These terms outline the conditions governing use of the open data provided by “Story of Japanese Local Cuisine”, between the “User” of this service and the “Local Cuisine Web Contents Secretariat” (hereby referred to as the “Secretariat.”
1. Definition
“Contents” refers to the text, images, videos and other information displayed on the “Story of Japanese Local Cuisine” website.
2. Agreement to terms
2.1 The User must abide by the terms outlined here when using this service.
2.2 It will be considered that by using this service, the User is effectively and irrevocably agreeing to these terms.
3. Changes to Terms
Where judged necessary by the Secretariat, the Secretariat may at any time alter these terms and/or the individual use terms without prior notice to the User. The changed terms and/or individual use terms will be effective upon their being made public in a suitable location within the web site operated by the Secretariat, and whereby the User continues to utilize this service after the changes to the terms and/or individual use terms, it will be considered that the User is effectively and irrevocably agreeing to the changed terms and/or relevant individual use terms. It is not possible to individually notify Users of the changed contents, thus the User is requested to refer to these terms and/or the relevant individual use terms when utilising this service.
4. Text
4.1 It is prohibited to utilize the provided text in media for purposes whereby a specific individual or company will obtain profits.
4.2 It is prohibited for an individual or company who has obtained the open data to transfer this data to another individual or company.
As a rule, use will only be permitted for individuals or companies who make an application through this request form.
4.3 When the information provider is listed within the open data, it is necessary to include a credit of this information provider in some form when the data is being used.
5. Images
5.1 It is prohibited to utilize the provided images in media for purposes whereby a specific individual or company will obtain profits.
5.2 It is prohibited for an individual or company who has obtained the open data to transfer this data to another individual or company.
As a rule, use will only be permitted for individuals or companies who make an application through this request form.
5.3 When the information provider is listed within the open data, it is necessary to include a credit of this information provider in some form when the data is being used.
5.4 It is strictly prohibited for the provided images to be used for any purposes other than introducing Japanese traditional food.
6. Video
6.1 It is prohibited to utilize the provided video in media for purposes whereby a specific individual or company will obtain profits.
6.2 It is prohibited for an individual or company who has obtained the open data to transfer this data to another individual or company.
As a rule, use will only be permitted for individuals or companies who make an application through this request form.
6.3 When the information provider is listed within the open data, it is necessary to include a credit of this information provider in some form when the data is being used.
6.4 It is strictly prohibited for the provided images to be used for any purposes other than introducing Japanese traditional food.
7. Responsibility of the User
7.1 The User will utilize this service at their own responsibility, and bears all responsibility for any actions undertaken with this service and the results thereof.
7.2 Where it is recognized by the Secretariat that the User has utilized this service in violation of these terms, the company will take the measures it judges as necessary and suitable. However, the Secretariat bears no obligation in regards to prevention or redress of such violations.
7.3 Where the Secretariat suffers some form of damages (including coverage of legal fees) either directly or indirectly resulting from use of this service by the User (including cases whereby the Secretariat receives a complaint from a third party resulting from this use), compensation must be made immediately according to the demands of the Secretariat.