Terms of Use & Privacy Policy | Arounds

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“Arounds” Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as the "Terms") are based on the curation platform "Arounds" (hereinafter referred to as the "Service") operated by FunnySideUp, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), details of which can be found in Article 1. (hereinafter referred to as the "User") stipulates the conditions under which the User (hereinafter referred to as the "User") may use the Service. The Company deems that the User has agreed to these Terms of Use by using the Service.

Article 1 (Service)

This service is a general term for a website where users can create their own curation pages and view curation pages created by other users, and services provided by the Company in conjunction with this website. is.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The following terms used in these Terms have the meanings set forth below.

  • “User”: refers to everyone who uses this service.
  • "Member": means a user who has registered as a member pursuant to Article 3.
  • "Curation page": A web page within this service where members introduce their favorite products, services, etc.
  • "Account Information": Refers to the member's ID and password.
  • “Communication equipment”: refers to smartphones, tablet terminals, and computer equipment.

Article 3 (Membership Registration)

  • If a user creates their own curation page within this service or uses other services specified by the company, the user must register as a member.
  • Those who wish to register as members shall agree to the contents of this agreement and register as members according to the procedures established by the Company.
  • If a person who wishes to register as a member falls under any of the following items, the Company may refuse the person's registration as a member. In this case, the Company shall not be obligated to explain the reason for the refusal.
    • If the registered information is false information or third party or fictitious personal information
    • If the Company determines that the person is an anti-social force, or has any kind of interaction or involvement with anti-social forces, such as cooperating with or being involved in maintaining the operation of anti-social forces by providing funding or other means.
    • If your membership registration has been refused or canceled in the past
    • If the Company determines that there is a risk of violating these Terms
    • In other cases where the Company determines that the member is not appropriate as a member.
  • The Company will issue account information to those who wish to register as members and who are approved by the Company to use the Service.
  • If there is a change in the information registered by the member, the member shall immediately carry out the procedure to change the registered information. The Company will not be held responsible for any damages incurred by the User as a result of not changing the registered information.

Article 4 (Management of account information, etc.)

  • Members shall manage account information at their own risk and with the duty of care of a prudent administrator, and shall not disclose, transfer, or lend this information to a third party.
  • If the Company confirms that the input account information matches the registered information, the Company may assume that the account information has been used by the member concerned, and the Company shall not be liable for any liability arising from or related to such use. shall be liable.

Article 5 (Cancellation of membership registration)

  • If a member falls under any of the following items, the Company may cancel the member registration without any notification.
    • If the registration information contains false information
    • If your membership registration has been canceled by our company in the past
    • When a member's heir etc. contacts them to the effect that the member has passed away, or when the Company is able to confirm the fact of the member's death.
    • If a minor uses this service without the consent of a legal representative
    • If an adult ward, person under curatorship, or person under assistance uses this service without the consent of the adult guardian, curator, assistant, etc.
    • If you do not respond in good faith to a request from our company
    • In other cases that our company deems inappropriate.
  • In addition to the cases stipulated in each item of the preceding paragraph, the Company may cancel membership registration by notifying the member at least 30 days in advance.

Article 6 (Use of this service)

  • Users shall prepare all equipment, communication means, and other environments necessary to use this service at their own expense and responsibility. In addition, all communication costs required for using this service shall be borne by the user.
  • Users are responsible for the content they post.
  • The Company may post advertisements of the Company or third parties that have requested the Company to post within the Service.
  • As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying sales.

Article 7 (Prohibited matters)

  • When using this service, users shall not create content specified in each of the following items.
    • Concerning child pornography and abuse
    • Matters related to self-harm, abetment of suicide, etc., drug taking, etc.
    • Things related to adults, dating, etc.
    • Content that includes discrimination regarding race, creed, social status, family origin, etc.
    • Items that lead to or may lead to crimes such as fraud
    • Items related to pyramid schemes, multi-level marketing, prostitution brokerage, illegal drugs, etc.
    • Election campaigns, advertising of religious groups, etc.
    • Contents that infringe on the honor, property, privacy, etc. of third parties
    • Content that defames a third party.
    • Anything that violates laws or public order and morals, or is likely to do so.
    • Other things that our company deems inappropriate.
  • When using this service, users shall not engage in any of the acts specified in the following items.
    • Acts that violate this agreement
    • Property or personal rights such as intellectual property rights, patent rights, utility model rights, design rights, trademark rights, copyrights, portrait rights, etc. of the Company, licensors and other third parties licensed to the Company. Acts that infringe or that are likely to infringe
    • Acts that cause disadvantage or damage to the Company or a third party, or acts that may cause such damage.
    • Acts that unjustly damage the honor, rights, or trust of others, or acts that are likely to do so.
    • Acts that violate laws, regulations, etc.
    • Acts that are or may violate public order and morals, or acts that provide information that may violate public order and morals to other users or third parties.
    • Criminal acts, acts that lead to criminal acts, acts that encourage criminal acts, or acts that are likely to lead to criminal acts.
    • Acts of providing information that is contrary to the facts or information that may be contrary to the facts.
    • Unauthorized access to our system, falsification of program code, intentional falsification of location information, cheating using communication equipment specifications and other applications, distribution of computer viruses, and other interference with the normal operation of this service. Act or potential act
    • Use macros and functions or tools that automate operations.
    • Acts that damage the credibility of this service or acts that are likely to do so.
    • Acts that may have a negative impact on the mind and body of young people and their healthy development.
    • Acts of impersonating a third party and using this service by using another user's account or using other methods
    • Acts that lead or may lead to crimes such as fraud, abuse of controlled substances, illegal sale and purchase of savings accounts and mobile phones.
    • Acts related to criminal proceeds, acts related to terrorist financing, or acts suspected thereof.
    • Other acts that our company deems inappropriate.
  • If the Company determines that the User violates the preceding two paragraphs, the Company may take the following measures without prior notice to the User.
    • Delete content
    • Restrictions on the use of this service
    • Cancellation of membership registration
    • Other actions that our company reasonably deems necessary.

Article 8 (Intellectual property rights, etc.)

  • Copyrights (including rights stipulated in Articles 27 and 28 of the Copyright Act), patent rights, etc. related to content posted by users on this service (hereinafter referred to as "user content") Utility model rights, trademark rights, design rights, and all other intellectual property rights and portrait rights (hereinafter collectively referred to as "intellectual property rights, etc.") are held by the user or the right holder of the user content. shall belong to. However, the User may provide the Company with the free, indefinite and non-exclusive use (reproduction, screening, public transmission, display, distribution, transfer, loan, translation, etc.) of the User Content within and outside of Japan. You agree to grant us the right to (including adaptation, publication, and sublicense). Users shall not exercise moral rights with respect to User Content.
  • Regardless of the method or form, users are responsible for the content provided by our company in this service (hereinafter referred to as "our content") and user content related to other users, as stipulated in the Copyright Act. Copying, reprinting, public transmission, modification, or any other use beyond the scope of private use is prohibited.
  • Intellectual property rights related to the Company's content shall belong to the Company or the licensor to which the Company has received a license, and not to the user. Furthermore, regardless of the existence of intellectual property rights, users must not copy, distribute, reprint, transfer, publicly transmit, modify, adapt, or make any other secondary use of our content.
  • If a user violates the provisions of this article and a problem occurs, the user must resolve the problem at his or her own expense and responsibility, and take appropriate measures to avoid causing any disadvantage, burden, or damage to the Company. Action must be taken.
  • The user shall have the right to author's moral rights (publication rights) to the Company, third parties who have legitimately acquired rights from the Company, and persons who have inherited the rights from such third parties, regarding some of the published content that may be considered copyrighted works. (including the right to name display and the right to maintain identity).

Article 9 (Non-warranty/Disclaimer)

  • The Company does not guarantee the accuracy, up-to-dateness, usefulness, reliability, legality, suitability for a specific purpose, or non-infringement of third party rights regarding this service and the content within this service. We make no guarantees.
  • The Company does not make any guarantees regarding the content provided by users or other third parties within this service.
  • The Company is not obligated to back up data stored by users on servers managed by the Company. Users shall back up their own data as necessary.
  • When a user uses this service, the user may transition from this service to another service operated by a third party related to this service (hereinafter referred to as "external service"). In that case, the user will use this service and the external service after agreeing to the terms of use of the external service at his or her own responsibility and expense. Please note that our company does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, effectiveness, etc. of the content of external services.
  • Users should use this service within the scope of laws and regulations. The Company assumes no responsibility whatsoever even if the User violates Japanese or foreign laws and regulations in connection with the use of this Service.
  • The Company does not guarantee that the Service will not be interrupted, discontinued, or have any other problems. In addition, the Company may suspend or change the Service for maintenance etc. without notifying the User, but the Company shall not be liable in any way in this case.
  • Even if account information is stolen due to unexpected unauthorized access, the Company will not be responsible for any damage caused to the user as a result.
  • The Company shall not be liable for any failure to comply with all or part of this Agreement due to natural disasters, earthquakes, fires, strikes, embargoes, wars, civil disturbances, outbreaks of infectious diseases, or other force majeure events.
  • Even if a user has trouble with another user or other third party (whether inside or outside of this service) regarding the use of this service, our company will not be held responsible for any troubles. Trouble will be resolved by the user at his/her own expense and burden.

Article 10 (Liability for damages)

  • If the user causes damage to the Company in connection with a violation of these Terms or the use of the Service, the User will compensate the Company for the damage (including attorney's fees) incurred.
  • Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Terms except for the following paragraph, if the Company causes damage to the User due to reasons attributable to the Company, the Company shall be responsible for compensating the damage only to the extent set forth in the following items. .
  • In case of intentional or gross negligence on our part: the full amount of the damage
  • In the case of slight negligence on the part of the Company: Within the scope of actual and direct ordinary damages (excluding special damages, lost profits, indirect damages and attorney's fees), and up to 5,000 yen.
  • Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, if the user is a corporation or an individual uses this service as a business or for business purposes, unless there is intentional or gross negligence on the part of the company, the user will Our company is not responsible for any damage incurred. In addition, if the Company compensates for damages, it shall be within the scope of actual and direct ordinary damages (excluding special damages, lost profits, indirect damages, and attorney's fees), and up to 10,000 yen.

Article 11 (Changes and Termination of Service)

  • The Company may suspend, change or terminate some or all of the services provided in this Service without prior notice.
  • The Company shall notify or notify users in advance of any important changes or termination of the service by a method deemed appropriate by the Company.
  • The Company shall not be liable to the User for any interruption, change, or termination of the Service for any reason.

Article 12 (Contact/Notification)

Inquiries regarding this service and other communications or notifications from users to the Company, notifications regarding changes to these Terms, and other communications or notifications from the Company to the users will be made by e-mail or other methods determined by the Company. Notices become effective when they are sent by our company.

Article 13 (Handling of personal information, etc.)

  • Our company handles personal information in this service based on our "Privacy Policy".
  • Members agree to our company providing information about members (information published on this service, page access information, etc.) to companies and other third parties considering sponsorship contracts with members. I assume that.

Article 14 (Severability)

Even if all or part of any provision of these Terms of Use becomes invalid or illegal, such invalidity or illegality will not in any way affect the other provisions of these Terms of Use or their interpretation and application. It does not impair the legality and validity of, nor invalidate them.

Article 15 (Changes to these Terms)

Our company may change these Terms at any time based on the provisions of Article 548-4 of the Civil Code if any of the following items apply. After these Terms have been changed, the changed Terms will apply to this Agreement.

  • When changes to these Terms are in the general interest of users;
  • When changes to these Terms do not contradict the purpose of the contract, and are reasonable in light of the necessity of the change, the appropriateness of the changed content, and other circumstances related to the change.
  • If the Company makes any changes to these Terms, the Company shall determine the effective date of the revised Terms and notify the User of the contents of the revised Terms and the effective date by the time deemed appropriate by the Company. We will notify users by displaying on this service or other methods prescribed by our company.
  • Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding two paragraphs, if a user uses this service after the changes to these Terms set forth in the preceding paragraph have been made known, or if the user does not take the cancellation procedures within the period prescribed by the Company, the said user shall be deemed to have agreed to any changes to these Terms.

Article 16 (Governing law)

The governing law of these terms and conditions shall be Japanese law.

Article 17 (Agreed Jurisdiction)

The Tokyo District Court shall have the exclusive jurisdiction of the first instance for any litigation arising between users and the Company arising from or related to this service.



Enacted: September 29, 2023


Nao Ito
Chief Executive Officer
FunnySideUp, Inc.

Privacy Policy

FunnySideUp, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") has a privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as "this policy") regarding the handling of personal information of customers (including business partners) as follows. We will handle personal information appropriately based on this policy.

1. Personal information

"Personal information" refers to "personal information" as defined in the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (hereinafter referred to as the "Personal Information Protection Act"), and is information about a living individual, including the name and name included in the information. , refers to information that can identify a specific individual such as date of birth or other descriptions, or information that includes a personal identification code.

2 Acquisition and use of personal information

Our company will acquire customer's personal information and use the acquired information to the extent necessary for the following purposes. If personal information is to be used beyond the scope of the purposes listed below, we will obtain consent from the customer in an appropriate manner in advance.

  • To provide our services (including use to mediate sponsorship contracts)
  • To improve and improve the content of our services or to develop new services.
  • To provide information on new features, updated information, campaigns, etc. of our services and other services provided by our company (including sending emails, flyers, and other direct mail)
  • To contact you as necessary, such as maintenance or important notices.
  • To respond to customer opinions and inquiries regarding our services (including identity verification)
  • To report to customers the usage status of our services
  • To request cooperation in surveys, interviews, etc. regarding our services, request participation in various events, or report the results etc.
  • To investigate and analyze the usage history of our services, and use the results for improving and developing our services and distributing advertisements.
  • To respond to customers who violate the terms of use or fraudulent acts

3. Provided by a third party

  • Personal information will be managed strictly and, except in the following cases, data will not be disclosed or provided to third parties without the customer's consent.
    • When it is necessary to protect human life, body, or property, and it is difficult to obtain the customer's consent
    • When it is particularly necessary to improve public health or promote the healthy development of children, and it is difficult to obtain the customer's consent.
    • In cases where it is necessary to cooperate with a national agency, local government, or a person entrusted by them in carrying out the affairs stipulated by law, and obtaining the customer's consent will interfere with the execution of the affairs. If there is a risk of
    • In order to carry out business smoothly, when entrusting all or part of the handling of personal information to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of use.
    • When personal information is provided due to business succession due to merger or other reasons
    • In cases where personal information is to be used jointly with a specific person, a statement to that effect as well as the items of personal information to be jointly used, the scope of joint users, and the purpose of use by the user and the name of the person responsible for the management of such personal information is notified to the customer in advance or made available to the customer easily.
    • Other cases permitted by law.
  • Notwithstanding 1 above, our company may provide personal information handled by our company to a third party in the following cases:
    • When providing information published by the customer within our services and information such as the number of accesses to web pages managed by the customer to a company considering a sponsorship contract with the customer.
    • When a customer provides information published within our services to a third party for the purpose of advertising our services, etc.
    • In order to distribute advertisements tailored to customers' interests, check their results, and provide services, we provide information that cannot identify specific individuals to advertising distribution companies that collaborate with our company. If you do

4. Safety management measures

At our company, we strictly store and manage the personal information (referring to personal information that constitutes a personal information database, etc. as stipulated in Article 2, Paragraph 4 of Japan's Personal Information Protection Act) provided by our customers. We will take necessary and appropriate safety control measures in accordance with laws and regulations to prevent leakage, loss, or damage. The Company shall endeavor to keep personal data accurate and up-to-date to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of use. In addition, our company will exercise necessary and appropriate supervision over employees and outsourced companies that handle personal data, and in the unlikely event that personal data is leaked, lost, or damaged, we will take appropriate measures in accordance with laws and regulations. We will respond.

5. Disclosure of personal information

(1) Regarding retained personal data (referring to retained personal data as stipulated in Article 2, Paragraph 7 of the Personal Information Protection Law; the same shall apply hereinafter), the Company shall notify the customer or their agent of the purpose of use, disclose content, make corrections, etc. (This refers to correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, erasure, or suspension of provision to a third party) or disclosure of records provided to a third party, we will respond appropriately in accordance with laws and regulations. I will do it. Requests for notification of purpose of use, disclosure, correction, etc. of retained personal data, or disclosure of records provided to third parties will be accepted by mail. Please note that we may ask you to submit additional documents to verify your identity. Furthermore, please note that even if we are unable to notify the purpose of use, disclose or correct the contents, or disclose records provided to third parties, we will not be able to return documents sent by mail, administrative fees, etc.


■ When an individual makes a request.
If you wish to request notification of the purpose of use, disclosure or correction of content, or disclosure of records provided to a third party, please prepare the following documents and send them by registered mail.

  • Original copy of personal information disclosure request form
    • Please use the general format, fill in the required information, and send the original.
  • Identity verification documents
    • A copy of a document that can confirm the customer's name and current address, such as driver's license, passport, health insurance card, etc.
  • Administrative fees
    • Only in the case of notification of purpose of use or request for disclosure, please send the amount equivalent to 1,000 yen postage (including reply cost from our company) for each request. Please enclose a postal stamp for the amount when you mail your claim documents.

■ When a representative makes a request If the person requesting notification, disclosure, correction, etc. of the purpose of use, or disclosure of records provided to a third party is the customer's legal representative (the customer is a minor or an adult ward), or the customer himself/herself has delegated the request. If you are a representative, please send the following documents in addition to the documents mentioned in the previous paragraph and the administrative fee, depending on the type of representative.

[In the case of a legal representative]

  • Documents to confirm that you have legal power of representation
    • A copy of the family register, and in the case of a parent with parental authority, a copy of the health insurance card with dependents written on it.
  • Documents to confirm that you are the legal representative
    • A copy of a document that can confirm the agent's name and current address, such as a driver's license, passport, health insurance card, etc.

[In the case of a delegated agent]

  • Original of power of attorney (document attached to request for disclosure of personal information, etc.)
    • Please use the general format, fill in the required information, and send the original.
  • Original copy of customer's seal registration certificate
    • Please send us the original seal registration certificate that has been issued within the past 3 months and has the same seal as the one on the power of attorney.
  • Documents to confirm that you are the authorized representative
    • A copy of a document that can confirm the agent's name and current address, such as a driver's license, passport, health insurance card, etc.

[Delivery address]
101-0024
Yamato Building 405, 1-6-16 Kanda Izumi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
FunnySideUp, Inc. Inquiry Desk


(2) Inquiries and complaints regarding the Company's handling of personal information other than those mentioned in (1), or complaints regarding retained personal data, will be accepted via email at the "Contact Information" below.

[Contact information]
Email address: [email protected]
FunnySideUp, Inc. Inquiry Desk

6. Privacy policy change procedure

We will review the contents of this policy from time to time and strive to improve it. The contents of this policy are subject to change, except for laws and other matters that are otherwise provided for in this policy. The revised privacy policy will become effective from the time it is notified to customers or posted on our website by the method prescribed by our company.

7. Compliance with laws and regulations

Our company complies with Japanese laws and regulations and other norms that apply to personal information we hold.

8. Response to complaints and consultations

Our company accepts complaints and consultations from customers regarding the handling of personal information and responds appropriately and promptly. We will also promptly and appropriately respond to requests from customers to disclose, correct, add, delete, refuse to use or provide personal information.

9. Contact information

For inquiries regarding our handling of personal information, please contact us below.

101-0024
Yamato Building 405, 1-6-16 Kanda Izumi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
FunnySideUp, Inc. Inquiry Desk
Email address [email protected]



Enacted: September 29, 2023


Nao Ito
Chief Executive Officer
FunnySideUp, Inc.

Handling of Personal Information on This Website

1. About SSL (Secure Socket Layer)

This service supports SSL and encrypts communication between web browsers and web servers. Personal information entered by users, such as name and address, is automatically encrypted.

2. Policy Regarding Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our website. Based on the collected data, we will realize efficient use of our website and display optimal advertisements. It is possible to disable cookies through your web browser settings.

We use Google AdSense and Google Analytics as related external services.

3. Links

You may freely establish a link to this service. However, link installation may be refused depending on the content of the website.



Enacted: September 29, 2023


Nao Ito
Chief Executive Officer
FunnySideUp, Inc.