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Terms of Service

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Nihongo Diary is operated by Tetta Taguchi, a sole proprietor (individual business) based in Sapporo, Japan.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using Nihongo Diary ("the App"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

2. About the Service

The App lets you write diary entries in Japanese, receive AI-generated corrections, track your writing streak, and optionally share entries with a social feed of people you follow.

3. Your Account

You must provide a valid email address to register. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account.

4. Your Content

You retain ownership of the diary entries, photos, and audio you create. By making a diary entry public, you grant other users permission to view it within the App, including on your profile and in your followers' feed. Private diaries are never shown to other users.

5. AI-Generated Corrections

Corrections, explanations, and suggestions are generated automatically using AI (via OpenAI's API) and may occasionally contain errors or inaccuracies. They are provided for language-learning purposes only and are not a substitute for professional instruction or certification.

6. Subscriptions & Payments

Some features require a paid subscription, billed and processed through Stripe. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time from the Profile page.

7. Account Deletion

You may permanently delete your account and all associated data at any time from the Profile page. This action is immediate and irreversible. If you have an active subscription, you'll need to cancel it first.

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use the App to harass others, post spam or unlawful content, or attempt to disrupt or reverse-engineer the service.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

10. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

The App is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the App.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email us at tetsusenseitaguchi@gmail.com.