Terms of Service

Article 1. Application

These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) set out the conditions for using the application “PanelPower” (the “Service”) provided by the operator of PanelPower (the “Operator”). Users shall use the Service after agreeing to these Terms.

Article 2. The Service

The Service provides athletes and teams in powerlifting and other sports with features to record and share personal records (PRs), training records, body weight, IPF Points, GL Points, Rankings, Rooms, Room chat, reactions, Activity and similar information, as well as push notifications and announcements.

Metrics, rankings and aggregation results displayed in the Service are reference information based on entered data and the Service’s calculation methods. They do not certify official records, rankings or qualifications issued by a sporting organization.

2.1 Optional purchases to support development

1. Users may voluntarily support the Operator’s future development through App Store or Google Play in-app purchases.
2. Support purchases are consumable products, and the same product can be purchased repeatedly. Whether a purchase is made and the amount paid do not change features, Rankings, Rooms, display or other conditions of use.
3. No items included in product names, such as protein shakes, chicken breast, wrist wraps or creatine, are provided.
4. Product prices, payments, purchase history and refunds are subject to the conditions established by the store used for the purchase (App Store or Google Play).
5. Support purchases are not offered as donations, fundraising contributions or payments eligible for charitable tax deductions.

Article 3. Accounts

1. Users create and use accounts through Firebase Authentication using Google Sign-In or Sign in with Apple.
2. Users shall use their accounts only themselves and shall not allow third parties to use them.
3. Users shall keep registered information accurate and up to date.
4. Users are responsible for managing the Google account or Apple Account used for authentication.
5. Users shall promptly contact the Operator if unauthorized account use or use by a third party is suspected.

Article 4. PR records and training records

4.1 PR records

1. Add PR is a feature for recording personal records (PRs) for squats, bench presses, deadlifts and other lifts.
2. Users shall not register ordinary training sets, estimates, unsuccessful attempts or values that are not personal records as PRs.
3. Users shall accurately enter weight, exercise, equipment category, record date, body weight and other information.
4. Room administrators or authorized users may be able to correct, hide or delete obvious errors, fraudulent records or records that violate Room operating rules.
5. Record approval criteria and treatment as official records follow the rules of the relevant organization or Room. The Service does not guarantee the validity of records.

4.2 Training records

Training log is a feature for recording sets, repetitions, weights and similar details of daily training. These records are stored on the device.

Article 5. Rankings

1. Rankings are calculated and displayed based on PRs, body weight, gender category, weight class, competition category, equipment category, IPF Points, GL Points and other information.
2. Aggregation methods, periods, eligible participants, display categories and tie handling follow the specifications of the Service or each Room.
3. Rankings and metrics may change because of erroneous or missing data, synchronization in progress or changes to calculation methods.
4. Users shall not register false PRs, body weight or categories, use multiple accounts or alter other users’ records to manipulate Rankings.

Article 6. Rooms

1. The Service supports Public Rooms, Private Rooms and Legacy Rooms.
2. Public Rooms are included in search results or public listings. Room information and participants’ profile and competition information may be displayed to other users according to the visibility settings of the Service.
3. Private Rooms have entry conditions such as an invitation or approval. Users shall not share invitation information with third parties without authorization.
4. Legacy Rooms contain member and competition records inherited from earlier versions of PanelPower or Kiosk. Records not yet linked to an account may exist.
5. Room hosts, staff and other authorized users may be able to manage join approvals, member information, display categories, records, Claim Codes and other Room operations.
6. Users operating Rooms shall handle participants’ information appropriately for the purposes of the Service and shall not publish it externally or use it for other purposes without authorization.
7. Account deletion, leaving a Room, permission changes or Room deletion may change Room access or displayed information.

Article 7. Claim Codes

1. A Claim Code links an existing member record in a Legacy Room or similar Room to the account of the person to whom the record belongs.
2. Users may use Claim Codes only for records belonging to themselves.
3. Users who receive Claim Codes shall not forward, publish, buy, sell or obtain them improperly.
4. Room hosts or authorized users shall issue Claim Codes to the extent needed to verify identity and communicate them only to the appropriate recipient.
5. Claim Codes may have expiration dates, usage limits or revocation states. Used, revoked or expired Claim Codes cannot be used.
6. If incorrect linking or misuse is suspected, the Operator may suspend, investigate or correct the link, or restrict related features.

Article 8. Kiosk

1. Kiosk is a feature for entering or updating member information, PRs, body weight and other information from devices installed in Rooms or similar locations.
2. Only users authorized by the Room operator may use Kiosk, for authorized purposes and within the authorized scope.
3. Users shall not access Kiosk administration screens, device settings, credentials or other people’s records without authorization.
4. Records entered through Kiosk are stored as Room records and may be synchronized with or reflected in the account records of claimed users.
5. Kiosk users and Room operators shall check entered information and promptly correct errors or contact an administrator when errors are found.

Article 9. Reactions, Activity and chat

1. Users may send reactions to other users’ profiles, PRs and similar content in accordance with the Service’s specifications.
2. PR updates, joining Rooms and other actions may be displayed within Rooms as Activity.
3. Users can share messages, training details and routines in Room chat.
4. Users shall not use reactions, Activity or chat for harassment, discrimination, intimidation, impersonation, posting personal information, spam or other inappropriate purposes.
5. Users can report inappropriate posts and block other users.
6. The Operator may hide or delete posts that violate these Terms.

Article 10. Prohibited conduct

Users shall not engage in the following conduct when using the Service.

• Violating laws, these Terms or public order and morals
• Registering false information, PRs, body weight or profiles, or manipulating Rankings
• Impersonating others, using others’ accounts, records or Claim Codes, or linking records without authorization
• Accessing Kiosk, Rooms, administrative features or data without authorization
• Collecting, reproducing, publishing or using other users’ information for other purposes without authorization
• Placing excessive load on the Service, servers or networks
• Exploiting vulnerabilities in the Service to execute unauthorized commands, alter data, interfere with operations or bypass controls
• Infringing intellectual property rights, privacy, reputation or other rights of the Operator or third parties
• Unauthorized commercial use, spam, harassment or interference with operation of the Service
• Encouraging, preparing for or attempting any of the preceding acts
• Other conduct reasonably considered inappropriate by the Operator in light of the purposes of the Service

Article 11. Restrictions on use

If a user violates these Terms, misuse or security issues occur, or measures are otherwise needed for safe operation of the Service, the Operator may, without prior notice, hide or correct records, restrict features, remove users from Rooms, suspend accounts or terminate use. Where possible, the Operator will explain the measures and their reasons.

Article 12. Account deletion

1. Users can initiate account deletion from Settings in the app.
2. Reauthentication through Google Sign-In or Sign in with Apple is required before deletion.
3. If a Room hosted by the user has other members or pending join requests, the user must first transfer host privileges or resolve the join requests.
4. Account deletion deletes the user’s profile, PRs, body weight, Room membership, reactions, Activity, chat (the user’s messages and reactions), notifications and notification device registrations, claimed Legacy records, Claim Codes, Firebase Authentication account and related data.
5. Deleting a user’s account does not delete Legacy Rooms themselves, other members or other users’ data. Rooms with only the user as a member may be deleted according to the Service’s specifications.
6. Deletion occurs in stages and may continue or be retried on the server after the app is closed.
7. If Sign in with Apple is used, the user reauthenticates with Apple during deletion and the Apple authentication link is revoked on the server. If revocation fails, deletion of the user’s data may not begin.
8. Deleted data and accounts generally cannot be restored.

For details of data subject to deletion, please see the Privacy Policy.

Article 13. Intellectual property rights

Intellectual property rights in the Service’s programs, designs, logos, text and other content belong to the Operator or the rightful rights holders. Rights in profiles, records and other information entered by users remain with the users or rightful rights holders. Users grant the Operator permission to use, reproduce, display and process that information to the extent necessary to provide and operate the Service.

Article 14. Changes, suspension and termination of the Service

The Operator may change, suspend or terminate all or part of the Service when necessary for maintenance, failures, security responses, changes to external services, legal compliance or other reasons. The Operator will endeavor to provide reasonable advance notice of important changes or termination, except in emergencies.

Article 15. Disclaimers

1. The Operator does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, usefulness, fitness for a particular purpose or continued availability of records, Rankings, IPF Points, GL Points, advice or other information displayed in the Service.
2. The Service does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, health management or professional training instruction. Users should consult a doctor or specialist as necessary according to their health conditions.
3. Disputes between users or within Rooms shall be resolved by the parties concerned. However, the Operator may respond to the extent necessary for safe operation of the Service.
4. Except in cases of the Operator’s intent or gross negligence, the Operator is not liable, to the extent permitted by applicable law, for indirect damages, special damages or lost profits arising from use of or inability to use the Service.
5. This Article and other limitations of liability do not apply to the extent prohibited by the Consumer Contract Act or other laws.

Article 16. Personal information

The Operator’s handling of user information follows the Privacy Policy.

Article 17. Changes to these Terms

The Operator may change these Terms in response to changes in the Service, laws or other circumstances. Where changes conform to users’ general interests or are reasonable in light of their necessity, appropriateness and other circumstances, the changes and effective date will be announced on this page or within the Service. Users who use the Service after the effective date are deemed to have agreed to the revised Terms.

Article 18. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by Japanese law. If a dispute arises concerning the Service or these Terms, the parties shall consult in good faith. If consultation does not resolve the dispute, the Japanese court with jurisdiction over the Operator’s location shall have exclusive jurisdiction by agreement as the court of first instance, except where applicable law permits another jurisdiction.

Article 19. Contact

Please contact the following support address with inquiries about these Terms.