These Terms of Service ("Terms") set out the general trading conditions under which ZINE Inc. ("we", "us") provides custom development services at growth.1stop.direct (n8n automation, Notion workspace builds, web scraping, web development, and ongoing support; the "Service") to clients ("you"). Each engagement is also governed by a project-specific quote and, where applicable, a separate agreement ("Project Agreement"), which prevails over these Terms in case of conflict. This is a condensed English summary; the Japanese version at /legal/terms.html is the governing text.
1. Scope of work
We provide, among others: workflow automation (e.g. n8n), Notion-based operational tooling, web scraping and data collection, web and application development, and post-launch maintenance. The exact scope for each engagement is defined in the quote and Project Agreement.
2. Quotes and formation of contract
We provide a written quote covering scope, timeline and price. A contract is formed once you accept the quote (in writing or by email) or once a Project Agreement is signed. An NDA may be signed separately before work begins.
3. Scope and revisions
The number of revision rounds included is defined by the scope in the quote or Project Agreement. Requests beyond that scope are quoted and billed separately.
4. Acceptance
We deliver each milestone or final deliverable for your review within the acceptance period stated in the Project Agreement. If you do not raise issues within that period, the deliverable is deemed accepted. Rejected items are corrected within the agreed scope and resubmitted for review.
5. Fees and payment
Fees are as stated in the quote, plus any applicable tax. Payment timing and method (deposit, installments, or lump sum on acceptance) are defined in the Project Agreement. If a project is terminated for reasons attributable to you, we may bill for work already performed.
6. Intellectual property
Until payment is complete, IP rights remain with us. Pre-existing know-how, general-purpose modules and libraries we bring to the project remain ours; you receive a license to use them as part of the delivered Service. We may reference completed projects in our own portfolio, unless the project involves your confidential or non-public information, in which case we require your prior written consent.
7. Confidentiality
Both parties will keep the other's technical and business information confidential and will not disclose it to third parties without prior written consent. This obligation survives termination for a period defined in the Project Agreement or a separate NDA.
8. Subcontracting
We may subcontract part of the work to third parties, subject to confidentiality obligations equivalent to our own.
9. Disclaimer
We do not guarantee specific business outcomes (revenue, traffic, hours saved, etc.) from the deliverables. Except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence, our liability is capped at the amount you paid us for the relevant project. We are not liable for delays caused by force majeure, including third-party service outages.
10. Prohibited conduct
You agree not to: provide false information when placing an order; resell or sublicense our deliverables without permission (unless otherwise agreed); request work for unlawful or contrary-to-public-order purposes; or infringe our rights or those of third parties.
11. Personal data
Personal data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to these Terms
We may amend these Terms by publishing the revised version on our website or notifying your registered email address. Material changes are notified at least 30 days in advance.
13. Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms and any Project Agreement are governed by the laws of Japan, with the Tokyo District Court as the exclusive court of first instance.
This English page is a summary for convenience. The Japanese original governs in the event of any conflict.