Site Policy

Site Usage Terms

1. SecurityThis site uses SSL (Secure Socket Layer)/TLS (Transport Layer Security) to ensure the security of personal information for inquiries, document downloads, and seminar and training application forms. Please be aware that pages may not be displayed when viewing the site from an unsupported web browser or when connecting through a firewall such as an office firewall.

2. CopyrightAll copyright, trademark rights, and other rights pertaining to the text, photographs, trademarks, logos, illustrations, designs, and other information on this site (“posted information”) are the property of the Company or their respective original creators. Except for printing or saving data for personal use, or otherwise in accordance with recognized copyright laws, the reproduction, transmission, distribution, modification, etc. of posted information on the site without the permission of the Company or the respective original creator(s) is a violation of copyright law. As such, the reposting, reproduction, modification, etc. of posted information, in whole or in part, and the disclosure, supply, or transfer of posted information, etc., to third parties (including loaning or usage licensing), in whole or in part, is prohibited. Before performing the reproduction, etc., indicated above, you must first request permission from the Company via the inquiry form.Trademark and registered trademark symbols may not always be indicated within site text or figures.Note that if separate trademarks are indicated for individual content, or links made to such content, that information has priority.Before publishing any posted information from this site in a newspaper, magazine, book, advertisement, website or other publication (including CD-ROM publications), whether for profit or non-profit purposes, you must first request permission from the Company via the inquiry form.

3. Text and ContentsThe Company makes no warranty whatsoever regarding the text on this site and its contents, nor will the Company assume any responsibility whatsoever for any errors that might possibly be present in the contents of the text on this site. Please be aware that the matters contained in the text on this site are subject to change without notice.

4. Posting Date and ContentsThe information posted on this site is current as of the time when it is posted. Please be aware that information is subject to change after being posted.

5. Linking to this sitePosting links to this site for profit or non-profit purposes is freely permitted. However, links to which any of the following applies or are likely to apply may not be posted: • Links from sites that libel or slander the Company, other companies or parties, or other organizations, or that contain content that damages their reputation• Links from sites that infringe or may infringe the copyright, trademarks, or other intellectual property; assets; privacy and/or image rights or other rights of the Company, other companies or parties, or other organizations• Links from sites that display the sites content in frames or makes it otherwise unclear that the content is the Company’s content and has a possibility of creating a misunderstanding by a third party (ensure that links switch the browser window completely to the site or open the site in a new browser window)• Links from sites that violate or may violate laws, ordinances, or regulations; that are or may be considered offensive to public order or morals; or that interfere or have the potential to interfere with the provision of service by the site The Company does not authorize the posting of links using registered trademarks, such as logos and marks owned by the Company, without permission. Do not post links in such a way as to cause the information source to be misidentified.Please be aware that the Company may change the URL for the site without prior notice.The Company cannot be held in any way responsible for any damages or complaints resulting from links to the site.

6. Recommended EnvironmentFor a safer and more pleasant experience, we recommend that you view the site with the following versions of the following browsers. Windows users• Google Chrome - latest version• Internet Explorer - latest version Macintosh users• Safari - latest version• Google Chrome - latest version * Window layouts may not be displayed correctly in some browsers and operating systems.* The sizes of some text are fixed and cannot be changed.• JavaScriptThis site uses JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript when using the site.

7. CookiesThe site uses cookies for greater convenience when viewing the site.A cookie is a piece of information that is transmitted from a server involved in the operation of the site to the site user’s browser and saved on the site user’s computer. Cookies do not contain any information that can be used to identify individuals, such as site users’ names, addresses, or telephone numbers. In addition, cookies do not have any negative impact on site users’ computers.Site users may configure their browsers to reject cookies. This will not impede the ability to view the site, but may affect some functions. Please consult the developer of your software for information regarding how to change browser settings.

8. Access DataThe site contains pages with embedded access analysis tags that are used to tabulate information regarding site use (access). Tabulated access data is used to improve site usability for site users and maintain and improve the quality of the site.

9. Plug-insThis site uses Adobe Reader technology. If Adobe Reader is not installed, please access Adobe Reader download site and install the plug-ins.

10. Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointSome of the data on this site is provided in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint format. Microsoft Excel, Word, or PowerPoint will be required to view files in corresponding formats.

11. Governing Law and JurisdictionAlthough the site can be accessed from countries around the world, all with differing laws, by accessing this site, both site users and the Company agree that use of this site is bound by the laws of Japan and the regulations of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.All disputes related to the use of the site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance, unless otherwise stipulated.

12. InquiriesPlease use the following form to contact the Company or make inquiries regarding the site.