they have subscribed to and in compliance with these Terms, only during the valid registration period and in accordance with the methods specified by the Company.
Article 6 (Service Fees)
- The Service is free of charge unless the User subscribes to a paid plan.
- The fees for paid plans shall be as specified separately and displayed at the time of application.
- If the Company changes the Service fees, it will notify Users in advance, allowing them to decide whether to continue or terminate use of the Service.
Article 7 (Prohibited Acts)
Users shall not, either directly or through a third party, engage in any of the following acts when using the Service (including any affiliated services):
- Acts that violate laws, court rulings, or administrative measures, or encourage such acts.
- Fraudulent, threatening, or defamatory acts toward the Company or any third party.
- Acts infringing upon intellectual property rights, privacy, reputation, or other rights or interests of the Company or third parties.
- Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the Service.
- Overloading or interfering with the system (including scraping).
- Unauthorized access to the Service's network or systems, or alteration or deletion of stored information.
- Transmission of harmful computer viruses or programs.
- Impersonating the Company or another user.
- Using another user's login ID or password.
- Sharing one user account among multiple persons.
- Providing benefits to organized crime groups.
- Using the Service for illegal or socially inappropriate purposes.
- Acts contrary to the purpose or intent of these Terms or the Service.
- Acts that directly or indirectly cause or facilitate the above.
- Any other acts deemed inappropriate by the Company.
Article 8 (Withdrawal)
- Users may withdraw from the Service at any time in accordance with the prescribed procedure. Paid fees are non-refundable. Users may continue using the Service until the end of the paid period.
- If any payment obligations remain at the time of withdrawal, the User shall immediately pay all such obligations in full.
- Upon withdrawal, the Company may delete the User's login ID at its discretion.
- Users re-registering after withdrawal acknowledge that previous data will not be retained.
Article 9 (Violation of Terms)
- The Company may suspend or restrict the use of the Service, or delete login IDs and related data if the User:
- Violates these Terms;
- Provides false registration information;
- Uses an unauthorized payment method;
- Becomes insolvent or subject to bankruptcy or similar proceedings;
- Experiences significant credit deterioration;
- Dissolves or merges with another company;
- Dies or becomes legally incapacitated;
- Has previously been suspended from the Service;
- Is associated with organized crime groups;
- Faces operational or security-related concerns; or
- Fails to complete payment for a paid plan.
- Users remain responsible for any contractual obligations or liabilities even after account deletion.
- The Company shall not be liable for damages arising from any actions taken under this Article, unless caused by willful misconduct or gross negligence.
Article 10 (Changes, Additions, Suspension, or Termination of the Service)
- The Company may modify or add to the contents of the Service without prior notice.
- The Company may terminate all or part of the Service at its discretion, notifying Users as appropriate. In urgent cases, notice may not be provided.
- The Company may temporarily suspend the Service without prior notice if:
- Maintenance or repairs are required;
- System overload or technical issues occur;
- Security risks arise;
- Partner services (e.g., Google) are unavailable;
- Natural disasters or other force majeure events occur;
- Power outages, wars, or labor disputes prevent operation; or
- The Company deems suspension necessary.
Article 11 (Ownership of Rights)
- All intellectual property rights related to the Service belong to the Company or its licensors.
- Users shall not adapt, edit, or publicly use Company-provided content without prior consent, nor engage in acts that may infringe intellectual property rights.
- The display of trademarks, logos, or service marks on the Service does not grant any license or ownership rights to Users.
Article 12 (Handling of User Information)
- The Company shall handle all User information (including registration, device, and input data) in accordance with its separate Privacy Policy and shall not use it beyond its stated purposes.
- The Company may use anonymized data for service improvement, development, and marketing purposes.
- With consent, the Company may send newsletters or promotional emails to the registered email address.
Article 12.1 (Data Retention and Automated Cleanup)
- Data Retention Policy: The Company maintains different retention periods for different types of user data:
- PENDING AI proposals: Retained for 30 days to allow time for user action
- REJECTED/EXECUTED/FAILED proposals: Retained for 7 days after user decision
- Chat conversations and messages: Retained for 1 year
- Completed calendar events: Retained for up to 2 years from event end date
- Account information: Retained while account is active; deleted within 30 days of account closure
- Automated Cleanup: The Company employs automated database maintenance processes that periodically delete expired data according to the retention schedule above. Users acknowledge that:
- Data deletion is permanent and cannot be recovered
- Cleanup operations occur daily and are non-recoverable
- The User is responsible for archiving or backing up important data before expiration
- The Company is not liable for data loss resulting from automated cleanup according to this policy
- User Responsibilities: Users are responsible for:
- Reviewing and acting upon pending proposals before the 30-day retention period expires
- Downloading or exporting important calendar data or conversations for personal records
- Informing the Company if they wish to preserve specific data beyond standard retention periods
Article 13 (Confidentiality)
Both the Company and the User shall not use or disclose any confidential information obtained through the Service for purposes other than service provision, unless prior written consent is obtained.
Article 14 (Damages)
Except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence, the Company shall not be liable for any damages related to the Service.
For Users under paid plans or consumer protection laws, liability shall be limited to the amount paid for one year or 10,000 JPY, whichever is greater.
Article 15 (Disclaimer of Warranties)
- The Company makes no warranties regarding the Service's suitability, accuracy, completeness, or functionality.
- The Company does not guarantee that the Service is free from defects, interruptions, or legal noncompliance.
- The Company does not warrant compatibility with all devices or OS versions.
- The Company shall not be liable for any damages arising from Service suspension, data loss, or partner service outages.
Article 16 (Effective Period)
The Service usage contract remains valid from the completion of registration until the User withdraws or the account is deleted.
Article 17 (Amendment of Terms)
The Company may modify or add to these Terms or individual terms. Users will be notified, and continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Article 18 (Notices and Communications)
- Notices from the Company may be made via the website, email, or other appropriate means.
- Inquiries from Users must be made via the designated contact form.
Article 19 (Assignment of Rights and Obligations)
- Users may not transfer or assign their contractual rights or obligations without prior written consent.
- In the event the Company transfers its business to another entity, all related contracts, rights, and user data may be transferred, and Users are deemed to have consented to such transfer in advance.
Article 20 (Severability)
If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Article 21 (Surviving Clauses)
Articles 9, 11–15, and 18–23 shall remain in effect after termination of the Service usage contract.
Article 22 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
- These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance.
- The Japanese version shall prevail over any English translation in case of discrepancies.
Article 23 (Dispute Resolution)
Any matters not provided for herein, or disputes regarding interpretation, shall be resolved through sincere consultation between the parties.
Article 24 (Exclusion of Anti-Social Forces)
- Both the Company and the User represent and warrant that they are not, and will not be, associated with organized crime groups or similar entities, and will not use such groups for unfair purposes.
- If either party violates this representation, the other may immediately terminate the Service contract without notice and claim compensation for damages.
- The violating party shall not be entitled to claim any damages arising from such termination.
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