Terms of Use

Copyright

All individual materials published on the website of the Japan Tariff Association (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”), including but not limited to text, photographs, and illustrations, are protected by copyright. In addition, the entire website of the Japan Tariff Association itself constitutes an edited work and is also protected by copyright.
These copyrights are protected under the Copyright Act of Japan and relevant international treaties.

Quoting or reproducing any part of the Association’s website is permitted, provided that the source is clearly indicated in an appropriate manner. However, prior consent from the Association is required if any part of the website is to be reproduced or used for commercial purposes. (Please note that this does not apply to external websites linked from the Association’s website. Users should comply with the terms and conditions set forth by each respective site.)

No part of the Association’s website may be altered, modified, or adapted without prior authorization from the Association.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on the website of the Japan Tariff Association (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”), the Association makes no warranty of any kind regarding the documents cited or introduced on this website, nor the content thereof.
The Association shall bear no responsibility whatsoever for any actions taken by users based on the information obtained from this website.

Handling of Personal Information

The Japan Tariff Association (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other relevant laws and regulations when handling personal information.
The Association will handle personal information with due care and in an appropriate manner, and will make every effort to ensure its protection.

1. Collection and Use of Personal Information
   When collecting personal information from users, the Association will clearly specify the purpose of use and will not use the collected information beyond the scope necessary to achieve that purpose.
   his website uses a technology known as “cookies” to identify access status and related information in connection with membership services and other website functions.
   Please note that depending on your web browser settings, you may disable the cookie function. However, if cookies are disabled, some or all of the services provided on this website may not be available.
   Note:
   A cookie is an industry-standard technology that enables the exchange of information, such as user data and access history, between a web browser and a web server.
   Cookies allow the user’s computer to be identified.
   Please note that disabling cookies in your browser settings may result in the inability to use part or all of the services on this website.
   
2. Security Control and Handling of Personal Information
   (Security Control)
   The Association takes appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized access to, as well as the leakage, loss, or damage of, users’ personal information and ensures that such information is handled safely and properly.
   
   (Provision to Third Parties and Supervision of Contractors)
   Except in cases permitted by law, the Association does not provide users’ personal information to any third party.
   However, the Association may outsource the processing of personal information to external contractors within the scope necessary to achieve the stated purpose of use.
   Such contractors are carefully selected after confirming their capability to manage personal information appropriately, and the Association exercises necessary supervision over them through contractual and other appropriate means.
   
   (Continuous Improvement
   The Association continuously reviews and improves its internal systems and practices, including this policy, to ensure the appropriate handling and protection of personal information.
   
   (SSL Encryption)
   This website uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption, certified by Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd., to provide a secure communication environment and enhance service security.

Disclosure of Information

The Japan Tariff Association (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) does not sell or rent personal information to any third party.
However, the Association may provide personal information to third parties under the following circumstances:

1. When the individual has given explicit consent for such disclosure.
2. When the Association receives a court judgment or order requiring disclosure pursuant to the Act on the Limitation of Liability for Damages of Specified Telecommunications Service Providers and the Right to Demand Disclosure of Sender Information (Act No. 137 of 2001), or when the Association receives a formal inquiry from a public authority such as the police, in accordance with laws and regulations granting investigative authority, including the Code of Criminal Procedure (Act No. 131 of 1948).
3. When a user of the Association’s services is found to have violated applicable laws, regulations, the Terms of Use, or other guidelines, and disclosure of personal information is deemed necessary to protect the rights, property, or services of a third party or the Association, and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent.
4. When there is an imminent risk to human life, body, or property, and disclosure is urgently required, making it difficult to obtain the individual’s consent.

Other Provisions

Please note that the content of this website may be changed or deleted without prior notice.