Terms of Use

These Terms of Use set out the conditions for using the online auction (the "Service") operated by [Company name] ("we").

This text is an example. Please adapt it to your operations and have it reviewed by a professional before use.

1. Scope

These Terms apply to everyone who uses the Service ("members").

2. Registration

1. You must register as a member to bid.
2. We may decline a registration that we consider inappropriate, for example if it contains false information.

3. Bidding and winning

1. The member with the highest bid at closing wins the item.
2. Bids cannot be withdrawn in principle.
3. The winner must pay by the due date we specify.

4. Non-payment

If the winner does not pay by the due date, we may cancel the win and offer the item to the next highest bidder. [Describe measures for repeated non-payment.]

5. Prohibited conduct

• Bidding without the intention to pay
• Impersonating another person
• Interfering with the operation of the Service
• Any act that violates laws or public order

6. Disclaimer

[Describe the scope of our liability.]

7. Changes

We may change these Terms when necessary. Changes take effect when posted on the Service.

8. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan, and the [ ] District Court has exclusive jurisdiction in the first instance.

[Effective date: Month DD, 20XX]