Terms of Use

Last updated: January 1, 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the mobile application "Reading Timer" ("App") provided by crelve ("we", "us", or "our"). By using the App, you agree to these Terms.

Article 1. Application

These Terms apply to all relationships between users and us regarding the use of the App.

Article 2. Service Description

The App provides the following features:

1. Reading timer with start, pause, and resume functionality
2. Book registration and management
3. Reading history and statistics visualization
4. Background timer operation
5. Offline data storage

Article 3. Account Management

Users are responsible for managing their account information appropriately. Account information may not be transferred or lent to third parties under any circumstances.

Article 4. Paid Services

Some features of the App are provided as paid services.

1. Fees for paid services are as displayed within the App.
2. Payments are processed through Apple App Store payment systems.
3. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled.
4. Refunds are subject to the policies of each store.

Article 5. Prohibited Actions

Users shall not engage in the following actions when using the App:

1. Actions that violate laws or public order and morals
2. Actions related to criminal activity
3. Actions that infringe on intellectual property rights, privacy, or other rights of us or third parties
4. Actions that destroy or interfere with our servers or network functions
5. Unauthorized access or attempts thereof
6. Any other actions deemed inappropriate by us

Article 6. Service Suspension

We may suspend or interrupt all or part of the App without prior notice to users if we determine that any of the following reasons exist:

1. When performing maintenance, inspection, or updates on the computer systems for the App
2. When provision of the App becomes difficult due to force majeure such as earthquakes, lightning, fire, or power outages
3. When computers or communication lines are stopped due to accidents
4. Other cases where we determine that provision of the App is difficult

Article 7. Disclaimer

We do not guarantee, either expressly or implicitly, that the App is free from defects in fact or law (including defects related to safety, reliability, accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, fitness for a particular purpose, security, errors, bugs, or infringement of rights).

We shall not be liable for any damages arising from the App to users, except in cases of our intentional or gross negligence.

Article 8. Changes to Service Content

We may change, add to, or discontinue the content of the App with prior notice to users, and users agree to this.

Article 9. Changes to Terms

We may change these Terms as we deem necessary without notifying users. The revised Terms shall become effective from the time they are posted on the App.

Article 10. Handling of Personal Information

Personal information obtained through the use of the App shall be handled appropriately in accordance with our "Privacy Policy".

Article 11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Japanese law shall be the governing law for the interpretation of these Terms. In the event of any dispute regarding the App, the court having jurisdiction over our headquarters shall be the exclusive agreed jurisdiction.