Site Policy
Site Policy
This site is operated by the Graduate School of Humanities, The University of Osaka (hereinafter referred to as Disciplinary Network in the Humanities (DNH). Its purpose is to provide information on DNH's education, research, and activities, as well as information on various events and other such matters. This site policy stipulates the matters to be observed by all users of this site (hereinafter referred to as "users").
1. Scope
This site policy applies to the information provided and various services (such as inquiry forms) on this site. However, this site policy does not apply to information provided and services on external sites linked to this site. The site policies of linked sites are determined independently by the operators of the linked sites, so please check them.
2. Copyright
- The copyright of all text, images, audio, video, programs, software, designs, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "content") posted on this website belongs to DNH or a third party with legitimate rights, unless otherwise expressly stated.
- Users may not reproduce, reuse, sell, publish, or otherwise use the content without permission, beyond the scope of personal use permitted by copyright law.
- If you quote content from this website, please be sure to clearly indicate the source.
3. Disclaimer
3a. Disciplinary Network in the Humanities Website Disclaimer
- Although we strive to ensure that the information posted on this website is accurate and up-to-date, we cannot guarantee this. DNH shall not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of using or referring to the information on this website.
- The operation of this website may be changed, suspended, or discontinued without notice. DNH shall not be liable for any damages incurred by users as a result of such changes.
- DNH does not guarantee the content or management of external sites linked to this site. DNH takes no responsibility for any trouble or damage caused by linked sites.
3b. Translation Disclaimer
- Use of machine translation
- For the convenience of users, some pages and content on this website are provided in English using automatic translation services such as Google Translate. Please use the automatically translated English information for reference purposes only.
- About translation accuracy
- Due to the nature of machine translation, the translation may contain errors, inaccurate expressions, or changes in meaning. The Graduate School does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the translation, and is not responsible for any damages suffered by users in connection with the translation.
- If there is a discrepancy with the Japanese version
- In principle, the accurate content of the information posted on this website will be based on the Japanese version. In the event of any discrepancies or inconsistencies between the English and Japanese versions, the Japanese version will take precedence.
- Relationship with official information
- The English information provided on this website is not an official legal document. If you need to confirm official information or the official position of the university, please be sure to refer to the original Japanese version or contact the relevant office of our graduate school or university.
4. Links
- In principle, you are free to link to this website; however, we may refuse your request depending on the content of the linking site and the method of linking.
- When setting up a link, please clearly indicate that it is a link to this website. Please refrain from displaying the content of this website within a frame or otherwise displaying the content of this website as if it were part of the linking website.
- Please note that the URL and content of this website may be changed or deleted without prior notice.
5. Handling of Personal Information
- Personal information acquired and purpose of use
- When using the inquiry form on this website, you will need to enter personal information such as the sender's name and email address.
- This personal information will be used only for the purpose of responding to your questions and requests and for necessary contact.
- Management of personal information
- Personal information obtained from this site will be properly managed to prevent leakage, falsification, or loss, in compliance with the “Osaka University Privacy Policy” and related laws and regulations.
- Except as required by law, DNH will not provide personal information it has acquired to third parties without the individual's consent.
- About creating an account
- This website does not provide a system for general users to create individual accounts and log in. Therefore, we do not obtain information such as membership registration, user IDs, and passwords.
6. Use of access analysis tools
This website uses the following access analysis tools to understand how the website is being used and to improve content and services for users.
Google Analytics
- Google Analytics uses cookies to collect traffic data.
- Google Analytics uses cookies to collect traffic data. (For more information on cookies, please also see "About Cookies.")
- Users can refuse information collection by Google Analytics by disabling cookies in their browser settings.
- Data collection and usage practices by Google Analytics are governed by Google's Privacy Policy. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for more information.
YouTube (video distribution and access analysis)
- In order to understand the playback and access status of YouTube videos embedded or linked on this website, we may use analysis data provided by YouTube (YouTube Analytics).
- YouTube is a service provided by Google, and cookies and other tracking technologies may be used when embedding or playing videos.
- Please refer to YouTube's Privacy Policy and Google's Privacy Policy for more information about the information collected and its use.
7. Use of Cookies
- This website may use cookies in connection with the use of the access analysis tools mentioned above.
- Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or device via your browser and are used to collect anonymous traffic data, etc.
- You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to display a warning when cookies are sent. Please note that if you refuse cookies, some functions may be restricted.
8. Jurisdiction
In the event of any dispute arising regarding this website or this site policy, the governing law shall be Japanese law, and the Osaka District Court shall be the court of exclusive jurisdiction. However, if the user is a consumer, the exclusive jurisdiction clause may not apply due to the Consumer Contract Act and other laws and regulations.
9. Changes to Site Policy
DNH may revise this site policy without notice in accordance with changes to laws, regulations, university policies, etc. The revised site policy will take effect when it is posted on this website.