These Terms of Service (the "Terms") set forth the conditions for using the services provided by Deepworks Co., Ltd. on this website (the "Service"). Registered users ("Users") must use the Service in accordance with these Terms.

Article 1 (Scope)
These Terms apply to all relationships between Users and the Company regarding the use of the Service. The Company may establish additional rules or guidelines for the Service ("Individual Provisions"). Regardless of their name, such Individual Provisions form part of these Terms. If any conflict arises between these Terms and any Individual Provisions, the Individual Provisions shall prevail unless otherwise specified.

Article 2 (Registration)
Registration is completed when an applicant agrees to these Terms, applies in the manner prescribed by the Company, and the Company approves the application. An applicant may not use the Service unless they agree to these Terms. The Company may refuse registration without any obligation to disclose the reason if the applicant:
- Provides false information in the application
- Has previously violated these Terms
- Is otherwise deemed inappropriate by the Company

Article 3 (User ID and Password Management)
Users are responsible for managing their user ID and password appropriately. Users may not transfer, lend, or share their user ID or password with any third party. If a login is made with a user ID and password that match the registered information, the Company will treat such use as use by the registered User. The Company shall not be liable for any damages arising from a third party's use of a user ID or password, except in cases of the Company's willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Article 4 (Fees and Payment)
Users shall pay the fees for paid portions of the Service displayed on this website by the method designated by the Company. If payment is delayed, Users shall pay late charges at an annual rate of 14.6%.
If a product already delivered through the Service is nonconforming to the contract, the User may return the product to the Company. Return shipping costs are borne by the User unless otherwise agreed. Upon return, the Company will refund the amount paid for the returned product.

Article 5 (Prohibited Acts)
Users must not engage in the following acts when using the Service: violations of laws or public order; criminal acts; infringement of copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights; destroying or obstructing the functions of the Company's or any third party's servers or networks; commercial use of information obtained through the Service; acts that may interfere with operation of the Service; unauthorized access or attempts thereof; collecting or storing personal information of other Users; use of the Service for wrongful purposes; acts that cause disadvantage, damage, or discomfort to other Users or third parties; impersonation of other Users; advertising, solicitation, or sales activities not authorized by the Company; acts intended for meeting strangers for sexual purposes; providing benefits directly or indirectly to anti-social forces; and any other acts deemed inappropriate by the Company.

Article 6 (Suspension of Service)
The Company may suspend or discontinue all or part of the Service without prior notice if: system maintenance or updates are required; force majeure events such as earthquakes, lightning, fires, power outages, or natural disasters occur; computer or communication lines fail due to accidents; or the Company deems it difficult to provide the Service for any other reason. The Company shall not be liable for any disadvantage or damage suffered by Users or third parties as a result.

Article 7 (Restrictions and Cancellation)
The Company may, without prior notice, restrict use of the Service or cancel a User's registration if the User: violates any provision of these Terms; provides false registration information; fails to pay any fees or obligations; fails to respond to communications from the Company for a certain period; has not used the Service for a certain period; or is otherwise deemed inappropriate by the Company. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the User due to actions taken under this Article.

Article 8 (Withdrawal)
Users may withdraw from the Service by following the withdrawal procedures prescribed by the Company.

Article 9 (Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability)
The Company does not warrant that the Service is free from factual or legal defects, including safety, reliability, accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, fitness for a particular purpose, security defects, errors, bugs, or infringement. The Company shall not be liable for any damages arising from the Service. However, if the contract between the Company and a User (including these Terms) is deemed a consumer contract under applicable law, this disclaimer shall not apply. Even in such cases, the Company shall not be liable for damages arising from special circumstances (including cases where the Company or User foresaw or could have foreseen such damages) due to breach of contract or tort caused by the Company's negligence (excluding gross negligence). Compensation for damages caused by the Company's negligence (excluding gross negligence) shall be limited to the amount of usage fees received in the month the damage occurred. The Company is not responsible for transactions, communications, or disputes between Users and other Users or third parties related to the Service.

Article 10 (Changes to the Service)
The Company may change the contents of the Service or discontinue its provision without notice to Users, and shall not be liable for any damages incurred by Users as a result.

Article 11 (Amendments)
The Company may amend these Terms at its discretion without obtaining Users' prior consent, except where consent is required by law. When the Company amends these Terms, it will notify Users of the amended Terms and effective date by email to the address registered by the User and by posting on this website. Users who use the Service on or after the effective date are deemed to have agreed to the amended Terms (unless consent is ineffective under applicable law). If legal consent is required for an amendment, the Company will obtain consent by an appropriate method unless otherwise required by law.

Article 12 (Personal Information)
The Company will handle personal information obtained through use of the Service in accordance with the Company's Privacy Policy.

Article 13 (Notices)
Notices or communications between Users and the Company shall be made by methods specified by the Company. Unless a User notifies the Company of changes in accordance with the Company's prescribed method, the Company will consider the registered contact information to be valid and any notice sent to that contact information shall be deemed to have reached the User at the time of dispatch.

Article 14 (Assignment)
Users may not assign, transfer, or pledge their contractual position or rights and obligations under these Terms to any third party without the Company's prior written consent.

Article 15 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising in connection with the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court having jurisdiction over the Company's head office location.