Rules for Use
December 1, 2009
Chie Sugawara, President of SOFT ON DEMAND Co.,Ltd.

Regarding the sex research we conducted (hereinafter “SOD Sex Survey”) that is made available through this website (hereinafter “this website”), we request that all users of any text, illustrations, images, audio and visual data, etc. (hereinafter “users”) adhere to the rules of use stipulated here (hereinafter “rules for use”).

We consider your browsing, downloading, linking, reprinting, etc. of this website as your agreeing to these rules of use.

We also reserve the right to change the rules of use without the users’ approval by announcing the changes on this website, and the changes become effective immediately.

Disclaimer

The SOD Sex Survey is the findings of a sex survey we conducted on men and women of the general public. It does not reflect the official views of public institutions nor does it determine the standard figures and opinions of the society at large.

We pay close attention to the management and use of the SOD Sex Survey and this website, however, we do not guarantee the accuracy and reliability of the information and the safety of this website. We also will not be responsible for any damages that the users may incur by the use of the SOD Sex Survey and this website.

In addition, we will not be responsible for any communication fees from metered charges for browsing some of the large data on this website.

Furthermore, we may change or delete some information on this website or discontinue this website without prior notification, however, we will not be responsible for any damages that the users may incur as a consequence.

Range and Terms of Use

Range of Use

All downloadable texts, illustrations, images, audio and visual data, etc. on this website are copyrighted to our company unless otherwise noted, and they are protected by the Copyright Act and international treaties. With the exception of personal use or other uses approved by the Copyright Act, any use of the information (includes copying, revising, distributing) is prohibited without prior permission from our company. The revision and usage of the text, illustrations, images, audio and visual data, etc. are strictly prohibited, except for the indicating of the credits.

Restrictions on Use

The use for any of the below is prohibited.

If we consider it an infringement of the rules of use, we reserve the right to stop your use of the SOD Sex Survey.

usage to support, advocate, defame, or criticize the activities of any individuals, groups, or organizations

usage that disturbs public order and morals

usage that causes misunderstandings about the SOD Sex Survey or SOFT ON DEMAND Co.,Ltd.

usage that may infringe upon the rights of any individuals or organizations (using the findings made available on this website without clarifying the source, etc.)

Commercial use, educational material, link to this website

The use of the SOD Sex Survey for business or commercial activities is prohibited without prior permission from our company. If you wish to use the SOD Sex Survey for business or commercial activities, please contact us in advance.

We generally allow its free-of-charge distribution for educational purposes at educational institutions in condition that the source is identified on the educational material and that we are notified in advanced. The distribution of educational material for a fee is considered business or commercial activity.

If you wish to post a link to this website, please contact us in advance with your request. If we accept your request, you may use the SOD Sex Survey banner as a link to this website. The link will be restricted to the top page of this website (http://2011.sodsurvey.jp/). If you use the downloadable files, texts, illustrations, images, audio and visual data, etc. available on this website, please identify the source as “SOFT ON DEMAND Co.,Ltd. (SOD Sex Survey).” If space is limited, you may shorten it to “Research by SOD.” Please also include the URL to this website (http://2011.sodsurvey.jp/).

For inquiries, contact:

SOD Survey Office

SAN Shin-Nakano Bldg.

Honcho 6-20-12, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0012

Email: sod-survey@sod.co.jp

Tel: 03-5238-7112

Restrictions on posting links to this website

The posting of a link to this website by the below websites is prohibited.

websites whose manager/management is unclear or it is unclear as to where the responsibility lies

websites that solicit monetary contracts, such as consumer loans

websites that may mislead or confuse the browser, or fraudulent websites

websites that encourage smoking, drinking alcohol, and online dating services to minors

websites that may defame any individuals, groups, or organizations, violate their privacy, damage their credit, obstruct their business, or violate their trademarks and rights

websites that solicit support for political or religious organizations

websites that advocate violence, gambling, drugs, prostitution, etc. or carry antisocial contents

websites that do not respect intellectual property rights (eg. websites that encourage the illegal copying for audio and visual contents)

websites that may considerably damage our corporate image or reliability

websites that do not adhere to or do not intend to adhere to the conditions of use stipulated by our company

websites that our company deems inappropriate.

Basic policies on protecting personal information

December 1, 2009
SOFT ON DEMAND Co.,Ltd.
Chie Sugawara

In order to uphold the trust between our company and the users of this website, we have set the following policies to appropriately handle the personal information of our users, and we hereby declare that our employees will adhere to the laws and norms regarding the handling of personal information and will continue our efforts in improving our practices.
We will clarify the regulations regarding the handling of personal information and will guarantee that our employees adhere to them.
When we ask for the users’ personal information, we will clarify the purpose and usage and will obtain permission from the users.
We will not use the users’ personal information for purposes other than what the users agreed on.
When handling the users’ personal information, we will employ safe technical measures and pay utmost attention in their handling in order to prevent improper intrusion, loss, falsification, leak, etc.
We will respond quickly to the users’ requests regarding the disclosure, correction, deletion, and termination of use of the users’ personal information we possess.
We will adhere to the laws regarding the handling of the users’ personal information and will continue to review and improve our policies.
Based on our basic policies for protecting personal information, we will handle the users’ personal information as below.
Purposes for using the personal information we have obtained and possess
The purposes for our using the personal information of the users we have obtained and possess are as below. Please be informed in advance that we may make reasonable changes in the purposes stated below.
Responses to inquiries from the users
Regarding providing personal information we obtained to a third party
With the exception of the below, we will not provide personal information to a third party.
When we have obtained permission from the users
When we outsource a job to a contractor in order to accomplish the above purpose of use (a confidentiality agreement will be signed in advance)
When the police or the courts demand disclosure, or when disclosure is required by law.

Safety management for the protection of personal information
We have stipulated regulations for the protection of the users’ personal information.

We will continue our efforts in maintaining and improving the safety management required to protect the users’ personal information

Regarding disclosure, correction, termination of use, deletion of personal information

After administering the prescribed procedure, the user or a representative of the user with proper authority can demand the disclosure, correction, termination of use, or deletion of the user’s personal information we possess. For details on the procedure, refer to “Demanding the Disclosure, etc. of Personal Information.” Nevertheless, the user’s personal information may not be disclosed in cases stated below.

when the user’s or a third party’s life, physical body, property, rights, interests, etc. may be damaged
when the proper operation of our business may be considerably obstructed.

Inquiries and consultation regarding the handling of personal information
For inquiries and consultation regarding the handling of personal information, please contact the below.

Inquires on personal information:
Email: sod-survey@sod.co.jp
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