Image Database of Texts and Pictures on Publishing Culture Research Unit,
Center for Northeast Asian Studies, Tohoku University

Image Database of Texts and Pictures on East Asian Publishing Culture
Terms of UseArticle 1 Purpose
The purpose of these Terms of Use (“Terms”) is to stipulate matters to be borne in mindor observed in connection with public access to and use of the Image Database of Texts
and Pictures on East Asian Publishing Culture (including the computer system andsoftware; hereinafter referred to as “Database”) constructed by the Image Database ofTexts and Pictures on Publishing Culture Research Unit, Center for Northeast AsianStudies, Tohoku University (“Unit”) with a Grant-in-Aid for Publication of Scientific
Research Results (Databases) (Priority) in 2013 for the project “Image Database ofTexts and Pictures on East Asian Publishing Culture” (JSPS KAKENHI Grant Number257001).
Article 2 Definition of the DatabaseIn these Terms, “Database” refers to the aggregate of texts, images, documents, andother data related to East Asian publishing culture that has been systematicallyorganized so that the data can be searched via the Internet and has met the requirementsfor practical use.
Article 3 Method of Public Access to the Database
The Database will be made publicly accessible by the following method:
A search service via a network using the Database server of the Center for Northeast
Asian Studies, Tohoku University.
Article 4 Conditions for Use of the Search ServiceThe conditions for use of the search service are listed below. Users are to observe thefollowing stipulations.
1. Users must not violate the copyright of the Database.
2. The Database is to be used for academic research and educational purposes; it is
not to be used for commercial purposes.
3. Questions concerning use of the data provided by this Web site should beaddressed to Rare book section, Information Services Division, Tohoku UniversityLibrary.
Rare book section, Information Services Division,Tohoku University Library 27-1 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku,Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8576, Japan
4. Use of the Database must be credited in any published results of research forwhich this Database has been utilized, and one copy of the publication is to be sent tothe Unit at the following address:
Image Database of Texts and Pictures on East Asian Publishing CultureImage Database of Texts and Pictures on Publishing Culture Research Unit
Center for Northeast Asian Studies, Tohoku University
41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, SendaiMiyagi, 980-8576, Japan
Article 5 Obligations of Users
Users are required to fulfil the following obligations when using the Database.
41. Observe these Terms.
2. Cooperate in the collection of information about usage of the Database.
3. Provide information about any services developed by using the Database to theextent that it can be made public.
4. Take responsibility for managing security in their computing environment whenusing the Database, including measures to deal with computer vulnerabilities, controlof access, management of accounts, and malware.
5. Follow any other instructions from the Unit.
Article 6 Conditions of Provision of the Database and Exemption from Liability
The Unit does not guarantee the quality, performance, or content of the Database.
Provision of the Database may be suspended without prior notice for maintenance of theequipment or owing to malfunction, accident, wilful negligence by a third party, orsome other reason. The Unit assumes no liability whatsoever for any damage or otheroutcomes that may result from use of the Database, and these are the full responsibilityof users of the Database. Tohoku University, the Center for Northeast Asian Studies,and the Unit are under no obligation to compensate users for any damage they may
suffer as a result of provision of the Database or suspension of its services.
Article 7 Prevention of Improper Use, etc.
If an improper or illegal act has been committed in connection with use of the Database,or is about to be committed, the Unit and the Center for Northeast Asian Studies,
Tohoku University, reserve the right to take measures to prevent wrongdoing, including
termination of use of the Database and deletion of all downloaded data.
Article 8 Compensation for Damages, etc.
If any damage is caused to the Database, etc., through an improper or illegal act, theUnit and the Center for Northeast Asian Studies, Tohoku University, reserve the righteither to require the person or persons responsible to take measures to restore theDatabase, etc., to their original state or to demand compensation from them.
All responsibilities relating to use of the data provided by the Database rest withusers, and the Database Committee, etc., bear no responsibilities whatsoever (seeArticle 6).
Article 9 Prohibited Acts
Users are not to commit any of the following acts when using the Database. When anoffence has been committed, representatives of the Unit reserve the right to cancel theuser’s use of the Database without prior notice.
1. Use of the Database for directly commercial purposes.
2. Actions that obstruct the operation of the Database.
3. Illegal or immoral acts.
4. Any other acts deemed inappropriate by the Unit (use by antisocial groups,religious activities, commercial activities, etc.).
Article 10 Availability
The Database will generally be available on the Database server 24 hours a day.
However, its availability may be suspended when necessary for work on the Database,etc.
Article 11 Cancellation of Use
If users violate these Terms, representatives of the Unit reserve the right to cancel theiruse of the Database without prior notice.
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Article 12 Copyright
Copyright for the Database and the right to licence use of the copyright belong torepresentatives of the Unit.
Article 13 Charges for Use of the Database
Use of the Database on the Database server is free. In some instances charges may beseparately prescribed.
Article 14 Termination of Public Access
1. Representatives of the Unit reserve the right to terminate public access to portionsof the Database that are no longer suitable for public access.
2. In such cases, representatives of the Unit reserve the right to seek the views of theproviders of the Database server on the Public Relations and Information Committeeof the Center for Northeast Asian Studies and other people.
Article 15 Updating of DataThe Unit will endeavour to update and augment the data in the Database as appropriate
from an impartial and neutral position for the advancement of scholarship.
Article 16 Management of the Database
The Database will be managed by representatives of the Unit.
Article 17 Other Matters
The Unit and the Center for Northeast Asian Studies, Tohoku University, reserve theright to stipulate separately in addition to these Terms any other matters necessary for
public access to and use of the Database.
Supplementary Provisions
1. These Terms come into force as of 1 April 2013.
2. These Terms may be altered without prior notice.
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