Terms of Service
Enacted June 18, 2026
This is a reference English translation. The Japanese version is the authoritative text and prevails in case of any discrepancy; the governing law is Japanese law.
These Terms of Service (the "Terms") set out the conditions for using the application "Cupmate" (the "App") provided by Cupmate (an individual developer; "we" or "us"). Please use the App only if you agree to these Terms.
Article 1 (Application)
These Terms govern the conditions for providing the App and the rights and obligations between users and us, and apply to all matters relating to the use of the App between users and us.
Article 2 (Nature of the App)
The brewing recipes the App presents (dose, water amount, temperature, time, pour schedule, etc.) are guidelines based on common brewing methods and do not guarantee any particular taste or result. Please handle hot water and equipment with care; preventing burns and other accidents is the user's own responsibility.
Article 3 (Account and environment)
The App stores your records (brew history and settings) on your device and also stores them in the cloud to sync across devices. You may sign in with an Apple or Google account, and signing in carries over your account and keeps your records. The handling of accounts and data is governed by the separately provided Privacy Policy. You use the App at your own responsibility.
Article 4 (Cupmate Plus / paid services)
We may offer some features of the App as a paid subscription, "Cupmate Plus". Purchase, billing, renewal, and cancellation are handled through each platform's in-app purchase (App Store / Google Play, etc.), and prices, renewal timing, and auto-renewal follow what is shown at the time of purchase. Cancellation and refunds follow each platform's terms and procedures; we do not provide individual refunds.
Article 5 (Prohibited acts)
In using the App, you must not:
- violate laws or public order and morals;
- infringe the rights or interests of us or third parties;
- interfere with the operation of the App, or access or analyze it improperly;
- copy, modify, or reverse-engineer the App;
- engage in any other act we deem inappropriate.
Article 6 (Suspension and changes)
We may suspend, interrupt, or change all or part of the App without prior notice for maintenance, faults, or other operational needs. We bear no liability for any disadvantage or damage to users or third parties arising from this.
Article 7 (Disclaimer)
We make no express or implied warranty that the App is free of defects in fact or in law. Except in cases of our willful misconduct or gross negligence, we are not liable for any damage arising from use of the App (including taste results, equipment malfunction, burns or health issues, and data loss).
Article 8 (Intellectual property)
Intellectual property rights in the App and its contents (recipe logic, design, logo, illustrations, etc.) belong to us or the rightful holders. You may not use them without our permission.
Article 9 (Personal information and data)
The handling of your records, settings, and the like is governed by the separately provided Privacy Policy. By using the App, you are deemed to have agreed to that policy.
Article 10 (Changes to these Terms)
We may change these Terms without notice when we deem it necessary. The revised Terms take effect once displayed within the App.
Article 11 (Governing law and jurisdiction)
The interpretation and application of these Terms are governed by Japanese law. In the event of a dispute concerning the App, the court having jurisdiction over our address shall be the court of exclusive agreed jurisdiction.
Contact
For inquiries about these Terms, please contact us at:
Contact form: https://forms.gle/CNZ5burx8rq4wamQ7