Copyright/Disclaimer

Copyright:

All articles, pictures, data, graphics, and articles that Jiji communications provides on Jiji Dotcom and other internet based mediums are protected by copyright law. In addition, things such as page layout and design are similarly protected under copyright law.

The copyright belongs to Jiji Communications and its outside information providers. Reproduction, translation, adaptation, citation, public transmission, broadcast, storing, distribution, and selling, without authorization, is prohibited.

Copyright law does not prohibit reproduction or citation for personal use. However, reproduction of copyrighted material for personal use must not extend beyond the household and cannot be used for the purpose of business or other organizations. Citation for legitimate goals such as reporting, criticism, and research, are permitted only if certain conditions are met. For instance, in addition to there being a need to cite, use of citation requires clearly made distinctions between the cited material as opposed to the material of the author using the citation. Satisfying this and other conditions are necessary. Reproductions that exceed this scope require the copyright holder's authorization.

Use of copyrighted material on home pages and electronic transmission to multiple destinations are considered public transmissions and are prohibited without the copyright holder's authorization. There are no exceptions for non-profit or personal use. Summaries of articles are also considered adaptations and require the copyright holder's authorization.

The Japanese Newspaper Association, of which Jiji Communications is a member, has produced opinions regarding copyright on the internet. Please refer to [The Japanese Newspaper Association On-Line Opinion on Copyright], and [The Japanese Newspaper Association's Editor's Committee for Newspaper Copyright's Opinion].

Disclaimer:

The content that Jiji Dotcom provides is based on what is considered the most varied and reliable information and data at the time of production. Jiji Dotcom and its outside information providers are not responsible for loss, damage, or injury due to errors in the content, its use, delay, or interruption.