Terms of Service
These Terms of Service set forth the rules for using our "BitWalk" service, define our relationship with you, the user, and explain how the service works. By using our Site (as defined herein) and/or our Service (as defined herein), you agree to be bound by the terms described herein. These Terms of Service (“Agreement”) are a contract between you and Paddle Co., Ltd., the provider of the Site and Service. If you do not agree to all of the terms herein, do not use our Site or Service.
The terms used in this Agreement have the following meanings:・"Company, “we, “our” or us " means Paddle Co., Ltd..
・"Site" means the website for the BitWalk service that we operate and provide.
・"Service" means the BitWalk service and all of our related services provided on our Site.
・"Affiliate Site" means third-party websites introduced to you on our Site which may include, but are not limited to, the websites of campaign organizers, advertisers and Bitcoin providers.
・"Member(s)" means any individual who has agreed to this Agreement and who we have accepted after application and registration in accordance with our procedures.
・"Registration Information" means any and all information provided by a Member to us for the purpose of application and registration for use of the Service.
・"Personal Information" means, among Registration Information, information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular individual such as an e-mail address.
・"Results" refers to actions that satisfy certain conditions and rules set by us and the Affiliate Sites. If Results are achieved, Bitcoin are granted to Members. After a certain amount of Bitcoin is accumulated from the Services, a Member is able to transfer it to their external third-party account.
・"Bitcoin Ledger" means the ledger in which Members can view their current amount of Bitcoin and the history of obtaining Bitcoin. Each Member has an individual Bitcoin Ledger which can be accessed by selecting the "Bitcoin Ledger" after logging in on the Site.
Article 2 (Membership Application)
(1) Those who wish to use our Services must apply for membership in the manner prescribed by us after they understand and agree to all the provisions of this Agreement.
(2) Those who are eligible for membership must meet all of the following qualifications:
・At the time of application, the applicant must reach the age of majority recognized at his/her location. If an applicant is a minor, he/she must obtain consent from a legal guardian or other equivalent measures (hereinafter referred to as “Consent”).
・At the time of application, the applicant must be 17 years and above.
・Applicant who has an e-mail address which we can use for contact.
・Applicant may only have one account, only register one e-mail address to that account and must have an e-mail address accessible by personal computer.
・We reserve the right to modify our membership requirements at any time.
(3) Applicant must agree in advance that they will provide us with any Registration Information or other additional information required for use of the Services as we reasonably request.
(4) Applicant must provide us with accurate and correct information as required for use of the Services including, but not limited to, an e-mail address and Personal Information as described in our Privacy Policy.
Article 3 (Acceptance of the Covenant)
(1) We shall consider the Member as a user of the Service and agree to this Agreement at the time when the following items apply.
・Those who use the posted information and content provided by us.
・Member subscribes to any of our e-mail magazines or membership services, if the Member does not agree to this, such Member, will not be able to use this service. The Member may withdraw from membership in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
(2) In addition to this Agreement, all provisions, rules, precautions, and notices made public by the website shall form part of this Agreement and Member accepts and agrees to abide by thereof.
Article 4 (Approval and Cancellation of Membership)
(1) Applicants must agree to this Agreement and submit the information necessary for membership registration in accordance with our procedures mentioned above. If approved, each Member may only have one account with us.
(2) We can deny membership to applicants who fall under any of the following items. Additionally, if a Member falls under any of the following items, we can cancel their membership.
・If an applicant or Member violates any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement or any other of our terms and conditions.
・If the applicant or the Member provided inaccurate or incorrect information in their application.
・If we are not able to contact the applicant or Member at the e-mail address which they provided to us.
・If the applicant attempts to create multiple accounts.
・If an applicant is a minor or we find out that a Member did not obtain Consent. However, a Member that is below the age of 17 years old is prohibited from using this Service even if Consent is obtained.
・If a Member and has multiple accounts.
・If an applicant submits the personal information of another person (including family members) in his or her application.
・If an applicant applies using a non-existent identity.
・If an applicant resides outside of Japan or the United States.
・If an applicant has had their membership cancelled or suspended in the past.
・If any of the prohibited matters outlined in this Agreement apply to an applicant or a Member.
・If we determine that an applicant or Member is or has engaged in any kind of exchange or involvement with anti-social forces, such as organized crime, gangs, extremists and other similar groups or cooperating with or participating in the maintenance, operation, or management of such anti-social forces through financial assistance or other means.
・If we consider an application inappropriate for any reason.
Article 5 (Responsibilities and Obligations of Members)
(1) Members are responsible for managing their Registration Information in their applications and shall be responsible for any damages or losses caused to us, other users, or any third parties.
(2) If there are any changes in their Registration Information, Members will update such information.
(3) Members are prohibited from assigning, selling or buying membership information obtained from the Service to another Member or any third parties, changing the name associated with their accounts, pledging, or using such information on behalf of such Member.
(4) Members must promptly disclose to us any information obtained from other Members, the Site, our Services, or from us in general regarding any complaints, claims, or litigation relating to the Site that arises from the use of the Service if we request information on such matters.
(5) Use of the Site shall be within the scope of use we prescribe. A Member’s use of the Services may be suspended when we determine he/she is using the Site outside the scope of use.
(6) Members must set their browsers to allow cookies on their personal computers and devices. If such browsers reject cookies, we might not be able to calculate the Member’s Results correctly for earning bitcoin. In such circumstances, we will not be responsible for or compensate Members in any way for Results with incorrect bitcoin amounts.
(7) Members shall bear all taxes and related expenses and costs arising from their acquisition of Bitcoin.
Article 6 (Registration Information)
(1) Member Registration Information will be in the Company's possession and will be handled appropriately in accordance with the applicable laws and guidelines.
(2) We will not, in principle, disclose to any third party any Personal Information without the permission of the relevant Member except to prevent fraud and other forms of misconduct in relation to the Services, including to comply with applicable law and ensure the safety of other Members or Affiliate Sites. In those cases, we may disclose the Member’s Personal Information to the relevant law enforcement or regulatory authorities, government agencies, courts of law or other related third parties, where we believe in good faith that we are under legal obligation, legally permitted to do so or believe it is necessary to prevent fraud, misconduct, harmful or illegal acts, violation of the Agreement or to protect our rights or those of the other Members or Affiliate Sites.
(3) We may disclose non-identifiable Registration Information such as statistical information and aggregated data without the relevant Member’s prior consent to the extent that it is for business purposes.
(4) We may share Member Personal Information with a third party that we have entered into a written data protection agreement for business purposes such as sending prizes and delivery.
(5) We may use cookies as required to operate the Services. In addition, we may access the Member's activity history without their prior consent as required to operate the Services.
(6) We may suspend all or part of our business operations for system maintenance when necessary. We assume no responsibility for any consequences or damage caused by the failure of the Members to normally use Services during this period.
(7) We assume and deem that the Registration Information belongs to the relevant Member which submits such information. As such, we have no obligation to verify the actual identity of Members such as their e-mail addresses.
(8) If we determine that a Member has not used the Services for a certain period of time, as solely determined by us, we may suspend that Member's use of the Services or delete such Member’s account or any data therein. In addition, if an emergency occurs we may delete data without the consent of the relevant Member. We will not be responsible for any damages or losses if such Member is unable to use the Services.
Article 7 (Methods of Notice to Members)
Unless otherwise specifically provided, at our sole discretion, we will notify Members in the following manner:
・Notification to the e-mail address provided in the Registration Information.
・Posting on the Site.
・Any other methods that we consider appropriate.
※ In the event we provide notification to a Member by e-mail, such notification shall be deemed effective once it arrives at the server of the e-mail service to which that Member utilizes.
Article 8(Cancellation of Membership)
Members shall cancel their membership for the Services in the manner we specify. Members will lose all Bitcoin awarded from the Services that are currently in Members’ account at the time of cancellation of membership. Further, all data in any closed Member accounts will be permanently deleted.
The Company will not be responsible to any Member for data or Bitcoin lost due to the closing of their account, even if they rejoin.
Article 9 (Provision of Services and Advertisements)
(1) The Services are provided "as is" with no representations or warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Members assume total responsibility and risk for their use of the Site and the Services.
(2) Members are solely responsible for the provision, installation, and operation of the necessary equipment, software, means of communication, and other related items for the use of the Services. We will not be responsible or liable for any Member costs resulting from their use of the Services.
(3) Members will be provided notices for the Services and information provided by advertisers via e-mail. Email distribution is performed as a part of the Services, and only a part of the Service shall not be suspended except as otherwise provided. In addition, advertisements may be attached to and inserted into e-mails sent to Members as part of the Services.
(4) We will not be responsible for Members’ use of any third-party websites linked to the Services. Further, we will not be responsible for any losses or damages arising out of or related to the use of any third-party content, advertising, goods, or services that are available on the Site.
(5) Within the Services, all transactions with Affiliate Sites including, but not limited to, participation in third-party promotions such as lotteries or contests, participation in services provided by advertisers, sales and purchase of third-party products, contracts with third parties, guarantees, warranties and liability by and to third parties, shall solely be between by the Members and the Affiliate Sites. We will not be responsible for any such transactions.
※ In addition, we will not be responsible for any losses or damages arising from the Affiliate Site or any losses or damages arising from or relating to third-party advertisements on the Affiliate Site in connection with the use of the Services.
Article 10 (Granting of Bitcoin)
Members will be awarded Bitcoin solely in the manner and amount we determine, and if we and the Affiliate Site approve the Results as described below.
The purchase of goods not listed in this Service on the Affiliate Site or the purchase of goods listed in this Service directly from the Members Site without using this Service shall not be deemed as achievement results and no Bitcoin shall be awarded.
After a Member performs an action via an Affiliate Site, we and the Affiliate Site will verify whether or not such action by the Member qualifies as the Results. If after verification, we and the Affiliate Site approve actions as Results, Bitcoin will be awarded to the Member. If we and the Affiliate Site do not approve a Member’s action, neither the Affiliate Site nor we shall be obligated to explain to the Member why such action was not approved.
We and the Affiliate Site may retroactively cancel Bitcoin awarded if it is found that a Member has failed or fails to comply with our terms and conditions, the Member has committed fraud or misrepresentation in achieving Results, or the Results do not meet our or the Affiliate Site’s qualifications.
If Bitcoin earned by a Member, or cancelled as described in the preceding clause, is not properly reflected due to a program or system failure, we are authorized to adjust the quantity of such Bitcoin and change it to the correct amount of bitcoin.
The right to receive bitcoin awarded in the Services belongs to each Member, and it is not possible to share, aggregate, give, rent, pledge, distribute or transfer them or any of the related rights between Members.
If a third party uses the Services through a Member’s device (including theft and borrowing), we will deem that such use is made by such Member and will award Bitcoin to that Member’s account.
All taxes, commissions, costs, fees and other expenses arising from or relating to the Bitcoin earned by a Member shall be borne by that Member.
If a Member fails to request a correction of incorrect Registration Information and the awarding of Bitcoin from us or any deliverable to be sent is delayed or does not occur, it shall be deemed that the processing of such bitcoin or deliverables has been properly completed for such Member. We are not responsible for any damages or losses suffered by that Member due to such uncorrected Registration Information.
Article 11 (Bitcoin Withdrawal)
(1) We will remit Bitcoin to an external third-party virtual currency wallet after confirming the Member’s identity using the Bitcoin Ledger. Members must provide information as requested for identity confirmation purposes. We have sole discretion on which partners we will use for such virtual currency wallets. Once Bitcoin has been transferred from a Member’s Bitcoin Ledger to the virtual currency wallet, it cannot be returned to the Bitcoin Ledger.
(2) From time to time, we may offer rewards which can be exchanged for Bitcoin granted to Members, which will be posted on the Site.
(3) When requesting the rewards mentioned in the preceding clause, Members will provide us with their physical mailing address, contact details and any other information required for the shipment of such rewards. We will send the rewards to the name and physical mailing address provided to us by the Member. Rewards may not be delivered to post office boxes or any other person other than the Member. All reward requests are final and cannot be modified or cancelled once made. Further, any Bitcoin exchanged for rewards cannot be refunded once requested.
Article 12 (Loss of Bitcoin)
If any of the following events occur, we may take away the Bitcoin accumulated in the Member’s Bitcoin Ledger. In this case, we will neither compensate Members nor assume any responsibility for such Bitcoin loss.
(1) A Member has not logged in to the Services for a certain period of time.
(2) A Member applies for a duplicate subscription to an Affiliate Site that is currently being posted by one Member
(3) An Affiliate Site requests us to take away Bitcoin awarded to the Member, and we deem the request to be justified.
(4) A Member requests the return or cancellation of orders for goods or services purchased from an Affiliate Site.
(5) A Member makes an error or misrepresentation in the information reported to us or an Affiliate Site.
(6) A Member obtains Bitcoin by fraudulent means.
(7) A Member violates this Agreement.
(8) We reasonably determine that the amount of Bitcoin awarded to a Member is greater than the correct amount to be awarded due to bugs in our system or related problems.
(9) A Member declines to provide any information required for us to award the Bitcoin.
(10) We determine that it is appropriate to take away Bitcoin granted to a Member.
Article 13 (Measurement of Motion Data)
The actual distance travelled by a Member measured in the Services (hereinafter referred to as "Motion Data") shall operate as follows:
(1) Motion Data is measured by the device that launched the Services under the specified conditions and sent to our server.
(2) Motion Data sent to the server specified in the preceding item will be displayed on the Services.
(3) Motion Data may not be measured if the device is not correctly communicating with our server such as when the device is not turned on or when the device is out of the service area at the time of starting the Services.
(4) Miles earned and travel distance information calculated from the Motion Data is disclosed in the Services in a form that does not allow Members to be identified and may be shared with other Members.
Article 14 (Change and Suspension of Services)
(1) We may change the specifications, scope of provision, and restrictions of the Services, which the Member accepts by using the Services. In addition, we may change, suspend, or discontinue the Services without prior notice, and we shall not assume any responsibility for any damages or losses suffered by any Member or third party resulting therefrom.
(2) We may suspend or discontinue the operation of the Services or any portion or all of the Site without prior notice to Members if:
・Regular or emergency maintenance, inspection, repair, or modification of our systems is performed.
・A system-related problem with a partner company or a general failure due to the internet connection.
・The provision of the Services is difficult due to natural disasters such as power failures, fires, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, tsunamis, and the like.
・The provision of the Services is difficult due to wars, riots, conflicts, labor disputes, and the like.
・The provision of the Services is difficult due to harmful acts such as hacking, impersonation, or destruction of data or programs.
・We otherwise deem it necessary to temporarily suspend or discontinue the Services.
Article 15 (Prohibited Acts)
Members shall not engage in any of the following acts:
・Using the Site or Services for commercial purposes.
・Using the Site or Services while impersonating a real or fictitious third party.
・Using the Site or Services for a wrongful purpose.
・Using the Site or Services outside of the permitted scope.
・Infringement or threatened infringement of any trademark, copyright, design, patent, or other intellectual property right belonging to us, or relating to those in the Site or the Services.
・Infringement or threatened infringement of any property, privacy, or personality rights.
・Harming other Members or users of the Site with hate speech, harassment, libel or any other form of defamation.
・Fraud, other unlawful acts, or any threat of such acts.
・Transmitting or displaying obscene material including, but not limited to, child pornography or obscene images or video.
・Using the Site for multi-level marketing activities
・Defame the Site and the Services.
・Uploading viruses or malicious code, using the Site or Services to send spam, accessing our servers without authorization, or doing anything else that could disable, overburden, interfere with, or impair the proper working, integrity, operation, or appearance of the Site or the Services.
・Similar acts in connection with elections and acts that conflict with the Public Offices Election Law.
・Illegally using, transferring or selling other Members’ information.
・Using the Site or Services to spread unlawful, misleading, discriminatory or fraudulent information.
・Violation of applicable laws, regulations, or public policy.
Any inquiries regarding the use of the Services must be made in accordance with the method we designate. We cannot guarantee a response to your inquiry, and in principle, you must resolve matters at your responsibility.
Article 17 (Intellectual Property)
We or our licensors shall solely own all copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets and any other related intellectual property rights relating to the Site and Services.
利You may not reprint, reproduce, publish, broadcast, transmit or otherwise, in any manner whatsoever, any information obtained through the use of the Site or Services beyond the scope of private use without our or our licensor’s prior written approval, as the case may be.
Article 18 (Limitation of Liability)
TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, EXCEPT FOR OUR GROSS NEGLIGENCE AND/OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM: A. POSSESSION, USE, DELAYS IN, OR MALFUNCTION OF THE SERVICES OR SITE (HOWEVER CAUSED AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE), INCLUDING DAMAGES TO PROPERTY, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, OR B. FOR DELETION OF REGISTRATION INFORMATION, SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP. FURTHER, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, EVEN IF WE WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Except in the event of willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Company, we shall not be liable for any and all damages incurred by a Member as a result of the use of the Service, and shall not be obligated to compensate for such damages. We shall have no obligation to compensate for the deletion of the Information Registration, suspension or deletion of membership qualification, suspension or discontinuation of the Service, etc.
Member shall be responsible for using this site. We shall not be liable for any consequences or damages caused by the failure of the Member to receive this service normally. In the event a Member causes damage to another Member or a third party due to the use of the Service, the Company shall claim reasonable damages from such Member.
In the event the Member causes any damage to the Company due to any act in violation of this Agreement or any wrongful or illegal act, the Company shall claim compensation for damages from such Member.
Article 19 (Indemnification)
You shall indemnify, defend and hold us harmless from and against any damages, losses, costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) and claims arising from or relating to your use of the Site or Services, interaction with other Members, violation of this Agreement or applicable law, negligence or willful misconduct or infringement of any third party's intellectual property rights. In the case of such indemnification, you agree that our obligation to grant you any Bitcoin (including amounts already accrued) will be voided.
Article 20 (Monitoring of Fraud and Other Misconduct)
You agree that we and Affiliate Sites may monitor your use of the Site and the Services for any unauthorized use.
Article 21 (Modification)
(1) We reserve the right to amend or add content to this Agreement at any time if any of the following applies:
・A change in the Agreement that conforms to the general interest of the Members.
・A change to the Agreement that is not contrary to the purposes of this Agreement and is reasonable in light of the necessity of the change, the appropriateness of the contents after the change, and other circumstances pertaining to the change.
(2) We will inform or notify the Members of any changes to this Agreement by displaying the same on the Site, effective as of the date of such display, or by a method separately set forth by the Company at least seven (7) days prior to the effective date of such change.
(3) If a Member continues to use the Services after the effective date set forth in the preceding clause or fails to follow the procedures for termination of use of the Services within the period we specified, such Member shall be deemed to have agreed to the change of these Terms of Service.
Article 22 (Governing Law)
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Even if any part of this Agreement is invalid, the applicable items shall remain in effect. Any matter not covered by this Agreement shall be resolved through discussions between the user and us on a case-by-case basis.
Article 23 (Jurisdiction)
For any disputes between you and us arising from or relating to this Agreement, the Site or the Services, the courts having jurisdiction over the location of our head office shall be the agreed exclusive court of jurisdiction.
Article 24 (Consultation and Settlement)
In the event of any matter not stipulated in this Agreement or any disagreement regarding any of the provisions of this Agreement, we and you will discuss such matters in good faith and seek prompt resolution thereof.
Enacted on April 7, 2025