Terms of Use

Article 1 (Service Description)

Tsukutta (the “Service”) is a platform for sharing and discovering applications created using AI. Users may post applications they create and share them with other users. The Service is operated by an individual.

Article 2 (Acceptance)

By using the Service, users are deemed to accept these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

Article 3 (User Responsibilities)

1. Users are responsible for the safety and legality of files, content, and applications they upload.
2. Users warrant that they own the relevant copyrights and other intellectual property rights or have proper permission from the rights holder.
3. Users manage account information at their own responsibility. The operator is not liable for damage caused by unauthorized account use.
4. Users must ensure uploaded source code and files contain no third-party personal information, credentials, internal network information, or other confidential information. Automated detection is supplemental and does not guarantee detection of all confidential information.

Article 4 (Prohibited Conduct)

Users must not engage in the following conduct.

1. Uploading files containing malware, viruses, or other harmful programs
2. Posting content that infringes third-party copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
3. Posting content that uses the name or likeness (including photographs or portraits) of a real celebrity, such as an actor, singer, athlete, or prominent influencer, without permission, including parody or free content that may infringe publicity or portrait rights
4. Unauthorized access to the Service or imposing excessive loads on servers or networks
5. Conduct contrary to law or public order and morals
6. Defaming or damaging the reputation of another user or third party
7. Infringing another user’s or third party’s privacy
8. Registering or publishing false information
9. Posting tools whose primary purpose is to violate the terms of use of a third-party service, including automated actions on social media (such as automated likes or follows), scraping prohibited by those terms, or other tools that may expose users to account suspension or other adverse consequences
10. Interfering with operation of the Service
11. Posting third-party personal information, credentials, or other confidential information without consent
12. Impersonating a third party, including a company, public figure, or other developer, or presenting another party’s service or app as one’s own
13. Other conduct the operator deems inappropriate

Article 4-2 (Handling of Sensitive Content)

(Effective July 21, 2026)

1. Sexual or sensitive content that does not violate applicable law is not prohibited from being posted solely because it is sensitive.
2. Apps containing such content are marked as sensitive. They are excluded from surfaces where the Service actively promotes content, including rankings, the home page, featured selections, and official social-media posts, and are blurred in listings. They remain accessible through search and direct links.
3. The sensitive flag is applied mechanically based on the poster’s self-declaration or specified keyword criteria. Users may contact the operator to dispute a classification.
4. Apps containing sensitive content may not be offered for paid sale (Article 21).

Article 5 (Content Removal and Account Suspension)

If content violates these Terms or removal is required by law, the operator may remove it or suspend or delete the account without prior notice and is not liable for resulting damage.

Article 6 (Intellectual Property)

1. Intellectual property rights in apps and content posted by users remain with those users.
2. Users license the operator to display and reproduce posted content to the extent necessary to operate the Service.
3. Intellectual property rights in the Service UI, design, logo, programs, and similar materials belong to the operator.

Article 7 (Disclaimers)

1. Apps shared on the Service are primarily created through interaction with AI. The operator makes no warranty as to their quality, accuracy, completeness, or safety.
2. Users download and use files and applications at their own risk. The operator is not liable for damage arising from app use.
3. The operator does not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, or error-free provision of the Service.
4. Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, the operator is not liable for damage arising from use of the Service.

Article 8 (Changes and Termination)

The operator may change or terminate the Service with prior notice, except in an emergency, and is not liable for resulting damage.

Article 9 (Changes to Terms)

The operator may revise these Terms as necessary. Revised Terms take effect when posted on the Service. Material changes will be announced on the Service.

Article 10 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

1. These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan.
2. The Tokyo District Court has exclusive jurisdiction as the court of first instance over disputes concerning the Service.

Article 11 (Contact)

For inquiries about these Terms, please use the contact page.

Article 12 (User Submissions - File Distribution)

(Effective May 16, 2026 / Interim provision)

1. Users warrant the following regarding files uploaded to the Service.
   • The file was created by the user or the user has lawful authority to distribute it
   • The file does not infringe third-party copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
   • The file contains no malware, viruses, or malicious code
   • The file contains no unlawful content
2. Users bear full responsibility for damage caused by breach of these Terms, including third-party claims.

Article 13 (Platform Role)

(Effective May 16, 2026 / Interim provision)

1. Tsukutta is a neutral host of user submissions and does not edit or verify their content.
2. Tsukutta performs automated malware scans but does not guarantee detection.
3. Tsukutta is not liable for damage suffered by users absent willful misconduct or gross negligence.
4. Liability is capped at the amount the user paid Tsukutta during the preceding 12 months (JPY 0 for free users).

Article 14 (Removal of Submissions)

(Effective May 16, 2026 / Interim provision)

1. Tsukutta may remove user submissions without notice for breach of these Terms, a valid third-party rights claim, or at its own discretion.
2. Tsukutta is not liable for damage arising from removal.

Article 15 (Reports)

(Effective May 16, 2026 / Interim provision)

1. Users may report submissions that infringe third-party rights through the contact form.
2. After reviewing a report, Tsukutta will take measures such as removal where necessary.
3. Claims from rights holders or their agents involving copyright, trademark, publicity, portrait, or similar rights receive priority through the contact form. Identify the infringed right, relevant location, and evidence of ownership.
4. Spam, illegal, or harassing submissions may automatically be hidden after a threshold number of user reports; the poster may request restoration.

Article 16 (Interim Nature)

(Effective May 16, 2026 / Interim provision)

1. Articles 12 through 15 are interim rules for file distribution.
2. Tsukutta may revise these provisions without notice.

Article 17 (Paid App Sales and Purchases)

(Effective May 26, 2026)

1. Users may sell apps they created through the Service.
2. The sales contract is between seller and purchaser; the operator is not a party and participates only as payment processor and marketplace provider.
3. The operator receives and remits payments through Stripe Payments Japan K.K. (the “Payment Processor”).
4. Sellers must open a Payment Processor Connect account and complete identity verification before selling.

Article 18 (Tips)

(Effective May 26, 2026)

1. Users may give app creators or article authors a tip in a selected amount (JPY 100 / JPY 500 / JPY 1,000).
2. Tips are gifts, not transactions for consideration, and are generally non-refundable and non-cancellable. The operator may refund fraudulent gifts.
3. Receiving tips requires a Payment Processor account as under Article 17(4).

Article 19 (Platform Fee)

(Effective May 26, 2026)

1. The operator receives 3.6% of each paid sale and tip (including payment processing fees) as the platform fee. (limited-time campaign rate)
2. The fee rate may be temporarily changed for campaigns. Changes will be announced on the Service in advance.
3. For details about the fee rate, see the Commercial Transactions Act disclosure.

Article 20 (Refunds)

(Effective May 26, 2026)

1. Purchasers may request an unconditional refund through the operator’s form only within 24 hours after purchase.
2. After 24 hours, purchasers must negotiate directly with sellers, who can process refunds from the management screen.
3. When a refund is completed, the platform fee is also refunded; the Payment Processor’s fee may not be refundable.
4. If a purchaser’s refund rate exceeds 50% during a specified period, the operator may restrict that user’s purchasing functionality.

Article 21 (Prohibited Listings)

(Effective May 26, 2026)

In addition to Article 4, sellers must not list the following apps for sale.

1. Apps that do not work or materially differ from screenshots or descriptions
2. Apps offered for free on another platform that are converted to paid apps without authorization
3. Apps containing sexual or adult content as defined as sensitive content in Article 4-2, because such sales are prohibited by the payment processor’s terms
4. Other apps the operator deems unsuitable for paid sale

Article 22 (Chargebacks and Disputes)

(Effective May 26, 2026)

1. If a purchaser makes a chargeback through a card issuer, the seller bears the chargeback amount and related costs.
2. The operator will deduct that amount from the seller’s account through the Payment Processor.