Terms of Use for Kabutan

These Terms of Use for Kabutan (hereinafter referred to as the “Terms”) govern the basic terms and conditions for using the website “Kabutan” (hereinafter referred to as the “Site”), provided and operated by MINKABU THE INFONOID, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Operator”). Users of this Site (hereinafter referred to as the “User”) must agree to these Terms before using the Site. By continuing to browse this Site, Users are deemed to have agreed to these Terms.

Article 1 (General Provisions)

These Terms stipulate the fundamental conditions for the use of the services provided by the Operator to the User.

Article 2 (About the Site)

The Site is designed to provide general information about investments as a reference for investment decisions and is not intended to solicit investments. Users are solely responsible for making their final investment decisions, and the Operator and information providers are not involved in such decisions and shall bear no responsibility. If the use of the Site causes damage to the Operator or any third party, the User shall resolve such issues at their own responsibility and expense.

Article 3 (Personal Information)

  1. Any User-related information obtained by the Operator in the course of operating the Site will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy posted on the Site (hereinafter referred to as the “Privacy Policy”).
  2. The Operator may use non-personally identifiable User information for aggregation and analysis purposes related to the operation of its business, including this Site.
  3. The Operator may send Users information related to the operation of its business, including this Site, or conduct surveys to gather User opinions. Users are not obligated to respond to such surveys; however, by responding, Users are deemed to have agreed that the Operator may use their responses for the stated purposes. The Operator may use the personal information provided by Users who respond to surveys for follow-up communication, interviews, or sending tokens of appreciation.

Article 4 (Prohibited Activities)

The Operator prohibits Users from engaging in the following activities, including activities that may fall under these categories:

  1. Using the Site for corporate business purposes, whether for profit or not.
  2. Providing or redistributing the content of the Site to third parties.
  3. Copying, editing, or modifying the Site’s content, or providing or redistributing such modified content to third parties.
  4. Reposting the Site’s content to devices other than those displaying the services.
  5. Accumulating the Site’s content (excluding temporary storage incidental to computer operation).
  6. Using the Site for unauthorized purposes or transmitting such purposes to third parties.
  7. Causing undue load on the Site’s servers or obstructing the operation of the services.
  8. Other activities deemed inappropriate by the Operator.

Article 5 (Copyright and Intellectual Property)

  1. All intellectual property rights, including copyrights, for the content provided by the Operator on the Site belong to the Operator or its licensors. Users may not allow or make the content available to third parties without the prior permission of the Operator or licensors. Users may not use the content beyond the scope permitted by copyright law for private use.
  2. If a User violates this Article and causes issues, the User shall resolve such issues at their own expense and responsibility and shall not cause inconvenience or damage to the Operator or third parties.
  3. The Site is intended for Users within Japan.
  4. The trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the Site (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Trademarks”) are registered or unregistered trademarks of the Operator or third parties. The Operator does not transfer or license any rights to such Trademarks to Users or third parties under these Terms. Users are prohibited from registering rights to the Trademarks displayed on the Site or applying for registrations related to the Site’s patents, utility models, designs, trademarks, or copyrights.

Article 6 (Links to External Sites)

When accessing other sites linked from the Site, Users must agree to and comply with the terms of use of those sites.

Article 7 (Disclaimers)

  1. The Operator and information providers do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the content on the Site. They shall not be held responsible for any damages incurred based on the information provided. Additionally, the Operator and information providers are under no obligation to update or revise any information, predictions, or future-oriented content provided.
  2. Except in cases of intentional or gross negligence by the Operator, the Operator shall not be liable for any actual damages, lost profits, or other indirect damages, regardless of the cause of the claim.

Article 8 (Amendments to the Terms)

The Operator may modify, add, or delete these Terms as deemed necessary without prior notice or consent from the User. Such changes will take effect immediately upon posting on the Site. By continuing to use the Site after such modifications, the User is deemed to have accepted the changes without objection.

Article 9 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

These Terms and all legal relationships related thereto shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. In the event of disputes between the User and the Operator, both parties shall negotiate in good faith. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, the Tokyo District Court or Tokyo Summary Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction as the court of first instance.