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Hatsu-go Terms of Service

Last updated: March 26, 2026

1. Scope​

These Terms of Service apply to use of the app "Hatsu-go" provided by ODOKURA LLC. By downloading, installing, or using the App, you are deemed to have agreed to these Terms.

2. Service Content​

  • Creating, editing, and deleting speech records
  • Recording, importing, and playing videos
  • Displaying speech growth charts and statistics
  • Managing settings information
  • Sharing record summary images
  • Expanding the number of videos and using backup features through the Premium plan

3. User Responsibility and Management​

The App is intended to be used under the management of a guardian or other responsible adult. If the user is a minor, please use the App with the consent and management of a guardian.

4. Prohibited Acts​

  1. Unauthorized access, tampering, or reverse engineering
  2. Acts that infringe the rights of others
  3. Recording or sharing content that is illegal or contrary to public order and morals
  4. Illegally bypassing Premium features
  5. Acts that interfere with the normal operation of the App
  6. Sharing videos or personal information of children without the consent of the child or guardian

5. Billing and Premium Plan​

  • In-app purchases through Apple App Store and Google Play are used
  • Fees and payment methods follow the display of each store
  • Refunds and cancellations follow the policies and store rules of Apple or Google
  • The content of Premium features may change in the future

6. Backup and Data Management​

  • Users are responsible for managing speech records, videos, and settings information, performing backups, and selecting sharing destinations
  • Backup files are encrypted with a user-set passkey
  • If the passkey is lost, restoring the backup file is impossible
  • The operator is not responsible for data loss caused by device failure, initialization, uninstallation, or similar events

7. Intellectual Property​

Rights related to the App's design, code, UI, logo, and similar elements belong to the operator. Speech data, videos, and other content recorded by users through the App belong to the users themselves.

8. Disclaimer​

  • Data loss or information leakage due to device failure, loss, or theft
  • Inability to restore backups due to loss of passkey
  • Data leakage or misuse at sharing destinations
  • Apple / Google store outages or billing infrastructure failures
  • Damage caused by App bugs, defects, or temporary feature suspensions

The App is provided as is and does not guarantee fitness for a particular purpose or completeness of operation.

9. Changes or Suspension of Service​

The operator may change, suspend, or terminate App features or content without prior notice.

10. Changes to Terms​

These Terms may be revised due to changes in laws and regulations, changes in service content, or similar reasons.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction​

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan. For disputes arising in connection with these Terms or the App, unless otherwise provided by law, the court having jurisdiction over the location of our head office shall be the exclusive court of first instance by agreement.