

YOAKE SPACE Terms of Service
These Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as the "Terms") govern the use of the service "YOAKE SPACE" (hereinafter referred to as the "Service") provided byYOAKE entertainment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"). Anyone wishing to use the Service must carefully read and agree to these Terms and the Privacy Policy before using the Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.
Article 1 (Definitions)
The terms used in these Terms are defined as follows:
- "Applicable Laws": Refers to laws, notifications, and guidelines issued by regulatory authorities, as well as self-regulatory rules.
"Website": Refers to the website accessible at [https://yoake-space.jp/]or its successor URLs.
- "Applicant": Defined in Article 2, Paragraph 1, as an individual who wishes to use the Service.
- "Registration Information": Defined in Article 2, Paragraph 1, as information provided by Applicants during registration.
- "Service Agreement": Defined in Article 2, Paragraph 1, as the agreement between the Company and the Applicant for using the Service.
- "User": Defined as an Applicant who has completed registration and entered into the Service Agreement with the Company.
- "Consent Authority": Defined in Article 2, Paragraph 2, Item 3, as a person with the authority to provide consent on behalf of a legally incapable individual.
- "Applicable Blockchain": Defined in Article 3, Paragraph 2, as the blockchain system used by the Service.
- "User Credentials": Defined in Article 4, Paragraph 1, as IDs and passwords required to access the Service.
- "Prohibited Conduct": Defined in Article 6, Paragraph 1, as activities prohibited in connection with the Service.
- "Service Modifications": Defined in Article 7, Paragraph 1, as changes, suspensions, or terminations of the Service.
- "Termination of Use": Defined in Article 8, Paragraph 1, as the cancellation of the Service Agreement.
- "Confidential Information": Defined in Article 13, Paragraph 1, as information disclosed by the Company and designated as confidential.
- "Alternate Language Terms": Defined in Article 19, as versions of these Terms provided in other languages.
- "Intellectual Property Rights": Includes copyrights, patents, utility models, design rights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights.
- "Linked Services": Refers to external services provided by third parties that are integrated with or utilized by the Service.
- "Antisocial Forces": Refers to organized crime groups, their members, and individuals or entities associated with antisocial activities.
"Force Majeure Events": Refers to the following events and other circumstances of force majeure:
- (1)Typhoons, earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters.
- (2)Infectious diseases and other epidemics.
- (3)War, civil war, revolution, insurrection, division of the state, or the threat thereof.
- (4)Fire and explosion.
- (5)Emergency situations equivalent to the above.
- (6)Failures of telecommunications services provided by telecommunications carriers, causing communication failures or interruptions due to power outages or other reasons.
- (7)Revisions, amendments, repeals, or changes in the interpretation of laws and regulations (including retroactive application).
- (8)Malware, spyware, worms, or other computer viruses that cannot be prevented by ordinary security measures (e.g., those not covered by standard antivirus software) and unauthorized access by third parties.
- (9)Changes to or discontinuation of all or part of the contents of Linked Services, suspension of their provision, or modifications to their terms of use or related conditions.
- (10)Issues related to software (including OS, middleware, and DBMS, excluding Linked Services), hardware, or databases provided by third parties.
- (11)Searches, seizures, verifications, or other compulsory measures under the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Act on Interception of Communications for Criminal Investigation, or other laws and regulations.
Article 2 (User Registration)
- Entity or person wishing to use the Service (hereinafter referred to as "Applicants") must agree to these Terms, the Privacy Policy, and any other rules established or designated by the Company. Applicants must also provide the required information (hereinafter referred to as "Registration Information") using the method specified by the Company (including utilizing linked services) to create an account and complete user registration. The Company will evaluate the Applicant's eligibility for registration based on the criteria outlined in these Terms and other internal standards and will notify the Applicant of the outcome. Upon the Company's approval of the registration, the user registration process will be deemed complete, and a service usage agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Service Agreement") will be established between the Company and the Applicant.
The Company reserves the right to reject an Applicant's registration without prior notice or demand if it reasonably determines that the Applicant falls under any of the following conditions (hereinafter referred to as "Grounds for Rejection"). Furthermore, the Company has no obligation to disclose the reasons for rejection:
- (1)The Registration Information provided contains falsehoods, inaccuracies, or omissions.
- (2)The Applicant is a member of or affiliated with antisocial forces, or engages in activities that support or are connected with such forces.
- (3)The Applicant is legally incapacitated and has not obtained the necessary consent from an individual with the authority to provide such consent (hereinafter referred to as the "Consent Authority").
- (4)The Applicant has previously violated the measures outlined in Article 9, Paragraph 1, been denied use of the Service, had their account canceled, or breached contracts or agreements with the Company.
- (5)The Applicant resides in or is a citizen of a country or region where use of the Service is restricted, prohibited, or deemed illegal under applicable laws, including but not limited to the United States, China, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Syria, Yemen, North Korea, and Iran.
- (6)The Applicant engages in or is associated with business activities that compete or may compete with the Company’s operations.
- (7)The Applicant has already completed registration as a user of the Service.
- (8)The Applicant impersonates a third party to register for the Service.
- (9)The Applicant fails to complete registration following the procedures specified by the Company.
- (10)The Applicant intends to use the Service for unlawful or improper purposes, or their use of the Service may harm the Company's social reputation.
- (11)The Applicant fails to meet the requirements for user registration as defined by the Company.
- (12)In addition to the above, the Company determines that allowing the Applicant to use the Service would be inappropriate.
- If there are errors or changes to the Registration Information, the User must promptly correct or update the information themselves or notify the Company and request the necessary changes.
- If an Applicant who lacks legal capacity uses the Service without obtaining the required consent from a Consent Authority, falsely claims to have such consent, or misrepresents their legal capacity, any legal actions conducted via the Service cannot be revoked. Additionally, if a User who initially lacked legal capacity continues to use the Service after gaining legal capacity, all prior actions related to the Service will be deemed ratified.
Article 3 (Provision of the Service)
The Company provides the following services and other services determined by the Company through the Service:
- (1)Contest functions for idols, merchandise, or other subjects specified by the Company.
- (2)Voting functions within contests.
- (3)Ranking functions within contests.
- (4)Functions to record and view participation history in various events.
- (5)Other features related or incidental to the above.
- The Company may utilize blockchain technology (hereinafter referred to as the "Applicable Blockchain") in providing the Service. Users acknowledge and agree in advance that data recorded on the blockchain cannot be modified or deleted.
- Users are responsible for preparing the necessary software, devices, communication tools, and computer security measures (including antivirus software, but not limited to these) required to use the Service at their own expense and responsibility.
Article 4 (Management of User Credentials)
- Users must manage their user ID, password, and other information required to use the Service (hereinafter referred to as "User Credentials") at their own responsibility and take necessary measures to prevent unauthorized use by third parties. Users shall bear full responsibility for any actions taken using their User Credentials, whether by themselves or a third party.
- Unless explicitly approved by the Company, Users shall not allow third parties to use or share their User Credentials.
- The Company may consider all actions taken using User Credentials as actions taken by the User associated with those credentials, regardless of who actually used them.
- If a User’s User Credentials are found to have been used fraudulently by a third party or are suspected of such use, the User must promptly notify the Company and take necessary measures to prevent further unauthorized use in accordance with the Company’s instructions.
- In cases of unauthorized use of User Credentials (including but not limited to loss, theft, or fraud), if the Company is required to submit materials or information to judicial or administrative authorities (including but not limited to the police), the User shall provide the Company with Registration Information and any other cooperation deemed reasonably necessary.
Article 5 (Wallet)
The Company will create a cryptocurrency wallet for Users who have completed user registration, using the method specified by the Company (including utilizing linked services). This cryptocurrency wallet will be used to provide voting functions and other features of the Service at the Company’s expense, including blockchain network fees. Users may not manage or dispose of the cryptocurrency wallet (including the cryptocurrency contained within the wallet). The Company also does not have the authority to manage or dispose of the wallet or its contents.
Article 6 (Prohibited Acts)
Users shall not engage in, or cause a third party to engage in, any actions that the Company reasonably determines to fall under any of the following categories (hereinafter referred to as "Prohibited Conduct") in connection with the use of the Service:
- (1)Acts that violate these Terms, Applicable Laws, or are likely to violate them.
- (2)Acts that violate public order and morals or are likely to do so.
- (3)Using the Service by methods other than those specified by the Company or by methods reasonably deemed fraudulent by the Company.
- (4)Infringing or potentially infringing the intellectual property rights, portrait rights, privacy rights, honor, property, or any other rights or interests of the Company or third parties.
- (5)Assisting or promoting acts specified in the preceding items.
- (6)Use of the Service by minors without the consent of their legal guardian.
- (7)Providing benefits or engaging in other acts that involve or relate to antisocial forces.
- (8)Acts of harassment, defamation, or other similar acts directed at the Company or third parties.
- (9)Impersonating a third party to use the Service.
- (10)Using the Service for illegal or unjust purposes, or in ways that may harm the Company's social reputation.
- (11)Acts that interfere with or disrupt the provision of the Service or its operations, or that are likely to do so (including acts or omissions outside the Service).
- (12)Using automated means such as bots, robots, or scrapers to access the Service, collect data, or input information.
- (13)Altering or deleting information related to the Company or other users, or any information posted on the Service or the Website.
- (14)
Uploading, transmitting, or making available information that the Company determines to fall under any of the following:
- Information that damages the honor or credibility of the Company or third parties.
- Information that includes violent or cruel expressions.
- Information that includes obscene expressions.
- Information that promotes discrimination.
- Information that promotes suicide, self-harm, or inappropriate drug use.
- Information that includes illegal solicitation, advertising, etc.
- Information that causes discomfort to others.
- Personal information or other information uploaded, transmitted, or obtained without lawful and legitimate rights or permissions.
- Information obtained through illegal means.
- Information containing computer viruses or other harmful programs.
- (15)Altering, deleting, reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling programs related to the Service, Linked Services, or the Website, or attempting to determine the architecture of the Website using network monitoring or detection software.
- (16)Acts that disrupt or impair the consistency or security of the systems related to the Service or Linked Services, or attempts to decrypt transmissions to or from servers running the Service.
- (17)Unauthorized access or other acts attacking the networks or systems of the Website, Linked Services, or the Service.
- (18)Providing or preparing similar or competing services or products using the Service.
- (19)Using cryptocurrency wallets not authorized for management or disposal rights in connection with the Service.
- (20)Any other acts that infringe on the rights or interests of the Company or third parties.
- (21)Any other acts deemed inappropriate by the Company, where the User has been notified in advance with a reasonable period to resolve the issue.
- If the Company determines that a User has engaged or is likely to engage in Prohibited Conduct, the Company may conduct investigations deemed necessary. The User must promptly cooperate with such investigations.
Article 7 (Changes, Suspension, or Termination of the Service)
The Company may change, modify, add to, temporarily suspend, or interrupt the provision of all or part of the Service (hereinafter referred to as "Service Modifications") if any of the following circumstances arise:
- (1)Adding new features to the Service, or modifying, suspending, unpublishing, or deleting existing features or screen layouts.
- (2)Conducting inspections or maintenance of hardware, software, communication equipment, or other related equipment or systems associated with the Service.
- (3)Difficulty in providing all or part of the Service due to unforeseen factors such as computer or communication line failures, operational errors, excessive access concentration, unauthorized access, hacking, or other unforeseen events.
- (4)Security issues related to the Service arise.
- (5)Occurrence of Force Majeure Events.
- (6)Difficulty in continuing the operation of the Service due to the application, potential application, or establishment of laws, measures under such laws, or new legal provisions.
- (7)Business reasons necessitating Service Modifications.
- (8)Other reasons equivalent to those mentioned above necessitating Service Modifications.
- Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the Company may terminate all or part of the Service if it deems it unavoidable or for other reasons at the Company's discretion.
- If the Company implements the measures set forth in the preceding two paragraphs, it shall notify Users of such measures. Such notification shall be made in advance if the measures are expected to have a significant impact on Users or if the Company deems prior notification necessary; however, this shall not apply in emergency situations.
- The notification mentioned in the preceding paragraph shall be made by posting on the Website or by notifying the contact information submitted as Registration Information, detailing the changes and the timing of their implementation.
Article 8 (Termination by the User)
- The Company may allow Users to terminate the Service Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "Termination") following the method specified by the Company. In such cases, Users will no longer be able to use the Service from the effective time of termination as determined by the Company.
- Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, Users with outstanding obligations under the Service Agreement may not terminate the agreement until they have fulfilled those obligations.
- Even after the termination of the Service Agreement, the provisions of Article 3 (Provision of the Service), Paragraph 2, Article 4 (Management of User Credentials), Paragraph 5, Article 6 (Prohibited Conduct), Paragraph 2, this Article, Paragraph 3, Article 9 (Cancellation of Agreement), Paragraph 2, Article 10 (Intellectual Property Rights), Article 11 (Liability for Damages), Article 12 (Disclaimer and Non-Warranty), Article 17 (Prohibition of Assignment of Rights and Obligations), and Article 21 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction) shall remain in effect.
Article 9 (Cancellation of Agreement)
If a User falls under any of the following categories, the Company may, by notifying the User, temporarily or permanently suspend the use of all or part of the Service, terminate the Service Agreement, or take other measures deemed necessary to ensure the proper operation of the Service without prior notice or demand:
- (1)The User engages in Prohibited Conduct or violates, or is likely to violate, any of the provisions of these Terms.
- (2)The User fails to respond to inquiries or other communications from the Company for more than 30 days without a reasonable excuse.
- (3)After the Service Agreement is established, it is discovered or reasonably determined by the Company that the User falls under any of the Grounds for Rejection specified in these Terms.
- (4)In addition to the above, the Company reasonably determines that it is inappropriate to allow the User to use the Service.
- Termination based on the preceding paragraph does not preclude the Company from claiming damages from the User. Additionally, Users whose agreements have been terminated shall automatically forfeit any benefits of the term and must immediately settle any outstanding debts owed to the Company.
Article 10 (Intellectual Property Rights)
All intellectual property rights and other rights related to content and other creations provided to Users in connection with the Service Agreement shall belong to the Company or its licensors.
Article 11 (Liability for Damages)
- If the Company or a third party incurs damages due to a User’s violation of these Terms or intentional or negligent acts related to the use of the Service, the User shall indemnify the full amount of such damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
- Regardless of the cause, including breach of contract or tort, if the Company is liable for damages to a User in connection with the Service, such liability shall be limited to direct and actual damages that are ordinary and foreseeable (excluding lost profits).
Article 12 (Disclaimer and Non-Warranty)
The Company does not warrant the following items and assumes no liability for damages arising from or related to these items unless the Company has committed intentional misconduct or gross negligence:
- (1)That the Service meets the specific purposes of Users or possesses the functionality, commercial value, accuracy, usefulness, or completeness expected by Users.
- (2)That the Service or Linked Services comply with applicable laws and regulations or are continuously available for use.
- (3)That the Service conforms to the terms of use of Linked Services or can be continuously linked with such services.
- (4)That the Service does not infringe on the rights or interests of third parties.
- The Company is not obligated to store any information provided by Users unless required by laws or regulations. Users are responsible for storing such information at their own cost and responsibility.
- Any disputes arising between Users and third parties in connection with the Service or the Website shall be resolved by the Users at their own responsibility and cost. While the Company may strive to facilitate the resolution of such disputes in a neutral capacity, it is not obligated to bear any responsibility, liability, or burden for resolving such disputes. If the Company deems it necessary to resolve such disputes to maintain the integrity of the Service, it may request confirmation of the facts from the User(s) involved, and the User(s) must cooperate with the Company’s investigation.
- Taxes and public dues imposed on Users in connection with the use of the Service shall be the sole responsibility and burden of the Users. The Company is not obligated to confirm the types, amounts, or payment status of such taxes and public dues.
- The Company and Users shall not be held liable for delays, non-performance, or other improper fulfillment of obligations under the Service Agreement due to Force Majeure Events.
The Company shall not be liable for damages incurred by Users in connection with the following, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence:
- (1)Deficiencies or insufficient performance of internet connection services required for using the Service, or damages arising from the User’s connection environment.
- (2)Damages arising from Termination of Use.
- (3)Damages arising from the User’s failure to comply with procedures or security standards specified by the Company.
- (4)Damages arising from errors, bugs, or other defects in the Service.
- (5)Damages arising from failures or losses of devices used by the User, malware, spyware, worms, computer viruses, or unauthorized access (hacking, cracking) by third parties.
- (6)Damages arising from measures taken by the Company under these Terms (including the termination of the Service Agreement).
- (7)Damages arising from the use of Linked Services.
- (8)Damages arising from the use of the Applicable Blockchain.
Article 13 (Handling of Confidential Information)
- Users shall maintain as confidential all information disclosed by the Company in connection with the Service or the Service Agreement and designated by the Company as confidential (hereinafter referred to as "Confidential Information").
- Users may use Confidential Information solely for the purpose of using the Service or fulfilling obligations under the Service Agreement and shall not disclose, leak, or publish such information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Company.
Article 14 (Elimination of Antisocial Forces)
- Users represent and warrant that they themselves (including officers in the case of corporations or other organizations; the same applies hereinafter in this Article) are not members of antisocial forces and will not become such in the future.
The Company and Users mutually agree not to engage in, directly or through a third party, any of the following acts:
- (1)Acts of violent demands.
- (2)Acts of unjust demands exceeding legal responsibility.
- (3)Threatening behavior or acts involving violence.
- (4)Disseminating rumors, using deception, or employing force to damage the Company's credibility or disrupt its operations.
- (5)Engaging in any form of relationship with antisocial forces regardless of method or form.
- If it is discovered that a User belongs to antisocial forces, the Company may immediately terminate the Service Agreement prospectively by notifying the User.
- The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the User due to the termination under the preceding paragraph.
Article 15 (Notices)
- Notifications and other communications from the Company to Users shall be conducted by methods specified by the Company, including posting on the Website, contacting the registered contact information submitted as part of the Registration Information, or other methods determined by the Company, unless otherwise specified in these Terms.
- When the Company provides such notifications or communications to the contact information specified in the preceding paragraph, the User shall be deemed to have received such notifications at the time they are delivered.
- Inquiries or other communications from Users to the Company regarding the Service shall be conducted by methods specified by the Company, including sending emails to the email address designated by the Company or other methods as determined by the Company.
Article 16 (Changes to These Terms)
The Company may revise these Terms by determining the effective date of the changes and notifying Users of the revisions through publication on the Website or other appropriate methods. This applies in the following cases:
- (1)When the changes are in the interests of the Users.
- (2)When the changes are reasonable, considering the necessity of the changes, the appropriateness of the revised content, and other relevant circumstances, and do not contravene the purpose of these Terms.
- The changes to these Terms based on the preceding paragraph shall take effect from the effective date specified in the notification, and the revised Terms shall apply to Users.
- By continuing to use the Service after the effective date of the changes, Users shall be deemed to have agreed to the revised Terms.
- Users who do not agree to the changes to these Terms may terminate the Service Agreement by notifying the Company through procedures separately specified by the Company before the effective date of the changes specified in Paragraph 1.
Article 17 (Prohibition of Assignment of Rights and Obligations)
- Users shall not transfer, assign, offer as security, or otherwise dispose of their position under the Service Agreement or their rights or obligations under the Service Agreement to any third party without the prior written consent of the Company.
- If the Company transfers all or part of the business related to the Service to a third party (including cases of business transfer, merger, company split, or other transfers of the Service), the Company may transfer its position under the Service Agreement, rights, obligations, and all information related to Users obtained through the Service to the transferee. Users hereby consent in advance to such transfers.
Article 18 (Severability)
If any provision or part thereof of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable by law or other regulations, the remaining provisions or parts thereof shall remain fully valid and enforceable. In such cases, the Company and Users shall endeavor to amend the invalid or unenforceable provision or part thereof to the extent necessary to make it lawful and enforceable, while preserving its intent and achieving equivalent legal and economic effects.
Article 19 (Language Clause)
The Company may provide these Terms in English and other languages (hereinafter referred to as "Alternate Language Terms"). While the Alternate Language Terms shall contain the same content as these Terms, in the event of any inconsistency, conflict, or discrepancy between the provisions of these Terms and the Alternate Language Terms, the provisions of these Terms shall take precedence. The Alternate Language Terms shall be interpreted and applied to conform to these Terms.
Article 20 (Good Faith Consultation)
The Company and Users shall, in good faith, discuss and resolve any ambiguities regarding the interpretation of the Terms, matters not stipulated in these Terms, or other matters related to these Terms, in accordance with applicable laws and commercial practices.
Article 21 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
- These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.
- Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance.
Date of enactment January 20, 2025