These Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as 'Terms') set forth the conditions for using the services provided by Word of the Year Japan (hereinafter referred to as 'this Site').
By using this Site, you are deemed to have agreed to these Terms.
The following acts are prohibited when using this Site:
This Site may change the content, interruption, suspension, termination, lack of information, use, etc. of the services without any responsibility to users. This Site shall not be responsible for these matters.
The copyright of information, images, texts, etc. posted on this Site belongs to this Site. Unauthorized reproduction, duplication, and distribution of these materials are prohibited.
Information collected through this Site will not be used for purposes other than selecting award winners and related communications for the award announcement. Applicants have the right to manage information that identifies the applicant or other individuals. However, applicants agree that content they choose to make public and reports about this Site may be published at the discretion of the award's management.
If a minor applies, the consent of their legal representative (guardian) is required. When applying, the legal representative must understand the content of these Terms and confirm that the legal representative's consent has been obtained.
This Site may change these Terms without notifying users. The revised Terms of Use shall take effect from the time they are posted on this Site.
The interpretation of these Terms shall be governed by the laws of Japan. In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms, the Tokyo District Court shall be the court of exclusive agreed jurisdiction for the first instance.
Effective Date: November 4, 2025
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