The SFM App Store is a service provided by SFM Co., Ltd. (address: Gotanda City Trust Building 2F, 1-23-7 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter referred to as the “Company”).
The use of the SFM App Store by users, and the use of applications, other digital content, or services (hereinafter referred to as “Content”) that can be obtained through the SFM App Store, are governed by the SFM App Store Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as the “Terms of Use”) and other terms established by the Company (collectively referred to as the “Terms”). The SFM App Store is a “Service” as defined in the Terms of Use. In the event of any inconsistency between the Terms of Use and these Terms, the Terms of Use shall prevail.
Chapter 1 – About the SFM App Store
Article 1 (Use of the SFM App Store)
Users may browse, search, display, or download Content on their own mobile content devices or other supported devices (hereinafter “Devices”) through the SFM App Store. To use the SFM App Store, a Device meeting the system and compatibility requirements of the relevant Content, a valid Internet connection, and compatible software are required.
Available Content and features may vary by country, and not all Content or features will be available in the user’s country. Some Content is provided by the Company, while other Content is provided by third parties unrelated to the Company. For Content provided by a party other than the Company, the Company shall not be responsible for, nor provide any warranties for, such Content even if obtained through the SFM App Store.
Article 2 (Age Restrictions)
Some applications may have age restrictions for downloading. Certain applications may have recommended age ranges even if they are not strictly restricted; the Company does not guarantee quality of use outside the recommended range.
Article 3 (Third-Party Usage Fees)
Any access or data fees charged by third parties (e.g., Internet providers, mobile carriers) in connection with the use or display of the SFM App Store shall be borne by the user.
Article 4 (Updates)
Updates (including bug fixes, feature enhancements, add-on plugins, and new versions) may be necessary for the SFM App Store, related support, libraries, or Content. Such updates may be required to use the SFM App Store, or to access, download, or use Content. By agreeing to these Terms and using the SFM App Store, users consent to automatically receive such updates.
While certain Content updates may be managed in the SFM App Store settings, updates that address significant security vulnerabilities or critical operational issues, or that prevent unauthorized use, may be applied regardless of settings. If Content originally downloaded from the SFM App Store is updated via another store, warnings may be displayed or the update may be blocked entirely.
Article 5 (User Information)
The Company’s handling of users’ personal data and privacy protection when using the SFM App Store is described in the Company’s Privacy Policy. The Company may provide personal information (e.g., name, email address) to content providers to process transactions or provide Content. Providers agree to handle such information in accordance with the Company’s Privacy Policy.
Article 6 (Unauthorized Account Access)
Users shall keep their account details secure and shall not share them with others. Users are prohibited from collecting or obtaining personal information (including account names) of other SFM App Store users or of users accessing other Company services via the SFM App Store.
Article 7 (Disabled Accounts)
If the Company disables a user’s account in accordance with the Terms of Use (e.g., due to violations), the user may lose access to the SFM App Store, their account details, and any Content stored in their account.
Article 8 (Changes to the Terms of Use)
If the Terms of Use are changed, users shall be notified at least 30 days prior to the effective date. Continued use of the SFM App Store after the notification period shall constitute acceptance of the revised Terms of Use. The revised Terms shall apply to all Content, including Content previously installed or purchased, as well as Content installed or purchased thereafter.