Terms of Service

Article 1 (Scope)

These Terms of Service (the "Terms") set out the conditions for using the services (the "Service") provided by Trypophobia Research Institute (the "Site"). By using the Service, you are deemed to have agreed to these Terms.

Article 2 (Service Description)

The Service provides the following features related to trypophobia:

• Browsing aggregate-pattern images (Specimen Gallery)
• Resonance trial (tolerance assessment)
• Voting and rankings
• Community (Observation Log)
• Viewing statistical data
• Reading related articles

Article 3 (Recommended Age & Health Notice)

The Service contains images of dense holes, bumps, and clustered patterns. Please refrain from browsing, or browse with caution, if any of the following apply:

• You may experience strong discomfort or physical distress from aggregate imagery
• You are at risk of epileptic seizures
• You are feeling unwell
• Minors should use the Service with the consent of a guardian

The Site assumes no responsibility for physical or psychological discomfort arising from use of the Service.

Article 4 (Prohibited Conduct)

Users must not engage in any of the following:

• Acts that violate laws or public order and morals
• Acts connected to criminal activity
• Placing excessive load on the Site's servers or network
• Unauthorized access, automated voting, or spam posting
• Defaming or harassing other users or third parties
• Sending works made with the Cluster Image Maker to people who do not want them, in order to frighten or harass them
• Reproducing or commercially using posted images without permission
• Modifying, copying, or redistributing any part of the Service
• Any other conduct the Site deems inappropriate

Article 5 (User Content)

Regarding posts to the Community (Observation Log) and works posted from the Cluster Image Maker:

• Copyright in and responsibility for posted content remains with the poster
• The poster grants the Site the right to display and use the post within the Service
• The Site may remove posts without notice
• Posts flagged as containing banned words or spam are automatically rejected
• Works posted from the Cluster Image Maker may be featured, with the creator's name, in the Site's rankings, articles and official social media accounts
• The materials, drawing program and background photos of the Cluster Image Maker belong to the Site. Images saved from it may be used for personal, non-commercial purposes such as sharing on social media

Article 6 (Intellectual Property)

Copyright and other intellectual property rights in the Service's content (specimen images, articles, designs, logos, etc.) belong to the Site or their rightful owners. Reproduction, republication, or commercial use without permission is prohibited.

Article 7 (Advertising)

The Service may include third-party advertising such as Google AdSense. Ad content is the responsibility of each advertiser; the Site assumes no responsibility for its accuracy or legality.

Article 8 (Changes to or Suspension of the Service)

The Site may change, add to, remove, or suspend the Service without notice. The Site is not liable for any damages users incur as a result.

Article 9 (Disclaimers)

• The Site makes no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the Service
• Trial results are not a medical diagnosis. If you have health concerns, please consult a medical professional
• The Site bears no liability for damages arising from use of the Service
• The Site is not involved in disputes between users

Article 10 (Amendments)

The Site may amend these Terms without prior notice to users when deemed necessary. Amended Terms take effect when posted on the Service.

Article 11 (Governing Law & Jurisdiction)

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan. Any dispute relating to the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court having jurisdiction over the location of the Site's operator.

Operator: Wako Design LLC
Site: Trypophobia Research Institute (https://zowaru.com/)