Website Policy

This Website https://www.jice.org/en/ (hereinafter referred to as "the Website") is designed to introduce our activities to a broader client and public audience. Please read the following terms and conditions carefully before viewing or using this website. Please be advised that the contents of this notice are subject to change without prior notice due to compliance with laws and regulations and technical requirements. By using this website, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this notice and the following terms and conditions.

Copyright

The copyright of all the information posted on the “Website” including but not limited to the text, photographs, Illustration, logo, and audio-visual materials is owned either by JICE or the third party. Unauthorized use or reproduction thereof is not permitted unless exceptions for private use apply under the relevant law.

Approval of link posting request

If you wish to seek approval to post a link to the “Website”, please use the inquiry form in the URL below and provide necessary information such as the web address of the link source and the purpose.
[ Inquiry Form ]
It is our policy to strictly reject linking to the following websites that:

  1. Contains slander, calumny or defamatory expressions and information regarding JICE and other third party organizations or individuals.
  2. May result in the infringement of copyright, trade mark right, right of portrait or privacy.
  3. Contains anti-social elements.
  4. Contains illegal elements or those against public order and morals, or otherwise deemed inappropriate.

External Links

We are not responsible for the contents of external links posted on the “Website”. We do not accept requests for linking to those links either.

Browsing Environment

  • OS/Browser
    When adding or updating the pages on the “Website”, we check the display and operation of the pages using the latest versions of the following browsers:
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari for PC
    Google Chrome for Android, Safari for iOS
    Please note we are not compatible with Feature Phone and Internet Explorer
  • JavaScript
    We use JavaScript to make it more convenient for you to use the “Website”. Please note that if JavaScript is not enabled in your browser settings, the website may not display correctly or may not be able to be operated.
  • PDF
    To view PDF files, you will need to download viewer software such as Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Cookie
    As of March 1st, 2024 we use cookies to capture usage status, such as the number of users and the time spent on each page, for the purpose of improving user convenience and JICE's services. Please see our privacy policy for details.
  • SSL/TLS
    We use SSL/TLS encrypted communication to improve the security level. In this system, information entered by users is automatically encrypted before being sent and received, so your personal information cannot be read by a third party. However, depending on the user's viewing environment settings, some pages may not be viewable. Please note that some older devices such as Windows XP may not be able to authenticate the server certificate used for encryption, making it impossible to view the page.

Disclaimer

While we endeavor to keep the information contained in the “Website” up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the data, information, and other materials contained on the “Website”. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. We will not be liable for any loss or damages resulting from using or not using the Website.
Please also note that the whole or a part of the information posted on the “Website” may be subject to change without notice.

Information security and protection of personal information

We commit ourselves to properly handle and protect personal information through the establishment of rules and a system compliant with the JISQ 15001 (personal information protection management standard) requirements to deploy the most secure system for that purpose. For further details, please refer to Policy on the Protection of Personal Information.

Governing laws and court of jurisdiction

The use of the “Website” , as well as the interpretation and application of this site policy and disclaimer, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Unless otherwise specified, the Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the first instance over all disputes related to this website.

This policy was put into effect on March 1st, 2024