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Sankei Eye Co., Ltd.

Sankei Eye Support Advertising Office

Established: June 30, 2025

These “StellaAD Online Terms of Use” (hereinafter referred to as “these Terms”) stipulate the conditions for use of the “StellaAD Online” service, the rights and obligations of both parties, and the method by which organizations (including incorporated entities, hereinafter “corporate groups,” and unincorporated voluntary groups, hereinafter “user groups,” collectively referred to as “Party A”) apply through the “StellaAD Online” site and use the service provided by the Sankei Eye Support Advertising Office (hereinafter referred to as “Party B”). For unincorporated groups, these Terms shall apply and the service shall be used through the representative (the person declared at the time of application who meets the requirements set forth in Article 5), and Party B shall treat the representative as an agent of the user group.

Article 1 (Definitions)

The terms used in these Terms are defined as follows:

“Support Advertisement”: Advertisements primarily consisting of support, celebration, or encouragement by groups for idols, entertainers, characters, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “subjects”).

“Service”: The “StellaAD Service,” which includes producing support advertisements upon request from Party A, providing materials necessary for production (including rights processing), and services related to posting, display, broadcasting, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “posting, etc.”).

“Agreement”: The service usage agreement concluded between Party A and Party B under these Terms.

“Site”: The website operated by Party B with the domain “stella-ad.shop” (including subsequent changes to domain or content).

“Media Company”: Business operators that manage advertising media where support advertisements are posted.

“Service Fee”: Fees paid by Party A as consideration for the Service.

“Materials”: Images, logos, and other data of the subject provided by Party B to Party A with the permission of the Rights Holder, for use in producing support advertisements.

“Rights Holder”: Business operators that hold rights related to whether support advertisements may be conducted, posted, or Materials used, including agencies managing the rights of the subject.

“Review”: Decisions regarding whether a support advertisement may be posted, etc., based on standards of the Rights Holder and Media Company.

Article 2 (Transaction Flow for the Service)

1. The transaction flow for the Service and the roles and obligations of Party A and Party B at each stage are as follows:

(1) The group representative (meeting the requirements in Article 5) must register an account on the Site by entering necessary details such as name, group name, and email address.

(2) After entry, the group representative must complete account registration by setting a password as instructed in the email sent to the registered address.

(3) To use the Service, the group representative shall input required details on the Site’s product detail page, including but not limited to:

  1. Advertising media/product (posting location, equipment, menu, etc.)
  2. Purpose of the support advertisement
  3. Desired posting date
  4. Subject
  5. Rights Holder (e.g., the subject’s agency)
  6. Permission status for conducting support advertisements and using Materials
    If no permission is obtained, consent to a separate “Notice” is required.
  7. Whether production of the support advertisement is requested

ⅰ. Party A may request Party B to produce the support advertisement for a fee.
ⅱ. If the Rights Holder requires that Materials be provided only to Party B, Party A must request Party B to produce the advertisement for a fee.
ⅲ. Upon receiving a request, Party B shall promptly notify Party A whether it is accepted and provide cost estimates.

If Party A outsources production to a third party (“related contractor”), relevant information must be input on the Site.

(4) After input, Party A shall select payment method (credit card or bank transfer) and enter details. If the account has not yet been registered, Party A must complete registration first.

(5) Upon receiving the application, Party B shall notify the group representative to confirm details. This does not constitute acceptance; formal acceptance is sent at step (9).

(6) With consent to the “Notice,” Party B will obtain permissions from the Rights Holder. If permission takes more than 8 days but less than 30 days, Party A must re-enter payment details. If no permission is granted within 30 days, the application lapses.

(7) Once permission is confirmed, Party A must pay Service Fees by the chosen method:

  1. Credit card: Payment must be made with a card in the name of Party A or representative. Use of another person’s card may violate card company rules. Minors cannot participate, even with parental consent.
  2. Bank transfer: Must be prepaid and made within 7 days of Party B’s notice into Party B’s designated account.

(8) After confirming payment, Party B purchases the advertising product from the Media Company.

(9) When purchase is complete, Party B sends a notice of acceptance, and the Agreement is concluded. After conclusion, cancellation by Party A is not permitted and Service Fees are non-refundable.

(10) After Agreement conclusion, Party B shall notify the representative of details including acceptance date, payment confirmation, advertising placement location, equipment, and posting period.

(11) If providing Materials, Party B shall send them via email to the representative. Party A may use Materials only for producing the support advertisement, not for any other purpose. Unauthorized editing or use after termination is prohibited.

(12) If Party A produces the advertisement themselves, it must comply with Party B’s specifications. Party A and related contractors must observe all requirements, and Party A is jointly liable for violations.

Compliance Requirements:
- If third-party rights are used, Party A must obtain permission.
- Rights Holder’s required copyright notices must be included.
- Advertisements must not harm reputation of the Rights Holder or subject.
- Must not include political, religious, discriminatory, defamatory, false, obscene, violent, or unrelated content.
- Group email must be listed in the advertisement.

(13) Submitted advertisements are shared with Rights Holder and Media Company for Review.

(14) If rejected, Party B will inform the representative with reasons and instructions for corrections. Party A must revise at their expense unless the error is caused by Party B.

(15) After Review and corrections, Party B will post the advertisement under this Agreement.

2. The Agreement terminates upon completion of the posting period unless withdrawn before conclusion or terminated under law.

3. Even after termination, Articles 5(7)(8)(9)(11), 8, 9, 11, and 13 remain valid.

Article 3 (Change of Media)

If purchase of media fails, Party B may propose alternatives (different media or period) subject to agreement with the representative.

Article 4 (Termination after Conclusion)

1. Party B may immediately terminate if Party A or representative violates warranties (Article 5), provides false information, or breaches these Terms. Termination does not preclude Party B from seeking damages.
2. If posting becomes impossible due to force majeure (e.g., earthquake, fire, natural disaster), Party B may terminate and refund pro-rata Service Fees for unused posting days.
3. Refunds are processed via the original payment method (card refunds via card company; transfers refunded to original account).

Article 5 (Warranties)

Party A and representative warrant the following to Party B:

  • (1) Representative has authority delegated by members for applying and paying fees.
  • (2) Representative understands and explained these Terms to members.
  • (3) Party A accepts that Party B and Rights Holders are not liable for disputes with third parties.
  • (4) Party A consists of at least two members (required at project success).
  • (5) Representative and members are not minors.
  • (6) No members are part of or connected with antisocial forces.
  • (7) No relationships with antisocial forces (management, funding, etc.).
  • (8) No violent, illegal, or defamatory acts are committed.
  • (9-11) Related contractors are also not antisocial forces and must reject improper requests.

Article 6 (Intellectual Property)

Copyrights and other rights to Materials belong to the Rights Holder.

Article 7 (Ownership)

Ownership of posted advertisements belongs to Party B. Party A cannot receive physical items (e.g., posters).

Article 8 (Personal Information)

Party B handles personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy and uses it only for communications related to the Agreement and services.

Article 9 (Confidentiality)

Party A shall keep non-public information confidential and not disclose to third parties without Party B’s consent.

Article 10 (Service Changes or Suspension)

1. Party B may change service content without prior notice.
2. Party B may suspend service in cases of system maintenance, accidents, force majeure, or other reasonable necessity.
3. Party B is not liable for losses caused by such suspension.

Article 11 (Damages)

1. If Party A causes damage to Party B, Rights Holders, or Media Companies, Party A shall compensate.
2. If Party B causes damage to Party A through willful misconduct or gross negligence, Party B shall compensate.
3. Party A cannot claim damages for unmet subjective expectations of posted advertisements.

Article 12 (Communication)

All communications between Party A and Party B under these Terms shall be conducted via email between Party B and the representative or by methods designated by Party B.

Article 13 (Governing Law, Jurisdiction, Currency)

1. These Terms are governed by Japanese law.
2. Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court.
3. Payments shall be made in Japanese yen.