Terms of Service (games.tapiava.app)

Last updated: May 8, 2026
Operator: baku (Ryo Endo)
Business form: Sole proprietor
Address: Joto Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Contact: [email protected]

baku (trade name: baku; sole proprietor: Ryo Endo; hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our") establishes the following Terms of Service (these "Terms") as the conditions of use for the game service provided at games.tapiava.app (the "Game Service").

Article 1 (Scope and Acceptance)

  1. These Terms govern the relationship between us and all users (each, a "User") of the Game Service.
  2. By using the Game Service, the User is deemed to have agreed to these Terms.
  3. Where the Game Service is used via the CrazyGames platform, the terms of service separately stipulated by CrazyGames shall also apply.

Article 2 (Description of the Game Service)

  1. The Game Service (also referred to as "Tapiava Games") is a collection of browser-based games provided by us at games.tapiava.app. As the first title in this collection, we provide "Tapiava Song Run" (a music-driven casual game).
  2. The Game Service is released in stages, and the available functions vary depending on the release version.
  3. We may change the content, functions, design, etc., of the Game Service without prior notice to Users.

Article 3 (Conditions of Use)

  1. Users shall, at their own responsibility and expense, prepare the equipment, communication environment, and other items necessary to use the Game Service.
  2. The Game Service is a casual game intended for general users and is not designed or provided for children under 13 years of age.
  3. Users shall use the Game Service in compliance with the laws of their respective countries.
  4. If the User is a minor, the User shall use the Game Service only with the consent of a parent or other legal representative.

Article 4 (Account)

  1. The use of certain functions of the Game Service (such as avatar selection from version 0.2.0 onwards and ranking functions from version 0.4.0 onwards) may require login through Google account integration.
  2. Users shall be responsible for properly managing their account information.
  3. If a User discovers that their account has been used without authorization by a third party, the User shall promptly notify us.
  4. Any actions taken through an account shall be deemed to have been taken by the User who holds such account.

Article 5 (Intellectual Property Rights)

  1. All copyrights, trademark rights, and other intellectual property rights regarding the content included in the Game Service (game programs, graphics, characters, music, text, logos, trademarks, etc.) belong to us or third parties holding legitimate rights.
  2. Users may not reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit to the public, or make secondary use of the content of the Game Service without our prior written consent.
  3. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, we permit the private use and posting on social networking services for non-commercial purposes of gameplay screens, screenshots, and gameplay videos of the Game Service.
  4. Use of the Tapiava platform's API for purposes such as avatar display shall be subject to separate API terms of use established by us.

Article 6 (User-Generated Information)

  1. With respect to scores, play records, progress information, ranking information, and similar information generated by Users in the course of using the Game Service (collectively, "User-Generated Information"), Users grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free right of use to the extent necessary for the purposes of providing, operating, improving, statistically analyzing, displaying rankings, and preventing fraud in connection with the Game Service.
  2. The retention period and handling of User-Generated Information shall be governed by our Privacy Policy.

Article 7 (Advertising and In-Game Rewards)

  1. The Game Service is operated through third-party advertising delivery services such as Google AdSense H5 Games Ads and CrazyGames SDK.
  2. Where the Game Service is used via the CrazyGames platform, advertising is, in principle, delivered through the CrazyGames SDK.
  3. The content of advertisements is determined by the third-party advertising service providers, and we are not responsible for the content of individual advertisements.
  4. Rewarded advertisements are an ad format that Users optionally choose to view, and upon completion of viewing, in-game rewards within the Game Service (such as a replay opportunity) may be granted.
  5. We may, in the future, introduce paid services, in-app purchase items, subscriptions, point integrations, and similar features to the Game Service. The terms of use for such features will be separately stipulated at the time of introduction.

Article 8 (Prohibited Acts)

In using the Game Service, Users shall not engage in any of the following acts:

  1. Acts that violate laws, these Terms, or public order and morals
  2. Acts that infringe the rights or interests of us, other Users, or third parties
  3. Acts that interfere with the operation of the Game Service or impose excessive load on our servers
  4. Obtaining or manipulating scores, rankings, points, etc., through cheating, tampering, automation tools, unauthorized clients, or similar means
  5. Reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise attempting to obtain the source code of the Game Service
  6. Impersonating a third party or registering false information
  7. Unauthorized access to the Game Service, transmission of viruses, or other similar attacks
  8. Click fraud on advertisements, fraudulent manipulation of rewarded ad views, artificially inflating ad impressions, views, clicks, or other ad metrics, or otherwise violating the policies of advertising service providers
  9. Using the Game Service for commercial purposes without our prior written consent
  10. Other acts that we reasonably determine to be inappropriate for the operation of the Game Service

Article 9 (Suspension, Restriction, and Data Modification)

  1. If a User violates these Terms or if we determine that continued use is inappropriate, we may suspend or restrict such User's use of the Game Service without prior notice.
  2. Where we determine it to be necessary for operation, we may modify, delete, or reset Users' scores, rankings, play records, in-game rewards, etc.
  3. We shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the User due to the measures set forth in the preceding paragraphs, except where we have engaged in willful misconduct or gross negligence. However, this shall not apply where the application of this provision is restricted by the Consumer Contract Act or other applicable laws.

Article 10 (Modification, Suspension, and Termination of the Service)

  1. We may change the content of the Game Service or suspend or terminate its provision without prior notice to Users.
  2. We shall not be liable for any damages incurred by Users as a result of changes to, suspension of, or termination of the Game Service, except where we have engaged in willful misconduct or gross negligence. However, this shall not apply where the application of this provision is restricted by the Consumer Contract Act or other applicable laws.

Article 11 (Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability)

  1. We make no representations or warranties, whether express or implied, regarding the content, functions, safety, fitness for a particular purpose, absence of errors or defects, or non-infringement of third-party rights of the Game Service.
  2. We shall not be liable for information obtained by Users through the Game Service, the content of advertisements delivered by third-party advertising service providers, or similar matters.
  3. We shall not be liable for any malfunction caused by the User's equipment, software, or communication environment.
  4. We shall not be liable for any damages incurred by Users in connection with the use of the Game Service, except where we have engaged in willful misconduct or gross negligence. However, this shall not apply where the application of this provision is restricted by the Consumer Contract Act or other applicable laws.
  5. Even in cases where we are liable, our liability shall, except where we have engaged in willful misconduct or gross negligence, be limited to direct and ordinary damages actually incurred, and we shall not be liable for special damages, indirect damages, lost profits, or similar damages.

Article 12 (Privacy)

The handling of Users' personal information shall be governed by our separately established Privacy Policy.

Article 13 (Changes to these Terms)

  1. We may revise these Terms where there is a reasonable cause, such as changes in laws, changes in the functions of the Game Service, or operational necessity.
  2. When we revise these Terms, we will display the revised content and the effective date on the Game Service or notify Users by other appropriate means.
  3. The revised Terms shall take effect on the effective date specified in the preceding paragraph.
  4. Users who use the Game Service on or after the effective date shall be deemed to have agreed to the revised Terms.

Article 14 (No Assignment)

Users may not assign, transfer, pledge, or otherwise dispose of their position, rights, or obligations under these Terms to any third party without our prior written consent.

Article 15 (Severability)

Even if any provision of these Terms or any portion thereof is determined to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable laws, the remaining provisions of these Terms and the remaining portions of such provision shall continue to have full force and effect.

Article 16 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

  1. The interpretation and application of these Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan.
  2. The Osaka District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the first instance over any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Game Service, in accordance with the location of our place of business.

Article 17 (Contact Information)

For inquiries regarding these Terms, please contact us at the following:

Operator: baku (Ryo Endo)
Business form: Sole proprietor
Address: Joto Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
E-mail: [email protected]

These Terms apply only to games.tapiava.app. The terms of service for the main tapiava.app service are separately established.