Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using Rippl mobile application ("Application"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User" or "you") and Akira Kawata ("Service Provider").

By downloading, installing, or using Application, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not download, install, or use Application.

1. Information about Service Provider

2. Acknowledgement

You and Service Provider acknowledge that this EULA is concluded between Service Provider and you only, and not with Apple, and Service Provider, not Apple, is solely responsible for Application and the content thereof. This EULA does not provide for usage rules for Application that are in conflict with the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions as of the Effective Date (which you acknowledge you have had the opportunity to review).

3. License Grant

The license granted to you for Application is limited to a non-transferable license to use Application on any Apple-branded Products that you own or control and as permitted by the Usage Rules set forth in the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions. Such Application may be accessed and used by other accounts associated with the purchaser via Family Sharing or volume purchasing.

License Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of Application
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble Application
• Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices on Application
• Transfer, sublicense, lease, lend, rent, or distribute Application to any third party
• Use Application for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Use Application on more devices than you have been authorized to use

Upon disposal or transfer of your device, you must uninstall Application and delete all copies.

4. Maintenance and Support

Service Provider is solely responsible for providing any maintenance and support services with respect to Application, as specified in this EULA, or as required under applicable law. You acknowledge that Apple has no obligation whatsoever to furnish any maintenance and support services with respect to Application.

5. Warranty

Service Provider is solely responsible for any product warranties, whether express or implied by law, to the extent not effectively disclaimed. In the event of any failure of Application to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price for Application to you. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple will have no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to Application, and any other claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs or expenses attributable to any failure to conform to any warranty will be Service Provider's sole responsibility.

6. Product Claims

You acknowledge that Service Provider, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims of yours or any third party relating to Application or your possession and/or use of Application, including, but not limited to: (i) product liability claims; (ii) any claim that Application fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement; and (iii) claims arising under consumer protection, privacy, or similar legislation, including in connection with Application's use of the HealthKit and HomeKit frameworks. The EULA does not limit Service Provider's liability to you beyond what is permitted by applicable law.

7. Intellectual Property Claims

You acknowledge that, in the event of any third party claim that Application or your possession and use of Application infringes that third party's intellectual property rights, Service Provider, not Apple, will be solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement and discharge of any such intellectual property infringement claim.

8. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use Application for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms, including but not limited to:

• Generating posts that violate laws or regulations
• Creating content that is defamatory, harassing, or harmful to others
• Infringing upon intellectual property rights of others
• Posting spam, advertisements, or unsolicited communications
• Generating content that promotes discrimination, hate speech, or violence
• Using Application to harass or bully others

Consequences of Violation

Service Provider reserves the right to immediately terminate or suspend your access to Application without prior notice if you violate these Terms. Service Provider may also take appropriate legal action.

9. User-Generated Content

Content License

You retain ownership of any content you create or generate using Application (including posts, templates, and other materials). However, by using Application, you grant Service Provider a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, display, and distribute such content for the purpose of providing, improving, and promoting Application and its services.

Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for all content you create and generate using Application. Service Provider does not monitor, edit, or review all content generated through Application. Service Provider assumes no liability for content generated by users.

Content Deletion

You may delete your generated content at any time by using Application's history or template management features. Service Provider may also delete content that violates these Terms at its sole discretion.

10. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

Application may offer in-app purchases (IAP) and subscription services ("Paid Services"). These Paid Services are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this section.

Apple Payment Processing

All purchases made through Application on iOS devices are processed by Apple Inc. through Apple's App Store. Prices and availability of Paid Services are determined solely by Service Provider and may change at any time.

Subscription Terms

For subscription-based Paid Services, following terms apply:

• Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period
• Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your device's account settings
• No Refund: No refund will be provided for the unused portion of any subscription period unless required by law

Refund Policy

For information about refunds and cancellations, please refer to Apple's refund policy. Alternatively, you may contact Service Provider at eerf0309+rippl@gmail.com for refund requests. Service Provider will review requests on a case-by-case basis.

11. Intellectual Property Rights

Application and all content, features, and functionality included in Application (including but not limited to software, code, text, graphics, logos, designs, and trademarks) are the exclusive property of Service Provider or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Trademarks

Rippl, the Rippl logo, and all related graphics, service marks, and trade names are trademarks of Service Provider. You may not use these trademarks without prior written consent from Service Provider.

Third-Party Services

Application may use third-party services (such as OpenAI API) to provide features. Use of such services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

12. Legal Compliance

You represent and warrant that (i) you are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a "terrorist supporting" country; and (ii) you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

13. Third Party Terms of Agreement

You must comply with applicable third party terms of agreement when using Application. For example, if Application provides VoIP functionality, you must not be in violation of your wireless data service agreement when using Application. You are responsible for ensuring your use of Application complies with all applicable third party agreements and terms of service.

14. Developer Name and Address

Service Provider's name and address, and the contact information to which any questions, complaints or claims with respect to Application should be directed, are as follows:

Any questions, complaints, or claims with respect to Application should be directed to the above contact information.

15. Privacy Policy

Your use of Application is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using Application, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy at: Privacy Policy

16. Disclaimer and Warranty

AS IS Provision

Application is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

No Warranty

Service Provider does not warrant that (i) Application will function uninterrupted, secure, or available at any particular time or location; (ii) any errors or defects will be corrected; (iii) Application is free of viruses or other harmful components; or (iv) the results of using Application will meet your requirements.

OS Compatibility

Service Provider does not guarantee that Application will be compatible with all devices or operating systems. Service Provider is not responsible for any malfunctions or incompatibilities resulting from device or OS updates.

17. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Service Provider shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use or inability to use Application.

Maximum Liability

In no event shall Service Provider's total liability to you for all claims exceed the amount you paid (if any) to access Application or use Paid Services. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

18. Termination

Termination by User

You may terminate your use of Application at any time by uninstalling Application from your device. Upon termination, your right to use Application will immediately cease.

Termination by Service Provider

Service Provider reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to Application at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately.

Upon termination, all rights and licenses granted to you in these Terms will immediately terminate. You must uninstall Application and delete all copies from your devices.

19. Modifications to Terms

Service Provider reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Modifications will be effective immediately upon posting updated Terms to Application or website.

Service Provider will notify you of material changes by posting updated Terms within Application or sending you notification via email. Your continued use of Application following such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Jurisdiction

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or Application shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court.

21. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms will remain in full force and effect.

22. Waiver

Failure of Service Provider to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

23. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Service Provider regarding your use of Application and supersede all prior agreements, communications, and understandings, whether oral or written.

24. Third Party Beneficiary

You acknowledge and agree that Apple, and Apple's subsidiaries, are third party beneficiaries of these Terms. Upon your acceptance of the terms and conditions of these Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third party beneficiary thereof.

25. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms or Application, please contact Service Provider at: