Terms of service

These Terms of Use stipulate the contract details regarding the use of the service "TOPSX Japan Online Store" provided by LIFE DESIGN COMPANY Inc. Applicants for the use of this Service are deemed to have applied after agreeing that the contents of these Terms shall apply between the Company and the applicant regarding the use of this Service. The Company reserves the right to change these Terms at any time at its sole discretion, provided that prior notice is given to Users. If a User uses this Service after these Terms have been changed, the User is deemed to have agreed to the modified Terms.

Article 1 [Definitions]

  • These Terms: These Terms of Use.
  • The Company: LIFE DESIGN COMPANY Inc.
  • This Service: Service Name: "TOPSX Japan Online Store". Service Content: Mail-order sales service provided by the Company via the Internet.
  • User: A collective term for individuals who, in accordance with the procedures stipulated by the Company, fully understand and approve the contents of these Terms and the Privacy Policy stipulated in Article 8, and use this Service to search and view product images, text, designs, logos, videos, programs, ideas, and other information (hereinafter referred to as "Content") provided by the Company on this Service.

Article 2 [Application of These Terms]

These Terms are established for the use of this Service provided by the Company via the Internet. Users are deemed to have accepted the contents of these Terms at the time they begin using this Service.

Article 3 [Modification of These Terms]

If the Company deems it necessary, the Company may modify these Terms within the scope of the purpose of this Service, provided that prior notice is given by a method determined by the Company. If a User uses this Service after the modification of these Terms, the User is deemed to have agreed to the modified Terms.

Article 4 [Purchase of Products]

  1. Users may purchase products from the Company using this Service.
  2. If a User wishes to purchase a product, the User shall apply for the purchase in accordance with the procedures separately stipulated by the Company.
  3. In conjunction with the application in the preceding paragraph, a sales contract for the relevant product shall be concluded between the User and the Company at the time an email from the Company confirming the order details reaches the User, after the User clicks the button confirming the order upon verifying the delivery address, order details, and other information entered/registered by the User.
  4. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, if there is any fraudulent or inappropriate act by a User regarding the use of this Service, the Company may cancel, terminate, or take other appropriate measures regarding the sales contract with the User.
  5. Ownership and risk of loss of the products shall transfer to the User at the time the Company hands the products over to the shipping company.
  6. Minor Users cannot purchase products using this Service without obtaining the prior consent of a qualified legal representative. If a minor User uses this Service, it is deemed that they have obtained the prior consent of a legal representative.
  7. Shipping via this Service is limited to within Japan, unless otherwise stipulated by the Company.

Article 5 [Change of Registration Information]

If there is a change in all or part of the name, address, or other matters notified to the Company at the time of purchasing a product, the User shall promptly notify the Company. Even if a change of registration is made, the shipping of products for which procedures were already completed prior to the change of registration will be carried out based on the information prior to the change.

Article 6 [Payment Methods]

  1. The payment amount for products shall be the total of the product sales price, shipping fee, and consumption tax.
  2. Payment for products purchased through this Service is limited to payment by a credit card in the User's name or other payment methods designated by the Company.
  3. If payment is made by credit card, the User shall comply with the conditions separately contracted between the User and the credit card company. If any dispute arises between the User and the credit card company in connection with the use of the credit card, it shall be resolved responsibly between the User and the credit card company.
  4. If a separate contract (including but not limited to agreeing to the terms of the payment method) is made between the User and the payment company providing the payment method designated by this Service, the User shall comply with the conditions separately contracted with the payment company. If any dispute arises between the User and the payment company in connection with the payment method, it shall be resolved responsibly between the User and the payment company.

Article 7 [Returns, Exchanges, and Cancellations of Products]

  1. The Company will only accept product returns or exchanges from Users if the product has an initial defect (damage, flaw) or if the product differs from the order. Details shall be stipulated in the Notation Based on the Act on Specified Commercial Transactions.
  2. Users shall verify the order details before placing an order and may not cancel the order at all once the order is confirmed.
  3. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the Company may cancel an order for its own reasons, such as when damage or flaws are found during pre-shipping checks and a replacement cannot be provided (but not limited to these cases).

Article 8 [Handling of Personal Information]

The Company will handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Policy separately established by the Company.

Article 9 [Prohibited Acts]

When using this Service, Users are prohibited from engaging in any of the following acts:

  1. Acts that cause or may cause annoyance, disadvantage, or damage to other Users, third parties, or the Company.
  2. Acts that infringe or may infringe on copyrights, trademarks, patents, other intellectual property rights, portrait rights, moral rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other rights of third parties or the Company.
  3. Acts that violate or may violate public order and morals or other laws and regulations.
  4. Acts of Users utilizing Content obtained through this Service outside the scope of private use.
  5. Acts of reproducing, selling, publishing, distributing, or disclosing Content obtained through this Service through other Users or third parties other than Users, and acts similar thereto.
  6. Acts that interfere with the operation of this Service and other services provided by the Company.
  7. Acts that the Company reasonably judges to be inappropriate, such as damaging or undermining the Company's credibility.
  8. Other acts that the Company deems inappropriate.

Article 10 [Disclaimer]

  1. The Company assumes no responsibility for any damages caused to third parties due to a User's violation of these Terms.
  2. The Company makes no guarantee whatsoever regarding the completeness, accuracy, certainty, usefulness, or any other matters concerning the content of this Service and the information obtained by Users through this Service.
  3. In principle, the Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by Users due to the use of this Service and shall have no obligation to compensate for such damages. However, if the disclaimer clause is not applicable because the contract between the Company and the User based on these Terms falls under the consumer contract set forth in Article 2, Paragraph 3 of the Consumer Contract Act (Act No. 61 of 2000), the provisions in these Terms completely exempting the Company from liability shall not apply. Furthermore, if the contract based on these Terms falls under a consumer contract and the Company is liable for damages based on default or tort, the Company's liability for damages shall be limited to the total amount paid by the User under the contract that caused the relevant issue, except in cases of intentional or gross negligence by the Company.
  4. If a User neglects or refuses to receive a product, if receipt is impossible due to long-term absence, if the delivery destination is unknown, or if the product cannot be received due to the User's circumstances, the Company shall fulfill its obligation to deliver the product and be exempted from said obligation by contacting the contact information registered by the User and bringing or delivering the product to the delivery destination specified at the time of purchase.

Article 11 [Modification, Deletion, Suspension, etc. of This Service]

The Company may modify, delete, suspend, or terminate part or all of this Service at its discretion. In this case, even if any damage occurs to the User, such as being unable to use this Service, the Company shall assume no responsibility whatsoever.

Article 12 [Notices to Users]

  1. Notices from the Company to Users regarding this Service shall be made by methods determined by the Company, such as displaying them within this Service or on the website operated by the Company.
  2. Notices from the Company to Users shall be deemed to have arrived as follows, depending on the notification method:
    • When displayed on this Service: When the Company displays the notice on this Service.
    • When sent to the email address, etc., registered with the Company: When it should normally arrive.

Article 13 [Copyrights and Intellectual Property Rights]

Content provided through this Service shall exclusively belong to the Company or a third party with legitimate rights. If a problem arises between a User and a third party in violation of the provisions of this Article, the User shall resolve such problem at their own responsibility and expense, and shall not cause any damage, loss, or disadvantage to the Company.

Article 14 [Assignment of Rights, etc.]

  1. Users may not assign or pledge as collateral to any third party their User qualification regarding this Service and any rights or obligations based on said qualification.
  2. The Company may assign this Service (including everything related to this Service, including User registration information) to a third party through business transfer, company split, or any other organizational restructuring or business transfer. In this case, even if any damage occurs to the User, such as being unable to use this Service, the Company shall assume no responsibility whatsoever.

Article 15 [Elimination of Anti-Social Forces]

  1. The User affirms to the Company that they are not an anti-social force (referring to organized crime groups, organized crime group members, quasi-members of organized crime groups, companies associated with organized crime groups, corporate extortionists, etc., groups engaging in criminal activities under the pretext of social campaigns, crime groups specialized in intellectual crimes, or any other similar entities; the same shall apply hereinafter) and that they do not have a relationship falling under any of the following items with anti-social forces:
    • Anti-social forces having a controlling influence on management.
    • Anti-social forces being substantially involved in management.
    • Unjustly utilizing anti-social forces for the purpose of seeking wrongful gain for oneself, one's company, or a third party, or for the purpose of causing damage to a third party.
    • Being involved with anti-social forces by providing funds, etc., or granting favors.
    • An officer, etc., or a person substantially involved in management having a relationship with anti-social forces that should be socially condemned.
  2. The User affirms to the Company that they will not use themselves or a third party to engage in any of the following acts:
    • Violent demands.
    • Unjust demands exceeding legal responsibility.
    • Threatening behavior or using violence regarding transactions.
    • Spreading rumors, using deception or force to damage the credibility of the other party or interfere with the other party's business.
    • Other acts equivalent to the preceding items.
  3. If the User violates the provisions of this Article, the Company may terminate all contracts concluded between the User and the Company without requiring any procedure such as a demand for performance. In this case, even if damage occurs to the User due to the contract termination, the Company is not required to compensate or indemnify for it. Furthermore, if damage occurs to the Company due to said termination by the Company, the User shall compensate for such damage.

Article 16 [Severability]

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

Article 17 [Governing Law]

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

Article 18 [Consultation and Jurisdictional Court]

If any matter is not stipulated in these Terms or if any doubt arises regarding the interpretation of these Terms, the Company and the User shall seek a prompt resolution through consultation in accordance with the principle of good faith and trust. For all disputes relating to these Terms, the Tokyo District Court shall be the exclusive jurisdictional court of first instance.

Enacted: October 8, 2024