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Participant Agreement

Please read this agreement carefully before participating in any competition on the aira platform.

Version: 3.0 Last Updated: 2026-03-22 Platform: aira (aira-race.com)

Language Notice: This Agreement is provided in English (authoritative) and Japanese (reference translation). In the event of any conflict between the two versions, the English version shall prevail.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

By logging into the aira Platform and clicking “I Agree”, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Participant Agreement in its entirety. If you do not agree, you may not participate in any Competition on the Platform.

Minors: If you are under the age of 18, you must obtain the consent of a parent or legal guardian before participating. By accepting this Agreement, you represent that you have obtained such consent where required by the laws of your jurisdiction.

ENGLISH VERSION (Authoritative)

Article 1 – Definitions

1.1 “Platform” means the aira competition website located at aira-race.com and all related services. 1.2 “Competition” means any algorithm development, robot control, data analysis, or system development contest hosted on the Platform. 1.3 “Submission” means any algorithm, source code, model, prediction result, technical documentation, report, ZIP archive, Git repository link, or any other material submitted by a Participant in connection with a Competition, including all Final Submissions. 1.4 “Final Submission” means the Submission designated by a Participant as their final entry at the close of a Competition. 1.5 “Intellectual Property Rights” means all copyrights (including rights under Articles 27 and 28 of the Japanese Copyright Act), patent rights, rights to obtain patents, know-how, trade secrets, and all other transferable intellectual property rights. 1.6 “Prize” means any monetary award or other benefit offered to Participants in a Competition. 1.7 “aira” means AA.RACE (a sole proprietorship registered in Japan) operating the aira platform and any successor entity.

Article 2 – Participation

2.1 To participate in a Competition, you must complete registration on the Platform and accept this Agreement. 2.2 By submitting any Submission, you agree to be bound by all Competition rules published on the Platform for the relevant Competition. 2.3 Participation in a Competition does not guarantee any Prize. 2.4 This Agreement applies to all Submissions, regardless of whether you win a Prize.

Article 3 – License for Competition Operations

3.1 Operational License. By submitting any Submission, you grant aira a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

  • (a) execute and test your Submission within the aira simulation platform for scoring and race operation purposes;
  • (b) display your username, score, and rank on the Platform leaderboard;
  • (c) use race footage and simulation visuals (which may include indirect output generated by your Submission) for live streaming and archival video on aira’s official channels (e.g., YouTube);
  • (d) review your Submission code and documentation for the purpose of verifying compliance with Competition rules.

3.2 Retention of Rights. Except for the limited rights expressly granted in Section 3.1, you retain all intellectual property rights in and to your Submission. aira acquires no ownership, assignment, or additional license rights over your Submission.

3.3 No Transfer to Third Parties. For Competitions governed by this version of the Agreement, aira will not transfer, assign, or sublicense your Submission or any rights therein to any sponsor, partner, or third party.

3.4 Moral Rights. You retain all moral rights (著作者人格権) in your Submission. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of moral rights.

3.5 Future Competitions. This Article 3 applies only to Competitions governed by this version of the Agreement (v3.0). Future Competitions on the Platform may include expanded intellectual property terms — including the potential transfer of rights in prize-winning Submissions to competition sponsors — which will be clearly disclosed in the applicable Competition rules and Agreement at the time of registration.

Article 4 – Prizes and Payment

4.1 Prizes will be awarded to eligible Participants as specified in the rules of each Competition. 4.2 Receipt of any Prize is conditioned upon all of the following:

  • (a) Your Submission achieving a ranking as specified in the Competition rules;
  • (b) Your written confirmation of the rights grant under Article 3 upon request by aira;
  • (c) Successful identity verification as reasonably requested by aira, conducted in accordance with aira’s Privacy Policy;
  • (d) Your full compliance with this Agreement and all applicable Competition rules. 4.3 aira reserves the right to withhold or reclaim a Prize if a Participant is found to have violated this Agreement. 4.4 Tax Responsibility. You are solely responsible for all applicable taxes, duties, and withholding obligations on any Prize received. aira makes no representations regarding the tax treatment of Prizes in your jurisdiction. We recommend consulting a local tax professional. 4.5 Payment methods and timing will be specified in the rules of each Competition.

Article 11 – Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. 11.2 Good-Faith Negotiation. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith written negotiation between the parties for a period of thirty (30) days from the date one party notifies the other of the dispute. 11.3 Arbitration. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within the period specified in Section 11.2, it shall be finally and exclusively resolved by arbitration administered by the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA) in Tokyo, Japan, in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The language of arbitration shall be English. The arbitral award shall be final and binding.

Article 13 – General Provisions

13.5 Contact and Operator Information.

  • Business Name: AA.RACE
  • Platform: aira (aira-race.com)
  • Email: aira.race.official@gmail.com
  • Address: [Address to be added]
  • Phone: [Phone number to be added]
  • Representative: Satoru Ohmori (大森 智) (disclosed as required under the Act on Specified Commercial Transactions)