Terms of Use for Manabu: Learn Japanese.
Last updated: 03.28.2026
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Manabu mobile application and related services (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use the Service.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing, or using Manabu, you confirm that you meet the minimum age requirements in your jurisdiction.
If you are under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your country), you may only use the Service with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Parents or guardians are responsible for supervising the use of the Service by minors.
By using the Service, you agree to these Terms.
2. Accounts
You may be required to create an account to access certain features.
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
3. Service Description
Manabu provides Japanese language learning content, including lessons, reading and listening exercises, and personalized learning features.
We may update, modify, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without prior notice.
4. Subscriptions and Purchases
4.1 Subscription Plans
Manabu may offer auto-renewing subscription plans (e.g., monthly or yearly).
4.2 Billing
Payment will be charged to your App Store or Google Play account at confirmation of purchase.
4.3 Auto-Renewal
Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
4.4 Managing Subscriptions
You can manage or cancel your subscription through your App Store or Google Play account settings.
4.5 Pricing
Prices may vary depending on your region and are displayed at the time of purchase.
5. Lifetime Purchase
Manabu may offer a one-time "lifetime" purchase.
"Lifetime" refers to access for the lifetime of the Service, not the lifetime of the user.
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time. In such cases, lifetime access may no longer be available.
6. Free Features
Some features of the Service may be available for free. We reserve the right to modify or limit free access at any time.
7. Refunds
All purchases are handled by Apple App Store or Google Play.
We do not issue refunds directly. Refund requests must be submitted through the respective platform.
8. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
- Abuse or exploit the Service or its systems
- Circumvent payment systems or subscription mechanisms
- Use the Service for unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purposes
Violation may result in account termination.
9. Intellectual Property
All content in Manabu, including but not limited to:
- Lessons
- Educational materials
- Designs and illustrations
- Branding and interface
are protected by intellectual property laws and remain the property of Manabu.
You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute content without permission.
10. Disclaimer
The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
We do not guarantee:
- Uninterrupted access
- Error-free operation
- Complete accuracy of educational content
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Manabu shall not be liable for:
- Indirect or consequential damages
- Loss of data, revenue, or profits
- Issues arising from third-party platforms (App Store / Google Play)
12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time for violations of these Terms.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
14. Third-Party Services
The Service may rely on third-party platforms such as Apple App Store, Google Play, and payment providers.
We are not responsible for issues arising from these platforms.
15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of your jurisdiction unless otherwise required by applicable law.
16. Contact
For support or questions, please contact us via the Support section within the app.