Terms of Service

Last updated: April 11, 2026

1. Overview

These Terms of Service govern your use of the Fiction Loom website, software products, downloads, updates, and related services.

By purchasing, downloading, installing, or using Fiction Loom software, you agree to these terms.

If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the website or software.

2. Parties

Fiction Loom is the trading brand of:

  • Martin Bailey Photography K.K.

References to Fiction Loom, we, our, or us refer to Martin Bailey Photography K.K.

3. Software License

When you purchase a Fiction Loom product, you are purchasing a license to use the software under the license terms provided for that product. You are not purchasing ownership of the software itself.

Unless otherwise stated on the product page:

  • the license is perpetual for the version purchased
  • the license is non-exclusive
  • the license is non-transferable unless we approve a transfer in writing
  • use is limited by the activation or machine terms associated with the product

4. Orders And Payment

Payments are processed by Paddle, our merchant of record.

By placing an order, you agree that:

  • Paddle may process payment, tax, billing, and related order information on our behalf
  • your order may be subject to applicable taxes, exchange rates, and payment processing requirements
  • you are responsible for providing accurate purchase and contact information

5. Delivery And Fulfilment

Software licenses, license keys, downloads, updates, or activation details may be delivered electronically after successful payment.

We may use third-party systems to provision licenses and software access.

If delivery is delayed due to a technical issue, we will make reasonable efforts to correct it.

6. Acceptable Use

You may not:

  • copy, redistribute, resell, sublicense, or share the software except as expressly permitted
  • attempt to bypass license checks, activation limits, or technical protection measures
  • reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software except where applicable law expressly permits it
  • use the website or services in a way that disrupts or harms our systems or other users

7. Updates And Changes

We may update the software, website, documentation, and related services from time to time.

We may also change product features, pricing, or availability at any time, subject to applicable law and any commitments explicitly stated at the time of purchase.

8. Support

Any support we provide is offered on a reasonable-efforts basis unless a separate support agreement says otherwise.

We do not guarantee response times, availability, or that every issue can be resolved.

9. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the website, software, branding, documentation, and related materials remain the property of Fiction Loom or its licensors.

10. Disclaimers

The website, software, and services are provided on an as-is and as available basis to the fullest extent permitted by law.

We do not guarantee that:

  • the software will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • the website or services will always be available
  • the software will be suitable for every workflow, system, or purpose

11. Limitation Of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Fiction Loom and Martin Bailey Photography K.K. will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, loss of revenue, loss of profits, or business interruption.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total liability arising out of or related to your order, the website, the software, or these terms will not exceed the amount you paid for the relevant product.

12. Consumer Rights

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits rights that cannot be excluded under applicable consumer protection law.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the website, services, or licenses if you materially breach these terms, misuse the software, or act in a way that exposes us to legal or operational risk.

14. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Japan, unless applicable consumer law requires otherwise.

15. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, contact:

  • support@fictionloom.com