Users are requested to use Ai Times Japan services in accordance with these Terms of Use.
The contents of this agreement are subject to change as necessary, so please refer to the latest version of the Terms of Use posted on this page when using this service.

General Provisions

Terms of Use

These Terms of Use apply to all users (readers, reporters, and members) of the Ai Times Japan service.

Definition of Terms

  • Ai Times Japan”: Ai Times Japan, LLC
  • User”: Ai Times Japan’s readers, reporters, and members who use the services provided by Ai Times Japan.
  • Service”: Information service provided by this website.

User Obligations

Principle of self-responsibility

  1. The user assumes full responsibility for the use of the service and its results.
  2. Users shall respond to inquiries and claims from others at their own responsibility and expense.
  3. Users shall also notify the other party directly of any requests or claims regarding the actions of others, and shall settle such requests or claims at their own responsibility and expense.
  4. If you cause damage to us or others through the use of the service, you shall compensate for the damage at your own responsibility and expense.

Usage Environment

User shall, at User’s own expense and responsibility, prepare the telecommunication equipment and software necessary to use the Service and make the Service available for use. The User shall connect to the Service via an appropriate telecommunication service at the User’s own cost and responsibility.

Prohibited Matters

When using the Service, the User shall not engage in any of the following acts

  1. Infringing the intellectual property rights of Ai Times Japan or any third party
  2. Acts that cause economic or mental disadvantage or damage to other users, Ai Times Japan or third parties
  3. Acts that offend public order and morals
  4. Actions that violate laws and regulations
  5. Actions for profit without the approval of Ai Times Japan
  6. Acts that obstruct the operation of this service.
  7. Acts that discredit this service.
  8. Actions that collect personal information of other users.
  9. Actions that Ai Times Japan deems inappropriate.

Management

Dealing with Violations of the User Agreement, etc.

Ai Times Japan may take the following actions when a user violates or threatens to violate the Terms of Use.

  1. Demand that the violation of the Terms of Use be stopped.
  2. Request that the user indicate the nature of the complaint or claim, and that the user engage in discussions with others.
  3. Request the deletion of information transmitted by the user.
  4. Delete information that the user has transmitted and make it unavailable for others to view.
  5. Suspend or expel the user from using the ID.

Suspension of service

Ai Times Japan reserves the right to suspend the service if a user falls under any of the following circumstances

  1. If the user violates the Terms of Use
  2. If there is any false information in the registration information
  3. When the registered e-mail address is not functioning
  4. When a user impersonates a third party
  5. When a user commits a prohibited act
  6. When the user is deceased
  7. In addition, when Ai Times Japan judges that it is inappropriate.

Disclaimer

Ai Times Japan is not responsible for any damages incurred in relation to this service. Ai Times Japan is also under no obligation to compensate for damages caused by computer system failures, etc.

Copyright

  1. Copyright of posted data is shared by the user and Ai Times Japan. Ai Times Japan also reserves the right to use the posted data without limitation.
  2. Contributors shall not exercise moral rights to Ai Times Japan or its successors in title with respect to the posted data.
  3. If it is determined that the copyright of your work has been infringed, you shall provide information to Ai Times Japan.

For more information on copyright, please see the “Copyright” page.

Other

Consultation and Jurisdiction

  1. If any question or problem arises in relation to this service, we will attempt to resolve it through consultation in good faith.
  2. If the matter is not resolved through consultation, the Tokyo District Court shall be the court of exclusive jurisdiction.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.

Revision of Terms and Conditions

Ai Times Japan may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Any revisions will be notified by e-mail or on the website. Continued use of the service after such notice will be deemed as acceptance of the revised terms.