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Term of Service

1. Terms of Service​

These Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as "these Terms") stipulate the conditions for using the quantum computing service "Quapp" (hereinafter referred to as "this Service") provided on this website by Citynow Asia Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "our Company"). Registered users (hereinafter referred to as "Users") shall use this Service in accordance with these Terms.

Article 1 (Application)

  1. These Terms apply to all relationships related to the use of this Service between Users and our Company.
  2. Our Company may establish various rules and other provisions (hereinafter referred to as "Individual Provisions") in addition to these Terms for the use of this Service. Regardless of their name, these Individual Provisions shall constitute part of these Terms.
  3. If the provisions of these Terms conflict with the provisions of the Individual Provisions, unless otherwise specifically stipulated in the Individual Provisions, the provisions of the Individual Provisions shall prevail.

Article 2 (User Registration)

  1. In this Service, registration is completed when a person wishing to register agrees to these Terms, applies for registration using the method specified by our Company, and our Company approves this application.
  2. Our Company may not approve applications for registration if it determines that the applicant has any of the following reasons, and it has no obligation to disclose the reason for this decision:
    • If false information is provided in the application for registration
    • If the application is from a person who has violated these Terms
    • If our Company otherwise determines that the registration is not appropriate

Article 3 (Management of User ID, Password, and Other Keys)

  1. Users shall manage their user IDs, passwords, public keys, private keys, and API keys for this Service and related third-party services responsibly.
  2. Users shall not transfer, lend, or share their user IDs and passwords with any third party under any circumstances. Our Company considers any login using a matching combination of user ID and password as a login by the registered User.
  3. Our Company is not responsible for any damage resulting from the use of user IDs, passwords, public keys, private keys, or API keys by third parties unless our Company has intentionally or negligently caused the damage.

Article 4 (Usage Fees and Payment Method)

  1. Users shall pay the following usage fees for the paid portions of this Service, as specified separately by our Company, using the payment method designated by our Company:
    • Monthly auto-renewal: USD 100/month per user
    • Annual auto-renewal: USD 1,000/year per user
  2. Users shall pay for the usage of third-party services through this Service on a monthly basis.
  3. Users shall make the payments for fees under clauses 1 and 2 via PayPal.
  4. If Users delay payment of usage fees or pay-per-use charges for third-party services, they shall pay a late fee at an annual rate of 14.6%.

Article 5 (Prohibited Activities)
Users shall not engage in the following activities when using this Service:

  • Activities that violate laws or public order and morals
  • Activities related to criminal acts
  • Activities that infringe on the intellectual property rights, such as copyrights or trademark rights, of this Service or included in this Service
  • Activities that destroy or interfere with the functions of the servers or networks of our Company, other Users, or third parties
  • Commercial use of information obtained through this Service
  • Selling, editing, processing, adapting, redistributing, sublicensing, transferring, or otherwise disposing of all or part of the intellectual property rights related to the API services of this Service to third parties
  • Activities that may interfere with the operation of our services
  • Unauthorized access or attempts at unauthorized access
  • Collecting or accumulating personal information about other Users
  • Using this Service for fraudulent purposes
  • Causing disadvantage, damage, or discomfort to other Users or third parties
  • Impersonating other Users
  • Advertising, soliciting, or conducting business activities without permission on this Service
  • Activities aimed at meeting unfamiliar individuals of the opposite sex
  • Providing benefits to anti-social forces directly or indirectly in connection with our services
  • Other activities that our Company deems inappropriate

Article 6 (Suspension of Service Provision)

  1. Our Company may suspend or interrupt the provision of all or part of this Service without prior notice to Users if it determines any of the following:
    • When performing maintenance or updates on the computer system related to this Service
    • When the provision of this Service becomes difficult due to force majeure such as earthquakes, lightning, fires, power outages, or natural disasters
    • When the computer or communication line stops due to an accident
    • When our Company otherwise determines that the provision of this Service is difficult
  2. Our Company is not responsible for any disadvantages or damages suffered by Users or third parties due to the suspension or interruption of the provision of this Service.

Article 7 (Usage Restrictions and Deregistration)

  1. Our Company may restrict the use of all or part of this Service or cancel the registration of a User without prior notice if the User falls under any of the following:
    • If the User violates any provision of these Terms
    • If it is found that there is false information in the registration details
    • If there is non-payment of fees or other obligations
    • If there is no response to communications from our Company for a certain period
    • If there is no use of this Service for a certain period since the last use
    • If our Company otherwise determines that the use of this Service is inappropriate
  2. Our Company is not responsible for any damages incurred by Users due to actions taken by our Company under this Article.

Article 8 (Withdrawal)
Users may withdraw from this Service by following the withdrawal procedures specified by our Company. Our Company does not refund usage fees for the contract period.

Article 9 (Disclaimer of Warranties and Exemptions)

  1. Our Company does not guarantee that this Service is free of factual or legal defects (including defects related to safety, reliability, accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, fitness for a particular purpose, security, etc., as well as errors, bugs, or rights infringements).
  2. Our Company is not responsible for any damages caused to Users due to this Service, except in cases of intentional or gross negligence by our Company.
  3. Our Company is not responsible for any transactions, communications, or disputes that arise between Users and other Users or third parties concerning this Service.

Article 10 (Changes to Service Content)
Our Company may change, add, or discontinue the content of this Service with prior notice to Users, and Users shall consent to this.

Article 11 (Changes to the Terms of Service)

  1. Our Company may change these Terms without individual consent from Users if:
    • The changes to these Terms are in the general interest of Users
    • The changes to these Terms do not contradict the purpose of the usage contract for this Service and are reasonable in light of the necessity of the changes, the appropriateness of the content after the changes, and other circumstances related to the changes
  2. Our Company will notify Users in advance of any changes to these Terms, the content of the Terms after the changes, and the effective date of the changes.

Article 12 (Handling of Personal Information)
Our Company will handle personal information obtained through the use of this Service appropriately in accordance with our "Privacy Policy."

Article 13 (Notifications or Communications)

  1. Notifications or communications between Users and our Company shall be conducted in the manner specified by our Company.
  2. Unless a change notice is provided by Users in the manner separately specified by our Company, our Company will consider the currently registered contact information as valid and send notifications or communications to this contact information, which will be deemed to have reached Users upon dispatch.

Article 14 (Prohibition of Assignment of Rights and Obligations)
Users may not assign or offer as collateral their status under the usage contract or rights or obligations under these Terms to any third party without prior written consent from our Company.

Article 15 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

  1. The interpretation of these Terms shall be governed by Japanese law.
  2. In the event of a dispute related to this Service, the Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

2. User Rights and Responsibilities​

  • Rights: Users have the right to access the platform, create and manage projects, and utilize services according to their subscription level.
  • Responsibilities: Users must ensure their actions comply with applicable laws and are responsible for maintaining the security of their accounts and data.
  • Prohibited Actions: Users must not engage in illegal activities, abuse the platform, or violate the rights of others.

3. Security and Privacy Regulations​

  1. Data Security: Users must protect their accounts and credentials.
  2. Compliance: Users must comply with local and international laws, including data protection laws, when using the platform.