Terms of Service

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using NihongoNeko ("the Service"), 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.

2. Description of Service

NihongoNeko is a Japanese language learning application that provides:

  • Interactive vocabulary flashcards using the Jisho Dictionary API
  • Spaced Repetition System (SRS) algorithm for optimized learning
  • Audio pronunciation features
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • N1-N5 proficiency level content

3. User Accounts

To use our service, you must:

  • Be at least 13 years old
  • Provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account

We use Google OAuth for authentication. Your Google account information is handled according to Google's privacy policy and our privacy policy.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the service for any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
  • Violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
  • Transmit or procure the sending of any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the service or any other systems or networks connected to the service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers or networks connected to the service

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of NihongoNeko and its licensors. The service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

Vocabulary data is sourced from the Jisho Dictionary API and is used in accordance with their terms of service.

6. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the service, to understand our practices.

7. Service Availability

We strive to provide continuous service availability, but we do not guarantee that the service will be available at all times. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall NihongoNeko, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the service.

9. Disclaimer

The information on this service is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, this Company excludes all representations, warranties, conditions and terms relating to our service and the use of this service.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]