Article 1 (Terms and Conditions)

1. These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the matching platform "Inbound Partners" (including any modifications to its name or content; hereinafter referred to as the "Service"), which facilitates social media marketing, monitoring activities, and survey tasks for companies seeking such services (hereinafter referred to as "Clients") by individuals providing support through the Service (hereinafter referred to as "Partners"). The Service is developed and provided by HORIZIA Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"). The Partner must read and agree to these Terms and Conditions before using the Service.

2. These Terms and Conditions establish the fundamental terms of use for the Service between the Company and individuals wishing to register or utilize the Service. These terms apply to all relationships concerning the use of the Service between the Company and the Partner.

3. In addition to these Terms and Conditions, the Company may set forth specific terms or additional regulations on the website that provides the Service (including any changes in domain or content; hereinafter referred to as the "Website"). Additionally, documents distributed to registered users or posted on the Website under names such as "Terms and Conditions," "Guidelines," or "Policies" (hereinafter referred to as "Individual Terms and Conditions") shall constitute an integral part of these Terms and Conditions.

4. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Conditions and the aforementioned specific terms, additional regulations, or Individual Terms and Conditions, the latter shall take precedence.

Article 2 (Modifications to the Terms and Conditions)

1. The Company may amend these Terms and Conditions as necessary under Article 548-4 of the Japanese Civil Code, ensuring compliance with all applicable legal requirements without obtaining prior consent from the Partner.

2. If the Company modifies these Terms and Conditions, it will notify the Partner and publicize the changes. If the Partner continues using the Service after the designated effective date of the modified terms, the Partner shall be deemed to have agreed to the revised Terms and Conditions.

3. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraphs, if modifications require consent or advance notification under applicable laws, the Company shall obtain the Partner’s consent or provide notification by the prescribed method.

Article 3 (Notifications and Communications)

1. The Company may notify the Partner regarding matters related to the Service through postings on the Website, email, SMS, postal mail, or any other method deemed appropriate by the Company.

2. Notifications provided pursuant to the preceding paragraph shall take effect at the time they are posted on the Website or when the Company sends an email or document, regardless of whether the Partner has confirmed receipt.

Article 4 (Application and Registration)

1. Individuals who wish to use the Service and have the necessary authority (hereinafter referred to as "Applicants") may apply for registration by agreeing to these Terms and Conditions and submitting the required information (hereinafter referred to as "Registration Information") through a method specified by the Company.

2. The Company shall determine the eligibility of Applicants based on its criteria and notify successful Applicants of their registration. Upon such notification, the Applicant’s registration as a Partner shall be deemed complete.

3. Upon completion of the registration, a usage contract for the Service based on these Terms and Conditions shall be established between the Partner and the Company, enabling the Partner to use the Service in accordance with the methods specified by the Company.

Article 5 (Rejection of Registration)

The Company may refuse the registration (including re-registration) of an Applicant under the following circumstances, without any obligation to disclose the reasons:

(1) If the Company determines that there is a risk of violating these Terms and Conditions.
(2) If any false, incorrect, or missing information is found in the provided registration details.
(3) If the Applicant lacks the necessary legal work eligibility or is otherwise unable to provide services to the Client, or if there is a risk of such inability.
(4) If the Applicant is deemed to be part of or associated with antisocial forces, including but not limited to organized crime groups, extremist organizations, or any equivalent entities, or is involved in funding, supporting, or otherwise engaging with such entities as determined by the Company.
(5) If the Applicant has previously breached a contract with the Company or if the Company determines that the Applicant is affiliated with individuals who have engaged in such breaches.
(6) If the Applicant has a history of legal violations or regulatory noncompliance.
(7) If multiple accounts have been created under the same individual or entity.
(8) If the Company determines that the registration is otherwise inappropriate or unsuitable.

Article 6 (Changes to Registration Information/Password and ID Management)

1. The Partner must promptly notify the Company of any changes to their Registration Information and submit any requested documents.

2. The Partner must manage their passwords and user IDs responsibly and must not allow third-party use, lending, transfer of ownership, renaming, or sale.

3. The Partner shall be responsible for any damages resulting from inadequate management or misuse of their password or ID, and the Company shall bear no responsibility for such damages.

Article 7 (Contracting Parties)

1. The Service facilitates transaction opportunities and provides related information to the Partner and Clients.

2. To engage in transactions with Clients, the Partner must enter into a separate agreement using a method specified by the Company, regardless of whether the transaction is conducted on a paid or unpaid basis.

3. The Partner and Clients shall be responsible for entering into agreements and resolving any disputes arising therefrom.

4. The Company is not a contracting party to any agreements between the Partner and Clients or third parties and assumes no legal liability for such agreements, unless the Company is expressly designated as the Client.

Article 8 (Registered Partner Guidelines)

The Partner must comply with the "Registered Partner Guidelines"Guidelinespecified separately by the Company.

Article 9 (Prohibited Actions)

1. The Partner must not engage in any activities prohibited under the "Registered Partner Guidelines."

2. If the Partner violates this provision, the Company may terminate their service contract without prior notice.

3. The Company shall bear no responsibility for any damages incurred by the Partner due to actions taken under this provision.

Article 10 (Suspension or Termination of Service)

1. The Company may discontinue or terminate the Service at its discretion, notifying the Partner as appropriate, except in emergency cases where notification is not possible.

2. The Company may suspend part or all of the Service without prior notice in the following cases:
(1) System maintenance or repairs.
(2) System overload due to high access demand or other unforeseen factors.
(3) Implementation of security measures.
(4) Response to data breaches.
(5)Telecommunications failures.
(6) Natural disasters or other force majeure events.
(7) Fire, power outages, or other unforeseen accidents, as well as war, conflicts, uprisings, riots, or labor disputes that significantly hinder the provision of the Service.
(8) Situations where operation of the Service becomes impossible due to legal regulations or governmental measures based on such laws.
(9) Other circumstances deemed necessary by the Company.

3. The Company shall bear no liability for any damages resulting from such measures.

Article 11 (Intellectual Property Rights)

1. All ownership and intellectual property rights related to the Service belong to the Company or its licensors. Permission to use the Service under these Terms and Conditions does not imply any license or authorization to use the Company’s intellectual property rights related to the Service.

2. The Partner may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or otherwise use the Service’s intellectual property beyond what is expressly permitted by the Company, including but not limited to reverse engineering, decompilation, or disassembly in any form.

3. The Company may aggregate and analyze non-identifiable data stored in the Service’s database for statistical and analytical purposes, including but not limited to generating reports, improving services, and sublicensing such data to third parties.

4. The Company may feature the Partner's trade name (including personal names) and case studies of transactions as part of its business achievements on corporate websites, marketing materials, and other promotional content.

Article 12 (Account Suspension and Termination)

1. The Company reserves the right to temporarily suspend, delete, or restrict the Partner’s account without prior notice if any of the following conditions are met:
(1) The Partner fails to fulfill financial obligations arising from transactions conducted through the Service.
(2) The Partner breaches any provisions of these Terms and Conditions, including annexed documents.
(3) The Partner provides false or misleading information during registration or while using the Service.
(4) The Partner becomes insolvent, ceases payment, or files for bankruptcy, civil rehabilitation, or similar legal procedures.
(5) The Partner fails to respond to inquiries or requests from the Company for more than 14 days.
(6) The Partner has previously been subject to Service suspension or account deletion or is currently under such measures.
(7) The Partner is determined by the Company to be involved with antisocial forces, including but not limited to providing financial or operational support to such groups.
(8) The Company deems it necessary for operational or maintenance purposes.
(9) Any disqualifying conditions outlined in Article 5 (Rejection of Registration) are discovered after registration.
(10) Any other conditions deemed similar to the above by the Company.

2. The Partner may request account deactivation or termination through the method prescribed by the Company. However, any outstanding obligations must be fulfilled prior to termination.

3. If any of the conditions set forth in the preceding paragraph apply, the Partner shall immediately lose the benefit of any deadlines related to outstanding obligations and must settle all debts owed to the Company without delay.

4. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the Partner due to actions taken under this Article. Furthermore, even after the Partner’s registration is revoked, the Company reserves the right to retain and utilize the information provided by the Partner.

Article 13 (Disclaimer of Warranties)

1. The Company does not guarantee the content, quality, accuracy, legality (including non-infringement of intellectual property rights and third-party rights), usefulness, or reliability of any information provided through the Service.

2. The Company makes no guarantees regarding the content, quality, accuracy, legality, usefulness, or reliability of information provided by Clients to the Partner and assumes no responsibility for such information.

3. The Company does not warrant that the Service will meet the Partner’s specific purposes, that it will be accurate, useful, or complete, or that it will be free of defects.

4. The Partner shall, at their own responsibility and expense, determine whether their use of the Service violates any applicable laws, industry regulations, or internal rules. The Company makes no guarantees that the Partner’s use of the Service complies with such laws, contractual obligations with affiliated offices, or industry regulations.

5. The Company will make reasonable efforts to ensure the smooth operation of the Service and to restore it within a reasonable time in the event of an interruption. However, the Company does not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted operation of the Service.

6. In addition to the above, the Company makes no warranties regarding the quality, standard, stability, or outcomes of the Service. The Company shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages incurred by members or third parties due to inaccuracies, ambiguities, or inappropriate content, expressions, or actions related to the provision of the Service, regardless of intent or negligence.

Article 14 (Force Majeure)

1. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the Partner due to force majeure events, including but not limited to virus attacks, hacking, power outages, server failures, communication failures, natural disasters, or other circumstances beyond the Company’s control.

2. The Company does not guarantee that data managed or provided through the Service will remain unaltered or undeleted in the event of force majeure.

Article 15 (Disputes Between Partner and Third Parties)

Any disputes arising between the Partner and Clients or third parties in connection with the use of the Service shall be resolved solely at the Partner’s expense and responsibility, without causing any inconvenience or damage to the Company. If the Company incurs any damages due to such disputes, the Partner shall fully compensate the Company for all losses incurred, including but not limited to legal fees.

Article 16 (Dispute Resolution and Compensation for Damages)

1. The Partner shall use the Service at their own responsibility, and the Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the Partner due to violations of these Terms and Conditions.

2. If the Partner violates these Terms and Conditions or causes damage to the Company in connection with the use of the Service, the Partner shall fully compensate the Company for all damages incurred, including legal fees and personnel costs required for handling the issue.

3. If the Company is held liable for damages arising from the use of the Service, its liability shall be limited to actual, direct, and ordinary damages suffered by the Partner. The Company shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, special, future, or lost profit damages, even if such damages were foreseeable or could have been foreseen.

Article 17 (Handling of User Information)

The Company shall appropriately manage the Partner’s user information, including personal information as defined under the Personal Information Protection Law, information provided during Service registration, usage logs, and data stored within the Service, in accordance with the Company’s Privacy Policy. The Partner hereby consents to such handling.

Article 18 (Transfer of Service Usage Rights)

1. The Partner shall not transfer, assign, pledge, or otherwise dispose of their status, rights, or obligations under these Terms and Conditions to any third party without prior written consent from the Company.

2. If the Company transfers its business related to the Service to a third party, it may transfer its status, rights, obligations, and the Partner’s user information under these Terms and Conditions to the transferee. The Partner hereby agrees in advance to such transfer. Business transfers shall include but are not limited to ordinary business transfers, corporate splits, or other forms of business restructuring.

Article 19 (Severability)

1. If any provision or part of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable laws, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The Partner and the Company shall make reasonable efforts to amend the invalid or unenforceable provision to the extent necessary to render it lawful and enforceable while preserving its original intent and ensuring an equivalent legal and economic effect.

2. If any provision is deemed invalid or unenforceable with respect to a particular Partner, the validity of that provision for other Partners shall remain unaffected.

Article 20 (Surviving Provisions)

The provisions of Articles 7.4, Article 9.3, Article 10.3, Article 11, Articles 12.2 through 12.4, and Articles 13 through 22 shall remain in effect even after the termination of Service use.

Article 21 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

1. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the district court or summary court having jurisdiction over the location of the Company’s principal office, depending on the amount in controversy.

2. These Terms and Conditions were originally drafted in Japanese. In the event of any discrepancies between the Japanese version and any translated version, the Japanese version shall prevail and be legally binding.

Article 22 (Amicable Settlement)

If any matters not expressly provided for in these Terms and Conditions arise, or if any ambiguity in interpretation occurs, the Partner and the Company shall endeavor to resolve the issue in good faith through mutual consultation.

Supplementary Provisions
Effective Date: 24 January 2025
Revised: 8 September 2026