Terms of Use
Before Using This Site
Please read and agree to these Terms of Use before using the Rissho Kosei-kai Digital Archive (hereinafter referred to as “this Digital Archive”). By using this Digital Archive, you are deemed to have agreed to the following terms.
Please note that these Terms of Use may be changed without prior notice. Please check this page for the latest information when using this Digital Archive.
1. Scope of These Terms of Use
(1) These Terms of Use apply to all use of this Digital Archive.
(2) Users shall agree to and comply with these Terms of Use when using this Digital Archive.
(3) These Terms of Use may be revised as necessary without prior notice.
2. Use of the Site
(1) Recommended Browsers
The following environments are recommended for using this Digital Archive.
- Latest version of Google Chrome
- Latest version of Apple Safari
- Latest version of Microsoft Edge
3. Personal Information
(1) Basic Policy
Personal information obtained through this Digital Archive will be managed in accordance with the “Policy on the Protection of Personal Information” stipulated in Rissho Kosei-kai’s Personal Information Protection Regulations, and will not be disclosed, transferred, or lent to third parties without justifiable reason.
Policy on the Protection of Personal Information
(2) Use of Cookies
This Digital Archive uses cookies to provide better content. Cookies are a mechanism for storing information that identifies a user’s browser when the user views this Digital Archive. The information obtained is used for purposes such as compiling statistics on site usage, improving user convenience, and improving this Digital Archive.
Cookie information does not identify individual users. Users may also refuse the use of cookies through their browser settings. Please note in advance that if you set your browser to refuse cookies, you may not be able to use this Digital Archive.
(3) Access Logs
This Digital Archive records users’ access information as access logs. Access logs include domain names, IP addresses, browsers used, access dates and times, and similar information, but do not include information that can identify individuals.
Google Analytics is used to analyze access logs. For details on Google Analytics, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy and the Google Analytics Terms of Service. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data.
Privacy Policy – Policies and Terms – Google
Terms of Service | Google Analytics – Google
4. Information Security
Rissho Kosei-kai will work to ensure information security on the network. We will also endeavor to prevent security incidents, and in the unlikely event that such an incident occurs, we will minimize losses, investigate the cause, and take measures to prevent recurrence.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
(1) Property rights related to images, text, audio, video, programs, and other information posted on this Digital Archive (hereinafter referred to as “Content”) belong to Rissho Kosei-kai. However, when property rights held by parties other than Rissho Kosei-kai exist within the Content, such rights shall, in principle, belong to the respective rights holders. Users are prohibited from using the Content without permission from the rights holder beyond the scope permitted under copyright law, such as private use. This includes reproduction, alteration, and reuse in various media.
(2) Rissho Kosei-kai may freely use and reuse, without notifying users, information provided by users, such as content submitted to user-submission features and responses to questionnaires, except for information related to personal information. Please note this in advance.
6. Disclaimer
(1) This Digital Archive is intended to preserve the history and culture of Rissho Kosei-kai for future generations. Some of the Content posted here may contain expressions that, from today’s perspective, are discriminatory or could be perceived as discriminatory. These expressions reflect the social and cultural circumstances of the time when the articles were published, and they are also part of the historical record. In view of the mission of an archive to accurately transmit records of the past to the future, such expressions have been preserved as they originally appeared. We ask for the understanding of members and all users of this Digital Archive.
(2) Although the information posted on this Digital Archive is prepared and managed with care, Rissho Kosei-kai makes no warranty of any kind regarding its accuracy, completeness, usefulness, or other qualities.
(3) Rissho Kosei-kai assumes no responsibility for any damages or losses incurred by users through the use of this Digital Archive. Rissho Kosei-kai also assumes no responsibility for software or hardware accidents or any other damages or losses that may arise from the use of this Digital Archive.
(4) Rissho Kosei-kai may change or delete Content or URLs without prior notice. Rissho Kosei-kai may also suspend or discontinue the operation of this Digital Archive. Please note this in advance.
7. Prohibited Acts
Users are prohibited from engaging in the following acts when using this Digital Archive. Users shall bear responsibility for any damages, including damages to third parties, arising from or related to the following prohibited acts.
(1) Acts that infringe, or may infringe, the property, privacy, or other rights of third parties or Rissho Kosei-kai.
(2) Acts that cause, or may cause, disadvantage or damage to third parties or Rissho Kosei-kai.
(3) Acts that violate, or may violate, public order and morals.
(4) Criminal acts, acts connected to criminal acts, or acts that may lead to such acts.
(5) Making false declarations or notifications.
(6) Acts for business activities or profit-making purposes, or acts for the preparation of such activities.
(7) Acts that damage the honor or credibility of third parties or Rissho Kosei-kai.
(8) Acts that use or provide harmful programs such as computer viruses, or acts that may do so.
(9) Acts that violate, or may violate, laws, regulations, or ordinances.
(10) Any other acts that Rissho Kosei-kai deems inappropriate.
8. Links
(1) Links to this Digital Archive are, in principle, permitted freely. However, to minimize broken links, we recommend linking to the top page.
(2) When linking to this Digital Archive, please clearly indicate that the link is to a Rissho Kosei-kai website.
(3) The following types of links are not permitted.
- Links that appear to support, recommend, defame, or slander the activities of a specific individual, group, or organization.
- Links from websites whose purposes or forms violate public order and morals.
- Links that may cause misunderstanding regarding the activities of Rissho Kosei-kai.
- Links that may significantly damage the image or credibility of Rissho Kosei-kai, or that may infringe the intellectual property rights, privacy, or other rights of specific individuals or organizations.
- Links that make the Content of this Digital Archive appear to be content of the linking site.
- Any other links that Rissho Kosei-kai deems inappropriate.
(4) Prior notification to Rissho Kosei-kai is not necessarily required, but we would appreciate it if you would inform us through the inquiry form on this website.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
The interpretation and operation of this Digital Archive and this policy shall be governed by the laws of Japan. Any disputes concerning this Digital Archive or this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance.
10. Contact
For inquiries regarding the Terms of Use of this Digital Archive, please contact us through the link below.