LY can read messages on certain restricted boards

Some message boards are limited to the sender, recipient, and LY, but the terms allow LY to view their subject matter as needed.

Public or broadly shared posts get a lasting, wide license

For certain public or broadly shared submissions, you grant LY a free, worldwide license with sublicensing rights and no stated end date.

Only submissions accessible to unspecified or large numbers of users, or disclosed to users who are not your friends, are covered.

You retain copyright in the content you submit

The terms say copyright in submitted content belongs to you or the applicable copyright holder, even where a license to use it is granted.

LY does not promise to back up your stored content

The terms put responsibility for backing up data and submissions stored on LY's servers on you.

Deleting an account ends access and cannot be undone

For services that require an account, deletion ends your access, and the terms say even accidental deletion cannot be reversed.

This applies to services that require account registration.

LY may remove content or end access without notice

The terms allow these steps for suspected violations, one year of inactivity, or other cases where LY reasonably sees the relationship as difficult to maintain.

The terms specify Japanese law and Tokyo courts for disputes

The terms name Japanese law and Tokyo District Court as the exclusive first-instance forum for service-related disputes, a potentially distant forum for a U.S. user.

If you subscribe, early cancellation generally won't refund fees

If you cancel a subscription early, the terms say you cannot shorten the paid period and generally will not receive a refund, including pro rata.

This applies if you purchase a Subscription Service; service-specific conditions and applicable law may provide exceptions.

A subscription may renew automatically if you miss its deadline

A paid subscription may automatically renew if you do not complete its cancellation procedure by the designated date and time.

This applies if you purchase a Subscription Service; renewal follows conditions set by the service.

If you acquire Coins, the terms generally deny refunds

The terms say Coins will not be refunded, except where applicable law requires a refund.

This applies if you purchase or otherwise receive Coins; the terms provide an exception where applicable law requires a refund.

You may be billed for charges made using your authentication information

If someone uses your registered authentication information to incur charges, the terms say LY will bill you unless its own negligence or willful misconduct was involved.