Terms of Service

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Article 1 (Applicability)

These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) set forth the conditions governing the use of the mobile application “DoodleRise” (the “App”) provided by YasaiDev (X: @YasaiDev, the “Developer”), as agreed between the Developer and all users of the App (the “Users”).

By downloading, installing, or using the App, Users are deemed to have agreed to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the App immediately.

Article 2 (Description of Service)

The App is an alarm application that allows users to dismiss alarms by drawing pictures according to given prompts.

  1. Core Features (No Account Required) Core features such as alarm settings, drawing challenges, a drawing collection, home screen widgets, and a review calendar can all be used entirely on the User’s device without account registration. No data is transmitted to the Developer’s servers in connection with the use of these features.

  2. Social Features (Optional; Sign-In Required) Users may optionally sign in to the App to use social features that allow drawings to be shared within invite-only groups. Social features include friend groups, sharing drawings within a group (a feed), reactions via comments and stamps, stories, gifts (premium tickets), and notifications.

Social features exist only within groups that a User has joined by invitation. There is no mechanism for publishing to the general public, no public feed, and no indiscriminate user search or public discovery. Content posted by a User is displayed only to the members of the groups that the User has joined.

The Developer may add, modify, or discontinue features of the App without prior notice to Users.

Article 3 (Fees and Billing)

The App provides basic features free of charge, but may offer paid services for certain features or content through in-app purchases (In-App Purchase) or subscriptions.

  1. Pricing Display: Prices for paid services are clearly displayed on the App Store and within the App before purchase. Displayed prices include applicable taxes.
  2. Payment Method: Payments for paid services are processed through the App Store payment system provided by Apple Inc. Payment processing is governed by the payment-related terms established by Apple Inc.
  3. Subscriptions: Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless explicitly cancelled by the User. Cancellation can be made through the device settings or the App Store management screen.
  4. Refunds: Refunds after completed payments are subject to Apple Inc.’s refund policy. The Developer cannot process refunds directly.
  5. Free Trials: If a free trial period is offered, it will automatically convert to a paid plan after the trial period ends. No charge will be incurred if cancelled during the trial period.

Article 4 (User Content)

The copyright to illustrations and drawing data created by Users within the App (the “User Content”) belongs to the Users. The Developer does not acquire any copyright in the User Content.

  1. Stored on the Device by Default By default, User Content is stored solely on the User’s device. Unless a User posts content using the social features, User Content is not transmitted to the Developer’s servers.

  2. Handling When Posted Only when a User chooses to post User Content to a group through the social features will such content be stored and displayed by the Developer for the purpose of showing it to the members of the joined group. In this case, the User grants the Developer a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such content to the extent necessary to operate the App’s social features (including storing the content, processing images for display, and displaying it to the members of the joined group). This license is effective only while the content exists on the service, and the Developer will not use such content for any purpose other than providing the App (such as advertising or promotion).

  3. Retention Period of Posted Content Content posted to a group is displayed on the feed only for a limited period after posting, and is automatically deleted from the Developer’s storage within approximately 10 days at most from the time of posting. Users may delete their own posts at any time. If a User deletes a post, or leaves or is removed from a group, such content will no longer be viewable by the other members of that group.

Article 5 (Account and Data Management)

  1. Core Features Require No Account No account registration is required to use the App’s core features (alarms, drawing, review, etc.). All of this data is stored locally on the User’s device.

  2. Social Features and Sign-In To use social features, optional sign-in via Sign in with Apple is required. Upon sign-in, the Developer handles information relating to the User’s account and profile (such as display name and icon). Details of the information handled are as set forth in the Privacy Policy.

  3. Sign-Out and Account Deletion Users may sign out at any time. Users may also delete their account through an operation within the App. When an account is deleted, information associated with that account and content that has been posted will be deleted and will no longer be viewable by other members.

  4. Responsibility for Data Management Users are responsible for managing their own devices and data. The Developer assumes no liability for the loss of data stored locally on the device resulting from app deletion, device changes, or similar events.

Article 6 (Prohibited Activities)

Users must not engage in any of the following activities when using the App:

  1. Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the App
  2. Unauthorized modification, reproduction, or distribution of the App
  3. Circumventing or disabling the App’s security features
  4. Using the App for illegal activities or acts that violate applicable laws
  5. Infringing on the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, likeness rights, or other rights of the Developer or third parties (including posting the copyrighted works, photographs, or likeness of a third party without the rights holder’s permission)
  6. Harassing, defaming, threatening, or otherwise causing discomfort or harm to other Users
  7. Impersonating others or registering false information in a profile
  8. Posting content that is obscene, violent, discriminatory, or otherwise contrary to public order and morals
  9. Sharing or disseminating invitation codes contrary to their intended purpose, or otherwise abusing the group features
  10. Placing excessive load on the App’s servers or networks
  11. Any other activity that the Developer reasonably deems inappropriate

Article 7 (Groups and Invitations)

  1. Invite-Only Groups within the social features are invite-only. Invitations are made on a per-group basis, and there is no feature to form mutual friend relationships between individuals. Users join a group through an invitation code or similar means.

  2. Owner’s Authority The User who created a group (the owner) may change the group’s name and icon, manage members, invalidate or reissue invitations, and remove members.

  3. Leaving and Removal Users may leave a group at any time. The owner may also remove a member from a group for a violation of these Terms or other reasonable cause. Users who have left or been removed will no longer be able to access the content of that group.

Article 8 (Gifts and Premium Tickets)

The social features include a gift feature that allows a User to give another User the right to use premium features (a “Premium Ticket”). The following conditions apply to gifts:

  1. Consumable In-App Purchase Premium Tickets are purchased as consumable in-app purchases (In-App Purchase). Purchase and payment are processed through the App Store provided by Apple Inc.
  2. No Refunds Premium Tickets cannot be refunded after purchase. Refunds are made only to the extent Apple Inc.’s refund policy applies, and the Developer cannot process refunds directly.
  3. No Cash Value Premium Tickets cannot be exchanged for cash or any other monetary consideration and have no monetary value whatsoever.
  4. Restriction on Transfer Premium Tickets may not be transferred or resold to any third party, except when given to another User through the gift feature provided by the App.
  5. Expiration Premium Tickets and the usage rights granted by them may be subject to an expiration date.
  6. Usage Limits The Developer may impose reasonable usage limits, such as on the number of times, with respect to giving and requesting gifts.

Article 9 (Content Removal and Suspension of Use)

If the Developer reasonably determines that content posted by a User or a User’s account violates or may violate these Terms, the Developer may, without prior notice, remove such content, suspend the account, or take other necessary measures. The Developer shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the User as a result of such measures, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence by the Developer.

Article 10 (Intellectual Property)

All intellectual property rights related to the App, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents, belong to the Developer or its licensors. These Terms do not grant Users any license to the intellectual property rights of the App, except for the right to use the App in accordance with these Terms.

Article 11 (Disclaimer Regarding Alarm Functionality)

The App relies on the AlarmKit framework (a system-level API introduced in iOS 26) provided by Apple Inc. and related iOS system services to schedule and deliver alarms. Since the actual triggering, sounding, and display of alarms are handled by the iOS operating system and not by the App itself, the Developer cannot fully control alarm delivery.

  1. No Warranty for Alarm Delivery The Developer makes no warranty that alarms will sound reliably, on time, at the configured volume, or at all. Alarms may fail to sound, be delayed, produce no audio, or behave unexpectedly due to factors including but not limited to:

    • (a) Bugs, regressions, or specification changes in Apple Inc.’s AlarmKit framework, iOS, watchOS, or other Apple system software (including both beta and release versions)
    • (b) OS-level settings or conditions including but not limited to Silent mode, Focus mode, Do Not Disturb mode, Low Power Mode, Airplane Mode, Bluetooth audio output, notification summary features, notification permissions, sound permissions, and system volume
    • (c) Device hardware malfunctions, insufficient battery, power off, reboots during scheduled times, or insufficient storage
    • (d) User actions such as force-quitting the App, denying or revoking permissions, deleting the App, or changing system settings
    • (e) Previously scheduled alarms being invalidated due to iOS updates or version migrations (including but not limited to AlarmKit regressions known to occur in certain iOS updates)
    • (f) Time zone changes, daylight saving time transitions, or system clock adjustments
    • (g) Bugs or defects in the App itself that the Developer has not yet identified or remedied

  2. Difficulty in Identifying the Cause Users acknowledge that if an alarm fails to sound or behaves unexpectedly, it is in many cases impossible to clearly determine whether the cause lies with the App, Apple Inc.’s AlarmKit framework, iOS, or device settings. The Developer assumes no responsibility for alarm failures regardless of the cause.

  3. Obligation to Use Backup Alarms The App is not intended to be used as the sole alarm for important commitments including but not limited to: work, academic obligations, business meetings, transportation (flights, trains, buses, etc.), medical appointments, medication management, or any other situations where alarm failure could cause harm, loss, or inconvenience to the User or third parties. Users who use alarms for such purposes must always use at least one independent backup alarm such as a separate device, a physical alarm clock, or Apple’s built-in Clock app.

  4. Denial of Liability for Alarm-Related Damages The Developer shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from alarm failure, delay, non-sounding, or any other alarm-related malfunction (including but not limited to missed appointments, lost business opportunities, lost wages, missed transportation, missed medications, or any other losses). This disclaimer applies to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

  5. Recommendation to Test in Advance Users are strongly encouraged to test alarm functionality on their own device under their normal usage conditions before relying on the App. If alarms do not function as expected during testing, please do not use the App as your primary alarm.

Article 12 (Disclaimer and Denial of Warranty)

The App is provided “AS IS.” The Developer makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the App.

  1. The Developer shall not be liable for any damages incurred by Users arising from use of the App, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence by the Developer.
  2. Even where the Developer is liable, the maximum amount of damages shall be limited to the total usage fees paid by the User to the Developer in the preceding 12 months.
  3. This Article applies in addition to the alarm-specific disclaimer set forth in Article 11 and does not limit the application of Article 11.

Article 13 (Service Suspension/Termination)

The Developer may suspend or terminate all or part of the App without prior notice to Users in the following cases:

  1. When performing system maintenance or updates for the App
  2. When provision is difficult due to natural disasters, power outages, communication failures, or other force majeure events
  3. When the Developer otherwise reasonably determines that suspension or termination is necessary

Article 14 (Changes to Terms)

The Developer may amend these Terms without prior notice to Users when deemed necessary. Amended Terms take effect when posted within the App or on the website. Continued use of the App after any amendments constitutes the User’s agreement to the amended Terms.

Article 15 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

These Terms shall be interpreted and applied in accordance with the laws of Japan. In the event of any dispute arising in connection with the App, the Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction as the court of first instance.

Article 16 (Language)

These Terms were originally prepared in Japanese, which shall be the authoritative version. In the event these Terms are translated into another language and there is any contradiction or discrepancy between the Japanese version and a translation, the Japanese version shall prevail.

Article 17 (Apple-Specific Provisions)

This Article applies to Users who downloaded the App from the Apple App Store and sets forth special provisions regarding the relationship with Apple Inc. (hereinafter “Apple”). In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Article and the other provisions of these Terms as they relate to Apple, the provisions of this Article shall prevail.

  1. Acknowledgment of Parties These Terms are concluded solely between the User and the Developer, and Apple is not a party to these Terms. All responsibility for the App and its content rests solely with the Developer and not Apple.

  2. Scope of License The license granted to the User to use the App is limited to a non-transferable license to use the App on Apple-branded devices owned or controlled by the User, within the scope of the Usage Rules set forth in the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions.

  3. Maintenance and Support The Developer alone is responsible for providing all maintenance and support for the App. Apple has no obligation whatsoever to provide any maintenance or support services with respect to the App.

  4. Warranty All product warranties for the App (including any statutory implied warranties not effectively disclaimed) are the Developer’s responsibility alone. In the event the App fails to conform to any applicable warranty, the User may notify Apple, and Apple may refund the purchase price for the App to the User. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple will have no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the App, and any other claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses attributable to failure to conform to any warranty shall be the Developer’s responsibility alone.

  5. Product Claims The Developer, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims by the User or any third party relating to the App or the User’s possession and/or use of the App, including but not limited to: (i) product liability claims; (ii) any claim that the App fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement; and (iii) claims arising under consumer protection, privacy, or similar legislation.

  6. Intellectual Property Rights In the event of any third-party claim that the App or the User’s possession and use of the App infringes that third party’s intellectual property rights, the Developer, not Apple, will be responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any such intellectual property infringement claim.

  7. Legal Compliance The User represents and warrants that (i) the User is not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a “terrorist supporting” country; and (ii) the User is not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

  8. Third-Party Beneficiary Apple and Apple’s subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms. Upon the User’s acceptance of these Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against the User as a third-party beneficiary thereof.

Article 18 (Contact)

For inquiries regarding these Terms, please contact us through the following:

Developer: YasaiDev X (Twitter): @YasaiDev Contact: Please use the in-app contact feature or the contact form on the website.