Terms of Use
Silicon Valley Japan Platform (SVJP) — U.S. Website
This website is operated by the U.S.-Japan Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (hereinafter "the Organization"), in connection with the Silicon Valley Japan Platform (hereinafter "SVJP"), a joint initiative co-organized with the International House of Japan. Please read the following terms carefully before using this website. The content, information, and URLs on this website are subject to change or discontinuation without prior notice.
Copyright
All copyrights in the text, images, video, audio, and other content displayed on this website (collectively, "Content") belong to the respective content creators or those to whom copyright has been transferred by the creators.
Use of the Content on this website is permitted only as allowed under U.S. copyright law. For any use beyond what is permitted by law, please contact the SVJP office in advance to obtain authorization.
Trademark
All rights in the SVJP trademarks, logos, and trade names displayed on this website (collectively, "Trademarks") belong to the Organization. Use of the Trademarks is prohibited except as permitted under U.S. trademark law, without prior written consent from the SVJP office.
Right of Publicity and Privacy
Images, video, and audio displayed on this website may depict individuals who retain rights of publicity and privacy under applicable U.S. law. Please use this website in a manner that does not infringe upon such rights.
Disclaimer
This website is intended to introduce the activities of SVJP and does not constitute the provision of any specific service. The Organization makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, usefulness, or fitness for a particular purpose of the information published on this website, nor that any content published on this website does not infringe the copyrights, rights of publicity, or other rights of third parties. The Organization shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or harm arising from the use of, or reliance on, any information obtained through this website, regardless of the cause.
If a user causes damage to a third party or to the Organization in connection with the use of this website, or if a dispute arises between a user and a third party, the user shall resolve such damage or dispute at their own cost and responsibility, and shall not cause any inconvenience or damage to the Organization.
This website may be suspended, discontinued, or its content modified without prior notice. In addition, users may be unable to use this website normally due to their communication environment, computer condition, or other reasons. The Organization shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or harm arising from such circumstances, regardless of the cause.
Linking
When setting a link to this website, please clearly identify it as the SVJP U.S. website. However, the Organization reserves the right to decline links from websites that may damage the reputation or credibility of the Organization or SVJP.
Third-party websites that link to this website (hereinafter "Linked Sites") are managed under the responsibility of each respective third party and are not under the control of the Organization. The Organization assumes no responsibility for the content of Linked Sites or for any damages arising from their use.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
The use of this website and the interpretation and application of these Terms of Use shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in California.
Contact
For inquiries regarding this website, links, or these Terms of Use, please contact the SVJP office via the contact form on this website.
Last updated: June 2026 | This document applies to the U.S. website (en.svjp.org) only.