Terms of Use
Article 1 (General Provisions)
1. These Terms of Use (the "Terms") set forth the conditions for using "Privett" (the "Service") provided by AlpsWestfield (the "Operator").
2. Users shall use the Service after agreeing to these Terms.
Article 2 (About the Service)
1. The Service enables communication with friends by exchanging QR codes in person.
2. The features, specifications, content, and limitations of the Service may be changed as necessary.
Article 3 (Eligibility)
1. Users may use the Service by agreeing to these Terms.
2. If a minor uses the Service, the minor shall do so under the appropriate supervision and consent of a legal representative.
Article 4 (Accounts and Related Matters)
1. Users shall, at their own responsibility, manage the devices, accounts, and other environments necessary to use the Service.
2. When using linking features with a Google account, Apple Account, or similar services, users shall manage such accounts appropriately at their own responsibility.
3. If unauthorized use by a third party occurs in connection with an account or device, the user shall promptly take necessary measures.
4. When restoring data from a previously used Privett account, friend information will be restored, but messages will not be transferred. Messages from within the previous 72 hours are also not included in the transfer. The same applies when restoring data using a Google account, Apple Account, or similar services.
Article 5 (Friends and Chat)
1. Friends may be added only through QR codes provided by the Service.
2. Users shall take care not to create friend relationships with unintended parties.
3. There is a limit to the number of friends that may be registered at one time.
4. Ordinary messages are automatically deleted 72 hours after they are sent.
5. If a user deletes a talk room, the other party's talk room and related messages are also deleted.
6. Deleted messages and other data cannot, as a general rule, be restored.
Article 6 (User Responsibilities)
1. Users shall use the Service at their own responsibility.
2. Users shall take care not to infringe the rights or interests of third parties with respect to information they send or register through the Service.
3. Users shall not use the Service to cause nuisance, damage, or disadvantage to other users or third parties.
Article 7 (Prohibited Conduct)
Users shall not engage in any of the following conduct when using the Service.
1. Conduct that violates laws or public order and morals
2. Criminal acts or conduct that encourages criminal acts
3. Threats, violence, harassment, defamation, or other nuisance directed at other users
4. Conduct that infringes the privacy, reputation, likeness, or other rights or interests of other users or third parties
5. Sending, storing, or sharing content involving the sexual exploitation of children or other illegal sexual content
6. Impersonating another person
7. Unauthorized access to the Service or third-party systems, imposing excessive load, or otherwise interfering with normal operation
8. Using the Service for fraud or other improper purposes
9. Infringing copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
10. Any other conduct that the Operator deems inappropriate for the operation of the Service
Article 8 (Reports, Blocking, and Safety Measures)
1. If a user discovers problematic conduct while using the Service, the user may report it through the methods provided by the Operator.
2. Users may use the blocking feature for other users as needed.
3. The Operator may review reports and other information and, if it determines that there is a violation of these Terms or a safety issue, may take measures such as suspending use or deleting the account as necessary.
4. Where the Operator deems it necessary under applicable law, it may provide information to relevant authorities or take other necessary measures.
Article 9 (Deletion of Data)
1. Users may delete their own data using the features provided by the Service.
2. If a user completely deletes Service data, the account, profile, friends, talk rooms, messages, block information, and other data on the Service will be deleted.
3. Deleted data cannot, as a general rule, be restored.
4. Where required by law, for security reasons, or otherwise necessary, information may be retained for a certain period even after deletion.
5. Deleting data on the Service does not delete purchase history or purchase rights in the App Store, Google Play, or other app stores.
Article 10 (Privett Ad-Free)
1. The Service may offer "Privett Ad-Free," which hides advertisements, as a paid feature.
2. Privett Ad-Free shall be purchased through the App Store, Google Play, or other applicable app stores.
3. Purchase price, payment methods, refunds, and other purchase-related conditions shall be governed by the terms of each store and applicable laws.
4. Even if Service data is deleted after purchasing Privett Ad-Free, purchase rights in each store are not lost.
5. Purchased Privett Ad-Free may be restorable through purchase restoration features provided by each store.
Article 11 (Changes to or Suspension of the Service)
1. The Operator may change, add to, or discontinue all or part of the Service as necessary.
2. The Operator may temporarily suspend or interrupt all or part of the Service due to maintenance, system failures, communication failures, security issues, disasters, or other unavoidable circumstances.
3. Any damages to users arising from changes to, discontinuation of, suspension of, or interruption of the Service shall be governed by Article 14.
Article 12 (Suspension of Use)
1. If a user violates these Terms, or if the Operator deems it necessary for the safe operation of the Service, the Operator may suspend the user's use of the Service or delete the account.
2. Even if the measures in the preceding paragraph are taken, the Operator shall have no obligation to refund fees already paid, except where otherwise required by law.
Article 13 (Intellectual Property)
1. Intellectual property rights in the programs, designs, logos, text, images, and other content related to the Service belong to the Operator or the rightful owners.
2. Users shall not reproduce, republish, modify, sell, or otherwise use content included in the Service without permission from the Operator or the rightful owners.
Article 14 (Disclaimer)
1. The Operator does not warrant that the Service will always operate normally, that it can be used on all devices or environments, or that it is fit for any particular purpose.
2. The Operator is not responsible for communication among users through the Service or for disputes arising between users.
3. The Operator is not responsible for damages arising from communication failures, device malfunctions, unauthorized access by third parties, or other causes beyond the Operator's reasonable control.
4. However, this Article does not apply to the extent that disclaimer or limitation of the Operator's liability is not permitted by law.
Article 15 (Privacy Policy)
1. The Operator shall handle users' personal information and other information in the Service in accordance with the separately established Privacy Policy.
2. Users shall review the Privacy Policy before using the Service.
Article 16 (Changes to the Terms)
1. The Operator may change these Terms as necessary.
2. When changing these Terms, the Operator will notify users of the changes and the effective timing by displaying them in the Service or by other appropriate means.
3. Unless the Operator provides otherwise, the revised Terms apply from the time they are announced.
Article 17 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
1. These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan.
2. If a dispute arises between the Operator and a user in connection with the Service, the parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve it through consultation.
3. If the dispute cannot be resolved through consultation, the appropriate court under applicable law shall have jurisdiction.
Article 18 (Contact)
For inquiries regarding the Service, please contact the following:
AlpsWestfield Email: info@alpswestfield.com