Terms of Use
Terms of Use
Terms of Use
Terms of Use
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1. Overview of the Service
1. Overview of the Service
1. Overview of the Service
1. Overview of the Service
DOTS is a social chat application that allows users to connect with friends, view their contacts on a map-based interface, and exchange messages and photo content through direct messaging. DOTS does not provide AI-generated content.
DOTS is a social chat application that allows users to connect with friends, view their contacts on a map-based interface, and exchange messages and photo content through direct messaging. DOTS does not provide AI-generated content.
To use DOTS, you must register for an account and comply with all rules described in these Terms.
To use DOTS, you must register for an account and comply with all rules described in these Terms.
2. Eligibility
2. Eligibility
2. Eligibility
2. Eligibility
You must:
You must:
Be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required by your local laws).
Be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required by your local laws).
Have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms.
Have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms.
Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws.
Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws.
If you use DOTS on behalf of a company or entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity.
If you use DOTS on behalf of a company or entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity.
3. Account Registration
3. Account Registration
3. Account Registration
3. Account Registration
To use DOTS, you must create an account and provide:
To use DOTS, you must create an account and provide:
Photos taken directly within the app
Photos taken directly within the app
Phone number
Phone number
Name
Name
Profile picture
Profile picture
You agree to:
You agree to:
Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information.
Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information.
Maintain the security of your login credentials.
Maintain the security of your login credentials.
Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
Users cannot access DOTS without registering.
Users cannot access DOTS without registering.
4. Privacy
4. Privacy
4. Privacy
4. Privacy
Your use of DOTS is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains what data we collect and how we use it. Please read it carefully.
Your use of DOTS is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains what data we collect and how we use it. Please read it carefully.
5. User Content
5. User Content
5. User Content
5. User Content
Users may create and share the following content on DOTS:
Users may create and share the following content on DOTS:
Photos taken directly within the app
Photos taken directly within the app
Text messages in direct chats
Text messages in direct chats
You are responsible for all content you create, share, or send through DOTS (“User Content”).
You are responsible for all content you create, share, or send through DOTS (“User Content”).
By creating or sharing User Content, you grant DOTS a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, host, transmit, display, and process your content solely for the purpose of operating the Service.
By creating or sharing User Content, you grant DOTS a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, host, transmit, display, and process your content solely for the purpose of operating the Service.
You agree that:
You agree that:
You own the rights to the content you upload.
You own the rights to the content you upload.
Your content does not violate any laws or these Terms.
Your content does not violate any laws or these Terms.
DOTS may remove content that violates our policies.
DOTS may remove content that violates our policies.
DOTS does not use your content to train AI models.
DOTS does not use your content to train AI models.
6. Prohibited Content and Behavior
6. Prohibited Content and Behavior
6. Prohibited Content and Behavior
6. Prohibited Content and Behavior
You may not use DOTS to create, share, or engage in:
You may not use DOTS to create, share, or engage in:
Illegal content or activity, including:
Illegal content or activity, including:
Child exploitation
Child exploitation
Threats, violence, or criminal acts
Threats, violence, or criminal acts
Terrorism or extremism
Terrorism or extremism
Unauthorized sharing of personal data
Unauthorized sharing of personal data
Unauthorized sharing of personal data
Unauthorized sharing of personal data
Unauthorized sharing of personal data
Unauthorized sharing of personal data
Unauthorized sharing of personal data
Unauthorized sharing of personal data
Bullying
Bullying
Hate speech
Hate speech
Discrimination
Discrimination
Stalking
Stalking
Inappropriate or harmful content, including:
Inappropriate or harmful content, including:
Inappropriate or harmful content, including:
Inappropriate or harmful content, including:
Pornography
Pornography
Graphic violence
Graphic violence
Graphic violence
Graphic violence
Other prohibited actions:
Other prohibited actions:
Other prohibited actions:
Other prohibited actions:
Other prohibited actions:
Other prohibited actions:
Spamming
Spamming
Attempting to hack, disrupt, or reverse engineer the app
Attempting to hack, disrupt, or reverse engineer the app
Attempting to hack, disrupt, or reverse engineer the app
Attempting to hack, disrupt, or reverse engineer the app
Sharing misleading or fraudulent content
Sharing misleading or fraudulent content
Sharing misleading or fraudulent contentSharing misleading or fraudulent content
Sharing misleading or fraudulent contentSharing misleading or fraudulent content
7. Third-Party Services
7. Third-Party Services
7. Third-Party Services
7. Third-Party Services
DOTS uses third-party services such as:
DOTS uses third-party services such as:
Cloud hosting
Cloud hosting
Analytics
Analytics
Map and location frameworks
Map and location frameworks
Communication APIs
Communication APIs
Your use of the Service may involve your data being shared with these partners in compliance with our Privacy Policy.
Your use of the Service may involve your data being shared with these partners in compliance with our Privacy Policy.
DOTS does not currently use ads or payment integrations.
DOTS does not currently use ads or payment integrations.
8. App Updates and Changes
8. App Updates and Changes
8. App Updates and Changes
8. App Updates and Changes
We may update the Service to improve functionality, fix bugs, or introduce new features. These updates may occur automatically.
We may update the Service to improve functionality, fix bugs, or introduce new features. These updates may occur automatically.
9. Termination and Suspension
9. Termination and Suspension
9. Termination and Suspension
9. Termination and Suspension
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
Violate these Terms
Violate these Terms
Share prohibited content
Share prohibited content
Use DOTS for illegal or harmful activities
Use DOTS for illegal or harmful activities
Abuse other users
Abuse other users
Attempt to harm or disrupt the Service
Attempt to harm or disrupt the Service
You may delete your account at any time. Upon deletion, we will remove or anonymize your data according to our Privacy Policy.
You may delete your account at any time. Upon deletion, we will remove or anonymize your data according to our Privacy Policy.
DOTS is not responsible for User Content you shared that others may have saved.
DOTS is not responsible for User Content you shared that others may have saved.
10. Intellectual Property
10. Intellectual Property
10. Intellectual Property
10. Intellectual Property
DOTS owns all rights in:
DOTS owns all rights in:
The app design
The app design
Branding (name, logo, UI)
Branding (name, logo, UI)
Software
Software
Services
Services
Tools and features
Tools and features
Users may not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, or reproduce any part of the Service without permission.
Users may not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, or reproduce any part of the Service without permission.
11. Disclaimer
11. Disclaimer
11. Disclaimer
11. Disclaimer
DOTS is provided “as is” and “as available.”
DOTS is provided “as is” and “as available.”
You agree that:
You agree that:
The Service may experience interruptions.
The Service may experience interruptions.
We do not guarantee continuous availability.
We do not guarantee continuous availability.
We do not guarantee the accuracy of location data or user content.
We do not guarantee the accuracy of location data or user content.
User interactions are at your own risk.
User interactions are at your own risk.
DOTS is not responsible for any content shared by users.
DOTS is not responsible for any content shared by users.
12. Limitation of Liability
12. Limitation of Liability
12. Limitation of Liability
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
DOTS is not liable for any loss, damage, or harm resulting from your use of the Service.
DOTS is not liable for any loss, damage, or harm resulting from your use of the Service.
DOTS is not responsible for user behavior, user-generated content, or third-party actions.
DOTS is not responsible for user behavior, user-generated content, or third-party actions.
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with DOTS is to stop using the Service and delete your account.
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with DOTS is to stop using the Service and delete your account.
13. Changes to These Terms
13. Changes to These Terms
13. Changes to These Terms
13. Changes to These Terms
We may modify these Terms from time to time.
We may modify these Terms from time to time.
If we do, we will notify users via email.
If we do, we will notify users via email.
Continued use of DOTS after changes go into effect means you accept the updated Terms.
Continued use of DOTS after changes go into effect means you accept the updated Terms.
14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan.
These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of DOTS shall be resolved exclusively in the Tokyo District Court.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of DOTS shall be resolved exclusively in the Tokyo District Court.
15. Contact Information
15. Contact Information
15. Contact Information
15. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or need to report violations, contact:
If you have questions, concerns, or need to report violations, contact:
16. Reporting Misconduct
16. Reporting Misconduct
16. Reporting Misconduct
16. Reporting Misconduct
You may report abusive content or behavior directly within the app or via email. We take reports seriously and may investigate, moderate, or suspend accounts as necessary.
You may report abusive content or behavior directly within the app or via email. We take reports seriously and may investigate, moderate, or suspend accounts as necessary.
17. Entire Agreement
17. Entire Agreement
17. Entire Agreement
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and DOTS regarding your use of the Service.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and DOTS regarding your use of the Service.