Effective Date: May 1, 2020
Last Updated: June 17, 2025
SQOOL
Article 1. General Provisions
- These Terms of Service and Privacy Policy (“Terms”) set forth the conditions for use and privacy protection of the mobile application (“App”) provided by SQOOL, Inc. (“Company”).
- By using the App, users (“Users”) are deemed to have agreed to these Terms and this Privacy Policy.
Article 2. Acquisition and Purpose of Use of Personal and Usage Information
- The Company collects the following information for the purposes listed below:
(1) Device information (OS type, device name, advertising ID, etc.)
(2) Gameplay information, purchase history, and in-app activity logs
(3) Information collected via external services such as Google Analytics, Firebase, AdMob, etc. - Collected information will be used for the following purposes:
(1) Providing, improving, and troubleshooting the App
(2) Optimizing advertising display
(3) Usage analysis and marketing - The collected information will not be used for purposes other than those stated above.
Article 3. Provision to Third Parties & Use of External Services
- The Company may provide information to external services such as Google LLC for advertising distribution and access analysis.
- For each external service, please refer to the privacy policies provided on their respective websites.
- Any future addition of advertising or analytics tools will be handled in the same manner, and important changes will be announced within the App or on the official website.
Article 4. Age Restrictions and In-App Purchases by Minors
- The App may not be used by children under 13 years old.
- Users under 18 years of age must obtain parental or guardian consent before using the App.
- In-app purchases by minors must be made only after obtaining the prior consent of a parent or guardian.
- The Company bears no responsibility or obligation for refunds arising from in-app purchases made by minors without such consent.
Article 5. Advertising and In-App Purchases
- The App displays advertisements using services such as AdMob, which may include targeting based on advertising IDs.
- In-app purchases (such as virtual currency) are processed using the payment systems of the Apple App Store or Google Play, and require explicit user consent.
- Refunds for in-app purchases are not provided as a general rule; however, if trouble or malfunctions occur, please contact us. After verifying the facts, the Company will handle each case in good faith, including special campaign pricing.
Article 6. User Rights
- Users may request disclosure, correction, deletion, or suspension of their own information held by the Company.
- Users can opt out of the use of advertising IDs, etc., through device settings or procedures provided by each advertising service provider.
Article 7. Consent Acquisition
- For iOS devices, a consent popup for tracking (use of advertising IDs) will be displayed at first launch, and explicit user consent will be obtained.
- For Android devices, explicit consent is not mandatory, but links to these Terms and Privacy Policy will always be accessible from within the App (“Settings” or “Help” screens).
Article 8. Prohibited Conduct
- Users must not engage in the following acts when using the App:
(1) Unauthorized access, reverse engineering, cheating, or exploiting bugs
(2) Infringement of third-party intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
(3) Defamation, threats, harassment, or other nuisance acts against other users
(4) Acts contrary to public order, laws, or these Terms
(5) Commercial or for-profit use of the App (except as permitted by the Company)
(6) Impersonation of another person or entity, or registration of false information
(7) Acts causing disadvantage or damage to the Company or third parties
(8) Intentional exploitation of app defects
(9) Any act that interferes with the operation of the App
(10) Any other act deemed inappropriate by the Company - If any of the above prohibited acts cause damage to the Company or third parties, the Company may claim compensation for damages from the user.
Article 9. Disclaimer
- The Company shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of the App, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence.
- The contents and services of the App may be changed or suspended without notice.
Article 10. Changes to the Terms
- These Terms may be revised from time to time due to changes in laws or service content. Any significant changes will be announced within the App or on the official website.
Article 11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan.
- Any disputes related to the use of the App shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court.
Article 12. Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this App, please contact:
SQOOL, Inc.
devsupport@sqool.co.jp