Tsugaru Traditional Martial Art

Hongaku Kakki-ryu Wa /(Shibata Tradition) Preservation Society

（Japanese : 本覚克己流和）

Website Policy

This website is managed and operated by the Hongaku Kakki Ryū Wa / Shibata Tradition Preservation Association (hereinafter referred to as "the Association"). When using this website (hereinafter referred to as "the Association’s Website"), visitors are requested to read the following terms (hereinafter referred to as "this Website Policy") carefully and proceed only if they agree to them.

Please note that this Website Policy is subject to change without prior notice. We kindly ask that you always check for the most up-to-date version.

In addition, if specific terms of use are individually defined within certain sections of the Association’s Website, both this Website Policy and those specific terms shall apply. In the event of any inconsistency between this Website Policy and such specific terms, the specific terms shall take precedence.

Copyright Notice

All content published on the Association’s Website—including but not limited to text, photographs, videos, music, and design—is the property of the Association or the respective rights holders who have granted permission for its use. Any reproduction, distribution, display, transmission, deletion, modification, adaptation, or any other form of use of this content is strictly prohibited without prior authorization.

Disclaimer

While the Association takes the utmost care in managing and operating the Association’s Website, we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information or functionality provided. The Association shall not be held liable for any damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, the Association’s Website—regardless of the cause—including, but not limited to, software or hardware issues.

Please note that the information presented on the Association’s Website is current as of the time of publication. Some information may differ from current conditions or refer to products and services that are no longer available.

Links to This Website

In principle, links to the Association’s Website are permitted without prior approval. However, direct linking to image or PDF files is not allowed. When creating a link, please make sure to clearly indicate that it leads to the Association’s Website. Additionally, please refrain from using wording or expressions on the linking website (hereinafter referred to as a “linking site”) that could mislead viewers into thinking there is a partnership or any special relationship between the linking site and the Association.

Please note that we do not provide banners for linking purposes. We kindly ask you to use text-based links instead.

Furthermore, websites that link to or are linked from the Association’s Website are not under the control of the Association. The Association assumes no responsibility for any damages or issues arising from the use of such external sites.

Handling of Visitor Information

The Association respects the privacy of its visitors and considers the protection of visitor information to be a vital responsibility. With regard to the use of the Association’s Website, any information obtained from visitors (hereinafter referred to as "Visitor Information") will be handled by the Association as described below.

Handling of Personal Information

The Association respects the privacy of its visitors and considers the protection of their personal information a vital responsibility. Any information obtained from visitors in connection with the use of the Association’s Website (hereinafter referred to as “Personal Information”) will be handled by the Association as outlined below.

  1. Inquiry Information
    When receiving inquiries or comments from visitors, the Association may collect personal information such as the visitor’s name, organization or affiliation, email address, physical address, and telephone number.
  2. Website Usage History
    The Association may collect data regarding how visitors interact with the Association’s Website, including Browse history and usage patterns.
  3. Information About Devices and Network Environment
    The Association may collect technical information from visitors' devices, including but not limited to device model, operating system, mobile carrier, IP address, device settings, and other unique identifiers specific to the device.
  4. Response to Inquiries
    When a visitor contacts the Association, the information provided may be used to respond appropriately to the inquiry.
  5. Protection of Visitor Information
    The Association will take reasonable and necessary measures to protect visitor information from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.