Effective Date: June 2023. Last Updated: April 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ai & Partners (16 Bars)("Company," "we," "us," or "our").These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between Ai & Partners (16 Bars) and all individuals, entities, or representatives accessing or using our platform, services, and related offerings (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing, registering for, or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these Terms, as well as any applicable regulations or policies referenced herein. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must refrain from using the Services immediately.

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2. Eligibility & Compliance Obligations

2.1 Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be at least 18 years of age to use theServices. If you are under the age of 18, you may only use the Services underthe supervision of a legal guardian.
• By accessing Ai & Partners (16 Bars), you affirm that you meetthe eligibility criteria and have the legal capacity to enter into thisagreement.

2.2 Compliance with Laws and Regulations:

Users are required to comply with all applicable laws,statutes, ordinances, and regulations in Japan and Singapore when using our Services, including but not limited to:

• Consumer Protection Laws governingtransactions and services.
• Intellectual Property Laws safe guarding proprietary rights.
• Data Protection and Privacy Regulations, including Japan’s Act on the Protection of PersonalInformation (APPI) and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

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3. Acceptable Use & Prohibited Conduct

Users agree to use the Services in a lawful and respectful manner and expressly prohibited from engaging in the following activities:

• Unauthorized Access & Security Violations: Attempting to gain unauthorized access, breach security protocols,or interfere with the proper functioning of the platform.
• Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights: Uploading, sharing, or distributing copyrighted material withoutproper authorization.
• Fraudulent, Misleading, or Harmful Conduct: Engaging in deceptive practices, impersonation, harassment, ordissemination of defamatory content.
• Violation of Local Regulations:Conduct that contravenes any applicable law in Japan or Singapore, including consumer, financial, or data protection laws.

Violation of this policy may result in account suspension, legal action, or permanent termination of access to the Services.

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4. Intellectual Property Rights & Licensing

4.1 Ownership & Proprietary Rights:

All intellectual property, trademarks, branding elements, and proprietary content within the Ai & Partners (16 Bars) platform remain the exclusive property of the Company or its licensors.

4.2 User License & Permitted Use:

Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access the Services for personal,non-commercial use.

4.3 Restrictions & Unauthorized Usage:

• Modify, reproduce, distribute, or republish proprietary content without written consent.
• Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the platform.

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5. Fees, Payments & Transaction Policies

5.1 Pricing Transparency & Fees:

• Service fees and applicable charges will be communicated clearly before payment is processed.
• Payment terms may vary based on the nature of the Services provided.

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6. Data Protection & Privacy Compliance

We are committed to protecting user privacy. Data collection, processing, and storage practices shall strictly adhere to:

• Japan’s Act on Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
• Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

Details regarding privacy, data retention, and security measures are outlined in our Privacy Policy upon request.

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7. Amendments, Modifications & Termination

7.1 Updates to Terms:

We may update or modify these Terms of Service periodically. Continued use of the Services after modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

7.2 Service Suspension & Termination:

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminateServices at our discretion for violations of these Terms or any applicable law.

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8. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan and Singapore.

8.1 Dispute Resolution Mechanisms:

• Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject toarbitration or litigation in Japan or Singapore.
• Arbitration proceedings, if elected, shall be conducted in accordance with relevant dispute resolution frameworks.

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9. Corrections

You acknowledge and agree that any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, or other information regarding the Site ("Submissions") provided by you to us are non-confidential and shall become our sole property. We shall own exclusive rights, including all intellectual property rights, and shall be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of these Submissions for any lawful purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you. You hereby waive all moral rights to any such Submissions, and you hereby warrant that any such Submissions are original with you or that you have the right to submit such Submissions. You agree there shall be no recourse against us for any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary right in your Submissions.

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10. Electronic Communications & Transactions

By using the Site, you consent to electronic communications, including agreements, notices, and transactions conducted via electronic means.

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11. Miscellaneous Provisions

These Terms constitute the entire agreement governing your use of the Services. If any provision is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.

12. Contact Information

For inquiries related to these Terms, please make use of our contact us form in our homepage.