Globify Terms of Service

Last Updated: Nov 15, 2025

These Terms of Service (these “Terms”) set forth the conditions for use of the multimedia dictionary, multimedia flashcards, and other online learning services (collectively, the “Services”) provided by Globify, Inc. (the “Company”). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Services.

By using the Services, you are deemed to have agreed to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Services.

Article 1 (Scope of Application)

These Terms apply to all relationships between the Company and users in connection with the provision and use of the Services.
Various guidelines and policies separately established by the Company in relation to the Services (including, without limitation, the Community Guidelines and Privacy Policy; collectively, the “Guidelines”) constitute a part of these Terms, and users shall comply with the Guidelines as well.
These Terms also apply to any mobile applications or other distribution channels through which the Services are made available, including app stores.

Article 2 (Eligibility)

Users represent and warrant that they are, in principle, at least 16 years old, or that they satisfy the minimum age required under the laws of their country of residence for the use of the Services (provided, however, that persons under 13 years old may not use the Services).
If a minor uses the Services, such minor shall do so with the consent of his or her parent or other legal guardian, and such legal guardian shall bear responsibility for all acts of such minor under these Terms.

Article 3 (Account Registration)

Users may, in using the Services, register an account in the manner prescribed by the Company.
Users shall provide true and accurate information when registering their account information and shall promptly update such information if any changes occur.
Accounts may be used only by the user him/herself, and users shall manage and store their IDs and passwords at their own responsibility. Even if their account is used unlawfully by a third party, the Company shall not be liable for any damages arising therefrom unless the Company has acted intentionally or with gross negligence.

Article 4 (User Content)

User Content” means any and all information, including images, videos, audio, text, and other data that a user uploads, posts, transmits, stores, shares, or otherwise makes available through the Services.
Users retain copyrights and all other rights in and to their User Content. However, users hereby grant to the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such User Content in and outside Japan to the extent necessary for the operation, provision, and improvement of the Services, as well as for the promotion and publicity of the Services, including reproduction, public transmission, adaptation, and other uses.
Users represent and warrant the following:
1. that they hold all necessary rights, permissions, and consents in relation to the User Content;
2. that the User Content does not infringe any third party’s copyrights, neighboring rights, trademark rights, rights of publicity, rights of privacy, honor, or any other rights or interests; and
3. that the User Content is consistent with the educational and learning purposes of the Services.
The Company does not conduct a comprehensive review of the legal compliance of User Content (including copyright clearance and similar matters), and users shall be responsible for confirming and addressing such matters on their own.
The Company does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of any User Content, and provides the Services solely as a neutral platform for user-generated educational content.

Article 5 (Community Guidelines)

Users shall comply with the Community Guidelines separately established by the Company.
The Community Guidelines set forth rules regarding content and conduct that are permitted on the Services, and users shall check and comply with the latest version of the Community Guidelines at all times.
If the Company reasonably determines that a user has violated the Community Guidelines or these Terms, the Company may take necessary and appropriate measures, such as deleting or hiding the relevant User Content, or temporarily suspending or deleting the account.
The most current version of the Community Guidelines is available at:
Community Guidelines

By continuing to use the Service, you agree to abide by any updated version of the Guidelines.

Article 5A (Content Review Disclaimer)

Globify’s Content Team may review user-submitted content only for compliance with Community Guidelines.
Such review does not include copyright clearance. Approval by the Content Team does not imply that content is legally authorized for use.
Users remain fully responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights to upload their content.
This Content Review Disclaimer is incorporated by reference into both the Terms of Service and the Community Guidelines.

Article 6 (Prohibited Acts)

In using the Services, users shall not engage in any of the following acts:

acts that violate laws and regulations, these Terms, or the Community Guidelines;
acts that infringe the intellectual property rights (including copyrights, neighboring rights, trademark rights, and similar rights) of third parties;
acts that infringe the rights or interests of third parties, including rights of publicity, privacy rights, and rights relating to honor;
posting content that includes obscenity, child pornography, child abuse, extreme violence, or similar material;
engaging in discrimination, hate speech, defamation, or harassment;
acts that interfere with the operation of the Services, such as unauthorized access or spamming;
acts that damage or may damage the reputation or credibility of the Services or the Company; and
any other acts that the Company reasonably deems inappropriate.

Article 7 (Neutrality of the Platform)

The Company provides the Services as a platform for the storage and transmission of User Content.
User Content displayed on the Services is posted under the responsibility of the user, and the Company does not guarantee, recommend, or endorse the content thereof.
As a “Specified Telecommunications Service Provider” under Japanese law, the Company responds appropriately to notices of rights infringement, etc. in accordance with the Provider Liability Limitation Act and other applicable laws and regulations, while limiting its own liability as provided therein.

Article 8 (Response to Rights Infringement: Measures to Prevent Transmission)

If you believe that your copyrights or other rights are being infringed by content on the Services, you may request the Company to take measures to prevent transmission, such as deleting the relevant content or blocking access to it.
When making a request for measures to prevent transmission, the requesting person shall provide the Company with at least the following information:
1. the name, address, and contact information (telephone number and email address) of the requesting person (and, in the case of a corporation, its name and the name of the person in charge);
2. information necessary to identify the content at issue (such as URL, account name, date and time of posting, screenshots, etc.);
3. the type of rights alleged to have been infringed (such as copyrights, rights relating to honor, privacy rights, etc.);
4. a specific explanation of how the content infringes such rights; and
5. an explanation that the requesting person is the rights holder or a duly authorized agent thereof.
Based on the above information, the Company will confirm the possibility of rights infringement and whether the relevant content can be identified, and may request the provision of additional information if the information is insufficient.
In principle, the Company will notify the sender (poster) of the relevant content of the outline of the request and the scheduled measures to prevent transmission and will request the sender to express his/her opinion (consent or objection) within a specified period (for example, seven (7) days).
If the sender does not clearly express an objection within the above period, or cannot be contacted, the Company may, in accordance with the Provider Liability Limitation Act, take measures to prevent transmission, such as deleting the content or blocking access to it.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, where the Company determines that the content constitutes child pornography, obvious illegal copies, or content that presents a serious and imminent risk to life, body, honor, or other similar interests, the Company may take immediate measures to prevent transmission without prior inquiry to the sender.
Even if any damage is incurred by the sender as a result of the Company taking measures to prevent transmission in accordance with laws, regulations, and these Terms, the Company shall not be liable for such damage unless the Company has acted intentionally or with gross negligence.

Article 9 (Response to Requests for Disclosure of Sender Information)

If a person believes that he/she has suffered damage as a result of defamation, invasion of privacy, copyright infringement, or other rights infringement by content on the Services, such person may, pursuant to the Provider Liability Limitation Act, request that the Company disclose information on the sender necessary to identify the sender of such content (“Sender Information”).
When requesting disclosure of Sender Information, the requesting person shall provide the Company with at least the following information:
1. the name, address, and contact information (telephone number and email address) of the requesting person (and, in the case of a corporation, its name and the name of the person in charge);
2. information necessary to identify the content at issue (such as URL, account name, date and time of posting, etc.);
3. the rights alleged to have been infringed and the details of the damage;
4. the type of Sender Information requested to be disclosed (e.g., IP address, access date and time, registered email address, etc.) and the necessity thereof;
5. the purpose for which the Sender Information will be used (e.g., filing a damages claim, considering filing a criminal complaint, etc.); and
6. other materials supporting the circumstances of the damage (if necessary).
Based on the above information, the Company will examine, in accordance with the Provider Liability Limitation Act and other applicable laws and regulations, whether there are reasonable grounds for believing that rights have been infringed and whether the disclosure is necessary and appropriate.
The Company may, as necessary, request the requesting person to provide additional information and may also ask the sender to state his/her opinion. The Company may also require the requesting person to utilize procedures such as a court order for disclosure of Sender Information.
When the Company discloses Sender Information, the scope of information disclosed shall be limited to the minimum extent necessary and appropriate for achieving the purpose of the request, and the Company will not provide more information than necessary in light of privacy protection.
The retention period for logs and other information held by the Company is determined based on the Company’s Privacy Policy, internal regulations, and applicable laws and regulations, and information may already have been deleted if the retention period has expired.

Article 10 (Handling of Personal Information)

The Company will appropriately handle users’ personal information obtained in connection with the provision of the Services in accordance with the Privacy Policy separately established by the Company.
By using the Services, users are deemed to have agreed to the contents of the Company’s Privacy Policy. You may access the Privacy Policy at:
Privacy Policy

Article 10A (Data Protection Compliance for Users in the EU/EEA – GDPR and ePrivacy)

Privacy Policy. Your use of the Globify service is also governed by our GDPR Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, transfer, and protect your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). The GDPR Privacy Policy forms an integral part of these Terms. You may access it at:
GDPR Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookie Policy, which also forms part of these Terms. Except for strictly necessary cookies, we obtain your consent before placing cookies on your device, and you may withdraw this consent at any time. You may access the Cookie Policy at:
Cookie Policy
Priority of Policies. In the event of any inconsistency between these Terms and either the GDPR Privacy Policy or the Cookie Policy regarding the collection or processing of personal data, the GDPR Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy shall prevail.
Compliance Statement. By using Globify within the EU/EEA, you acknowledge that:
1. your personal data will be processed in accordance with the GDPR Privacy Policy;
2. any tracking technologies are used in compliance with the Cookie Policy; and
3. you may exercise your GDPR rights as detailed in the GDPR Privacy Policy.

Article 10B (EU/EEA Consumers & Digital Services Act (DSA) Compliance)

Mandatory Consumer Rights in the EU/EEA: If you are a consumer residing in the European Union or European Economic Area, nothing in these Terms shall deprive you of the protection afforded by the mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence.
Right of Withdrawal for Digital Content: EU/EEA consumers may have a statutory 14‑day right of withdrawal for digital content unless they expressly consent to immediate performance and acknowledge the loss of that right at purchase.
Automatic Renewals and Cancellation: We provide clear information on subscription duration, renewal frequency, pricing, and cancellation methods in accordance with EU consumer law.
Digital Services Act (DSA) – Single Point of Contact: To comply with Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, Globify designates the following contact point for users and EU authorities:
Email: legal@globify.com
Notice-and-Action Mechanism: EU/EEA users may notify us of illegal content using our notice-and-action procedure. Valid notices must identify the content URL and the reasons it is illegal.
Internal Complaint-Handling System: Users may request internal review of moderation decisions under the DSA. Requests will be processed in a timely and non-discriminatory manner.
Transparency of Moderation Tools: Where automated tools contribute to moderation decisions, affected users will be informed and may request human review.
No Prejudice to Mandatory Local Laws: These Terms supplement – and do not replace – any mandatory protections granted under EU/EEA law.

Article 11 (Changes, Suspension, and Termination of the Services)

The Company may change, add, suspend, or terminate all or part of the contents of the Services without prior notice to or consent of users.
The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by users or third parties as a result of changes, suspension, or termination of the Services, unless the Company has acted intentionally or with gross negligence.

Article 11A (Fees and Subscriptions)

Paid Services and Platforms. Some features of the Services are offered on a paid subscription basis (“Paid Services”). If you purchase a Paid Service through a third-party platform such as the Apple App Store or Google Play Store (each, an “App Store”), your purchase, billing, and cancellation will be governed by the applicable App Store’s terms and conditions, in addition to these Terms.
Auto-Renewals. Unless otherwise stated at the time of purchase, all Paid Services are provided on an auto-renewing subscription basis. This means that, at the end of each subscription period, your subscription will automatically renew for the same period at the then-current price, unless you cancel your subscription in accordance with this Article 11A.
Managing and Cancelling Subscriptions. You can change or cancel your subscription at any time by following the instructions available within the Services (for example, in your account settings within the native app or on our website) or, where applicable, within your App Store account settings. If you purchased through an App Store, you must follow that App Store’s procedures for managing or cancelling your subscription.
Refunds. Except where required by applicable law or by the terms of the App Store where you made your purchase, all sales are final and we do not offer refunds. If you are entitled to a refund under mandatory consumer protection laws or an App Store’s policies, the applicable refund will be provided in accordance with those laws or policies.

Article 12 (Disclaimer)

The Company does not warrant that the Services will always be provided safely, accurately, and without interruption.
The Company shall not be liable, unless it has acted intentionally or with gross negligence, for any disputes arising between users or between a user and a third party in connection with the Services or User Content.
If any dispute arises between a user and a third party in connection with the use of the Services, the user shall resolve such dispute at his/her own expense and responsibility and shall endeavor not to cause any damage to the Company.

Article 13 (Damages)

If a user breaches these Terms and causes damage to the Company, such user shall compensate the Company for all damages incurred (including reasonable attorneys’ fees).
The Company’s liability for damages to users shall be limited, except where the Company has acted intentionally or with gross negligence, to direct and ordinary damages that actually and normally arise, and the Company shall not be liable for any special, indirect, consequential, or lost profit damages.
Japanese law does not recognize so-called “punitive damages”, and nothing in these Terms shall be construed as granting the Company any right to claim punitive damages from users or the Company.

Article 14 (Amendment of These Terms)

The Company may amend these Terms as necessary.
In amending these Terms, the Company will provide prior notice of the details of the amendment and the effective date thereof by posting on the Services or by other methods prescribed by the Company.
If a user uses the Services on or after the effective date, such user shall be deemed to have agreed to the amended Terms.

Article 15 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan.
If any dispute arises between the Company and a user in connection with the Services or these Terms, the court having jurisdiction over the location of the Company’s head office shall have exclusive jurisdiction as the court of first instance.

Article 16 (Contact Information)

Inquiries regarding these Terms, the Services, notices of rights infringement, requests for disclosure of Sender Information, and other matters shall be directed to the following contact:

Globify, Inc.
Address: Moto Azabu 1-2-13-403, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 106-0046
Email: legal@globify.com　

Article 17 (U.S. DIgital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Safe Harbor)

Purpose and Scope. To the extent that claims arise under U.S. copyright law, the Company intends to qualify for the limitations of liability provided to an "online service provider" under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the "DMCA"), in particular with respect to material stored at the direction of users.
Designated DMCA Agent. For purposes of receiving notifications of claimed copyright infringement under the DMCA, the Company designates the following agent (the "DMCA Agent"):

Name/Title: DMCA Agent, Globify, Inc.
Address: Moto Azabu 1-2-13-403, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 106-0046
The DMCA Agent is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office under Registration Number DMCA-1066120.

DMCA Takedown Notices. If you are a copyright owner (or are authorized to act on behalf of one) and believe that content on the Services infringes your U.S. copyright, you may submit a written DMCA notice to the DMCA Agent. To be effective under Section 512(c)(3) of the DMCA, your notice should include, at a minimum:
1. a physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner;
2. identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or a representative list of such works if multiple works are covered by a single notice;
3. identification of the material claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, and information reasonably sufficient to permit the Company to locate the material (such as URLs, account names, and screenshots);
4. your name, address, telephone number, and email address;
5. a statement that you have a good-faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
6. a statement that the information in the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf.
Incomplete or Defective Notices. The Company may disregard notices that do not substantially comply with the DMCA requirements. The Company is not required to act on notices that fail to provide sufficient information to locate the allegedly infringing material.
Counter-Notification. If your content is removed or disabled as a result of a DMCA notice, and you believe the removal was a mistake or that you have authorization to use the material, you may send a counter-notification to the DMCA Agent. Your counter-notification should include:
1. your physical or electronic signature;
2. identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled (such as a URL);
3. a statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification; and
4. your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of (a) the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or (b) if your address is outside the United States, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or that person's agent.
Restoration of Content. Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, the Company may send a copy to the original complainant and, unless the complainant notifies the Company within a reasonable period (for example, ten (10) business days) that it has filed an action seeking a court order to restrain the user from engaging in the allegedly infringing activity, the Company may restore the removed content or cease disabling access to it, in accordance with the DMCA.
Repeat Infringer Policy. In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, the Company has adopted and will reasonably implement a policy that provides for termination, in appropriate circumstances, of users who are determined to be repeat infringers. The Company may also, in its sole discretion, limit access to the Services, disable or delete content, or terminate accounts of any users who infringe the intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.
Standard Technical Measures. The Company will accommodate, where reasonably feasible, standard technical measures used by copyright owners to identify or protect their works, provided that such measures do not impose substantial costs or burdens on the Company's systems or network.
Relationship to Other Provisions. This Article 17 is intended to complement, and not to limit, the Company's rights and procedures under Articles 7, 8, and 9 of these Terms. In the event of any inconsistency between this Article and any other provision of these Terms with respect to claims under U.S. copyright law, this Article shall prevail to the extent necessary to maintain the DMCA safe harbor protections, without altering the governing law and jurisdiction provisions of Article 15. For clarity, DMCA procedures under this Article do not require users or claimants to submit to Japanese jurisdiction unless otherwise specified in a counter-notification.
Misrepresentation Liability. Knowingly materially misrepresenting that material or activity is infringing, or that material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may subject you to liability for damages under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f).

Article 18 (Dispute Resolution for United States Users – Arbitration and class Action Waiver)

Application. This Article 18 applies only to users who are residents of, or who access the Services from, the United States. If you are not located in the United States, Article 15 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction) applies and this Article 18 does not apply to you.
Individual Arbitration. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services that involves a United States user will be resolved by binding individual arbitration rather than in court, except that you and the Company may assert claims on an individual basis in a small-claims court of competent jurisdiction if the claims qualify.
No Class Actions. YOU AND THE COMPANY AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Unless both you and the Company agree otherwise in writing, the arbitrator may not consolidate or join more than one person’s or party’s claims and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.
Governing Rules and Forum. The arbitration will be conducted by a recognized arbitration provider and under its applicable rules for consumer disputes. The parties will mutually agree on the arbitration provider and location; if they cannot agree, the arbitration shall take place in a reasonably convenient location in the United States for the user or be conducted on a documents-only or remote basis to the extent permitted by the applicable rules.
Preservation of Mandatory Rights. Nothing in this Article 18 is intended to limit any non-waivable rights that you may have under applicable consumer protection laws, nor to prevent either party from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights. This includes any rights or procedures under the DMCA as outlined in Article 17.