Terms of Service

Lofi Station 利用規約

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Article 1 (Application)

  1. These Terms of Service ("Terms") set forth the conditions for using the application "Lofi Station" ("the App") between all users ("Users") and us ("we" or "the Company").
  2. By using the App, Users are deemed to have agreed to these Terms.

Article 2 (Service Description)

  1. The App provides the following features:
    • Time management using the Pomodoro Technique
    • Lo-Fi BGM and ambient sound playback and mixing
    • Task management
    • Visual work environment through background GIF images
  2. We may change, add, or remove the content of the App without prior notice to Users.

Article 3 (Usage Fees)

  1. Basic features of the App are available free of charge.
  2. Some features may be offered as a paid plan (Premium Plan).
  3. Fees, payment methods, and refund policies for paid plans shall be determined separately.

Article 4 (Prohibited Activities)

Users shall not engage in the following activities when using the App:

  1. Activities that violate laws, regulations, or public order and morals
  2. Activities related to criminal acts
  3. Activities that destroy or interfere with the server or network functions of the App
  4. Activities that may interfere with the operation of the App
  5. Activities that collect or accumulate personal information of other Users
  6. Unauthorized access or attempts thereof
  7. Impersonating other Users
  8. Decompiling, disassembling, reverse engineering, or similar activities on the App
  9. Any other activities deemed inappropriate by us

Article 5 (Suspension of the App)

  1. We may suspend or interrupt all or part of the App without prior notice to Users if we determine that any of the following reasons exist:
    • When performing maintenance, inspection, or updates to the computer systems for the App
    • When providing the App becomes difficult due to force majeure such as earthquakes, lightning, fire, power outages, or natural disasters
    • When computers or communication lines are stopped due to an accident
    • When we otherwise determine that providing the App is difficult
  2. We shall not be liable for any disadvantage or damage suffered by Users or third parties due to the suspension or interruption of the App.

Article 6 (Copyright)

  1. Copyrights and other intellectual property rights related to the App and all content related to the App (including but not limited to text, images, audio, video, and software) belong to us or those who have licensed them to us.
  2. Users may use the App and related content only within the scope of using the App.

Article 7 (Disclaimer)

  1. We do not warrant that the App is free from defects in fact or law (including defects related to safety, reliability, accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, fitness for a particular purpose, security, errors, bugs, and rights infringement).
  2. We shall not be liable for any damages incurred by Users arising from the App. However, this disclaimer shall not apply if the contract between us and the User regarding the App (including these Terms) constitutes a consumer contract as defined by the Consumer Contract Act.
  3. Even in the case provided in the proviso of the preceding paragraph, we shall not be liable for damages arising from special circumstances (including cases where we or the User foresaw or could have foreseen the occurrence of damage) among damages incurred by Users due to our default or tort caused by our negligence (excluding gross negligence).

Article 8 (Changes to Service Content)

We may change, add, or discontinue the content of the App without prior notice to Users, and we shall not be liable for any damages incurred by Users as a result.

Article 9 (Changes to Terms of Service)

  1. We may change these Terms at any time without prior notice to Users when we deem it necessary.
  2. If Users use the App after the Terms have been changed, they shall be deemed to have agreed to the revised Terms.

Article 10 (Usage Environment)

  1. The following environments are required to use the App:
    • iOS 13.0 or later / Android 8.0 or later
    • Web browser (latest versions of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge)
    • Internet connection (when using music playback and background GIF features)
  2. We shall not be liable for any issues arising from the use of the App in environments other than those recommended.

Article 11 (Use of Third-Party Services)

  1. The App uses the following third-party services:
    • Tenor API (Google Inc.): Providing background GIF images
    • Music streaming service: Providing BGM and sound effects
    • Firebase Analytics (Google Inc.): Analysis of app usage
    • Firebase Authentication (Google Inc.): Anonymous authentication
  2. These services are provided in accordance with the terms of service and privacy policies of each service provider.
  3. We shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of third-party services.
  4. Some features of the App may become unavailable due to changes or termination of third-party services.

Article 12 (External Content)

  1. Background GIF images displayed in the App are content created by third parties through the Tenor API (Google Inc.).
  2. Copyrights of such content belong to their respective creators.
  3. GIF images are accompanied by the display "Powered by Tenor".
  4. Users may not use such content for purposes other than viewing within the App.
  5. Music and audio content provided in the App is owned by us or legitimate license holders.
  6. Users may not record, reproduce, or redistribute such content.

Article 13 (Data Management)

  1. Users are encouraged to regularly back up data within the App (tasks, Pomodoro settings, audio settings, etc.).
  2. We shall not, in principle, be liable for loss or corruption of data. However, this does not apply in cases of our intentional or gross negligence.
  3. Data may be lost due to app deletion, device failure, OS updates, etc.

Article 14 (Suspension and Forced Termination)

  1. We may suspend the provision of the App to Users or terminate the usage agreement without prior notice if the User falls under any of the following:
    • Violation of any provision of these Terms
    • Discovery of false information in registration details
    • Delay in fulfilling payment obligations for paid plan fees
    • Any other case where we determine that use of the App is inappropriate
  2. We shall not be liable for any damages incurred by Users due to actions taken under this Article.

Article 15 (Cancellation and Withdrawal)

  1. Users may terminate their use of the App at any time by uninstalling the App.
  2. If using a paid plan, cancellation procedures shall follow the rules of the respective app stores (App Store, Google Play).
  3. Even after cancellation, payment obligations incurred before cancellation and rights and obligations under these Terms shall survive.

Article 16 (Handling of Personal Information)

We shall appropriately handle personal information obtained through the use of the App in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is separately established.

Article 17 (Notices and Communications)

Notices or communications between Users and us shall be made by methods determined by us. Unless a change notification is submitted by the User in accordance with the method separately specified by us, we shall deem the currently registered contact information to be valid and send notices or communications to such contact information, which shall be deemed to have reached the User at the time of dispatch.

Article 18 (Prohibition of Transfer of Rights and Obligations)

Users may not transfer or pledge their position under the usage agreement or their rights or obligations under these Terms to a third party without our prior written consent.

Article 19 (Severability)

Even if any provision or part thereof of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable under the Consumer Contract Act or other laws and regulations, the remaining provisions of these Terms and the remaining portions of any provision partially determined to be invalid or unenforceable shall continue to be fully effective.

Article 20 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

  1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.
  2. In the event of any dispute arising in connection with the App, the court having jurisdiction over the location of our head office shall have exclusive agreed jurisdiction.

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