Terms of Use

  1. Use of Contents of the Website of the Office for Policy on Loneliness and Isolation

    Anyone can freely use the information (hereinafter referred to as the"Contents") released on the Website of the Office for Policy on Lonliness and Isolation (hereinafter referred to as "this Website"), including reproduction, public transmission, translation, adaptation, etc., in accordance with (1) to (7) below. Commercial use is also permitted. As numerical data, simple tables, graphs, etc. are not subject to copyright, these Rules of Use do not apply to them and they may be freely used.
    By using the Contents, you are deemed to have agreed to these Rules of Use.

  2. (1) Linking to this Website

    a. In principle, this Website is link-free. (The same applies to links to the top page as well as to individual information (projects).) However, this does not apply when there are notes in each piece of information that restrict links to other websites.
    b. No permission or notification is required for linking.
    c. The above is related to the " Website of the Office for Policy on Loneliness and Isolation"(https://notalone-cas.go.jp/) and does not apply to other websites linked to this Website.
    d. When setting up a link, please clearly indicate that the link is to the " Website of the Office for on Loneliness and Isolation". Please do not set up the link in such a way that this Website is embedded in another web page, but please make sure to set up the link to open a new window.
    e. Please be careful in placement and wording so as not to give the misimpression that the Office for Policy on Lonliness and Isolation, is co-sponsoring, participating in, supporting, sponsoring, or supervising the event.

    <A note about link banners>
    ・If you set up a link to this Website using the logo of the Office for Policy on Lonliness and Isolation, please use the banner image below. Please do not change the shape or color of the banner.
    ・The banner image below may not be used for any purpose other than linking to this Website.
    ・Please set the banner link to the link below.

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    Please do not use the link in a manner that is inconsistent with the intent of this Website, for commercial purposes or as a guarantee or proof of quality of the products or services provided by the user, or in a manner that is contrary to public order or laws and regulations. If a link is established in violation of the above or a link banner is used in violation of the above, the link may be required to be removed. Please understand this in advance.

  3. (2) Description of Sources

    a. When using the Contents, please state the source. The method of stating sources is as follows:
    (Examples of source description)
    Source: Website of the Office for Policy on Loneliness and Isolation (URL of the page in question)
    Source: "XX Trend Survey" (the Office for Policy on Loneliness and Isolation) (URL of the relevant page) (used on MM/DD/YYYY), etc.
    b. When using the Contents after editing, processing, etc. , please state that you have edited or processed the Contents, in addition to the source stating. The edited/processed information must not be published or used in such a way that it appears as if it were created by the government (or ministry, etc.).
    (Examples of description when the Contents are used after editing, processing, etc.)
    Created with processing "XX Trend Survey" (the Office for Policy on Loneliness and Isolation)(URL of the page in question).
    Created by XX Corporation based on "XX Trend Survey" ( the Office for Policy on Loneliness and Isolation) (URL of the page in question), etc.

  4. (3) Please do not infringe on the rights of third parties.

    a. A third party (i.e., a person other than the State. The same shall apply hereinafter) may own copyrights or other rights in the Contents. For the content for which a third party holds copyright or for which a third party holds rights other than copyright (e.g., portrait rights in photographs, publicity rights, etc.), it is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission for use from the third party, unless it is specifically indicated that the rights have already been processed.
    b. As regards the content for which a third party holds the rights in the Contents, the fact that the content for which a third party holds the rights is directly or indirectly indicated or implied by means of an indication of the source, etc. However, some content may not clearly identify or clearly indicate the portion of the content for which the third party holds the rights. It is the responsibility of the user to confirm the content when using it.
    c. For contents obtained through API (Application Programming Interface) linkage with external databases, etc., please follow the terms of use of the provider.
    d. Even if a third party owns the copyright, etc., there are cases in which content may be used without the permission of the copyright holder, etc., such as quotation permitted under the copyright laws.

  5. (4) Content to Which these Rules of Use Do Not Apply

    The following content is not subject to these Rules of Use:
    a. Symbols, logos, and character designs representing a particular organization or specific business
    b. Content that clearly indicates the application of different rules of use, along with an explanation of the specific and rational basis for the use of the content.

  6. (5) Governing Law and Agreed Jurisdiction

    a. These Rules of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.
    b. Disputes regarding the use of the Contents under these Rules of Use and regarding these Rules of Use, the district court having jurisdiction over the location of the organization that publishes the Contents or the Rules of Use pertaining to the dispute shall be the exclusive agreement jurisdictional court of the first instance.

  7. (6) Disclaimer

    a. The State shall not be liable for any and all acts conducted by users using the Contents (including the use of information edited and/or processed from the Contents).
    b. The Contents may be changed, relocated, deleted, etc. without prior notice.

  8. (7) Miscellaneous

    a. These Rules of Use do not restrict the use of quotations and other uses permitted under the copyright laws.
    b. These Rules of Use were established on August 17, 2021. These Rules of Use conform to the Government Standard Terms of Use (Version 2.0). These Rules of Use are subject to change in the future. If you have already used the Contents in accordance with an earlier version of the Government Standard Terms of Use, those terms and conditions will continue to apply.
    c. These Rules of Use are compatible with the copyright license terms set forth in the Creative Commons License Attribution 4.0 International(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.ja) (hereinafter referred to as "CC BY"). The Contents to which these Rules of Use apply may also be used by complying with CC BY.

  1. Disclaimers

    a. While taking every possible precaution to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this Website, the Office for Policy on Lonliness and Isolation assumes no responsibility for any actions taken by users based on the information contained in this Website.
    b. Please accept that the Cabinet Secretariat is not responsible for any damages incurred by users as a result of the suspension of services on this Website due to maintenance of this Website,fire, power outages or other natural disasters, and force majeure, such as viruses and acts of obstruction by third parties.

  2. Others

    This Website may be changed or deleted at any time without prior notice. Please understand this in advance.