Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") set forth the conditions of use for the diary application "Nickie" ("the App") provided by yasuworks.com ("the Operator"). By using the App, you are deemed to have agreed to these Terms.

1. About the App

The App is an application for writing and reflecting on diary entries. It can be used without creating an account. By creating a Nickie account, diary entries are automatically synchronized and backed up.

2. Accounts

• Accounts are created with a passkey, and you log in with a passkey.
• Accounts are for personal use only. Do not lend or transfer your account to others.
• Managing your login credentials (passkeys) and recovery key is the responsibility of the user. If all passkeys and recovery keys are lost, you will no longer be able to log in to your account, and the Operator cannot restore access.

3. Encryption of Diary Entries and Keys

• Backed-up diary entries are encrypted on the device before storage. The Operator cannot read the content.
• The key to open diary entries is protected by the user's passkey (and recovery key, if created). If all passkeys and recovery keys are lost, no one, including the Operator, can recover the diary entries. The Operator shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from such loss.
• Diary entries stored on the device may be lost due to device malfunction, loss of the device, or deletion of the App.

4. User Posts

• The rights to the contents of diary entries belong to the user.
• The Operator handles data only to the extent necessary to provide the App (storage and transmission of encrypted data).

5. Prohibited Acts

• Violating laws, regulations, or public order and morals
• Infringing on the rights of others (copyrights, portrait rights, privacy, etc.)
• Placing an excessive burden on the App or servers, unauthorized access, or reverse engineering/modifying the system
• Impersonating other users
• Using the App for commercial purposes without the Operator's prior permission
• Any other acts deemed inappropriate by the Operator

In the event of a violation, the Operator may suspend or delete the account without prior notice.

6. Paid Items

• The App may offer paid items (such as themes). Purchases are processed through Google Play or the App Store.
• Refunds are governed by the policies of Google Play or the App Store.
• Purchased items may be used on other devices signed in with the same account.

7. Modifications and Termination of the App

• The Operator may modify the contents of the App or discontinue its provision.
• In the event of termination, the Operator will strive to provide notice within the App as far in advance as practicable, and provide a period during which users can retain their diary entries locally.

8. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

• The Operator makes no warranty that the App is free of defects or that it will meet any particular purpose.
• The Operator shall not be liable for any damages incurred by users through the use of the App, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence by the Operator.
• Even where the Operator is held liable, such liability shall be limited to the total amount paid by the user for the App during the preceding 12 months.

9. Changes to the Terms

The Operator may modify these Terms as necessary. If significant changes are made, notice will be provided within the App. Continued use of the App after modifications shall constitute acceptance of the modified Terms.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan. In the event of any dispute arising in connection with the App, the district court having jurisdiction over the location of the Operator shall be the court of first instance with exclusive agreed jurisdiction.

11. Contact

yasuworks.com
Email: support@nickie.app