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 White Paper on Small and Medium Enterprises, White Paper on Small Enterprises, etc.), materials used by organizations including councils and study groups (The Small and Medium Enterprises Industrial Structure Council, 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

(*Note: See each linked page for detailed information.)

  1. Utilization of symbols, logos, and character designs
    The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (hereinafter referred to as “SME”)specifies the following rules with respect to the utilization of SME’s symbols, logos, and character designs (hereinafter referred to as “Symbols”), in order to conduct uniform information dissemination and the establishment of SME’s image and to prevent representations that may lead the public to mistakenly believe that SME appears to be an entity conducting business.

    In principle, Third Parties other than SME and SME’s officers are not allowed to use SME’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.)

    1. Cases where Third Parties manufacture goods marked with the Symbols upon SME’s request
    2. Cases where Third Parties prepare materials or produce goods when conducting projects commissioned by SME and indicate the fact that SME has commissioned such materials or goods using the Symbols
    3. Cases where Third Parties prepare materials or produce goods when holding events co-organized by SME or events in which SME participates, and when conducting projects or holding events for which SME provides support, financial assistance, or cooperation and indicate the fact that such events are co-organized by SME and the like using the Symbols (limited to materials and goods that are not primarily sold for profit)
    4. Cases where Third Parties reprint materials that are published by SME and marked with the Symbols
    5. Cases where Third Parties create links to SME’s website using the Symbols as link icons
    6. Cases where business operators that have contracts for the procurement of services or other contracts with SME 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
  2. Youtube
  3. Utilization of the following software and programs (information systems)

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