Article 2 (Intellectual Property Rights, etc.)

1. Copyrights, trademark rights, portrait rights, and other intellectual property rights related to the content provided through this service (text, images, videos, audio, logos, player portraits, etc.) belong to the Club or the rightful owners.
2. Customers shall not reproduce, modify, use for commercial purposes, forward to others, or post on websites, blogs, SNS, etc., accessible to the general public, any content, etc., beyond the scope permitted by laws such as the Copyright Act, without obtaining the permission of the Club or other rights holders.

Article 3 (Prohibited Matters)

1. Customers shall not engage in the following acts when using this service.
   • (1) Infringement of intellectual property rights
   • (2) Infringement of portrait rights or privacy
   • (3) Slander, harassment, or discriminatory remarks against the Club, players, staff, or third parties
   • (4) Commercial activities (including unauthorized resale or auction listing of tickets, merchandise, benefits, etc.)
   • (5) Impersonating a third party to join, or registering false information
   • (6) Acts that interfere with the operation of this service, unauthorized access, or acts that hinder the business
   • (7) Acts that violate laws, public order and morals, or any other acts that the Club deems inappropriate
2. If the Customer falls under any of the items in the preceding paragraph, the Club may restrict the use of this Service, cancel membership, and take legal action without prior notice.
3. If the Club determines that the Customer is a member of an organized crime group, a member of an organized crime group, or any other equivalent antisocial force, or that such forces are substantially involved in the management, the Club may suspend the provision of this Service and terminate this usage agreement without prior notice.

Article 4 (Disclaimer)

1. The Club shall not be held liable for any damages incurred by the Customer in connection with the use of this Service, except in cases where such damages are attributable to the Club.
2. The Customer shall maintain the communication environment and terminals at their own expense and responsibility, and the Club shall not be held liable even if the Customer is unable to receive all or part of this Service due to the lack of such equipment.
3. To the extent permitted by law, the Club makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, currency, or any other aspect of the content of this Service or the information provided through this Service.
4. The Club may suspend or interrupt the provision of all or part of this Service for the following reasons, and shall not be held liable for any damages resulting therefrom.
   • (1) Force majeure such as natural disasters, power outages, or epidemics (including cases where loss of opportunity for benefits occurs, such as matches held without spectators or match cancellations due to these events)
   • (2) When maintenance of equipment, etc., is performed periodically or in an emergency
   • (3) When the Club determines that temporary suspension of this Service is necessary for operational or technical reasons
5. Any disputes that arise between customers in connection with this service (including personal disputes on social media, etc.) shall be resolved between the parties involved, and the Club assumes no obligation to conduct any investigations, arbitration, or other responses. Furthermore, even if a member requests that the Club take action against another specific member (such as restricting usage or canceling membership) based on these reasons, the Club will not be able to accommodate individual requests.

Article 5 (Handling of Personal Information)

1. The Club acquires the following information from customers in providing this service.
   • (1) Attribute information such as name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and gender
   • (2) Purchase history, attendance history, and content usage status within this service
   • (3) Inquiry details and survey responses
   • (4) Other identification numbers issued in connection with the use of this service
2. The Club uses the acquired personal information for the following purposes.
   • (1) Provision of this service, identity verification, and administrative communications incidental thereto
   • (2) Delivery of tickets, products, and benefits
   • (3) Provision of information regarding products, services, and events of the Club and partner companies (e-mail newsletters, etc.)
   • (4) Improvement of services, development of new services, and marketing analysis
3. Except as required by law, our club will not provide personal information to third parties without your consent. However, this does not apply in the following cases:

   • (1) Members agree that their information will be jointly used by the SV League for the following purposes:

     • Provision, guidance, and advertising of SV League products and services
     • Conducting events, surveys, and campaigns
     • Marketing research, statistics, analysis, and prevention of fraudulent activities
     • Other purposes specified in individual services provided by the SV League
   • (2) When information is disclosed to the extent necessary to contractors selected by our club for purposes such as delivery, payment, and system operation
4. Our club will keep your personal information accurate and up-to-date, and will take safety management measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, destruction, falsification, and leakage. If you wish to disclose, correct, or delete your own personal information, please contact our club office.
5. Our club strives for secure communication using SSL and other methods to protect your personal information. Additionally, to improve service convenience and analyze usage, we may acquire technical information such as cookies and access logs, and transmit such information to external analysis tools.

Article 6 (Changes to Terms)

1. Our club may change these Terms of Service at our discretion in the following cases:
   • (1) When the change to these Terms of Service conforms to the general interests of the members
   • (2) When the change to these Terms of Service is not contrary to the purpose of the contract and is reasonable in light of the necessity of the change, the appropriateness of the changed content, and other circumstances related to the change
2. When changing these Terms in accordance with the preceding paragraph, the Club shall, by a reasonable period of time prior to the effective date of the amended Terms, make known the fact that these Terms will be changed, the content of the amended Terms, and the effective date thereof by posting them on the official website or by other appropriate means.
3. If the Customer uses the Service after the changes to these Terms, the Customer shall be deemed to have agreed to the content of the amended Terms.

Article 7 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

1. The interpretation and application of these Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan.
2. In the event of any dispute arising in connection with the Service, the district court having jurisdiction over the location of the Club shall be the exclusive agreed court of first instance.

Article 2 (Application and Scope of These Terms)

1. These Terms shall apply to all services provided by the Club for fan club members (hereinafter referred to as the "Service," including the receipt of various member benefits, the use of exclusive content, and all matches, events, and activities at related venues hosted or participated in by the Club).
2. The terms of use for each service separately stipulated by the Club in addition to these Terms (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Terms of Use, etc.") shall also constitute a part of these Terms, regardless of their purpose. In the event of any discrepancy between the provisions of the main text of these Terms and the provisions of the Terms of Use, etc., the provisions of the relevant Terms of Use, etc. shall prevail.
3. The Club may entrust all or part of the operations related to the management of this organization and the provision of the Service to a third party. In such a case, the member agrees in advance that the entrusted party may correspond with the member to the extent necessary for the performance of the operations and handle necessary member information.

Article 3 (Changes to These Terms and Services)

1. Our club may change these Terms of Service at our discretion in the following cases:
   • (1) When the change to these Terms of Service conforms to the general interests of the members
   • (2) When the change to these Terms of Service is not contrary to the purpose of the contract and is reasonable in light of the necessity of the change, the appropriateness of the changed content, and other circumstances related to the change
2. When changing these Terms in accordance with the preceding paragraph, the Club shall, by a reasonable period of time prior to the effective date of the amended Terms, make known the fact that these Terms will be changed, the content of the amended Terms, and the effective date thereof by posting them on the official website or by other appropriate means.
3. Unless otherwise specified, notifications to members regarding changes to these Terms and Conditions or the content of this Service shall become effective at the time they are posted on our club's official website, sent via email, or announced through other methods deemed appropriate by our club.
4. When the notification in the preceding paragraph is made via email, it shall be deemed completed at the time our club sends the email to the email address registered in advance by the member. Even if the notification is not received due to the member's environment settings (such as domain-specific reception), incorrect registration of the address, or other reasons, our club shall not be held responsible for any disadvantages or damages incurred by the member as a result.

Article 4 (Membership Qualifications and Enrollment Procedures)

A member of this Club (hereinafter referred to as "Member") refers to an individual who, after agreeing to the contents of these Terms, has applied for membership in accordance with the procedures specified by the Club and has been approved for membership by the Club. Membership is limited to those who meet the following qualifications.

1. This membership is intended for individuals residing in Japan who are able to use the membership services via an internet environment.
2. Minors must obtain the prior consent of a legal representative, such as a person with parental authority, when applying for membership. At the time of application, it shall be deemed that the consent of the person with parental authority has been obtained.
3. You must not be a member, affiliate, or associate of any antisocial forces (defined as organized crime groups and their related organizations as stipulated in the 'Act on Prevention of Unjust Acts by Organized Crime Group Members').

Article 5 (Approval and Cancellation of Enrollment)

1. The Club shall approve the application of an applicant for membership, except in cases where the applicant falls under any of the following items. However, if it is discovered after approval that a member falls under any of the following items, or if it is reasonably suspected that they do, the Club may delete the member's registration and revoke their membership, in which case no membership fees will be refunded.
   • (1) If there are any falsehoods, errors, or omissions in the information provided at the time of application for membership
   • (2) If the applicant for membership does not exist
   • (3) If the applicant for membership is a corporation, organization, etc.
   • (4) If the application was made by another person without the consent of the applicant
   • (5) If the Company determines that the applicant is a member, associate member, or affiliate of an organized crime group
   • (6) If the Company determines that the purpose of the application is for so-called ticket scalping (unjust buying and selling of admission tickets, etc.) or seat hogging (unjust occupation of seats, etc.), or that the applicant is a habitual offender of such acts
   • (7) If the applicant has repeatedly joined and withdrawn from membership in the past, and the Club deems such actions to be inappropriate
   • (8) If a minor under the age of 18 has joined without the consent of their guardian at the time of application
   • (9) If the applicant has violated these Terms or the Terms of Use, etc.
   • (10) In any other case where the Company deems the applicant inappropriate as a member
2. The deletion of membership and other measures based on these Terms shall be implemented at the discretion of the Club, and the Club is under no obligation to take such measures against members or other third parties. Furthermore, the Club shall bear no obligation to disclose or report to any third party, including other members, whether or not it has conducted an investigation or taken measures against a specific member, or the reasons for doing so.

Article 6 (Payment of Membership Fees and Principle of Non-Refundability)

1. The annual membership fee for this association shall be paid in advance by the date and via the method specified by this club, according to the membership type selected and the annual fee determined by this club.
2. In the event that paid services requiring payment of usage fees other than the annual membership fee are provided, the Company shall separately determine such usage fees and clearly indicate them to the member.
3. This club may change the amounts due to changes in consumption tax rates, etc., without obtaining the member's consent.
4. Membership fees shall not be refunded for any reason whatsoever (including, but not limited to, mid-term withdrawal at the member's convenience, revocation of membership due to violation of terms, or loss of benefit opportunities due to cancellation of matches or matches held without spectators caused by natural disasters, epidemics, etc.). However, this shall not apply if the provision of this service becomes impossible due to reasons attributable to this club, or in other cases where a refund is required by law.
5. Bank transfer fees and other costs required for the payment of the annual membership fee shall be borne by the member.
6. For members who select the "Free Member" membership type, no admission fee or annual membership fee shall be incurred. However, if a free member wishes to change (upgrade) to a paid membership type, they shall pay the difference or the prescribed membership fee, etc., as determined by this club.

Article 7 (Validity Period)

1. The validity period of membership shall be from July 1st of each year to June 30th of the following year. Note that even if a member joins in the middle of the validity period, the end date of the validity period shall not change, and the annual membership fee shall not be reduced.
2. If automatic renewal is selected as the payment method for the annual membership fee, the membership shall be automatically renewed for the following year under the same course unless the member submits a notice of withdrawal before the expiration of the validity period.

Article 8 (Withdrawal)

1. Members may withdraw from this association at any time by following the prescribed procedures. Upon withdrawal, they shall lose all associated rights. However, even if withdrawal procedures are completed, the annual membership fee will not be refunded.
2. If a member violates these Terms and Conditions or is otherwise deemed inappropriate as a member by the Club, the Club may terminate their membership without prior notice. However, the annual membership fee will not be refunded for any reason.

Article 9 (Issuance of Membership Card)

1. The Club shall assign a membership number to members who have completed the enrollment process and payment of the annual membership fee, and shall issue a digital membership card on the system provided by the SV League. (Physical cards will not be mailed.)
2. Members shall strictly manage the devices (smartphones, etc.) and login IDs/passwords necessary to display their digital membership card at their own responsibility, and may not transfer, lend, or share their membership card (including copies such as screenshots) or account with any third party.
3. When requested by the Club upon using this service, entering a match venue, or participating in member-exclusive events, members shall promptly display the digital membership card screen on their own device. If a member fails to present their membership card (including cases due to a dead battery, communication failure, or forgetting the device), the Club may refuse the use of member benefits.
4. If membership is continued for the following year or later, the digital membership card will be automatically updated in the system and, in principle, shall continue to be used as is.
5. Members shall promptly notify the Club if there is a risk of unauthorized use of their digital membership card by a third party due to loss or theft of their device, or leakage of login information. No reissuance fee will be charged for system changes associated with password resets, etc., unless otherwise specified by the Club.

Article 10 (Member Benefits)

All member benefits shall be determined by the Club and may be changed or discontinued without prior notice. In such cases, no annual membership fees will be refunded to members who do not fall under the criteria established by the Club.

Article 11 (Changes to Member Information)

1. If there are any changes to the address, phone number, email address, or other information registered during the enrollment process, the member shall promptly notify the Club using the prescribed method.
2. Except in cases specifically approved by the Fan Club Secretariat, such as a change of surname due to marriage, members may not change the name provided at the time of enrollment application.
3. The member shall bear full responsibility for the details provided at the time of application for membership and for any subsequent changes, and the Company shall not be held liable for any non-delivery of information, sent items, or other disadvantages resulting from such details.

Article 12 (Member Responsibilities and Dispute Resolution)

1. In the event that a member encounters any trouble or other dispute with another member or any other third party regarding the use of this service (including watching matches or participating in events), the member shall handle and resolve such dispute at their own responsibility and expense, and shall not cause any burden or inconvenience to the Club.
2. Regarding the disputes mentioned in the preceding paragraph, except in cases where the Club is at fault, the Club shall bear no responsibility for any damages incurred by the member and shall be exempt from any obligation to provide compensation for damages.

Article 13 (Prohibited Matters)

The Club prohibits members from engaging in the following acts.

• (1) Acts that infringe upon, or may infringe upon, intellectual property rights such as copyrights, trademark rights, and portrait rights related to this Club and the contents of this Service
• (2) Acts that infringe upon, or may infringe upon, the property, privacy, or portrait rights of a third party
• (3) Acts of impersonating a third party to join this association
• (4) Acts of impersonating another member to use this service
• (5) Acts of transferring, lending, changing the name of, or lending the name of (allowing a third party to use) a membership card, ID, password, or any other rights or qualifications as a member defined by this club to a third party, whether for compensation or free of charge
• (6) Acts of transferring or reselling (including listing on internet auctions, opening shops on flea market apps, or soliciting sales/transfers via SNS, etc.) commemorative items, tickets, invitation tickets, postal items such as newsletters, giveaway prizes, or any other goods or rights acquired through this service to an unspecified number of third parties, whether for compensation or free of charge, except by methods approved by this club (official resale/transfer functions, etc.), or acts of presenting or providing them for such purposes
• (7) Acts of defamation, libel, invasion of privacy, harassment, discriminatory expression, or acts that promote these against this club, players, staff, other members, or third parties based on falsehoods.
• (8) Acts that cause or are likely to cause disadvantage to this club, players, staff, other members, or third parties
• (9) Acts that interfere with the operation of this association
• (10) In addition to the preceding items, acts that violate these Terms, laws, or public order and morals, or acts that are likely to do so
• (11) Acts of causing a third party to perform any of the acts in the preceding items

Article 14 (Damages)

1. If a member, through intent or negligence, causes damage to the Club, contractors, other members, or other third parties in connection with the use of this service, the member shall compensate for such damage at their own responsibility and expense.
2. If the Club incurs damages (including attorney fees) due to a dispute between a member and another member or a third party, the member shall compensate the Club for such damages.

Article 15 (Disclaimer and Service Interruption)

1. In the event that notices or benefits do not reach a member due to incomplete registration of member information, failure of delivery, or circumstances related to the mobile phone company with which the member has a contract (such as spam mail settings), the Club will not extend the reception period for benefits or provide any individual support.
2. The Club may temporarily suspend the provision of all or part of the services of this association without notifying members if any of the following events occur:
   • (1) When maintenance of equipment, etc., is performed periodically or in an emergency
   • (2) When the provision of services becomes impossible due to fire, power outage, etc.
   • (3) Other cases where the Club determines that temporary suspension of services is necessary for operational or technical reasons
3. The Club shall not be held liable for any damages incurred by members or third parties resulting from any delay or interruption in the provision of all or part of this Service due to any of the items in the preceding paragraph or any other reasons.

Article 16 (Use of Member Portrait Rights)

When providing benefits such as events to members, the Club may record, film, or audio-record the names, portraits, voices, etc., of the members participating in said benefits, and may broadcast, publish, or distribute them via television, newspapers, radio, magazines, the Internet, etc., for the purpose of public relations and advertising. Members shall not raise any objections to such use.

Article 17 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

1. The formation, validity, performance, and interpretation of these Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan.
2. For any litigation regarding matters related to Club members or these Terms, the court having jurisdiction over the location of the Club shall be the exclusive agreed court of first instance.

Article 18 (Contact Information)

For opinions, questions, complaints, or other inquiries regarding the handling of personal information, please contact the inquiry desk below.