Section 1: Scope of Terms
This terms of service (hereinafter referred to as “Terms”) shall apply to all activities related to the use of “Live2D JUKU” service provided by Live2D Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Company”) on YouTube (hereinafter referred to as “Service”).
Section 2: Definitions
“Member” means any corporation or individual that has registered for Service under Section 4 (Membership Registration) and uses Service.
Section 3: Contents of Service & Role of Company
3.1 Company hereby provides videos for learning Live2D software and other related content, as well as necessary information and various materials for taking video courses through Service.
3.2 Company reserves the right to change, add, or delete any part of Service (hereinafter referred to as “Changes”) at any time. Company shall not be liable for any damages and losses incurred by Members as a result of Changes.
Section 4: Membership Registration and Cancellation
4.1 Individuals or entities who wish to use Service shall be registered as Members. To be Members, those who wish to use Service must (i) agree to Terms; and (ii) apply to be registered for Service by completing the membership registration process specified by YouTube and making payment.
4.2 Members may cancel their membership and unregister from Service by following the method specified by YouTube.
4.3 Cancellation and refunds of YouTube channel memberships are governed by YouTube’s regulations as specified here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6304294?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en&sjid=2476690235180319228-AP
Section 5: Prohibited Acts
Company prohibits Members from engaging in any of the following acts (including acts that induce or encourage them, or preparation of them) upon using Service;
(i) replicating, diverting, selling, lending, or otherwise secondary using any information provided by Service (including but not limited to information, videos, images, and audio) without Company’s permission;
(ii) transferring, assigning, or making others assume the contractual position, rights, and obligations granted to Members under Terms to third parties;
(iii) actions that violate any YouTube terms of use and guidelines;
(ⅳ) Using Service by impersonating a third party;
(v) impersonating Company’s employees or support personnel;
(ⅵ) infringing on the copyrights, trademarks, or any other intellectual property rights of the Company or third parties;
(ⅶ) violating the property or privacy of third parties;
(viii) disclosing third parties’ personal information;
(ⅸ) collecting personal information of third parties without their consent or by fraudulent means;
(x) threatening, discriminating against, or slandering third parties, or damaging their honor or credibility;
(xi) infringing on the property of Company, damaging Company’s credibility, or causing other disadvantages to Company;
(xii) transmitting or displaying obscene images, documents, etc., selling media containing such content, or sending or displaying advertisements for such content;
(xiii) engaging in actions that violate laws regarding the regulation of stalking behavior;
(xiv) engaging in actions that violate the Public Offices Election Act;
(xv) engaging in criminal activities;
(xvi) engaging in actions that violate public order and morals;
(xvii) using Service for business activities or profit-making purposes;
(xviii) selling or purchasing any rights or authority arising from the use of Service, or soliciting such actions, except as otherwise permitted by Company;
(xix) engaging in religious activities or soliciting for religious organizations; (xx) interfering with the use of Service by third parties;
(xxi) interfering with the operation of Service or engaging in any actions reasonably deemed inappropriate by Company in connection with the operation of Service; or
(xxii) any other actions that violate laws or Terms.
Section 6: Preparation of Computer Environment
Members shall prepare all necessary hardware, software, etc., at their own expense and responsibility for using Service. Company shall not be involved in or responsible for Member’s computer environment.
Section 7: Notifications
Notifications from Company to Members shall be made in the manner prescribed by Company on the membership-exclusive community page of Service.
Section 8: Ownership
Any and all intellectual property rights, including, without limitation, all patent rights, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights, in and to Service shall be retained by Company or its licensor. License to use Service under Terms does not mean that Company or its licensor grants Member a license to use their intellectual property rights.
Section 9: Changes and Termination of Service Contents
Company may, at its discretion, change the contents of Service, and suspend or terminate the provision of Service without prior notice to Members.
Section 10: Limitation of Liability
Company shall be liable for any loss, damage, claim, or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of the Service, including but not limited to direct, consequential, derivative, indirect, incidental damages, loss of profit, loss of savings, business interruption, disability, breach of duty of care, or claims from third parties. However, in the absence of willful misconduct or gross negligence of Company, the total liability of the Company arising from or related to this contract shall not exceed the amount paid by the Member for the Service.
Section 11: Indemnification
Members shall be liable for any and all damages and losses caused to Company as a result of Members’ violating Terms during the use of Service.
Section 12: Disclaimer
Company makes no warranties, express or implied, that Service will be suitable for the specific purpose of Members, or completeness for Service, and Company is not involved in Member’s purpose of joining Service. Company shall not be liable for any refund or provision of alternative products if Service does not meet the Members’ intended use.
Section 13: Changes to These Terms
13.1 Company may change the contents of Terms without the prior consent of Members in the following cases;
(i) when the modification of Terms is in the general interest of the Members; or
(ii) when the modification of Terms is not contrary to the purpose for which the agreement was made, and is reasonable in light of the necessity of the modification, the reasonableness of the modified contents, and other circumstances surrounding the modification.
13.2 If Member uses the Service after a change in Terms takes effect, the Member is deemed to have agreed to all of Terms after the change.
13.3 If Company decides to change Terms, Company shall, with a notice period of at least 14 days, notify Members of the revised Terms by notification or by displaying the revised Terms on the site.
13.4 Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Member as a result of changes to the Terms.
the contents of Terms without obtaining prior consent from Members. If Member continues to use Service after the changes to Terms become effective, Member shall be deemed to have agreed to all the changed Terms.
Section 14: Governing Law and Jurisdiction.
Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan without giving effect to any choice of law rule that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction to the rights and duties of the parties. Each party hereto irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of Tokyo District Court in any such suit, action, or proceeding. Terms shall be interpreted solely in Japanese, and in the event of any discrepancies between the Japanese version and translations in other languages, the Japanese version shall always prevail.
Ver. 1.0
Amended: 8/1, 2024