FlipScan

Terms of Service

These Terms of Service are originally written in Japanese. This English translation is provided for reference only. In the event of any discrepancy between the Japanese and English versions, the Japanese version shall prevail.

These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) govern the use of the iOS application “FlipScan” (the “App”) distributed through the Apple App Store by an individual developer (the “Provider”). By downloading or using the App, the user (the “User”) agrees to these Terms.

Article 1 (Application)

  1. These Terms apply to every relationship between the User and the Provider concerning the use of the App.
  2. The Provider may separately establish guidelines or notices within the App (the “Individual Rules”). The Individual Rules form part of these Terms, and in the event of any conflict with these Terms, the Individual Rules shall prevail.

Article 2 (Registration and Accounts)

The App can be used without creating an account.

Article 3 (Fees)

The App is free to download, and a set number of scans can be performed at no cost. To access additional scan quota or features, the User may purchase a premium plan via in-app purchase on the Apple App Store. All purchases and payments are subject to the rules and conditions of the App Store as defined by Apple Inc.

Article 4 (Scan Targets and Copyright)

  1. The User may only use the App to scan materials that the User owns, has the right to reproduce, or is otherwise legally entitled to scan (for example, the User’s own notes, personally owned books within the scope of private use, or materials for which the User has obtained permission from the rights holder).
  2. The User shall not reproduce, distribute, publicly transmit, modify, or transfer to any third party any scan results obtained through the App beyond the scope of private use permitted by the Copyright Act of Japan and other applicable laws.
  3. If the User infringes any copyright or other intellectual property right of a third party through the use of the App, the User shall bear all responsibility for such infringement, and the Provider shall bear no responsibility whatsoever.

Article 5 (AI Features)

  1. The App may provide features powered by artificial intelligence (“AI”), including summarization, translation, and question answering applied to stored scan results.
  2. When the User uses AI features, part or all of the scan results may be transmitted to and processed by AI services operated by the Provider or by third parties.
  3. The Provider makes no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for any particular purpose of any output produced by AI features. When the User relies on such output as the basis for any business, academic, or other important decision, the User shall verify its accuracy at the User’s own responsibility.

Article 6 (Prohibited Conduct)

The User shall not engage in any of the following when using the App:

  1. Acts that violate laws, regulations, or public order and morals;
  2. Acts related to criminal activity;
  3. Acts that infringe the intellectual property rights (including copyrights), portrait rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of the App or any third party;
  4. Acts that interfere with the operation of the App;
  5. Collecting or accumulating personal information of other users or third parties;
  6. Unauthorized access or cracking;
  7. Reproducing, reposting, or redistributing information obtained through the App in violation of these Terms or applicable laws;
  8. Advertising, solicitation, or business activities within the App;
  9. Providing benefits to anti-social forces;
  10. Any other act that the Provider deems inappropriate.

Article 7 (Suspension of Services)

  1. The Provider may suspend or interrupt all or part of the App or related services without prior notice to the User if any of the following occurs:
    • Scheduled or emergency maintenance or updates to the App;
    • Force majeure events such as fire, power outage, or natural disaster;
    • Failures in communication networks, cloud services, or AI services;
    • Any other situation in which the Provider deems suspension necessary.
  2. The Provider shall not be liable for any damage suffered by the User or any third party as a result of such suspension or interruption.

Article 8 (Termination and Uninstallation)

The User may end use of the App at any time by uninstalling or deleting it. Upon uninstallation, scan data and settings stored on the device may also be deleted; please back up or export any necessary data in advance.

Article 9 (Disclaimers)

  1. The App is provided on an “as is” basis. The Provider makes no warranty regarding fitness for a particular purpose, completeness, accuracy, safety, or freedom from errors or defects.
  2. Except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of the Provider, the Provider shall not be liable for any damage (including loss of scan data or lost profits) arising from the User’s use of the App.
  3. In the event of a dispute between users, or between a user and any third party, in connection with the App, the Provider shall bear no responsibility, and the User shall resolve such dispute at the User’s own responsibility and expense.

Article 10 (Privacy)

The User’s personal information shall be handled in accordance with the separately established Privacy Policy.

Article 11 (Changes to the Terms)

The Provider may modify these Terms at any time without obtaining the User’s consent when the Provider deems it necessary. The modified Terms shall take effect upon notification within the App, posting on the Apple App Store, or publication on this site.

Article 12 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

  1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.
  2. In the event of any dispute concerning the App, the Japanese court having jurisdiction over the location of the Provider shall be the exclusive court of first instance.

Established: April 11, 2026