Terms of Use
Please read these Terms of Use (the "Terms") carefully before using this website (the "Committee Website") operated by the Local Organising Committee of the Kobe 2022 World Para Athletics Championships (the "Committee"). Please note that by using the Website, you are deemed to have agreed to all of the following terms and conditions. Please note that the contents of these Terms are subject to change without prior notice.
1. Copyrights and Tradmark Rights
1. The copyright of the images, texts, audio, video, programs, and other information (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Contents") posted on the Committee Website belongs to the Committee. However, if there is another copyright holder other than the Committee, the copyright of the Contents shall belong to the respective copyright holder in principle. It is prohibited to use (including without limitation duplication, falsification, and reuse on other websites, social networking services, printed materials, etc.) the Content without the permission of the respective copyright holders beyond the scope of private use and other uses permitted by the Copyright Act.
2. Please note that the Committee may freely use or make secondary use of information posted on the bulletin board of the Committee's website or information provided to the Committee in response to questionnaires, campaigns, etc., without notifying you, except for information related to personal information.
3. All trademarks (logos, etc.) used on the Committee Website are protected by the Trademark Act, the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, and other laws and regulations related to intellectual property rights.
2. DISCLAIMERS
Although the Committee carefully prepares and manages all information posted on the Committee Website, the Committee makes no guarantee as to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information.
In addition, the Committee shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Committee Website. The Committee shall also not be liable for any damage caused by software or hardware accidents or any other damage resulting from the use of the Committee Website.
Please note that the Committee may suspend or discontinue the operation of the Committee Website without prior notice.
3. USAGE ENVIRONMENT
Recommended browsers
The following computer environment is recommended for use of the Committee Website.
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Javascript
Some of the Contents on the Committee Website use Javascript. If you have disabled Javascript in your browser, some of the Contents may not function or display properly. We recommend that you enable Javascript in your browser settings when using the Committee Website.
4.About cookies
The Committee Website uses a tool called "cookies" to provide better service. Cookies are a mechanism for storing information that identifies the user's browser when they visit a site. The information collected is used to statistically understand the browsing status of the entire site, to improve customer convenience, to help improve the site, to display recommended content for each customer, and to distribute optimal advertisements.
The information contained in cookies is not used to identify personal information of users. You can also block the usage of cookies in your browser settings. Please be aware that if you set your browser to refuse cookies, you may not be able to use some of the services on the Committee Website.
In addition, the Committee Website uses tools and services provided by third parties that utilise cookies. In using these tools and services, the Committee may provide the tool/service provider with user information that on its own cannot be used to identify an individual. Such information will be handled in accordance with the regulationss set by the tool/service provider.
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5. Regarding links to our committee website
In principle, you are free to link to the Committee Website, but linking from sites that are offensive to public order and morals or illegal are strictly prohibited. When linking to the Committee Website, please clearly indicate that the link is to the Website of the Committee.
6. Governing law and court of jurisdiction
1. The interpretation and operation of the Committee Website and these Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan.
2. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with the Committee Website or the Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Kobe District Court in the first instance.
