Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as “these Terms”) set forth the conditions for using the special website “Digital Etiquette for Teens” (hereinafter referred to as “this Website”), which is managed and operated by the Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”). By using this Website, you agree to comply with these Terms. Use of this Website constitutes your acceptance of the contents of these Terms. Please note that these Terms may be changed without prior notice when deemed necessary. Therefore, please check this page for the latest version before using this Website.

Article 1 (Application)

  1. ① These Terms apply to all relationships concerning the use of this Website between users of this Website (hereinafter referred to as “Users”) and the Association.
  2. ② In addition to these Terms, the Association may establish various rules and guidelines regarding the use of this Website (hereinafter referred to as “Individual Provisions”). These Individual Provisions, regardless of their title, shall form part of these Terms.
  3. ③ In the event that the provisions of these Terms conflict with those of any Individual Provisions, the Individual Provisions shall take precedence unless otherwise specified.

Article 2 (Prohibited Acts)

When using this Website, Users must not engage in any of the following acts:

  1. ① Acts that violate laws or public order and morals
  2. ② Acts related to criminal behavior
  3. ③ Acts that infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights contained in or related to this Website
  4. ④ Acts that destroy or interfere with the functionality of the Association’s, other Users’, or third parties’ servers or networks
  5. ⑤ Acts of using information obtained from this Website for commercial purposes
  6. ⑥ Acts that may hinder the operation of this Website
  7. ⑦ Acts of unauthorized access or attempts thereof
  8. ⑧ Acts of collecting or accumulating personal information about other Users
  9. ⑨ Acts of using this Website for unlawful purposes
  10. ⑩ Acts that cause disadvantage, damage, or discomfort to other Users or third parties
  11. ⑪ Acts of impersonating other Users
  12. ⑫ Acts of providing benefits, directly or indirectly, to antisocial forces in connection with the use of this Website
  13. ⑬ Any other acts that the Association deems inappropriate

Article 3 (Suspension of the Service)

  1. 1.The Association may suspend or interrupt all or part of this Website without prior notice to Users if it determines that any of the following situations apply:
    1. ① When performing maintenance or updates on the computer systems related to this Website
    2. ② When it becomes difficult to operate this Website due to force majeure such as earthquakes, lightning, fire, power outages, or natural disasters
    3. ③ When computers or communication lines are stopped due to accidents
    4. ④ When the Association otherwise deems the operation of this Website to be difficult
  2. 2.The Association shall not be liable for any disadvantage or damage suffered by Users or third parties due to suspension or interruption of this Website.

Article 4 (Usage Restrictions)

  1. 1.The Association may, without prior notice, restrict the use of all or part of this Website if a User:
    1. ① Violates any provision of these Terms; or
    2. ② Is deemed by the Association to be inappropriate for continued use of this Website.
  2. 2.The Association shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the User as a result of such actions taken under this Article.

Article 5 (Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability)

  1. 1.The Association does not expressly or implicitly guarantee that this Website is free from factual or legal defects (including defects, errors, bugs, security flaws, reliability, accuracy, completeness, validity, suitability for a particular purpose, or infringement of rights).
  2. 2.The Association assumes no liability for any damages incurred by Users arising from the use of this Website.
  3. 3.The Association bears no responsibility for any transactions, communications, or disputes that arise between Users or between a User and a third party in connection with this Website.

Article 6 (Changes to Service Content)

The Association may change the content of this Website or discontinue its operation without notifying Users, and shall not be liable for any damages arising therefrom.

Article 7 (Amendment of the Terms)

The Association may revise these Terms at any time without notifying Users if deemed necessary. Continued use of this Website after any changes are made shall be deemed as the User’s acceptance of the revised Terms.

Article 8 (Handling of Personal Information)

The Association shall properly handle personal information obtained through the use of this Website in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

Article 9 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

  1. 1.The interpretation of these Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan.
  2. 2.In the event of a dispute arising in connection with this Website, the court having jurisdiction over the location of the Association’s headquarters shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
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