Terms of Use

Car Trade Suite

Effective Date: 01 April 2026  |  Last Updated: 22 May 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the software products, applications, APIs, websites, cloud services, and related services (collectively, the “Services”) provided by Car Trade Suite (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

By accessing or using the Services, you (“Customer,” “User,” “Vendor,” or “you”) agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.

2. Eligibility

You represent and warrant that:

  • You have legal authority to enter into binding agreements
  • You are at least the age of majority under applicable law
  • Your use of the Services complies with applicable laws and regulations

3. License Grant

Subject to compliance with these Terms and payment of applicable fees, the Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to use the Services solely for internal business purposes.

No ownership rights are transferred to you.

4. Restrictions on Use

You shall not:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Services
  • Copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works
  • Resell or sublicense the Services without written authorization
  • Use the Services for unlawful, fraudulent, or abusive purposes
  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Attempt unauthorized access to systems or networks
  • Interfere with platform security or performance
  • Use the Services to infringe intellectual property rights
  • Benchmark or publicly disclose performance testing without consent

5. Customer Accounts

Customers are responsible for:

  • Maintaining account confidentiality
  • Protecting passwords and credentials
  • All activities conducted under their accounts
  • Providing accurate registration information

The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts suspected of unauthorized use or security violations.

6. Fees and Payments

Customers agree to pay all applicable fees associated with the Services.

  • Fees are non-refundable unless required by law
  • Late payments may incur interest or service suspension
  • Taxes and governmental charges are the customer’s responsibility

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All software, source code, designs, trademarks, logos, documentation, content, and intellectual property related to the Services remain the exclusive property of the Company or its licensors.

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership rights to Customers or Vendors.

8. Customer Data

Customers retain ownership of Customer Data submitted to the Services.

Customers grant the Company a worldwide, limited license to host, store, transmit, process, and backup Customer Data solely for purposes of operating and improving the Services.

Customers are solely responsible for ensuring the legality, accuracy, and rights associated with Customer Data.

9. Privacy

Use of the Services is also governed by the Company’s Privacy Policy. Customers acknowledge and agree to the collection and processing of information as described therein.

10. Vendor Terms

Vendors, contractors, and third-party service providers engaged by the Company must:

  • Maintain confidentiality of Company information
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Implement reasonable security safeguards
  • Use Company information only for authorized purposes

Vendors shall not disclose confidential information without prior written consent.

11. Confidentiality

Each party agrees to protect confidential information using at least reasonable care. Confidential information includes: business plans, software code, technical data, customer lists, security practices, and non-public information. Confidentiality obligations survive termination of these Terms.

12. Service Availability

The Company does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. Services may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without liability.

13. Security

The Company implements commercially reasonable security measures, but no system is completely secure. Customers acknowledge risks associated with internet-based services.

14. Third-Party Services

The Services may integrate with third-party applications or platforms. The Company is not responsible for third-party services, external content, downtime or failures caused by third parties, or third-party security practices.

15. Suspension and Termination

The Company may suspend or terminate access immediately if these Terms are violated, payment obligations are unmet, security threats are detected, or if required by law or governmental authority.

Upon termination, licenses terminate immediately, access rights cease, and outstanding fees remain payable.

16. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company disclaims implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, data accuracy guarantees, and continuous availability guarantees.

17. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • The Company shall not be liable for indirect or consequential damages
  • The Company shall not be liable for lost profits, revenue, or data
  • The Company’s aggregate liability shall not exceed fees paid during the preceding twelve (12) months

These limitations apply regardless of legal theory.

18. Indemnification

Customers and Vendors agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates from claims arising from violation of these Terms, violation of laws, Customer Data, or intellectual property infringement.

19. Force Majeure

The Company shall not be liable for delays or failures caused by natural disasters, war, terrorism, internet outages, government actions, labor disputes, cyberattacks, or utility failures.

20. Compliance With Japanese Law

Users shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including Japanese export control laws, data protection regulations, intelproperty laws, and cybersecurity requirements.

21. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Tokyo, Japan.

22. Changes to Terms

The Company may modify these Terms at any time. Updated versions become effective upon posting unless otherwise stated. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

23. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties concerning the Services and supersede prior agreements, communications, and understandings.

24. Contact Information

Car Trade Suite
〒150-0041 東京都渋谷区神南1-20-13
info@cartradesuite.com
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