Disclaimer
1. Legal information and acceptance
In order to use our website, you must accept the terms and conditions set out in this document. Before you start using our services, we recommend that you read all terms and conditions carefully.
By accessing and using this website, the user acquires the identity of a user of this website (hereinafter referred to as “User”) and accepts all conditions contained in this legal statement. It is important to remember that when a user connects to this website or any service provided through this website, the services of this website are provided for a limited time. It is therefore necessary for users to read this legal statement carefully each time they use this website, as this legal statement and its conditions of use may be modified. Some services on this website may be subject to special conditions, regulations and instructions, and users must accept these conditions, regulations and instructions before using the corresponding services. These special conditions may replace, complete and/or modify this legal statement.
2. Intellectual property rights
All elements making up the website, including text, images, graphics, icons, photographs, technology, software, links and audiovisual or sound content, as well as its graphic design and source code (hereinafter referred to as the “Elements”), are protected by HG Law Office. The intellectual property rights of the Institute or third parties are protected and no development rights in these elements are transferred to the User, except for the rights necessary for the use of the website.
HG Law Office or third parties are the owners of the trademarks, trade names and distinctive logos used on the website. Access to this website does not grant the user any rights to these trademarks, trade names or distinctive signs.
3. Limitation of Liability
We will not be liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from your use of, or inability to use, our website or the products or services we provide.
4. Disclaimer of liability
4.1 Information
Access to this website does not obligate HG Law Office to verify the truthfulness, accuracy, completeness, suitability and timeliness of the information provided on this website. The content of this website is general in nature and does not constitute the provision of legal or tax advisory services, and therefore the information provided may not be sufficient to support users in making personal or business decisions. HG Law Office is not responsible for any decisions made by users based on the information provided by the website, nor for any damages caused by actions taken by users or third parties based solely on information obtained from the website.
4.2 About service quality
Access to the Website does not constitute a commitment by HG Law Office that it will be free of viruses, worms or other harmful computer elements. It is the user’s responsibility to have the appropriate tools to detect and remove harmful computer programs. HG Law Office is not responsible for any damage caused to the computer equipment of users or third parties during the provision of the website services.
4.3 About the availability of the service
Access to the website requires services and supplies from third parties, including transportation through telecommunications networks, and HG Law Office is not responsible for the reliability, quality, continuity and operation of these services. Accordingly, services provided through the Website may be suspended, canceled or inaccessible before or at the same time as the Website Services are provided.
HG Law Office is not responsible for any losses suffered by users due to telecommunications network failures or disconnections during or before the provision of website services. HG Law Office has no knowledge of the content and services of the linked websites and therefore is not responsible for any damage caused by the illegality, quality, obsolescence, lack of availability, errors or uselessness of the content and/or services of the linked websites, or for any HG Law Office is not liable for any other damages that are not directly attributable to HG Law Office.
5. Personal data protection:
For more information about the processing of your personal data by the website, please view our privacy policy.
6. Communications of illegal or inappropriate activities:
If users or other internet users believe that the content or services of a web page to which a linked website refers is illegal, harmful, derogatory, violent or immoral, they may contact HG Law Office by providing the following information:
Complainant’s contact information: full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address
A detailed description of the facts demonstrating the illegal or inappropriate nature of the linked website.
In the case of suspected infringement of intellectual or industrial property rights, the personal data of the relevant rights holder must be provided, if different from those of the whistleblower. In addition, a title evidencing the rights holder’s rights must be provided and, if applicable, a power of attorney to act on behalf of the rights holder must be included.
A clear statement that the information provided in the complaint is accurate and true. It is important to note that the receipt of this type of communication by HG Law Office does not necessarily imply actual knowledge of the activities and/or content represented by the caller, in accordance with the provisions of the Information Society Services Act (LSSI). In addition, a title recognizing the legitimacy of the rights holder must be provided, if necessary, and, if necessary, a power of attorney to act on behalf of the rights holder in cases where the rights holder is different from the communicating party.
7. Jurisdiction and applicable law.
These legal terms and conditions are governed by the Tokyo District Courts and applicable Japanese law. We reserve the right to update or modify these terms at any time without prior notice. We recommend that you review these terms periodically to be aware of any changes.
