Terms of Use

Article 1 (Application)

1. These Terms shall apply to all relationships between Users and the Developer relating to the use of the Service.
2. The Developer may establish various rules and guidelines for the use of the Service in addition to these Terms (hereinafter referred to as "Supplementary Provisions"). Such Supplementary Provisions, regardless of their title, shall form part of these Terms.
3. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and any Supplementary Provisions, the Supplementary Provisions shall prevail unless otherwise specified therein.

Article 2 (Registration)

1. To use the Service, an applicant shall agree to these Terms and apply for registration through a method prescribed by the Developer (including sign-in via third-party authentication services). The service agreement shall be established upon completion of registration.
2. The Developer may decline a registration application if it determines that the applicant falls under any of the following, and shall have no obligation to disclose the reasons for such decision:
   1. The applicant has provided false information in the registration application;
   2. The application is from a person who has previously violated these Terms;
   3. The Developer otherwise deems the registration inappropriate.

Article 3 (Account and Authentication Management)

1. Users shall manage their Service account and authentication credentials (including accounts with third-party authentication services) appropriately under their own responsibility.
2. Users may not, under any circumstances, transfer, lend, or share their account with any third party. The Developer shall deem any login to the Service using a User's authentication credentials as use by that User.
3. The Developer shall not be liable for any damage arising from unauthorized use of an account by a third party, except in cases of the Developer's intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

Article 4 (Fees and Payment)

1. Users shall pay the fees for the paid portion of the Service (Plus Plan), as separately determined by the Developer and displayed in the App and on the applicable app store, through the applicable app store (Apple App Store, Google Play, etc.).
2. The Plus Plan is a monthly auto-renewing subscription. Fees are displayed in the App and on the applicable app store.
3. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
4. A free trial period may be offered. The duration is displayed on the applicable app store. No charges will be incurred if cancelled during the trial period. Any unused portion of the trial period will be forfeited upon purchase of a subscription.
5. Refunds are subject to the refund policy of the applicable app store.
6. Cancellation can be made at any time from the App's settings screen or the subscription management section of the applicable app store. After cancellation, the Service will remain available until the end of the paid period.
7. Fees are subject to change. Changes will be notified in accordance with the policies of the applicable app store.

Article 5 (Prohibited Activities)

Users shall not engage in any of the following activities when using the Service:

1. Activities that violate laws or public order and morals;
2. Activities related to criminal acts;
3. Activities that destroy or interfere with the functionality of the servers or networks of the Developer, other Users of the Service, or third parties;
4. Activities that may interfere with the operation of the Developer's services;
5. Collecting or accumulating personal information of other Users;
6. Unauthorized access or attempts thereof;
7. Impersonating other Users;
8. Activities that directly or indirectly provide benefits to antisocial forces in connection with the Developer's services;
9. Activities that infringe upon the intellectual property rights, portrait rights, privacy, reputation, or other rights or interests of the Developer, other Users, or third parties;
10. Posting or transmitting content on the Service that contains, or that the Developer determines to contain, any of the following:
    1. Excessively violent expressions;
    2. Explicit sexual content;
    3. Expressions that lead to discrimination based on race, nationality, creed, sex, social status, family origin, or similar factors;
    4. Expressions that induce or promote suicide, self-harm, or drug abuse;
    5. Other antisocial content that causes discomfort to others;
11. Activities conducted for, or determined by the Developer to be conducted for, any of the following purposes:
    1. Commercial, promotional, advertising, solicitation, or other profit-oriented activities (except those approved by the Developer);
    2. Harassment or defamation of other Users;
    3. Activities intended to cause disadvantage, damage, or discomfort to the Developer, other Users, or third parties;
    4. Using the Service for purposes other than the intended use of the Service;
12. Generating inappropriate or morally objectionable images using the AI image generation feature;
13. Making false or malicious reports repeatedly;
14. Intentionally posting false information regarding food safety;
15. Other activities deemed inappropriate by the Developer.

Article 6 (Suspension of Service)

1. The Developer may suspend or interrupt all or part of the Service without prior notice to Users if it determines that any of the following reasons exist:
   1. Maintenance, inspection, or updating of the computer systems for the Service;
   2. The provision of the Service becomes difficult due to force majeure events such as earthquakes, lightning, fire, power outages, or natural disasters;
   3. Computers or communication lines are stopped due to an accident;
   4. Some features of the Service become unavailable due to a failure of a third-party service;
   5. The Developer otherwise determines that provision of the Service is difficult.
2. The Developer shall not be liable for any disadvantage or damage suffered by Users or third parties due to the suspension or interruption of the Service, except in cases of the Developer's intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

Article 7 (Copyright)

1. Users may use the Service to post or upload only content (text, images, videos, etc.) for which they hold the necessary intellectual property rights or have obtained permission from the rights holders.
2. Copyright in content posted or uploaded by Users through the Service shall be retained by the respective Users or existing rights holders. However, the Developer may use such content to the extent necessary for improving the Service, enhancing quality, correcting deficiencies, and promoting the Service, and Users shall not exercise moral rights in relation to such use.
3. Except as set forth in the preceding paragraph, all copyrights and other intellectual property rights relating to the Service and all related information shall belong to the Developer or rights holders who have licensed their use to the Developer. Users shall not reproduce, transfer, lend, translate, modify, repost, publicly transmit (including making transmittable), transmit, distribute, publish, or use for commercial purposes without authorization.

Article 8 (AI-Generated Content)

1. The Service uses AI (Artificial Intelligence) to provide the following features. To provide these features, recipe text and related data entered by Users are transmitted to a third-party AI service provider (OpenAI).
   1. Automatic recipe generation from text;
   2. Recipe translation;
   3. Automatic food image generation;
   4. Content moderation (automatic detection of inappropriate content).
2. AI-generated recipes are automatically generated based on training data and have not been reviewed by professional chefs or nutritionists. They may contain errors in ingredient quantities, cooking times, and cooking procedures.
3. AI-generated images are reference images showing an approximate finished appearance of recipes. Actual cooking results will differ.
4. The Developer makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, safety, completeness, or usefulness of AI-generated content.
5. AI-generated content cannot be used as a substitute for medical advice, nutritional guidance, or other professional advice. If you use the Service for dietary restrictions or health management, please consult a physician or registered dietitian.
6. In providing AI features, the Developer transmits data entered by Users to third-party AI providers. The handling of such data by the respective provider is governed by that provider's terms of use and privacy policy.
7. The copyright ownership of AI-generated content shall be governed by applicable laws.

Article 9 (Food Safety and Allergy Disclaimer)

1. All cooking and consumption based on recipes obtained through the Service (whether AI-generated or user-posted) shall be at the User's own risk.
2. AI-generated recipes may involve the following risks:
   1. Unsafe combinations of ingredients;
   2. Inadequate labeling of allergen-containing ingredients;
   3. Instructions to consume raw ingredients that require cooking;
   4. Failure to account for regional food safety regulations and guidelines.
3. Nutritional information (calories, nutrients, etc.) and allergy information provided by the Service are estimates and are not guaranteed to be accurate. This information is not a substitute for medical or nutritional guidance.
4. Users with food allergies should verify all ingredients themselves.
5. Pregnant individuals, immunocompromised individuals, and those with other specific health conditions should consult a physician regarding the ingredients they consume.
6. When children use recipes from the Service for cooking, they must do so under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
7. The Developer shall not be liable for allergic reactions, food poisoning, health issues, or any other damages arising from cooking or consuming recipes provided through the Service, except in cases of the Developer's intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

Article 10 (Reporting and Content Removal Policy)

1. The Service provides mechanisms for filtering, reporting, blocking, and inquiring about user-generated content (UGC).
2. If you discover inappropriate content, please use the in-app reporting feature.
3. Reported content will be reviewed and removed or otherwise addressed as necessary.
4. Users may delete their own posted content at any time.
5. Accounts that repeatedly post content in violation of these Terms may be subject to usage restrictions or account termination.
6. For inquiries regarding content, please contact us at the email address provided in Article 23.

Article 11 (Usage Restrictions and Account Termination)

1. The Developer may, without prior notice, delete posted data and restrict all or part of a User's use of the Service or terminate a User's registration if it determines that the User falls under any of the following:
   1. The User has violated any provision of these Terms;
   2. It is discovered that the registered information contains false facts;
   3. The User has failed to fulfill payment obligations;
   4. The User has not responded to communications from the Developer for a certain period;
   5. The User has not used the Service for a certain period since last use;
   6. The Developer otherwise deems the User's use of the Service inappropriate.
2. If any of the items in the preceding paragraph apply, all debts owed by the User to the Developer shall become immediately due and payable, and the User shall pay such debts in full without delay.
3. The Developer shall not be liable for any damage caused to Users by actions taken under this Article, except in cases of the Developer's intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

Article 12 (Withdrawal)

1. Users may withdraw from the Service by deleting their account from the settings screen within the App.
2. Upon withdrawal, all User account information, recipe data, images, and other related data will be immediately deleted. Deleted data cannot be recovered.
3. If you are subscribed to a paid plan, please cancel your subscription through the subscription management section of the app store before deleting your account. Deleting your account alone will not stop subscription billing.

Article 13 (Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability)

1. The Developer does not warrant, either expressly or implicitly, that the Service is free from defects in fact or in law (including defects relating to safety, reliability, accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, fitness for a particular purpose, security, errors, bugs, or rights infringement).
2. The Developer shall not be liable for any damage caused to Users arising from the Service, except in cases of the Developer's intentional misconduct or gross negligence. However, if the contract between the Developer and a User regarding the Service (including these Terms) constitutes a consumer contract as defined by the Consumer Contract Act, this disclaimer shall not apply.
3. Even in cases described in the proviso of the preceding paragraph, the Developer shall not be liable for damages arising from special circumstances caused by the Developer's negligence (excluding gross negligence) in breach of contract or tort (including cases where the Developer or User foresaw or could have foreseen the occurrence of damage). Furthermore, compensation for damages caused to Users by the Developer's negligence (excluding gross negligence) in breach of contract or tort shall be limited to the amount of usage fees received from the User in the month in which the damage occurred.
4. The Developer shall not be liable for any transactions, communications, or disputes arising between Users and other Users or third parties in connection with the Service.

Article 14 (Changes to the Service)

The Developer may change, add to, or discontinue the content of the Service with prior notice to Users, and Users shall accept such changes. In the event of service termination, the Developer will provide reasonable advance notice.

Article 15 (Changes to Terms of Use)

1. The Developer may change these Terms without obtaining individual consent from each User in the following cases:
   1. When the changes are in the general interest of Users;
   2. When the changes are not contrary to the purpose of the service agreement and are reasonable in light of the necessity of the changes, the appropriateness of the content after the changes, and other circumstances relating to the changes.
2. The Developer shall notify Users in advance of any changes to these Terms under the preceding paragraph, including the fact that these Terms will be changed, the content of the revised Terms, and the effective date, through in-app notifications or email. For material changes, notice will be given at least 14 days before the effective date.

Article 16 (Handling of Personal Information)

1. The Developer shall handle personal information obtained through the use of the Service in accordance with a separately established Privacy Policy.
2. The Developer shall comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other applicable laws regarding the handling of personal information.
3. The Developer shall take necessary and appropriate measures for the secure management of personal information.
4. In the event of a leak, loss, or damage to personal information, the Developer shall promptly take necessary measures in accordance with applicable laws, and notify affected parties and report to relevant authorities.

Article 17 (Notices and Communications)

Notices or communications between Users and the Developer shall be made by a method determined by the Developer. Unless the Developer receives a change notification from a User in accordance with a separately prescribed format, the Developer shall deem the currently registered contact information to be valid, shall send notices or communications to such contact information, and such notices or communications shall be deemed to have reached the User at the time of sending.

Article 18 (Prohibition of Assignment of Rights and Obligations)

Users may not assign or pledge as security their contractual status or any rights or obligations under these Terms to any third party without prior written consent from the Developer.

Article 19 (International Data Transfers)

1. In providing the Service, User data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside of Japan (such as the United States).
2. Data protection laws in the destination country may differ from those in the User's country of residence.
3. The Developer shall take appropriate protective measures for transferred data.

Article 20 (Use by Minors)

1. Minors who wish to use the Service must obtain consent from their legal guardian (parent, etc.) before using the Service.
2. When a minor agrees to these Terms, it shall be deemed that consent from their legal guardian has been obtained.

Article 21 (Severability)

If any provision or part of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable laws, the remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect.

Article 22 (Governing Law)

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.

Article 23 (Contact Information)

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at the following email address.

Email: support@savoro.dev