Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as "the Terms") set forth the conditions for using the website (hereinafter referred to as "the Website") operated by the Japan Institute of International Affairs (hereinafter referred to as "the Institute"). Any person who uses the Website (hereinafter referred to as "User") is requested to use the Website in accordance with these Terms.

Article 1: Application

These Terms apply to all relationships related to the use of the Website between the User and the Institute. In addition to these Terms, the Institute may establish various rules and provisions (hereinafter referred to as "Individual Provisions") regarding the use of the Website. Regardless of the title, such Individual Provisions shall constitute a part of these Terms.
If any provision of these Terms conflicts with an Individual Provision, the Individual Provision shall prevail unless otherwise specifically stipulated therein.

Article 2: Intellectual Property Rights

Any content published on this Website—including text, images, videos, audio, and other materials—is the copyright of the Institute or third parties holding the respective rights. Unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright law and other applicable regulations. Use within the scope permitted by copyright law (such as for news reporting, research, or educational purposes) requires proper credit.
Example of credit: "Source: Japan Institute of International Affairs, 2025" or "copyright 2025 JIIA."
Please note that for content indicating a specific source, you must confirm usage rights directly with that source. Additionally, for materials related to specific individuals (such as research fellows), prior approval from JIIA is required to protect publicity and portrait rights. Please provide details via the inquiry form.

Article 3: Prohibited Acts

Users shall not engage in any of the following acts when using the Website:

Acts that violate laws or public order and morality;
Acts related to criminal activities;
Acts that infringe copyrights, trademark rights, or other intellectual property rights contained in the Website, including its content;
Acts that destroy or interfere with the functions of servers or networks of the Institute, other Users, or third parties;
Acts of commercially using information obtained through the Website;
Acts that may obstruct the operation of the Institute's services;
Acts of unauthorized access or attempts thereof;
Acts of collecting or storing personal information of other users;
Acts of using the Website for unlawful purposes;
Acts that cause disadvantage, damage, or discomfort to other Users or third parties;
Acts of advertising, solicitation, or business activities on the Website without the Institute's permission;
Acts of providing benefits, directly or indirectly, to antisocial forces in connection with the Institute's services;
Any other acts that the Institute deems inappropriate under socially accepted norms.

Article 4: Discontinuation of the Website

The Institute may discontinue or suspend the provision of the Website without prior notice for any of the following reasons:

When performing maintenance, inspection, or updates to the computer system related to the Website;
When the provision of the Website becomes difficult due to unavoidable circumstances such as natural disasters, including but not limited to earthquakes, lightning strikes, fires, or power outages;
When computers or telecommunication lines are interrupted due to accidents;
Any other situation in which the Institute determines that providing the Website has become difficult.

The Institute shall bear no liability for any disadvantage or damage suffered by a User or a third party arising from the discontinuation or suspension of the Website.

Article 5: Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations

We do not guarantee that the Website is free from factual or legal defects (including, but not limited to, issues relating to safety, reliability, accuracy, integrity, efficacy, compatibility with specific purposes, security; errors; bugs; infringement of rights).
The Institute shall bear no liability for any damages incurred by users through the use of the Website, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
The Institute may change or delete posted content without prior notice. Furthermore, we may modify the details or conditions of these Terms of Use without prior notice to Users.

Article 6: Handling of Personal Information

The Institute shall handle personal information obtained through the use of the Website appropriately and in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

Article 7: Governing Law and Jurisdiction

The interpretation and application of the Terms shall be governed by laws of Japan. All disputes arising in connection with the use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance.

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