These Terms of Use (“Terms”) set forth the conditions that apply when using the services (“Services”) provided by Souya Corporation (“the Company”) through its Drawing Quotation Management System.
By using the Services, users are deemed to have agreed to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Services.

Article 1 – Definitions

  1. “Services”
    The collective services provided by the Company through the Drawing Quotation Management System it operates.
  2. “Ordering Party”
    A corporation or other business entity that enters into an agreement with the Company to use the Services and places product orders.
  3. “Receiving Party”
    A corporation or other business entity that enters into an agreement with the Company to use the Services and receives product orders.
  4. “User(s)”
    A collective term referring to both Ordering Parties and Receiving Parties.
  5. “Similar Drawing Search”
    An AI-powered feature within the Services that allows users to search for drawings similar in shape to a reference drawing.
  6. “Paid Options for Ordering Parties”
    Specific features available to Ordering Parties, subject to separate terms for usage fees, periods, limits, and other conditions.
  7. “Paid Services”
    A collective term covering both the Paid Options for Ordering Parties and all features available to Receiving Parties within the Services.

Article 2 – Consent to These Terms

  1. 1.Users are required to use the Services in accordance with these Terms.
  2. By using the Services, users are deemed to have given valid and irrevocable consent to these Terms.
  3. If any separate guidelines, individual agreements, or other terms (“Individual Agreements”) are established in addition to these Terms, users must also comply with such Individual Agreements when using the Services. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and an Individual Agreement, the provisions of the Individual Agreement shall prevail.

Article 3 – Changes to the Terms

  1. The Company may revise these Terms at its discretion whenever it deems necessary.
  2. In the event of any changes, the Company will notify users in advance of the revised content and effective date by posting the information on the Service’s website or through other appropriate means.
    However, if user consent is required by law for any changes, the Company will obtain such consent using a method it deems appropriate.
    Unless otherwise required by law, continued use of the Services after the specified effective date shall constitute acceptance of the revised Terms.

Article 4 – Notifications

  1. The Company may notify users regarding the Services by posting on the Service’s website, or by sending emails or documents to the email address or physical address registered by the user, or by any other method the Company deems appropriate.
  2. Even if an email sent to the registered address fails to be delivered for any reason, the notification shall be deemed to have been made. In such cases, the Company may stop sending emails to that address. The Company shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from undelivered emails or the suspension of email delivery.

Article 5 – The Services

  1. The Services are designed to provide users with a system for comparing and streamlining product estimates. Contracts formed between Ordering Parties and Receiving Parties through the use of the Services are concluded directly between those parties. The Company is not a party to such contracts and does not act as an intermediary or agent.
  2. Subject to compliance with these Terms, the Company grants users a non-exclusive right to use the Services.
  3. Users may not use the Services beyond the intended scope. Prohibited actions include, but are not limited to, copying, translating, adapting, transmitting, republishing, modifying, selling, distributing, sublicensing, publicly transmitting (including making available for public access), lending, transferring, or leasing.
  4. If the Company determines that a user has violated or is likely to violate any laws or these Terms, or if it deems it necessary for operational reasons, the Company may suspend or restrict the user’s access to the Services without prior notice.

Article 6 – Registration Information

  1. When registering information to use the Services, users must provide true, accurate, and complete information.
  2. If there are any changes to the registered information, users must promptly update the information through the designated procedures on the Service. The Company shall not be liable for any damages resulting from a failure to update registration information.

Article 7 – ID, Password, and Email Address

  1. Users are responsible for securely managing their email address, ID, and password (collectively referred to as “Login Credentials,” including email ID, password, and other configuration data), and must not handle them in a manner that could allow access by third parties.
    The Company shall not be liable for any damages resulting from inadequate management.
  2. Users must set passwords that are difficult for third parties to guess and are required to change them as necessary. The Company shall not be liable for any damages resulting from failure to fulfill this obligation.
  3. Users are fully responsible for the use and management of their Login Credentials. The Company shall not be liable for any damages caused by insufficient management, misuse, or unauthorized use by third parties.
  4. Users may not permit any third party (other than those authorized by the Company) to use, lend, transfer, sell, assign, or pledge their Login Credentials.
  5. If the Company determines that there is a risk of unauthorized use—such as multiple failed login attempts—the Company may suspend the use of the relevant ID and password. In such cases, users must follow the procedures specified by the Company to lift the suspension. The Company shall not be liable for any damages resulting from such suspension.

Article 8 – Use of Information

  1. Users grant the Company and its partners a license (including any necessary copyright licenses) to copy, host, store, back up, and otherwise handle any data uploaded to or generated within the Services.
  2. Users agree that uploaded data may be used by the Company as AI training data to improve or enhance existing Services or to develop new ones.

Article 9 – Privacy and Confidential Information

  1. The handling of user information by the Company is governed by the Company’s Privacy Policy and Personal Information Protection Policy, available at: https://www.souya.biz/en/Privacy-Policy .
    By using the Services, users agree to the handling of their information in accordance with these policies.
  2. The Company may use and disclose information and data provided by users in a statistical format that does not identify individuals, at its discretion. Users hereby consent to this in advance.

Article 10 – Fees for Ordering Parties

  1. Ordering Parties may use the Services (excluding paid options) free of charge.
  2. To use paid options, Ordering Parties must comply with the terms specified in separate Individual Agreements.
  3. By subscribing to paid options, Ordering Parties gain access to the Similar Drawing Search feature.
  4. The initial term of the Paid Options is one month, and thereafter, the contract shall automatically renew on a monthly basis unless the user completes the cancellation procedure specified by the Company by the last business day of the final month of the contract.
  5. If the number of Similar Drawing Searches exceeds the monthly limit, additional charges will apply. These must be paid by the last business day of the following month.
  6. Usage fees are non-refundable, regardless of whether the Services are used.

Article 11 – Commencement of Paid Options for Ordering Parties

Ordering Parties may begin using the Paid Options after completing payment as specified in the previous article.

Article 12 – Fees for Receiving Parties

  1. Receiving Parties shall pay the usage fees for the Services in accordance with the fee schedule separately specified by the Company, using the payment method designated by the Company. Bank transfer fees and any other related costs shall be borne by the Receiving Party.
  2. The initial contract term for Receiving Parties is one year, and thereafter, it shall automatically renew annually unless the Receiving Party completes the cancellation procedure specified by the Company at least one month prior to the end of the current contract period.
  3. At the start of the contract and upon each renewal, the Receiving Party shall pay the annual fixed monthly fee in advance.
  4. Even if the Services commence in the middle of a month, the full monthly fee for that month shall be payable.
  5. If the number of Similar Drawing Searches exceeds the monthly limit, additional charges will apply based on the excess usage. These must be paid by the last business day of the following month.
  6. Usage fees are non-refundable, regardless of whether the Services are used.

Article 13 – Commencement of Service Use by Receiving Parties

Receiving Parties may begin using the Services after completing payment as specified in the previous article.

Article 14 – Application for Paid Services

The Company shall accept applications for Paid Services in accordance with the procedures it prescribes. After conducting necessary reviews and procedures, the Company will approve the use of the Paid Services through its designated method. The contract for Paid Services shall be deemed to have been concluded upon such approval.
The Company reserves the right to conduct eligibility reviews at its sole discretion, regardless of whether approval has been granted. If the Company determines that the applicant falls under any of the following conditions, it may deny or retroactively revoke approval and suspend eligibility for use (hereinafter referred to as “Eligibility Suspension”). Such suspension may apply not only to Paid Services but to all Services. The Company is not obligated to disclose the details of its review, and users may not object to the Company’s decisions, including the decision not to disclose.

Eligibility Suspension may apply if:

  • The applicant does not exist.
  • The applicant has no valid contact information.
  • The applicant is currently suspended or has previously been terminated due to violations of these Terms.
  • The application contains false or misleading information.
  • The applicant has failed to pay fees for the Services or other services provided by the Company, either currently or in the past.
  • The applicant is deemed likely to be unable to fulfill obligations under these Terms.
  • The applicant has engaged in or is likely to engage in prohibited conduct under these Terms.
  • The applicant is affiliated with, a member of, or otherwise connected to an antisocial organization, including but not limited to crime syndicates or extremist groups.
  • The applicant has engaged in or is likely to engage in illegal or unethical conduct.
  • The Company determines that the applicant poses a technical or operational risk to the Services.

Article 15 – Termination of Paid Services

If a user is subscribed to Paid Services, no refunds will be issued under any circumstances, including but not limited to the following:

  • Suspension of the user’s ID or account under these Terms.
  • Suspension of eligibility after the Paid Services contract has been concluded.
  • Suspension or restriction of use for any cause.
  • Termination of the contract by the Company under applicable laws or Articles 14.1–14.2.
  • Termination of the Paid Services, including cancellation by the user.
  • Suspension or interruption of the Services under these Terms.

Article 16 – Termination of Contract by the Company

  1. The Company may, without prior notice, suspend all or part of the Services and any affiliated services, or terminate the contract with the user, if the user falls under any of the following conditions:
    • Violation of any provision of these Terms
    • Returned or dishonored checks or promissory notes
    • Subject to seizure, provisional seizure, provisional disposition, compulsory execution, or tax delinquency procedures
    • Filing for bankruptcy, civil rehabilitation, corporate reorganization, or special liquidation
    • Any other significant change in creditworthiness
    • Dissolution or suspension of business operations
    • Receiving administrative warnings, recommendations, or penalties regarding business practices
    • Unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data stored on the Company’s systems, or if the Company deems such risk exists
    • Conduct deemed by the Company to be contrary to public order and morals or otherwise inappropriate
    • Engaging in or using a third party to engage in any of the following:
      • Violent demands
      • Unreasonable demands beyond legal responsibility
      • Threatening behavior or use of violence in transactions
      • Spreading rumors, using deception or force to damage the reputation or disrupt the business of others
      • Any other conduct similar to or equivalent to the above
  2. Notwithstanding the above, the Company may terminate the contract if it determines that continued use of the Services is no longer feasible.
  3. If the user is subscribed to Paid Services, no refunds will be issued regardless of the grounds or causes for termination under this Article.

Article 17 – Changes, Additions, or Discontinuation of Services

  1. In addition to the provisions of the preceding article, the Company may, without prior notice and for any reason, change, add, or temporarily suspend the content of the Services or affiliated services.
  2. The Company may discontinue all or part of the Services or affiliated services with prior notice to users. However, in cases of emergency, the Company may do so without prior notice.

Article 18 – Handling Upon Termination of Contract

Upon termination of the contract, whether by user cancellation, termination by the Company, or discontinuation of the Services—the user shall lose all rights and privileges associated with their account. The Company shall not be liable for any resulting damages.

Article 19 – Prohibition of Transfer of Rights and Obligations

Users may not transfer, assign, pledge, or otherwise dispose of any rights or obligations under these Terms to any third party without the Company’s prior written consent.

Article 20 – Subcontracting

The Company may subcontract all or part of the operations related to the Services to third parties.

Article 21 – Prohibited Conduct

  1. Users must not engage in any of the following actions when using the Services:
    • Infringing on the copyrights of others
    • Violating the privacy of others
    • Damaging the reputation or credibility of others
    • Engaging in criminal acts or acts that may lead to criminal activity
    • Providing false information (including impersonation)
    • Disrupting the operation of the Services or damaging the Company’s reputation
    • Implying, without authorization, that the Company endorses or sponsors the user or their services
    • Lending, sharing, or otherwise disclosing IDs or passwords to any third party without authorization
    • Submitting false declarations to the Company
    • Using the Services on behalf of third parties or for any purpose other than the user’s own internal business use (including providing access to competitors)
    • Accessing or using the Services for the purpose of developing or assisting in the development of competing products or services
    • Copying, modifying, reverse compiling, reverse assembling, or reverse engineering the Services
  2. If a user engages in any of the prohibited acts listed above, the Company may, at its sole discretion, suspend the user’s access to the Services or take any other appropriate action (“Usage Suspension Measures”). The Company is not obligated to disclose the reasons for such measures and shall not be liable for any damages resulting from them.

Article 22 – Disclaimer

  1. Users shall use the Services at their own risk and responsibility and shall bear full responsibility for all actions taken and outcomes resulting from their use. If the Company incurs any damages due to a user’s actions, the user shall compensate the Company for such damages, including reasonable attorney fees.
  2. When using the Services to record agreements with other users, the user must verify the identity and authority of the other party in advance. While the Company may provide features to facilitate such verification, it does not guarantee the identity or authority of the other party.
  3. The Company may change the specifications of the Services or affiliated services without prior notice.
  4. The Company shall not be liable for any damages resulting from changes, suspension, or termination of the Services or affiliated services.
  5. The Company shall not be liable for any damages caused by changes, suspension, interruption, or malfunction of the Services or affiliated services.
  6. Users acknowledge that the Services or affiliated services may be temporarily unavailable due to the following reasons, and agree not to claim compensation for any resulting damages:
    • Maintenance, repair, or inspection of servers or software
    • Accidents involving computers or communication lines
    • Other unavoidable circumstances
  7. Users are solely responsible for the information they provide through the Services. The Company makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, validity, or safety of such information.
    The Company shall not be responsible or liable for the content of any external websites linked from the Services.
  8. The Company does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, reliability, validity, or safety of any information obtained through the Services or affiliated services, and shall not be liable for any resulting damages.
  9. The Company shall not be liable for any damages, disputes between users, or other issues arising from the use of the Services or affiliated services.
  10. If, for any reason, the disclaimers in these Terms are deemed inapplicable and the Company is held liable to users or third parties, the Company’s liability shall be limited to the total amount of fees paid by the user for the Services, unless the Company acted with willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Article 23 – Exclusion of Organized Crime and Other Antisocial Forces

  1. Both the Company and the user represent and warrant that, in connection with the use or provision of the Services, they are not presently, and will not in the future become, affiliated with or involved in any organized crime groups, members thereof, companies affiliated therewith, corporate racketeers, political racketeers, radical social movements, or other antisocial forces (collectively, “Antisocial Forces”).
  2. If the Company determines that the user is or has become affiliated with or involved in Antisocial Forces, the Company may, without prior notice, suspend the user’s access to the Services or terminate the contract. Likewise, if the user becomes aware that the Company is affiliated with or involved in Antisocial Forces, the user may terminate the contract without prior notice.
  3. In the event of termination under the preceding paragraph, the terminating party shall not be liable for any damages to the other party, including any obligation to refund fees for the remaining contract period.
  4. The Company shall not be liable for any damages resulting from suspension or termination of the Services due to the user’s violation of this Article.

Article 24 – Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the Company and the user regarding the subject matter hereof, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements, representations, or understandings, except as otherwise expressly agreed in writing by both parties.

Article 25 – 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 principles.
In the event of any legal dispute arising in connection with these Terms, the Kanazawa District Court or the Kanazawa Summary Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction as the court of first instance, depending on the amount in controversy.

[Established: September 15, 2021]