These Terms of Use (the "Terms") govern your use of the PraySpot service (the "Service") provided by PITLAB Inc. (the "Company"). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Service.
Article 1 – Scope of Application
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These Terms define the rights and obligations between the Company and registered users in connection with the use of the Service.
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All guidelines and policies posted by the Company on its website (including the Privacy Policy) form part of these Terms. In case of any conflict, the most recent version shall prevail.
Article 2 – Definitions
The following terms used in these Terms and in the Service Agreement (defined in Section 12) have the following meanings:
(1)."Guest" means a registered user who has registered to use the Service to book or use a spot.
(2)."Spot" means a location (room, facility, etc.) that a Host makes available for temporary use via the Company’s website or app.
(3)."Spot Information" means any information (text, images, video, etc.) about a Spot provided by the Host and published by the Company.
(4)."Spot Usage Fee" means the fee paid by a Guest to a Host for use of a Spot.
(5)."Intellectual Property Rights" means all rights related to intellectual property, including copyrights, patents, trademarks, design rights, and any related applications or registrations.
(6)."Company Website, etc." means the Company’s website and mobile application, including any future modifications.
(7)."Applicant" means an individual or entity applying for registration under Article 3.
(8)."Registration Information" means the information an Applicant provides under Article 3.
(9)."Registered User" means an individual or entity whose registration has been approved under Article 3 and who uses the Service as a Guest or Host.
(10)."Host" means a Registered User who offers a Spot for use via the Service.
(11)."Service" means the platform matching Hosts who wish to offer Spots with Guests who wish to use them.
(12)."Service Agreement" means the contract between the Company and a Registered User formed under these Terms and any other policies (including the Host Terms and Privacy Policy).
(13)."External SNS Service" means any third‑party social networking service (e.g., Facebook) integrated for authentication or sharing.
(14)."External SNS Provider" means the third party providing the External SNS Service.
(15)."External SNS Terms" means the terms of use between a Registered User and an External SNS Provider.
Article 3 – Registration
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Any person or entity wishing to use the Service ("Applicant") may apply for registration by agreeing to these Terms and submitting the required information.
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Applications must be submitted by the individual or entity themselves; agents are not permitted. Applicants must provide true, accurate, and up‑to‑date information.
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The Company will review each application and notify the Applicant of approval. Registration is complete when the notice is received.
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Upon completion of registration, a Service Agreement is formed, and the Registered User may use the Service. Hosts must also comply with the Host Terms.
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The Company shall not be liable for any damage arising from an Applicant’s or Registered User’s act or omission.
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The Company may refuse registration if an Applicant meets any of the following criteria:
(1).The Applicant is likely to violate these Terms.
(2).Any Registration Information is false, inaccurate, or incomplete.
(3).The Applicant is reasonably believed to be the same as a person previously de‑registered.
(4).The Applicant is a minor or otherwise legally incapable without proper consent.
(5).The Applicant is or is affiliated with an anti‑social force or organization.
(6).The Applicant provides a service similar to the Service.
(7).Continuing to provide the Service to the Applicant is unreasonably difficult.
(8).The Company cannot deliver email to the Applicant.
(9).The Applicant may adversely affect the Service or other users.
(10).The application duplicates a previous application by the same person.
(11).Any other reason the Company deems registration inappropriate.
Article 4 – Changes to Registration Information
- Registered Users must promptly notify the Company of any changes to their Registration Information and provide any requested documents.
- The Company is not responsible for any failure to deliver notices due to a Registered User’s failure to update information.
- The Company has no obligation to verify the accuracy or completeness of information provided by Registered Users.
- If a Registered User submits false information or fails to notify changes without justification, the Company may suspend or cancel their registration.
Article 5 – Management of User ID and Password
- Registered Users are responsible for securely managing their User ID and password and must not lend, transfer, or share them.
- The Registered User is liable for any damage resulting from improper management or unauthorized use of their credentials; the Company bears no liability.
- If a Registered User’s credentials are compromised, the User must notify the Company immediately and follow its instructions.
- The Company treats all actions under a Registered User’s credentials as those of that user and is not liable for any resulting damage.
- If the Company determines credentials management to be inadequate, it may suspend the account, invalidate the ID, or reissue credentials.
- If a Registered User loses their credentials, the Company may reissue them upon verification of identity.
Article 6 – Fees and Payment Methods
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Guests shall pay the following fees to the Company or its designee under any individual agreement with a Host (all fees subject to separate consumption tax):
(1).1. Spot Usage Fee – varies by Spot (may include local hotel or bathing taxes).
(2).2. Guest Service Fee as determined by the Company.
3. These collectively referred to as "Spot Usage Fees"; Hosts shall pay Host Service Fees under the Host Terms.
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The Company may deduct Host Service Fees from the Spot Usage Fees collected from Guests.
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If any Service Fee is unpaid, the defaulting party shall pay interest at 14.6% per annum on the unpaid balance.
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Payment to Hosts is processed via Stripe, Inc. Hosts agree to Stripe’s terms and to share transaction data with the Company.
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For credit card payments, the Company charges at contract formation or upon any subsequent change. The Company may charge the originally authorized card if updated card details are unavailable.
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If payment is not received by the due date, interest at 14.6% per annum accrues until payment completion.
Article 7 – Use of the Service
- Registered Users may use the Service within the scope of these Terms and any other Company policies during the term of their Service Agreement.
- Registered Users shall, at their own expense and risk, prepare and maintain any equipment, software, and network environment needed to use the Service.
- Registered Users shall take all necessary security measures (anti-virus, access controls, etc.) at their own expense and risk.
- The Service is a platform for Hosts and Guests to contract privately; the Company is not a party to any rental agreements and bears no liability, except for collecting fees on behalf of Hosts.
- Terms between Hosts and Guests are agreed directly and the Company bears no responsibility for those contracts.
- If a Registered User is a minor, they must obtain consent from a parent or guardian before contracting.
Article 8 – Formation of Individual Contracts
An individual contract is formed when a Host approves a Guest’s request in the management interface. If “Instant Book” is enabled, the contract forms when the Guest submits the request. The contract includes the Guest Terms and any additional Spot rules agreed by Host and Guest.
Article 9 – Prohibited Conduct and Company Actions
- Registered Users shall not engage in any of the following. The Company may deem conduct as prohibited if no satisfactory explanation is provided:
(1). Infringement of intellectual property, publicity, privacy, or other rights of the Company, other users, or third parties.
(2). Criminal or immoral behavior.
(3). Transmission of obscene or harmful content to minors.
(4). Transmission of unsolicited dating content.
(5). Violations of laws (e.g., Criminal Code, lodging laws).
(6). Transmission of viruses or malicious code.
(7). Tampering with information available via the Service.
(8). Excessive data transmission.
(9). Interference with Service operations.
(10). Soliciting off‑platform transactions.
(11). Advertising or redirecting users to external services.
(12). Unlawful disclosure of personal information.
(13). Using a Spot outside reserved times.
(14). Damage to fixtures or furnishings.
(15). Manipulating reviews or ratings.
(16). Accepting mail without Host permission.
(17). Using criminal references in negotiations.
(18). Using inappropriate negotiation methods.
(19). Violation of Guest Terms or other rules.
(20). Violating promotional link policies.
(21). Fraudulent coupon or point use.
- The Company may, without notice, take any of the following actions if a Registered User violates or is likely to violate the above:
(1). Delete all or part of Registration or Spot Information.
(2). Withhold payment to Hosts.
(3). Issue refunds to Guests.
(4). Suspend or cancel the user’s account.
(5). Disclose personal information within reasonable scope for resolution.
- The Company is not liable for any damages resulting from such actions.
Article 10 – Suspension, Interruption, or Termination of the Service
- The Company may suspend or interrupt the Service without notice for:
(1). Maintenance or inspection of systems.
(2). System or network failures.
(3). Force majeure (earthquakes, floods, etc.).
(4). Issues with External SNS integration.
(5). Failures of Company equipment.
(6). Other reasons the Company deems necessary.
- The Company may terminate the Service at its discretion with prior notice to users by a reasonable method.
- The Company bears no liability for any damages arising from suspension, interruption, or termination.
Article 11 – Data Retention
The Company may retain messages and other data exchanged through the Service as necessary for operations but has no obligation to do so. The Company may delete such data at any time and is not liable for any damages arising from retention or deletion.
Article 12 – Download Precautions
- When downloading or installing software from the Company’s website, Users do so at their own risk and responsibility to prevent data loss or device damage.
- The Company is not liable for any damages arising from such downloads or installations.
Article 13 – Intellectual Property & User‑Submitted Content
- All ownership and intellectual property rights in the Service and Company Website belong to the Company or its licensors. Use of the Service grants no other rights.
- Registered Users must not infringe any intellectual property rights (including reverse engineering) of the Company or its licensors.
- The Company may freely use (copy, modify, transmit, sublicense) any content that Users submit to the Service without compensation.
Article 14 – Suspension & Cancellation of Registration
- The Company may suspend or cancel a user’s registration without notice if any of the following occur:
(1). Violation of any Terms.
(2). False Registration Information.
(3). Harmful or abusive use of the Service.
(4). Violation of External SNS Terms.
(5). Interference with Service operations.
(6). Insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings.
(7). Dishonor of checks or bills.
(8). Seizure or enforcement orders.
(9). Tax delinquency.
(10). Death or guardianship proceedings.
(11). Any criteria from Article 3 Section 6.
(12). Inactivity for over six months with no response to Company communications.
(13). Soliciting outside the Service without prior approval.
(14). Failure to communicate for over one week post‑contract.
(15). Excessive disputes with other users.
(16). Unauthorized use of Company materials.
(17). Host fails to obtain or maintain required permissions.
(18). Affiliation with anti‑social forces.
(19). Other unfitness as determined by the Company.
- If suspended or canceled, the user loses all benefits of payment deadlines and must immediately pay all outstanding fees. The Company may withhold fulfillment of its obligations.
- The Company is not liable for any damages resulting from such suspension or cancellation.
- Users may voluntarily cancel their registration at any time.
- Upon cancellation, Users must return or dispose of any Company‑provided software, manuals, or materials as instructed.
Article 15 – Disclaimer of Warranties & Liability
- The Company makes no guarantee of any economic benefits to Registered Users and provides no warranties beyond those expressly stated.
- The Company does not guarantee uninterrupted External SNS integration and is not liable for any interruptions.
- Users must comply with any External SNS Terms at their own risk. The Company is not responsible for disputes with External SNS Providers.
- Users must ensure the Service’s compliance with applicable laws or regulations at their own expense; the Company provides no such assurance.
- The Company is not liable for any disputes or damages arising between Users or with third parties via the Service.
- The Company is not liable for damages arising from:
(1). Interruption, suspension, termination, or modification of the Service.
(2). Deletion or loss of messages or data.
(3). Cancellation of registration.
(4). Data loss or device damage from using the Service.
(5). Other damages related to the Service.
- The Company is not liable for the content of external links to or from the Company Website.
Article 16 – Dispute Resolution & Indemnification
- Registered Users must indemnify the Company for any damages caused by their breach of these Terms.
- Users must report and resolve, at their own expense, any claims or disputes with other Users, External SNS Providers, or third parties, and report outcomes to the Company.
- Users must reimburse the Company for any amounts the Company pays to third parties due to User‑caused claims.
- The Company is not liable for damages to Users, except as required by consumer protection laws.
- Where applicable, the Company’s liability is limited to direct, ordinary damages up to the amount of Spot Usage Fees paid, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence.
Article 17 – Confidentiality
- “Confidential Information” means any non‑public information disclosed by the Company to Users (technical, business, financial, etc.), except:
(1). Information already public or previously known to the User.
(2). Information that becomes public through no fault of the User.
(3). Information lawfully obtained from a third party.
(4). Information independently developed by the User.
(5). Information the Company designates in writing as non‑confidential.
- Users shall use Confidential Information only for Service purposes and not disclose it to third parties without prior written consent.
- Users may comply with legal orders or government requests to disclose Confidential Information, provided they promptly notify the Company.
- Users must obtain written consent before copying Confidential Information and must manage copies as strictly as the original.
- Upon request, Users shall promptly return or destroy all Confidential Information and any copies.
Article 18 – Term of Service Agreement
- The Service Agreement becomes effective on the date of registration completion and remains in force for one year.
- Unless either party gives notice of non‑renewal at least one month before expiry, the Agreement automatically renews for another year under the same terms.
- The Agreement shall terminate upon the earliest of:
(1). Expiration of the term.
(2). Cancellation of the User’s registration.
(3). Termination of the Service.
Article 19 – Amendments
- The Company may change the Service content without notice.
- The Company may amend these Terms at its discretion, setting an effective date and notifying Users by appropriate means.
- Continuing to use the Service after notification or failing to cancel within the prescribed period implies agreement to the amended Terms.
Article 20 – Communications and Notices
- All inquiries, notices from Users to the Company, notices of these Terms changes, promotions, and newsletters shall be made by email or other methods the Company designates.
- Users agree to receive such communications and notices by the specified methods.
Article 21 – Assignment
- Users may not assign or transfer their rights or obligations under the Service Agreement without prior written consent from the Company.
- If the Company transfers the business to another entity, all rights, obligations, and user information may be assigned to the transferee, and Users consent in advance.
- If a Host assigns their rights or obligations to a third party, the Company is not the agent of the Host or assignee and bears no liability. The Host must ensure no detriment to Guests or third parties.
Article 22 – Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the Company and Users regarding their subject matter, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.
Article 23 – Severability
- If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.
- The Company and Users shall negotiate in good faith to replace any invalid or unenforceable provision with a valid provision reflecting the original intent.
Article 24 – Survival
The following provisions survive termination of the Service Agreement (Article 17 survives for two years after termination):
(1). Article 5 Sections 2 & 4
(2). Article 6 (to the extent unpaid)
(3). Article 7 Sections 4 & 5
(4). Article 9 Section 3
(5). Article 10 Section 3
(6). Articles 11–13
(7). Article 14 Sections 2, 3 & 5
(8). Articles 15–17
(9). Articles 21–25
Article 25 – Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by Japanese law. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance.
Article 26 – Amicable Resolution
In case of any question or ambiguity regarding these Terms, the Company and Users shall promptly seek resolution through good‑faith negotiation.
Appendix
Established and enforced on April 1, 2025
This agreement is written in Japanese as the official text. In the event of any discrepancy between a translation and the Japanese version, the Japanese text shall prevail.