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◆Scope of Effectiveness

The Terms will apply to all data stored on all servers necessary for the operation of this Website, as well as to the content consisting of such data.

◆Copyrights

All text, photographs, illustrations, videos, software, and other copyrighted works (collectively, the "Works") on this Website are the copyrighted property of the Committee or their creators and are protected by the Copyright Act and other applicable laws and treaties. The Works may not, neither in whole nor in part, be reproduced, reprinted, publicly transmitted, distributed, altered, or removed without the prior consent of the copyright holder, except printing or saving them for personal use or as otherwise permitted by the Copyright Act. However, if separate terms and conditions are indicated regarding specific copyrighted work on this Website, said terms and conditions will take precedence.

◆Trademark rights

All rights to the Committee's logos, etc., on this Website are owned by the Committee or by their creators or other rightful owners, and are protected by the Commercial Code, the Trademark Act, the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, or other relevant laws. These trademarks may not be used without the prior consent of the Committee or relevant third parties.

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◆Regarding links

Links to this Website, whether commercial or non-commercial, may be created without prior notification to the Committee. However, please refrain from linking to this website if any of the following applies or is likely to apply.

• -Links from websites with content that defames or slanders the Committee or a third party, or that damages the Committee's or a third party's credibility.
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• -Links that use inline frames, frame displays, or any other display that makes it unclear that the information shown is from this Website (links should be made in such a way that the screen changes completely to this Website, or a new browser window or tab opens to display this Website)
• -Links that mislead the viewer into believing that the Committee has some kind of affiliation or cooperative relationship, or that the Committee recognizes or endorses the website from which the link originates.

The Committee may request the operator of websites to change or remove a link to this Website if the Committee deems the link inappropriate, even if none of the above applies. Please note that the URL of this Website is subject to change or deletion without notice.

◆System requirements

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◆Regarding plugins

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◆Regarding cookies

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◆Regarding security

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◆Regarding personal information

The Committee recognizes the importance of personal information and has established a privacy policy to ensure that any personal information received from Users will be properly managed and used in accordance with the Committee's policy. For more information on our privacy policy, refer to the "Privacy Policy" page.

◆Regarding disclaimers

Refer to the "Disclaimer" section for details on disclaimers.

◆Governing Law and Court of Jurisdiction

Use of this Website and the interpretation and application of the "Terms of Use" will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan unless otherwise expressly provided. Unless otherwise specified, the Osaka District Court will be the exclusive court of first jurisdiction for all disputes related to this Website.