Terms of Service
 
１．The Japan External Trade Organization (“JETRO”) provides specific services (*Note 1) (the “Services”) to companies, associations, and other organizations (the “Company”) whose applications for the Services that have been approved by JETRO for the establishment of new bases in Japan, the expansion of existing bases in Japan, and the formation of collaborative partnerships with Japanese companies, associations, and other organizations. The Services are provided to the Company in accordance with these Terms of Service (the “TOS”).

*Note 1: This includes, but is not limited to, (i) Invest Japan Service and (ii) J-Bridge Service, through which JETRO provides individual support, either by itself or through a third party, including the posting of information on its platform, invitations to events, and interviews.

２．All information provided by JETRO is intended as general information and does not constitute legal advice. JETRO makes no warranty whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness, fitness for purpose, currentness, or any other aspect of the information. The Company shall determine whether to accept the Services on its own responsibility and sole discretion. The provision of the Services shall not be considered as a transfer or license of any intellectual property rights (including know-how). The Company may not reproduce, transfer, or otherwise use the text, video, images, or audio provided in connection with the Services for any purpose other than its own use. Please check and confirm the Online Service Terms of Use and Disclaimer when using the Services online. In addition, please note that the content of the Services may be changed, suspended, or terminated without notice.

３．The Company shall keep confidential all business knowledge and information (the “Confidential Information”) disclosed by JETRO or by a related party through JETRO (collectively, the “Disclosing Party”) or acquired from the Disclosing Party in the course of using the Services. The Company shall not use the Confidential Information for any purpose other than the use of the Services, or disclose it to any third party, without the prior consent of the Disclosing Party.

４．The personal information acquired by JETRO will be used for purposes such as implementing, analyzing, and evaluating the Services, conducting surveys, and improving operations (including research, study, and policy advocacy activities for these purposes), and follow-up after provision of the Services, and shall be handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Policy stipulated by JETRO. However, JETRO may provide confidential and personal information to subcontractors and government-related agencies to the extent necessary for the purpose of making introductions or arranging interviews with relevant entities and conducting research and policy advocacy activities.

５．The Company shall cooperate with JETRO's surveys and follow-ups after the use of the Services. If JETRO determines that the Company has established a new base in Japan, expanded its existing base in Japan, or formed a collaborative partnership with a Japanese company, association, or other organization after using the Services, or if the Company publicly announces it has achieved any of these things or used the Services, JETRO may publicly disclose the name of the Company and its achievements as a company that used the Services. However, if the Company has explicitly notified JETRO that it does not wish for the information to be publicly disclosed or published, the information will be handled internally by JETRO only, unless disclosure is required by laws or regulations.

６．JETRO will determine whether to approve or disapprove the Company's application for the Services at its discretion. JETRO may not commence or may discontinue the provision of the Services, JETRO may terminate any and all legal relationship with the Company in connection with the Services and other matters ancillary thereto, and JETRO shall not be liable to the Company in respect thereof, if the Company falls under any of the following:
(i) if the Company commits any act which violates any laws, regulations, orderly business manners, and the like
(ii) if the Company misuses or abuses the JETRO name, or engages in conduct that undermines the dignity of JETRO
(iii) if the Company fails to comply with the content of the TOS
(iv) if the Company is found to have made a false statement to JETRO
(v) if the Company is substantially involved in a harmful business or a business that violates public order or morals, or is listed on the SDN list or other national sanctions list
(vi) if JETRO determines it inappropriate to provide the Company with the Services.

７．If the Company has a potential contractual conflict with an agent, distributor, licensee, partner, or other related party (by whatever name called) with respect to its business in Japan, it is the responsibility of the Company to obtain consent from such an agent as necessary, with respect to the use of the Services.

８．The period of the provision of the Services shall be three (3) years from the date of JETRO’s approval of the application for the Services and shall be automatically renewed each year thereafter for one (1) year, unless either the Company or JETRO indicates its intention to reject the renewal, at least one (1) month prior to the expiration date.

９．JETRO reserves the right to change or revise these TOS, in whole or in part, at any time without notice.

１０．All legal relationships, rights and obligations relating to the Services shall be governed by the laws of Japan. Any dispute arising out of or relating to the Services shall be settled by arbitration in Tokyo, Japan, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association. The decision of the arbitration award shall be final and may be enforced by any courts having jurisdiction thereof. 

I hereby represent that I am authorized to sign this document on behalf of the Company and agree to the above and apply for the Services on behalf of the Company.   [required]