These terms of use (hereinafter referred to as "these Terms") govern the use of the sales services (hereinafter referred to as "the Service") provided by Atelier Mitsuko (hereinafter referred to as "the Company"). Users (hereinafter referred to as "Users") are required to accept these Terms before using the Service. Article 1 (Application) These Terms apply to all relationships between the User and the Company regarding the use of the Service. In addition to these Terms, the Company may establish specific rules (hereinafter referred to as "Individual Provisions") concerning the use of the Service. These Individual Provisions, regardless of their designation, form an integral part of these Terms. In the event of any discrepancy between these Terms and the Individual Provisions related to the use of the Service, these Terms shall prevail, unless otherwise specified. Article 2 (Registration) Any person wishing to use the Service must agree to comply with these Terms, provide the information required by the Company in the specified manner, and complete the registration once it has been approved by the Company. The Company may refuse any registration request if it deems that the applicant meets any of the following criteria, without obligation to justify its decision: In the case of false information provided in the registration request In the case of a previous violation of these Terms by the applicant or any associated person For any other reason that the Company deems inappropriate for registration Article 3 (Management of ID and Password) The User is responsible for managing and preserving their ID and password related to the Service. The User must not allow third parties to use, lend, transfer, sell, or share their ID and password. The Company assumes no responsibility for any damages resulting from the use of the ID or password by a third party, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence on the part of the Company. Article 4 (Usage Fees and Payment Methods) The User must pay the usage fees for the Service as determined and displayed on the Company's website, using the payment method designated by the Company. In the event of late payment, the User shall pay late interest to the Company at the rate of 14.6% per annum. Article 5 (Processing of Personal Information) The Company is committed to processing personal information obtained through the use of the Service in accordance with its "Privacy Policy." Article 6 (Prohibited Conduct) The following behaviors are prohibited for Users in the context of using the Service. In case of violation, the Company may take any necessary measures, including suspending the Service: Acts contrary to laws or related to criminal activities Acts contrary to public order and morals Violation of intellectual property rights, privacy rights, image rights, reputation rights, or other rights of the Company, other Users, or third parties Deterioration or disruption of the functionality of the Company's servers or networks, other users, or third parties Threatening acts against the Company or third parties Actions imposing an excessive burden on the network or systems of the Service Unauthorized access or attempts to access the Company's networks or systems Actions likely to hinder the operation of the Service Identity theft of another user or third party Any other conduct deemed inappropriate by the Company Article 7 (Suspension of the Service) The Company reserves the right to suspend or interrupt the Service without prior notice to Users if it deems that any of the following events have occurred: To conduct inspections or maintenance work on the Service's computer system If the provision of the Service becomes difficult due to force majeure, such as an earthquake, lightning, fire, flood, power failure, or any other natural disaster In the event of an accident affecting computers or communication lines If the Company deems it necessary to suspend or interrupt the Service The Company assumes no responsibility for any inconvenience or damage suffered by Users or third parties due to the suspension or interruption of the Service. Article 8 (Ownership of Rights) All intellectual property rights related to the Service belong to the Company or its licensors. Permission to use the Service under these Terms does not imply any license to use the intellectual property rights of the Company or its licensors. Article 9 (Revocation of Registration) The Company may restrict the use of the Service or cancel a User's registration without notice if: The User violates any provision of these Terms False information is discovered in the registration details The User fails to fulfill their payment obligations The User does not respond to communications from the Company for more than 30 days The User has not used the Service for more than six months since the last use Any other reason that the Company deems inappropriate for the use of the Service In these cases, the User will immediately lose the benefit of the term for all debts owed to the Company and must fully settle their obligations. Article 10 (Withdrawal) Users may withdraw from the Service by following the withdrawal procedure defined by the Company. Article 11 (Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability) The Company does not guarantee that the Service is free from defects, secure, reliable, accurate, complete, effective, suitable for a particular purpose, or safe. The Company disclaims any liability for damages suffered by Users due to the use of the Service. However, if these Terms constitute a consumer contract as defined by the Consumer Contract Act, this disclaimer shall not apply. Even in this case, the Company will not assume any responsibility for special damages resulting from slight negligence, and any compensation for damages will be limited to the amount of usage fees charged for the month in which the damages occurred. Article 12 (Modification of Service Content) The Company reserves the right to modify or interrupt the content of the Service at its discretion and assumes no responsibility for damages suffered by Users as a result of such modifications or interruptions. Article 13 (Modification of these Terms) The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms as necessary. Any modifications will be announced on the Company's website or notified to Users, specifying the effective date and content of the revised Terms. Continuing to use the Service after modifications will be considered acceptance of the modified Terms. Article 14 (Communications and Notifications) Notifications or communications between Users and the Company regarding the Service will be made by the means specified by the Company. Any communication sent to the email address registered by the User will be deemed received by the User. Article 15 (Prohibition of Transfer of Rights) Without prior written consent from the Company, Users may not transfer, in whole or in part, their position under these Terms, nor their rights or obligations to third parties. Article 16 (Severability) Even if a provision of these Terms or a part thereof is deemed invalid or unenforceable under the Consumer Contract Act or other applicable laws, the other provisions shall remain in full force. Article 17 (Governing Law) The validity and interpretation of these Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Article 18 (Competent Court) Any dispute related to the Service between the Company and Users shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts at the location of the Company's headquarters.