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Article 2 (Purpose of and Consent to the Terms)

1. 1.These Terms are intended to set forth the conditions governing the use of the Website by Users.
2. 2.In addition to these Terms, the Company may separately establish rules concerning the information collection modules used by the Company on the Website (as defined in Article 9), as well as specific terms and conditions applicable to the use of individual services and other offerings operated by the Company on the Website (collectively, the "Individual Terms"). In using the Website, Users are required to comply with these Terms as well as the Individual Terms. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of these Terms and those of the Individual Terms, the provisions of the Individual Terms shall prevail.
3. 3.In using the Website, Users are requested to carefully read these Terms and the Individual Terms, and only those who agree to their contents may use the Website. Any User who uses the Website shall be deemed to have agreed to all provisions of these Terms and the Individual Terms. If a User does not agree thereto, such User must refrain from using the Website.

Article 3 (Prohibited Acts)

1. 1.In using the Website, Users shall not engage in any of the following acts (including acts that may give rise to the risk thereof; the same shall apply hereinafter):
   1. (1)acts that defame, slander, or otherwise damage the reputation or credibility of the Company, other Users, or any third party;
   2. (2)acts that disclose, misuse, or otherwise infringe upon confidential information or trade secrets of the Company, other Users, or any third party;
   3. (3)acts that infringe upon the property rights or privacy of the Company, other Users, or any third party;
   4. (4)acts contrary to public order and good morals, criminal acts, or acts that may lead thereto;
   5. (5)election-related activities, or other activities relating to politics, religion, or similar matters;
   6. (6)acts of transmitting or receiving harmful computer programs or the like through the Website;
   7. (7)acts of making false statements, declarations, or notifications in connection with the use of the Website;
   8. (8)acts that interfere with the operation of the Website, or that cause the suspension of the operation of the Website;
   9. (9)acts that violate, or may violate, applicable laws or ordinances;
   10. (10)acts that violate, or may violate, these Terms or any Individual Terms; or
   11. (11)any other acts that the Company separately prohibits.
2. 2.If a User violates, or is likely to violate, any of the items set forth in the preceding paragraph, the Company may, without bearing any liability for damages to the User, suspend the User’s use of all or part of the Website.

Article 4 (Intellectual Property Rights)

1. 1.All rights to all content posted on the Website belong to the Company or its licensors, and except where expressly permitted by the Company, Users shall not use, distribute, publicly transmit, reproduce, or otherwise exploit such content, nor cause any third party to engage in any such act.
2. 2.All trademarks and service marks on the Website (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Trademarks") are owned by the Company, its subsidiaries, or its affiliated companies, or are used by the Company under valid licenses. Except as otherwise expressly permitted by the Company, Users shall not use the Trademarks. In addition, neither these Terms nor any Individual Terms shall be construed as granting or transferring to Users any patent rights, utility model rights, design rights, trademark rights, copyrights, know-how, or any other rights of the Company, nor as granting any license to practice or use any such rights.

Article 5 (No Warranties)

The Company makes no warranties of any kind with respect to the Website, including, without limitation, any warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or usefulness of the information posted on the Website, its fitness for any particular purpose, or that the information posted on the Website does not infringe any rights of third parties, including intellectual property rights such as patent rights and copyrights. Users use the Website at their own risk.

Article 6 (Damages and Liability)

1. 1.If a User violates these Terms or any Individual Terms, or engages in any fraudulent or unlawful conduct, thereby causing damage or the risk of damage to the Company, the Company may demand that the User cease such conduct and may claim compensation from the User for any damages incurred by the Company. In addition, if a User causes damage to another User or a third party in connection with or arising out of the use of the Website, the User shall resolve such matter at the User’s own responsibility.
2. 2.Even if a User suffers any damage in connection with or arising out of the use of the Website or the information posted on the Website, the Company shall not be liable to the User for any such damage, regardless of its foreseeability.

Article 7 (Modification, Suspension, or Discontinuation of the Website)

The Company may, at its sole discretion, modify, suspend, or discontinue all or part of the Website at any time without providing prior notice to Users or a prior announcement on the Website.

Article 8 (Handling of Personal Information, etc.)

The Company shall appropriately manage any personal information obtained through the Website in accordance with the Company’s “Privacy Policy”.

Article 9 (Information Collection Modules)

For the purpose of improving the Website, measuring usage status, providing optimal advertisements, and similar purposes, the Company uses cookies and similar technologies (including, without limitation, programs created by third parties that are incorporated into certain parts of the Website, analyzing advertisement displays and website usage frequency, and operated independently of the Website’s core functions; collectively, the “Information Collection Modules”). The types of Information Collection Modules, their purposes of use, and other related details are specified separately in the Company’s “Website Cookie Policy”, which constitutes an Individual Term. If Users do not wish to allow such use, Users may disable the collection of information by certain Information Collection Modules and deactivate advertising services by changing the settings on Users’ own devices.

Article 10 (Use of Social Media, etc.)

Matters relating to social media accounts operated by the Company shall be governed separately by the Company’s “Social Media Terms of Use”, which constitutes an Individual Term.

Article 11 (Links)

1. 1.The Website may contain links to third-party websites, and third-party websites may contain links to the Website. In either case, the content of such third-party websites is managed and operated under the responsibility of the relevant third parties, and the Company shall not be responsible for any inconvenience, loss, or damage incurred by Users as a result of using such websites.
2. 2.Upon prior notice to the Company via the “Contact Us” form, Users may set a link to the top page of the Website (https://www.organo.co.jp/en/) on Users’ own websites or on third-party websites. However, links from any of the following websites are strictly prohibited:
   1. ①websites containing content that defames or slanders the Company or its affiliates, their officers or employees, or other companies (persons) or organizations, or that damages their reputation or credibility;
   2. ②websites containing adult content;
   3. ③websites containing content contrary to public order and good morals;
   4. ④websites containing illegal or potentially illegal content, or relating to activities that are illegal or potentially illegal;
   5. ⑤websites that display the Website within a frame or otherwise obscure the fact that it is the Company’s website, thereby potentially causing confusion or misunderstanding among third parties; or
   6. ⑥any other websites that the Company deems inappropriate.
3. 3.Regardless of the reason, if a User fails to comply with the Company’s cautions or instructions regarding methods for creating links, even after receiving such instructions in advance, the User shall refrain from linking to the Website. In addition, if the Company requests the removal of a link, the User shall immediately comply with such request.
4. 4.The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by Users or third parties in connection with or arising out of any links created by Users pursuant to the preceding paragraph.

Article 12 (Recommended Environment)

When using the Website, the latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, iOS, and Android are recommended. Depending on the settings of the device used, or when using certain browsers or applications, the Website may not be displayed as intended.

※ Microsoft Edge is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ※ Google Chrome is a trademark or registered trademark of Google LLC in the United States and other countries. ※ Mac, Mac OS, and Safari are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Article 13 (Exclusion of Anti-Social Forces)

1. 1.The User represents and warrants to the Company that the User does not fall within and will not in the future fall within, any of the following categories:
   1. (1)an organized crime group, a member of an organized crime group, a person for whom five (5) years have not elapsed since ceasing to be a member of an organized crime group, an associate member of an organized crime group, a related party thereof, a corporate racketeer (sokaiya), an individual or group advocating social movements for the purpose of extortion, an individual or group advocating political activities for the purpose of extortion, a special intelligence violent group, or any other similar anti-social force (collectively, "Anti-Social Forces");
   2. (2)having a representative, officer, or any person who effectively controls management who constitutes an Anti-Social Force;
   3. (3)using Anti-Social Forces;
   4. (4)providing funds or other benefits to Anti-Social Forces, or otherwise cooperating with or being involved in the maintenance or operation of Anti-Social Forces;
   5. (5)having any relationship with Anti-Social Forces that is socially reprehensible;
   6. (6)making threatening statements toward the Company, using violence, damaging the Company’s reputation or credibility, or making any other unreasonable or violent demands; or
   7. (7)obstructing the Company’s business by fraudulent means or by the use of force.
2. 2.If the User breaches any of the representations and warranties set forth in the preceding paragraph, the Company may immediately suspend the User’s use of the Website without any prior notice or demand.
3. 3.If the Company suffers any damage due to the User’s breach of the representations and warranties set forth in paragraph 1 above, the Company is entitled to claim compensation for such damages from the User.
4. 4.The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by a User as a result of the User’s breach of the representations and warranties set forth in paragraph 1 above.

Article 14 (Amendment of the Terms)

1. 1.The Company may amend all or part of these Terms (including the Individual Terms; the same shall apply in this Article) within the scope permitted by applicable laws if any of the following applies:
   1. (1)the amendment conforms to the general interests of Users; or
   2. (2)the amendment does not contravene the purpose of these Terms and is reasonable in light of the necessity of the amendment, the appropriateness of the amended content, and other circumstances relating to the amendment.
2. 2.In the event that the Company amends these Terms pursuant to the preceding paragraph, the Company shall announce the fact of such amendment, the contents of the amended Terms, and the effective date thereof by posting the same on the Website or by any other appropriate method.

Article 15 (Governing Law)

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.

Article 16 (Exclusive Jurisdiction)

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms between the User and the Company shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance.

Article 17 (Group-Related Websites)

The terms and conditions applicable to any websites operated by the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliated companies that are accessible to Users via links from the Website (hereinafter referred to as “Group-Related Websites”) shall be governed by the terms of use of the applicable Group-Related Website. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if it is indicated on any Group-Related Website, by a link to these Terms or by any other means, that these Terms and the Individual Terms apply in conjunction with the terms of use of such Group-Related Website, these Terms and the Individual Terms shall also apply to the use of such Group-Related Website.