Terms of Use

This website is operated by Astemo, Ltd. (“Astemo”). By using this website, visitors to this website (“Visitors”) agree to the following terms and conditions of use of this site (the “Terms of Use”). Please note that these Terms of Use are subject to change, so please make sure to check the latest version of the Terms of Use.
This website contains links to other websites operated by Astemo and its group companies (companies in which Astemo directly or indirectly owns the majority of the equity or shareholder voting rights) (the “Astemo Group”). Please note that when using those websites, you are required to agree to the terms and conditions of use posted on those websites.

1.Disclaimer

  • Astemo does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, usefulness, safety, currency, or any other aspect of the content of this website. Astemo shall not be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content of this website. The information on this website is subject to change without notice.

2.Prohibited actions

  • When using this website, the following acts or similar acts are prohibited.

  • (1)

    Acts that infringe or may infringe on the property or privacy of a third party or Astemo.

  • (2)

    Acts that cause or may cause loss or damage to a third party or Astemo.

  • (3)

    Acts that violate the principle of public order and morals or have the potential to do so.

  • (4)

    Criminal acts, acts that lead to criminal acts, acts that encourage criminal acts, or acts that may potentially be any of the above.

  • (5)

    Making false declarations or notifications, such as registering another person's e-mail address.

  • (6)

    Business activities or acts for profit, or acts in preparation for such activities.

  • (7)

    Acts for the purpose of political or religious activities.

  • (8)

    Acts that defame or discredit any third party or Astemo.

  • (9)

    Use or provision of computer viruses or other harmful programs, or acts that may potentially be such use or provision.

  • (10)

    Acts that violate laws, regulations, ordinances, or their guidelines, or have the potential to do so.

  • (11)

    Other acts that Astemo deems inappropriate.

3.Copyright

  • The intellectual property rights (including but not limited to design rights, patent rights, utility model rights and know-how, and also including the rights stipulated in Articles 27 and 28 of the Copyright Act of Japan) and all other rights (collectively, “Copyright”) of all content (including but not limited to documents, materials, images, sounds and software; collectively referred to as “Content”) on this website, unless otherwise specified by Astemo Group , belong to Astemo Group and are protected by the Copyright Act and other related laws, regulations, treaties, etc.
    Except for duplication for personal use, quotation, and other uses permitted under the Copyright Act and other related laws and treaties, Visitors may not use (including duplication and reproduction) all or part of the Content of this website without the permission of the copyright holder(s) or other rights holder(s).

4.Trademarks

  • The rights to the trademarks, emblems, logos, trade names, etc. of Astemo and other companies used on this website are protected by the Trademark Act, Unfair Competition Prevention Act, Commercial Code, and other laws. They may not be used without the permission of the respective right holders.

5.Linked websites

  • Astemo does not control the Content of websites operated by third parties that are linked to or from this website (the “Linked Sites”). Therefore, Astemo shall not be liable for the Content of Linked Sites or any damage resulting from the use of Linked Sites.

6.Linking to this website

  • Users may link to this website if they comply with these Terms of Use and any other terms and conditions specified by Astemo.

  • (1)

    Links from websites that fall under the following categories are prohibited.

    • a.

      Websites that include Content that defames or discredits Astemo, its employees, products, or services.

    • b.

      Websites that contain sexually indecent Content or Content that violates the principle of public order and morals.

    • c.

      Websites that contain illegal or inappropriate Content.

    • d.

      Other websites that Astemo deems inappropriate.

  • (2)

    Information and URLs on this website are subject to change or deletion without notice. Astemo shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection with the posting of links to this website.

7. Proposals for ideas

  • Astemo sometimes receives requests from Visitors stating that they would like to submit to Astemo ideas, notes, drawings, concepts, or other proposals for new products, technologies, designs, manufacturing methods, advertising, marketing, etc. (collectively “Proposals”). On the other hand, Astemo is itself constantly engaged in original research and development in a variety of fields, and it is possible that a Proposal may happen to be the same or similar to an unpublished idea of Astemo. This could cause misunderstandings or disputes with Visitors. To avoid such unforeseen situations that may arise in the future, we do not generally accept Proposals from Visitors. We would appreciate your cooperation on this matter.
    If, despite the above policy, we do receive a Proposal from a Visitor, we will assume that the Visitor has agreed to the following terms and conditions before submitting the Proposal.

  • (1)

    Astemo shall not be obligated to maintain any confidentiality with respect to the contents of the Proposal.

  • (2)

    Astemo shall not be obligated to retain or return any documents, illustrations, samples, or other materials sent to Astemo in connection with a Proposal.

  • (3)

    Astemo shall not be obligated to consider, evaluate, or adopt any Proposal.

  • (4)

    In no event shall Astemo be liable to the Visitor for the payment of any compensation based on the Proposal or for any other responsibility or obligation.

  • (5)

    The Visitor shall not make any claim against Astemo, including claims regarding copyright or any other intellectual property rights, with respect to any documents, illustrations, samples, or other submissions sent to Astemo in connection with the Proposal.

8.Export Control

  • If you export (or provide to a non-resident of Japan) technology or programs provided by this website or products purchased from this website, you must comply with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and other applicable laws and regulations.

9.About JavaScript

  • Some Content on this website uses JavaScript. If JavaScript is disabled in your browser, some of the functions and displays on this website may not function properly.

10.Recommended environment

  • The following environment is recommended for viewing this website. Even in a recommended environment, some Content may not be displayed correctly depending on the browser settings of the Visitor.

As of April 2025
PC
Windows 11 (Japanese version)
  • Mozilla Firefox latest version
  • Google Chrome latest version
  • Microsoft Edge latest version
Mac OS 14 (Japanese version) or later
  • Safari latest version
  • Google Chrome latest version
Smartphones
iPhone iOS 17.5.1
  • Safari latest version
Android 14 (Japanese version)
  • Standard browser or latest version of Chrome

11.Governing law and court of jurisdiction

  • The use of this website and the interpretation and application of these Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan unless otherwise expressly stipulated in the applicable laws. Unless otherwise stipulated in the applicable laws, the Tokyo District Court shall be the court of exclusive jurisdiction in the first instance for any dispute arising from or in connection with the use of this website.