ABOUT THIS WEBSITE

Copyright and related rights applicable to the website – including all text, graphics, design, trademarks, logos, and animation (hereinafter, “Website data”) – are the property of HIOS (the Company), the writer, or other right holders. In case of printing or saving Website data for personal use, any unauthorized copying, sending, distribution, alteration, or deletion of said data violates the rights of the Company, the writer, or other right holders, notwithstanding recognition by the provisions of applicable copyright laws. Be sure to obtain the permission of the rights holders prior to such action. The Company reserves the right to refuse requests for such action, however, in case of the following.

• In case Website data contains images.
• In case Website data contains work or trademarks belonging to a third party.
• In case Website data contains the Company’s trademarks.
• Use or purpose of use of Website data is considered inappropriate.

Please do not alter or remove the copyright notices even if using Website data in accordance with the stipulations above.

The Company bears no responsibility for the content of Website data or the content of websites linked to from the Company’s website. Additionally, the Company bears no responsibility for any damages resulting from use of Website data.

The Company bears no responsibility for the content of websites linked to from the Company’s website.

The content or composition of Website data is subject to change or discontinuation without notice.

Be sure to contact the Company’s administrative department prior to linking to the Company’s website. Lack of reply does not indicate permission to link to the Company’s website.

We may decline the following links to the following websites, or links suspected of linking to such websites.

• Sites containing defamatory material regarding the Company, partner companies, board members, or employees.
• Sites offensive to public order and morals, and that are likely to damage the Company’s credibility and reputation.
• Links containing frame links likely to damage the appearance of the Company’s website.
• Links maintaining the false impression that the Company is an affiliate, works together, or supports said website.

In case of acquiring personal information from the Company’s customers, including name, address, e-mail address, or phone number, said information shall only be disclosed according to the scope of the stated purpose and intended target.

We may decline the following links to the following websites, or links suspected of linking to such websites.

• Sites containing defamatory material regarding the Company, partner companies, board members, or employees.
• Sites offensive to public order and morals, and that are likely to damage the Company’s credibility and reputation.
• Links containing frame links likely to damage the appearance of the Company’s website.
• Links maintaining the false impression that the Company is an affiliate, works together, or supports said website.

We shall not provide personal information to a third party, notwithstanding parties disclosed to customers. Any such information provided to external parties shall be handled securely.

Collated personal information shall only be used for the Company’s products or services or those of our partner companies as required for business operation. Customers who wish not to have their personal information used in this way should contact us using the contact point on the registration page for personal information.