Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) set forth the conditions for using the mobile application “ひとりごと韓国語” (the “App”), which is distributed by an individual developer (the “Provider”) via the Apple App Store and Google Play (collectively, the “Platforms”). By downloading or using the App, each user (“User”) agrees to be bound by these Terms.

Article 1 (Scope)

1. These Terms apply to all relationships between the User and the Provider in connection with use of the App.
   
   

2. In addition to these Terms, the Provider may establish separate guidelines, notices, or policies within the App (collectively, the “Supplementary Terms”). The Supplementary Terms constitute a part of these Terms. If there is any inconsistency between these Terms and the Supplementary Terms, the Supplementary Terms will prevail.
   
   

Article 2 (Registration and Account)

The App can be used without creating an account or registering personal information with the Provider.

Article 3 (Fees)

1. The basic features of the App are provided free of charge.
   
   

2. If the User chooses to use paid features (including in-app purchases), the User shall pay the applicable fees in accordance with the methods and conditions prescribed by the relevant Platform. Billing, payment processing, refunds, and other matters related to paid features are subject to the terms and policies of the applicable Platform.
   
   

Article 4 (Prohibited Conduct)

Users must not engage in any of the following acts when using the App:

1. Acts that violate laws or regulations, or are contrary to public order and morals;
   
   

2. Acts related to criminal conduct;
   
   

3. Infringing the intellectual property rights or other rights of the App, the Provider, or any third party;
   
   

4. Interfering with or disrupting the operation of the App or the Provider’s systems;
   
   

5. Collecting, accumulating, or disclosing personal information of other users or third parties without proper authorization;
   
   

6. Unauthorized access, cracking, or other security breaches;
   
   

7. Reprinting, reproducing, or redistributing information from the App for commercial purposes without the Provider’s permission;
   
   

8. Advertising, solicitation, or other commercial activities within the App without authorization;
   
   

9. Providing benefits to, or otherwise cooperating with, anti-social forces (including organized crime groups and similar entities); and
   
   

10. Any other acts that the Provider deems inappropriate.
    
    

Article 5 (Suspension or Interruption of the Service)

1. The Provider may, without prior notice to Users, suspend or interrupt all or part of the App if the Provider determines that any of the following events has occurred:
   (1) Maintenance, inspection, or updates of systems related to the App;
   (2) It becomes difficult to provide the App due to force majeure events such as fire, power outage, natural disaster, or other emergencies; or
   (3) The Provider otherwise deems suspension or interruption necessary.
   
   

2. The Provider shall not be liable for any damages incurred by Users or third parties as a result of any suspension or interruption of the App pursuant to this Article.
   
   

Article 6 (Termination / Uninstallation)

Users may terminate their use of the App at any time by uninstalling or deleting the App. Upon uninstallation, App-related data stored on the device may be deleted.

Article 7 (Disclaimer)

1. THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” AND THE PROVIDER MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, COMPLETENESS, OR SECURITY.
   
   

2. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Provider shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the App, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence by the Provider.
   
   

3. If any dispute arises between Users or between a User and a third party in connection with the App, the Provider shall bear no responsibility for such dispute, and the User shall resolve it at the User’s own responsibility and expense.
   
   

Article 8 (Privacy)

The Provider will handle Users’ personal information in accordance with the separately established Privacy Policy, which is available within the App and at the following URL:
https://sites.google.com/view/selftalkkorean

Article 9 (Changes to the Terms)

The Provider may revise these Terms at any time without obtaining the Users’ prior consent if the Provider deems it necessary. The revised Terms will take effect upon in-App notice or posting on the Platforms.

Article 10 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising out of or relating to the App shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court having jurisdiction over the location of the Provider as the court of first instance.

11/20/2025