Terms of Service

These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) set forth the legally binding terms and conditions governing access to and use of the service known as “AI Creators” (the “Service”), operated by ARATAMA 璞 (the “Company”).

Article 1: Definitions

The definitions of terms used in these Terms are as follows:

  1. “Service” means the service named “AI Creators” provided by the Company (including any service after changes to its name or content).
  2. “Creator” means an individual, corporation, or sole proprietor who, through the Service, uses generative AI or related technologies to create and provide deliverables such as illustrations, photographs, manga, videos/animations, 3DCG, music, written works, programs, data analysis, planning, or direction (collectively, “Products”).
  3. “Registered Company” means a corporation, organization, governmental entity, educational or research institution, or sole proprietor registered with the Service that engages in transactions, collaboration, commissioning, or cooperation with Creators or other Registered Companies.
  4. “Client” means a party that, through the Service, requests production, joint research and development, promotion, proof-of-concept testing, article placement, advertising, or similar services from Creators or Registered Companies (including cases where a Registered Company acts as a Client).
  5. “User” collectively refers to Creators, Registered Companies, Clients, and any other persons using the Service.
  6. “Content” means any text, images, videos, audio, data, logos, promotional materials, business profile materials, or other information that Users post, transmit, or upload to the Service, as well as any information edited, created, or published by the Company based thereon.
  7. “Model Output” means any images, videos, audio, text, code, 3D data, or other deliverables generated by generative AI or algorithmic systems.
  8. “Feedback Data” means data provided by Users to the Company, or incidentally derived through use of the Service, for purposes of quality improvement, review, verification, or evaluation (the handling of personal information shall be governed by Article 6).
  9. “Matching” means the mechanism by which the Company introduces, mediates, or supports collaboration, production, contracting, joint research, or information exchange among Users through the Service.
  10. “Individual Contract” means quotations, purchase orders, outsourcing agreements, production agreements, non-disclosure agreements, or other contracts concluded between relevant parties on a project-by-project basis.

Article 2: Application, Amendment, and Priority

Users shall use the Service in accordance with these Terms.

The Company may amend these Terms at its discretion without prior consent of Users. Such amendments shall become effective upon posting on the Service or other notification method designated by the Company. Continued access to or use of the Service after such amendment constitutes acceptance of the amended Terms.

External websites linked from the Service shall be governed by their respective terms and conditions.

If any provision of these Terms conflicts with an Individual Contract, the Individual Contract shall prevail with respect to the relevant project; however, matters not specified therein shall be governed by these Terms.

Article 3: Registration and Account

Use of the Service requires application in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Company and approval by the Company.

The Company may permit registration or login through external account integrations such as Google or X (formerly Twitter).

If any registration information is false or inaccurate, the Company may refuse or revoke registration.

Users shall manage their account information at their own responsibility and shall not lend, transfer, or assign such accounts to third parties. Any use of the Service through registered account credentials shall be deemed use by the registered User.

Article 4: Withdrawal and Termination

Users may withdraw from the Service through procedures prescribed by the Company; provided, however, that Users may not withdraw until completion of any outstanding Individual Contracts, payments, or obligations.

After withdrawal, the Company may continue to retain or publish Content previously introduced or published for operational or record-keeping purposes.

Users are responsible for backing up their own data. The Company shall not be liable for damages resulting from failure to do so.

Article 5: Management of User Information

  1. Users shall register and manage their information accurately and update it promptly when changes occur.
  2. When using shared devices, Users shall log out and terminate browser sessions appropriately.
  3. Users shall be liable for any damages arising from unauthorized use of their account credentials.

Article 6: Handling of Personal and Business Information

  1. The Company shall handle personal and business information in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
  2. Logos, brand names, service images, URLs, and promotional materials provided by Registered Companies may be published for purposes of introduction and promotion.
  3. Feedback Data may be anonymized or aggregated and used for quality improvement, except where otherwise restricted by Individual Contract or consent.

Article 7: Prohibited Acts

Users shall not engage in any act that violates applicable laws or public order and morals; infringes upon the rights of the Company or any third party; involves false representations or misleading conduct; constitutes discrimination, defamation, obscene or violent expression; involves unauthorized access or excessive system load; interferes with the operation of the Service; accesses the Service by means other than those provided by the Company; or any other conduct deemed inappropriate by the Company.

In particular, the following acts are strictly prohibited:

  1. Infringement of intellectual property rights, portrait rights, privacy rights, or other rights of third parties, or use of rights without proper authorization.

  2. Improper use of synthetic media such as deepfakes, including the unauthorized use of the likeness, voice, or biometric identifiers of celebrities, minors, or other individuals without valid consent or lawful authority, as well as impersonation.

  3. Posting unlawful or harmful information, or aiding, abetting, or inciting criminal conduct.

  4. Distribution of computer viruses or malicious code, or engaging in cybersecurity attacks.

  5. False representation of achievements, awards, collaborations, or business performance.

  6. Improper use of information obtained through the Service, including mass solicitation or diversion for commercial purposes.

  7. Circumvention of the Service (entering into direct contracts or settlements without using the Service).

    • If circumvention is discovered, the User shall pay to the Company a contractual penalty calculated as the highest amount among:
      (i) the fees the Company would have received had the transaction been conducted through the Service;
      (ii) the total fees received by the Company from the User during the six (6) months immediately preceding the discovery of the violation; or
      (iii) the total monetary amount paid or received by the User as a result of the violation,
      as reasonably determined by the Company.

    • If a User receives a proposal for circumvention, the User shall immediately report such proposal to the Company.

Article 8: Suspension of Use and Termination of Registration

The Company may, without prior notice or demand and at its reasonable discretion, delete or hide posted Content, suspend a User’s access to the Service, or revoke a User’s registration in any of the following cases:

  1. Violation of these Terms;

    1. If any false, inaccurate, or misleading information is discovered in the User’s registration information;

    2. If the User suspends payment, becomes insolvent, or files for bankruptcy, civil rehabilitation, corporate reorganization, special liquidation, or any similar legal proceeding;

    3. If the Company determines that the User constitutes, or is suspected of being involved with, antisocial forces or similar entities.

If a User falls under any of the foregoing circumstances, the User shall automatically forfeit the benefit of time with respect to all obligations owed to the Company and shall immediately satisfy all such obligations in full.

Article 9: Content and Intellectual Property Rights

  1. All rights, including intellectual property rights, relating to the Service’s programs, user interface, design, text, images, databases, and other materials shall belong to the Company or the legitimate rights holders and shall not constitute any implied license to Users.

  2. Users shall not reproduce, transmit, assign, lend, adapt, modify, disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer, or otherwise exploit the Service beyond the scope permitted by the Company.

  3. Copyright and other rights in Content submitted by Users shall belong to the relevant User; however, the Company may use such Content free of charge and on a non-exclusive basis, including modification to the extent necessary, solely for purposes of introducing, showcasing case studies, and promoting the Service.

  4. Even after withdrawal or termination of registration, Content previously introduced or published by the Company may not be deleted.

  5. All rights in logos, company descriptions, images, videos, press materials, and other assets provided by Registered Companies shall belong to the respective company; however, the Company may use such materials free of charge for promotional purposes within the Service and related media (including social media, advertisements, and brochures).

  6. Ownership and usage conditions of Model Output shall be governed by the applicable Individual Contract. In particular, rights and disclosure scope regarding trained models, prompts, workflows, seed values, and related know-how shall be determined by the Individual Contract.

  7. The Company makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, legality, or non-infringement of third-party rights (including intellectual property rights, portrait rights, or privacy rights) in relation to Model Output generated by generative AI or algorithmic systems. Users shall use such Model Output at their own risk and responsibility.

Article 10: Matching and Transactions

  1. The Company may review, publish, mediate, advise on, or decline projects based on project content, conditions, and contractual structure.

  2. The actual contractual terms (including compensation, delivery schedule, ownership of rights, confidentiality, inspection, subcontracting, and warranties) shall be determined by Individual Contracts and performed under the responsibility of the contracting parties.

  3. The Company shall bear no liability for disputes, non-performance, or other issues arising after Matching.

Article 11: Fees, Commissions, and Paid Options

  1. The conditions governing registration, profile listing, and the availability or applicability of fees for basic features of the Service shall be determined separately by the Company.

  2. The Company may establish separate fees for advertising placements, featured articles, corporate PR pages, project matching support, business representation services, and other ancillary services.

  3. In the event that a transaction, referral arrangement, subcontracting agreement, or other business relationship is concluded through the Service, the Company may charge fees, commissions, or performance-based compensation to Users in accordance with conditions presented in advance.

  4. The fee structure, payment methods, payment deadlines, and other related conditions shall be governed by the Company’s separate fee schedule or the applicable Individual Contract.

  5. The Company reserves the right to modify its fee structure as necessary. Any such modification shall become effective upon notice through the Service or by individual notification.

Article 12: Confidential Information

  1. Users shall not disclose or leak to any third party any technical, business, transactional, personal, or other non-public information obtained in connection with use of the Service without prior written consent (including electronic records) of the relevant party.

  2. If a separate non-disclosure agreement exists, such agreement shall prevail.

Article 13: Advertisements

Users acknowledge that the Service may include advertisements placed by the Company or its partners. The format, scope, and placement of such advertisements may be modified at the Company’s discretion at any time.

Article 14: Export Control and Sanctions

Users shall comply with all applicable export control laws, economic sanctions, and trade regulations, and shall not engage in transactions with restricted regions or designated persons.

Article 15: Disclaimer

  1. The Company shall not be liable for damages arising from Users’ communication environments, devices, software, or integrations with external services.

  2. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages resulting from changes, suspension, or termination of the Service.

  3. The Company makes no warranties regarding the legality, accuracy, safety, or usefulness of external websites linked from the Service.

  4. The Company shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from use of the Service, including loss of opportunity, business interruption, or loss of profits.

  5. The foregoing shall not apply in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence by the Company, or where the User qualifies as a consumer under the Consumer Contract Act of Japan.

  6. If the Company is found liable for any reason, the total amount of compensation shall not exceed the cumulative amount paid by the relevant User to the Company for the Service.

  7. If a User causes damage to a third party in connection with use of the Service, the User shall resolve such matter at their own expense and responsibility and shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any claims, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and lost profits.

  8. Due to the nature of generative AI, identical inputs may produce varying outputs. The Company does not guarantee reproducibility or consistency.

  9. The Company shall not be liable for any disputes arising between Users and third parties resulting from use of Model Output.

Article 16: Assignment

  1. Users may not assign, transfer, pledge, or otherwise dispose of their status under these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the Company.

  2. The Company may transfer all or part of the Service to a third party and may transfer all related rights and obligations, including User information, to such third party.

Article 17: Severability

If any provision of these Terms, or any part thereof, is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Article 18: Governing Law and Jurisdiction

  1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.

  2. Any dispute arising between the Company and a User in connection with the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court or the Tokyo Summary Court as the court of first instance.

Originally Effective: June 1, 2024
Last Updated: February 12, 2026