Terms of Use (Appendix)
1) Example of an indication of Third Party rights
Indications such as “Source: ___” and “Photograph: ___” used in white papers / reports (White Paper on Energy, etc.), materials used by organizations including councils and study groups (The advisory Commitee for Natural Resources and Energy, etc.), and other materials for explaining policies
2) Examples of Content obtained through API (application programming interface) links to external databases, etc.
3) Content where the Terms of Use does not apply
- Utilization of symbols, logos, and character designs
Agency for Natural Resources and Energy (ANRE) specifies the following rules with respect to the utilization of ANRE’s symbols, logos, and character designs in order to conduct uniform information dissemination and the establishment of ANRE’s image and to prevent representations that may lead the public to mistakenly believe that ANRE appears to be an entity conducting business.
- In principle, Third Parties other than ANRE and ANRE’s officers are not allowed to use ANRE’s Symbols. However, such Third Parties are allowed to use the Symbols in the following cases. Before doing so, consult with each division in charge of each relevant project and other matters in advance. (See item 4. under the section named “Links” in the Terms of Use as well, concerning item v.)
- Cases where Third Parties manufacture goods marked with the Symbols upon ANRE’s request
- Cases where Third Parties prepare materials or produce goods when conducting projects commissioned by ANRE and indicate the fact that ANRE has commissioned such materials or goods using the Symbols
- Cases where Third Parties prepare materials or produce goods when holding events co-organized by ANRE or events in which ANRE participates, and when conducting projects or holding events for which ANRE provides support, financial assistance, or cooperation and indicate the fact that such events are co-organized by ANRE and the like using the Symbols (limited to materials and goods that are not primarily sold for profit)
- Cases where Third Parties reprint materials that are published by ANRE and marked with the Symbols
- Cases where Third Parties create links to ANRE’s website using the Symbols as link icons
- Cases where business operators that have contracts for the procurement of services or other contracts with ANRE display the symbols of private companies and the Symbols side by side in lists of customers and the like on the websites of such business operators
- In principle, Third Parties other than ANRE and ANRE’s officers are not allowed to use ANRE’s Symbols. However, such Third Parties are allowed to use the Symbols in the following cases. Before doing so, consult with each division in charge of each relevant project and other matters in advance. (See item 4. under the section named “Links” in the Terms of Use as well, concerning item v.)
- Utilization of video files through an external database （YouTube）
Comply with YouTube’s
terms of use （YouTube） - Utilization of the following software and programs (information systems)
Government Electronic Procurement System (PDF) (GEPS)If you have any questions when planning to use pictures, images, logos, posters, pamphlets, leaflets, or survey reports besides in the matters described above, contact the division in charge of each relevant project and related matters as described above or the Research and Public Relations Office under the General Policy Division under the Commissioner's Secretariat.