Terms and conditions for using our platform
By accessing and using YearStart Gift Relay's services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our platform.
YearStart Gift Relay is a comparison marketplace that displays delivery information from participating online stores for New Year gifts in Japan. We provide current information about stock availability, delivery cutoff times, and available options.
Our platform facilitates connections between consumers and retailers but does not directly sell products or handle transactions.
To access certain features of our service, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep your account information updated.
You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not use our platform to engage in any fraudulent, abusive, or otherwise illegal activity.
Prohibited activities include but are not limited to: attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, interfering with other users' experience, or violating any applicable laws or regulations.
When you make purchases through our platform, you are entering into a direct transaction with the respective retailer. We are not a party to these transactions and are not responsible for the fulfillment, quality, or delivery of products.
All disputes regarding products, services, or transactions should be resolved directly with the relevant retailer.
While we work to provide current delivery information, delivery times, stock levels, and cutoff times are provided by individual retailers and may change. We display information as provided by our retail partners.
Delivery commitments and policies are determined by individual retailers, and we are not responsible for delivery outcomes or changes to retailer policies.
The content, features, and functionality of our platform are owned by YearStart Gift Relay and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content without our express written permission.
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless YearStart Gift Relay from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.
This indemnification obligation will survive termination of your account or these Terms.
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our services at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or our business.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your profile settings.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Japan.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the effective date.
Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: legal@merlivoice.com
Phone: +81-3-3408-3518
Address: 2 Chome-2-1-10-3 Oguro, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City 422-8072
These Terms of Service are effective as of January 1, 2025, and were last updated on January 1, 2025.