Terms of Service DevilBalloon

Last Updated: 2025/08/27

These Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as “these Terms”) set forth the conditions for the provision of this app, as well as the rights and obligations between our company and users. Please read these Terms in full and agree to them before using this app.

These Terms are originally written in Japanese, and an English translation is provided for reference. In the event of any inconsistency or difference in interpretation between the Japanese version and the English version, the Japanese version shall prevail.

Article 1 (Application)

  • (1) These Terms are intended to define the rights and obligations between the Company and the Users regarding the use of this app, and shall apply to all relationships related to the use of this app between the Users and the Company.

  • (2) In addition to these Terms, the Company may establish various individual provisions on this site. Regardless of the name, these individual provisions shall constitute part of these Terms.

  • (3) In the event of a conflict between these Terms and the individual provisions set forth in the preceding paragraph, unless otherwise specified, the individual provisions shall take precedence.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The following terms used in these Terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

  • (1) “These Terms” means the App Terms of Service.
  • (2) “This App” means the application named “DevilBalloon” provided by the Company (including any subsequent modifications to its name or content, regardless of reason).
  • (3) “This Site” means the website operated by the Company that provides information about this App.
  • (4) “User” means any person who uses this App.
  • (5) “User Data” means all data stored by the User through the use of this App (such as clear records, ratings, unlocked stages, etc.).
  • (6) “The Company” means m7soft.
  • (7) “User ID” means the identifier issued for this App to indicate the User.

Article 3 (Consent to the Terms)

  • (1) Users are deemed to have agreed to these Terms by using this App.
  • (2) Users must use this App in accordance with these Terms, and may not use this App unless they agree to these Terms.
  • (3) This service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or under the age considered a child in your region), and use by such individuals is strictly prohibited. Even with parental consent, individuals under this age may not use the service. This service is intended for individuals aged 13 and older. However, individuals under the age of 18 (or under the age considered an adult in your region) may use the service only with parental consent. This does not imply that the service contains sexual or violent content. Please note that, depending on the store’s age rating, the actual age at which the app can be installed may vary slightly.

Article 4 (Prohibited Acts)

Users must not engage in any of the following acts, or any act deemed by the Company to fall under the following:

  • (1) Acts in violation of laws or regulations, or acts related to criminal activity
  • (2) Fraudulent or threatening acts against the Company, other Users, or third parties
  • (3) Acts against public order and morality
  • (4) Acts that infringe on intellectual property rights, portrait rights, privacy rights, honor, or other rights or interests of the Company, other Users, or third parties
  • (5) Sending, via this App or through third parties via SNS, information that falls under or is deemed to fall under:
    • Excessively violent or brutal expressions
    • Computer viruses or other harmful programs
    • Information that damages the reputation or credibility of the Company, Users, or third parties
    • Obscene expressions
    • Expressions that promote discrimination
    • Expressions that encourage suicide or self-harm
    • Expressions that encourage inappropriate drug use
    • Antisocial expressions
    • Chain letters or similar requests for mass distribution of information
    • Expressions that cause discomfort to others
  • (6) Acts that impose excessive load on the network or system of this App
  • (7) Reverse engineering or analysis of software or communications provided by the Company
  • (8) Copying, modifying, altering, adapting, or disclosing to third parties software or systems provided by the Company
  • (9) Acts that may interfere with the operation of this App
  • (10) Unauthorized access to the Company’s network or system (including direct connections to servers bypassing the App)
  • (11) Impersonating third parties
  • (12) Sharing or using another User’s User ID
  • (13) Advertising, solicitation, or commercial activities using this App without prior approval from the Company
  • (14) Collecting information about other Users in ways not provided by the App
  • (15) Acts that cause disadvantage, damage, or discomfort to the Company, Users, or third parties
  • (16) Acts that violate individual provisions on this Site
  • (17) Providing benefits to antisocial forces, or allowing their use of the App
  • (18) Acts with the purpose of meeting strangers of the opposite sex
  • (19) Acts that directly or indirectly induce or facilitate the above acts
  • (20) Attempting any of the above acts
  • (21) Other acts deemed inappropriate by the Company

Article 5 (Suspension of the App)

The Company may suspend or interrupt all or part of this App without prior notice to the User if:

  • (1) Urgent inspection or maintenance of systems related to this service is required
  • (2) The App cannot be operated due to system or network issues, malfunction, overload, unauthorized access, hacking, etc.
  • (3) The App cannot be operated due to natural disasters, lightning, fire, flood, power outages, or other force majeure
  • (4) The Company otherwise deems suspension or interruption necessary

Article 6 (Ownership of Rights)

  • (1) All intellectual property rights related to this Site and this App belong to the Company or its licensors. The license to use this App under these Terms does not mean a license to use intellectual property rights of the Company or its licensors.
  • (2) Users represent and warrant that they have lawful rights to User Data and that such data does not infringe upon third-party rights.
  • (3) Users grant the Company a worldwide, non-exclusive, free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works of, display, and perform User Data within and outside the App.
  • (4) Users agree not to exercise moral rights of authorship against the Company or its successors or licensees.
  • (5) The Company respects user privacy and will not publicly use personal information in identifiable form.

Article 7 (Withdrawal)

  • (1) Users may withdraw from the App by deleting it.
  • (2) Upon withdrawal, User Data stored on servers will remain as anonymous data not linked to any individual or device. If Users wish to have this anonymous data deleted, they must request deletion through the inquiry form on the Company’s website, providing their User ID. If the User ID is unknown, deletion cannot be performed. Deleting the App may make it difficult to trace the User ID. Users agree to this in advance.

Article 8 (Changes and Termination of the App)

  • (1) The Company may change all or part of the content of the App without prior User consent (including images, stage data, display names, clear conditions, parameters, etc.).
  • (2) The Company may change the format of User Data and add, modify, or delete items. For example, changes in clear conditions may affect past play data such as evaluations or completion status.
  • (3) The Company may terminate the provision of the App at its discretion. In such case, unless unavoidable, Users will be notified in advance.

Article 9 (Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability)

  • (1) The Company does not guarantee that this App will meet Users’ specific purposes, expected functions, accuracy, usefulness, or availability, or that it will operate without defects.
  • (2) The Company is not responsible for loss or corruption of User Data due to business reasons, system overload, malfunction, maintenance, upgrades, legal changes, natural disasters, blackouts, communication failures, unauthorized access, device changes, or other reasons.
  • (3) The Company does not guarantee normal operation, display, launching, or updates on all User devices.
  • (4) The Company shall not be liable for damages incurred by Users in connection with this App.
  • (5) The Company is not responsible for transactions, communications, or disputes arising between Users or between Users and third parties in relation to this App.
  • (6) The Company is not liable for damages, troubles, or disputes arising after Users share content via SNS. Sharing must be done at Users’ own responsibility.

Article 10 (Confidentiality)

Users shall treat as confidential any non-public information disclosed by the Company in relation to this App, unless prior written consent is obtained from the Company.

Article 11 (Handling of User Information)

  • (1) Handling of User information by the Company shall be governed by the Privacy Policy. Users agree to such handling.
  • (2) The Company may use and publish information or data provided by Users in statistical form that does not identify individuals, at its discretion.

Article 12 (Advertisements)

  • (1) The Company may display advertisements in the App at its discretion.
  • (2) The Company shall not be responsible for damages or troubles related to advertisement content or linked pages.
  • (3) Some User Data may be shared with third parties for advertisement delivery or usage analysis, in compliance with GDPR and CCPA.

Article 13 (Amendments to These Terms)

The Company may amend these Terms when deemed necessary.
Amended Terms and their effective date will be announced or notified by appropriate means, such as posting on the Company’s website.
If required by law, User consent will be obtained.

Article 14 (Contact/Notification)

  • (1) Inquiries or notifications between the User and the Company related to this App, as well as changes to these Terms, will be made in a manner prescribed by the Company.

Article 15 (Assignment of Service Contractual Position)

  • (1) Users may not assign, transfer, or otherwise dispose of their contractual status, rights, or obligations without prior written consent of the Company.
  • (2) If the Company transfers the business related to this App, contractual status, rights, obligations, registration information, and other data may be transferred to the transferee, and Users hereby consent in advance.

Article 16 (Disclaimer on Fiction)

  • Characters, names, stories, images, and worldviews appearing in this App are fictional and not related to real regions, religions, cultures, histories, ideologies, individuals, or organizations. No intent of defamation, insult, or denial is involved.
  • The term “Devil” in the App’s title is a symbolic expression and has no relation to specific cultures or religions.
  • Users are prohibited from using the App to defame, insult, or deny any region, religion, culture, history, ideology, individual, or organization.
  • Users agree to this article and use the App accordingly.

Article 17 (Severability)

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force.

Article 18 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

  • (1) These Terms and Service Use Contracts shall be governed by Japanese law.
  • (2) Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance.

Effective Date: 2025/08/27