Terms of Use

6/1/2026

Article 1 (Scope of Application)

These Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as the “Terms”) set forth the conditions for the use of the software “SeqLens” (hereinafter referred to as the “Software”) and its related website (https://seqlens.app, hereinafter referred to as the “Site”), provided by kumo.productions, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). By using the Software or the Site, users are deemed to have agreed to these Terms.

While the Terms are available in multiple languages, the official version is the Japanese version. Any discrepancies between the Japanese version and other language versions are for reference only and the Japanese version shall prevail.

The handling of users’ personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy.

For related services that the Company may provide in the future (including online services), separate terms and conditions specific to those services may apply in addition to these Terms.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The following terms are defined as follows in these Terms:

  1. “User” refers to any individual or entity who accesses or uses the Software or the Site.
  2. “Account” refers to the authentication information issued by the Company to identify the User.
  3. “Evaluation Use” refers to temporary use of the Software while the User decides whether to purchase a Standard License. There is no restriction on what the Software may be used for during Evaluation Use; the limitation is that Evaluation Use is temporary and does not cover continued or ongoing use.
  4. “Standard License” refers to the paid, one-time perpetual license sold by the Company that grants the User the right to continue using the Software beyond Evaluation Use.

Article 3 (User Registration)

  1. Certain features of the Software require registration in accordance with procedures designated by the Company.
  2. Users must not provide false or misleading information during registration.
  3. The Company may reject a registration application if:
    • The applicant has previously violated these Terms and had their account suspended;
    • There are false, erroneous, or incomplete entries in the registration information;
    • The Company otherwise deems the registration inappropriate.

Article 4 (Account Management)

  1. Users are responsible for managing their account information and must not transfer or lend it to any third party.
  2. The Company bears no responsibility for damages arising from unauthorized use of account information.

Article 5 (License Grant)

1. Evaluation Use (Free)

  • The Software is provided free of charge for Evaluation Use.
  • There is no restriction on what the Software may be used for during Evaluation Use.
  • Evaluation Use is temporary by nature. Continued or ongoing use of the Software is not covered by Evaluation Use and requires a Standard License.
  • A notice is shown at startup indicating Evaluation Use.

2. Standard License (One-Time Purchase)

  • A single one-time payment grants the User a perpetual right to continue using the Software beyond Evaluation Use.
  • The Standard License is not a subscription and has no expiration date.
  • All updates released after purchase are included.
  • Each User must obtain one license. A single User may use the Software on up to two (2) machines simultaneously, provided that the Software is used only by the same individual.
  • The license may not be transferred, loaned, shared, resold, or redistributed.
  • License information is managed through the Company’s account system.
  • In case of unauthorized use, the Company may suspend the license and/or terminate the agreement.

Article 6 (Fees and Payment)

  1. The price and payment method for the Standard License are set forth on the Site or on the relevant payment pages.
  2. Payments are processed through an external payment platform (Stripe).
  3. The Company is not responsible for any disputes arising between the User and a third party regarding payments.

Article 7 (Refunds)

  1. If the Software is defective or does not conform to these Terms, the User may contact support@seqlens.app to request a replacement license or a refund.
  2. Except in the case set forth in the preceding paragraph, the Standard License is non-refundable for reasons of customer convenience. Please make full use of the free Evaluation Use before purchasing.

Article 8 (Prohibited Acts)

Users shall not engage in the following acts:

  • Acts that violate laws or public order and morals;
  • Infringement of rights of the Company or third parties;
  • Unauthorized use or redistribution of the Software;
  • Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the Software;
  • Continued or ongoing use of the Software without a Standard License;
  • Sharing a single license among multiple individuals;
  • Interference with the operation of the Software or the Site.

Article 9 (Suspension of Service)

The Company may suspend all or part of the Software without prior notice under the following circumstances:

  • Maintenance or updates of systems;
  • Natural disasters, power outages, or other force majeure events;
  • Failures in servers, networks, or external services.

Article 10 (Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability)

  1. The Company makes no warranty, express or implied, that the Software is free of defects or fit for any particular purpose.
  2. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by Users arising from the use of the Software.

Article 11 (Term and Termination)

  1. The Standard License is a one-time purchase and has no fixed term.
  2. The Company may immediately terminate the agreement and suspend the license without notice if the User violates these Terms. The Company shall have no obligation to refund a license suspended under this article.

Article 12 (Violations and Damages)

  1. If a User violates these Terms, the Company may take necessary actions, including license suspension, account deletion, or future access restrictions.
  2. If the Company incurs damages due to a User’s violation, the Company may claim full compensation, whether direct or indirect.
  3. In the case of unauthorized use (e.g., shared use of a single license, unapproved redistribution, continued use of the Software without a Standard License), the Company may claim appropriate license fees and costs incurred in investigation and enforcement.

Article 13 (Amendments to Terms)

The Company may revise these Terms without prior notice when deemed necessary. Revised Terms shall take effect upon publication on the Site.

Article 14 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising in connection with the Software shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding these Terms, please contact: