0101Preamble & Purpose
These Terms of Service (hereinafter "these Terms") set out the conditions of use for the golf community service "ROUNDIE" (hereinafter "the Service") provided by KANOPY Inc. (hereinafter "we" or "our"). Persons who use the Service (hereinafter "users") shall agree to these Terms before using it.
These Terms apply to all matters between users and us regarding use of the Service. By using the Service, users are deemed to have agreed to these Terms.
0202Definitions
In these Terms, the following terms have the meanings set out below.
- The Service: A collective term for the mobile application, website, and related services we provide under the name "ROUNDIE".
- User: An individual who uses the Service after agreeing to these Terms.
- Account: User-specific identification information required to use the Service.
- User Content: A collective term for the information that users post, send, upload, or otherwise provide on the Service (text, images, video, scores, comments, Kudos, etc.).
- Pro Plan: A paid monthly or yearly subscription plan.
- Compe Pack: A paid one-time purchase option for the competition feature.
0303Service Description
The Service is an application providing golf round recording and community features. Specific features include the following.
- Round score entry, photo posting, comment recording
- Feed viewing, Kudos (reactions), comments
- Evaluation and ranking based on our proprietary metric "ROUNDIE Score" (PLAY / VIBE / STYLE three axes)
- Competition feature (supporting Stroke / New Peria / Double Peria formats for competitions among friends)
- Other features added or changed by us from time to time
We may change, add, or remove features of the Service without notice. We are not liable for damages incurred by users or third parties as a result.
0404Account Registration
Users shall register their account by providing accurate and true information to us in accordance with the method we specify.
- Only persons who agree to these Terms and intend to use the Service at their own responsibility may register.
- Persons under 13 may not use the Service. Persons aged 13 to under 18 must obtain parental consent before using the Service.
- In principle, users may hold one account per person. If multiple accounts are discovered, we may suspend accounts at our discretion.
- If registration information changes, users shall promptly update it through the means we specify.
We may decline registration or revoke an existing registration if any of the following applies to the user.
- The registration information contains falsehoods, errors, or omissions
- The user has previously been subject to suspension or similar measures for violating these Terms
- The user is a member of, or has dealings with, anti-social forces (organized crime groups, members thereof, related parties, or equivalent)
- Other cases where we judge registration to be inappropriate
0505Account Responsibility
Users shall, at their own responsibility, strictly manage their registered email, password, and other login information (hereinafter "account information").
- Account information may not be lent, transferred, or shared with third parties.
- We are not liable for damages arising from insufficient management of account information, use by third parties, or other reasons.
- If account information has been or may have been leaked to third parties, the user shall promptly notify us.
0606Prohibited Conduct
In using the Service, users shall not engage in the following acts.
- Acts violating laws, these Terms, or public order and morals
- Acts related to criminal conduct or that promote it
- Acts infringing the intellectual property, image rights, privacy, honor, or other rights or interests of us, other users, or third parties
- Defamation, harassment, threats, or discriminatory speech against other users or third parties
- Solicitation, advertising, or other commercial use of the Service (except where we have given prior consent)
- Posting false information (scores, photos, round records, etc.) intentionally
- Impersonating other users
- Analyzing, copying, modifying, or reverse-engineering the source code, design, or features of the Service
- Imposing excessive load on the Service's servers or network systems, or otherwise interfering with operation of the Service
- Unauthorized access, cracking, hacking, or similar acts
- Use of automated tools, bots, or scraping not permitted by us
- Using information obtained from the Service for purposes other than the user's own personal use, or for commercial purposes
- Other acts judged by us to be inappropriate
0707User Content
7.1 Rights to user content
The copyright and other intellectual property rights to content posted on the Service by users belong, in principle, to the user who posted it.
7.2 License to us
For user content, the user grants us a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license (including the right to sublicense to third parties) to reproduce, translate, adapt, publicly transmit, and otherwise use the content as necessary for providing, improving, and promoting the Service.
This license is valid worldwide and continues during the period the Service is provided, and for a reasonable period thereafter.
7.3 Responsibility for user content
Users are responsible for the content of their user content, and we are not liable in any way. However, if we judge that user content violates or may violate these Terms, we may delete or make the content non-public without prior notice.
7.4 Visibility settings
Users can choose "Public", "Friends Only", or "Private" visibility for each post. Visibility settings shall be appropriately managed at the user's own responsibility.
0808Intellectual Property
The software, content, design, logos, trademarks, and all other intellectual property included in the Service belong to us or the rightful holders.
Beyond personal, non-commercial use, users may not reproduce, modify, distribute, republish, sell, transfer, or sublicense these without our prior written consent or that of the rightful holder.
0909Fees & Payment
9.1 Pricing plans
The Service consists of a free plan (Free) and paid plans (Pro, Compe Pack). The fee schedule is as follows (taxes included for the Japan region).
| Plan | Fee | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Perpetual |
| Pro (monthly) | $4.99 / month (¥800 in JP) | Auto-renewing subscription |
| Pro (yearly) | $39.99 / year (¥6,400 in JP) | Auto-renewing subscription |
| Compe Pack | $9.99 / 1 compe (¥1,600 in JP) | One-time purchase |
Fees may change due to App Store or Google Play display pricing, exchange rates, or tax changes. Fee revisions will be notified in advance within a reasonable scope.
9.2 Payment method
Payment for paid plans is made via subscription or in-app purchase through Apple ID (iOS) or Google account (Android). Payment-related issues (payment errors, double charges, payment information leaks, etc.) shall be resolved in accordance with Apple or Google's terms.
9.3 Automatic renewal
Pro plans automatically renew under the same terms at the end of the contract period unless the user cancels. If cancellation is not made at least 24 hours before renewal, the fee for the next contract period will be automatically charged.
1010Cancellation & Refunds
10.1 How to cancel
Pro plans can be cancelled from the Apple ID or Google account settings screen. Cancellation cannot be performed from within the Service's app.
- iOS: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → ROUNDIE → Cancel Subscription
- Android: Google Play → Account → Subscriptions → ROUNDIE → Cancel Subscription
10.2 After cancellation
Even after cancellation, you can continue to use Pro features until the end of the current contract period. After the contract period ends, the account will automatically be moved to the Free plan.
10.3 Refund policy
Fees already paid are, in principle, non-refundable. Refunds follow Apple's or Google's terms. We are not involved in these refund processes.
1111Service Interruption / Termination
We may interrupt or stop all or part of the Service without prior notice in any of the following cases.
- When performing maintenance, inspection, or updates to the Service's systems
- When provision of the Service becomes difficult due to force majeure such as earthquakes, lightning, fire, power outages, or natural disasters
- When computers, communication lines, etc., have stopped due to accidents
- Other cases where we judge that provision of the Service is difficult
If we discontinue the Service, we will notify users a reasonable time in advance. We are not liable for damages incurred by users or third parties due to such discontinuation.
1212Disclaimer
We make no warranty, express or implied, regarding the Service, including fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, accuracy, usefulness, completeness, safety, legality, currency, absence of errors or bugs, or non-infringement of third-party rights.
We are not liable for any damages incurred by users or third parties due to use of the Service (including but not limited to direct, indirect, special, consequential damages, or lost profits).
We are not liable for disputes between users or with third parties; such disputes shall be resolved among the parties.
1313Restrictions & Account Suspension
We may suspend the user's use of the Service, suspend the account, or delete user content without prior notice if any of the following applies to the user.
- The user violates any provision of these Terms
- It is discovered that registration information contains false facts
- Acts interfering with operation, maintenance, or provision of the Service are recognized
- Legitimate protest, complaint, or claim for damages is received from other users or third parties
- The user has not used the Service for extended periods (24 months or more since the last login)
- Other cases where we judge use of the Service to be inappropriate
We are not liable for any damages incurred by the user due to these measures.
1414Limitation of Liability
Except in cases of our willful misconduct or gross negligence, our liability to a user shall be limited to the total amount of fees the user has paid directly to us for the Service (within the 12 months prior to the cause of the claim).
Under no circumstances shall we be liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages, or for lost profits incurred by users or third parties.
1515Changes to Terms
We may change these Terms in response to changes in our service provision policy, legal changes, or other reasonable circumstances.
When changing these Terms, we will notify users of the content of the changes and the effective date through in-app notifications, our website, email, or other appropriate means.
By using the Service after the effective date, users are deemed to have agreed to the revised Terms. If a user does not agree to the changes, the user shall delete their account.
1616Governing Law & Jurisdiction
The interpretation and application of these Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan.
For disputes between users and us regarding the Service or these Terms, depending on the amount in dispute, the Tokyo Summary Court or Tokyo District Court shall be the exclusive court of first instance by mutual agreement.
1717Contact
For inquiries regarding these Terms, please contact us at the following.
| Company | KANOPY Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address | Tokyo, Japan |
| Representative | Kazushige Shiba |
| Contact | roundie@kanopy-inc.com |
Revision history
- Established (initial version)