Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Kigaru Talks ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement.

2. Description of Service

Kigaru Talks is a Japanese language conversation practice application that uses AI-powered conversation partners to help learners develop speaking skills in a supportive environment.

3. User Accounts

When you create an account, you agree to keep your credentials confidential, ensure all account activities comply with these terms, provide accurate information, and keep your account details current.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws
• Transmit harmful or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorised system access
• Disrupt service operations
• Use the service for unauthorised commercial purposes

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content: You retain ownership of any content you create or provide through the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a limited licence to use your content to provide and improve the Service.

Our Content: The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Kigaru Talks and its licensors.

6. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service.

7. Service Availability

We strive to keep the Service available at all times but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. There may be interruptions due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

8. Subscription and Payments

All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time with reasonable notice.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

10. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

11. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Kigaru Talks, its directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Kigaru Talks from any claims or damages arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Kigaru Talks operates.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by posting the new Terms on the Service and updating the "Last updated" date.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Kigaru Talks regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior communications and proposals.

17. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Reach us at hello@kigarutalks.com.