Disclaimers and copyrights

1. Users must cite the source when using the Content. Below are possible formats for citing the source.
Examples of source citation
Source: (URL of relevant page), Minamata Disease Archives, Ministry of the Environment
Source: [Title of study], (Minamata Disease Archives, Ministry of the Environment), (URL of relevant page), (Accessed on [date])

2. If the user has edited “This Content” for use, you must include a statement expressing that “This Content” has been edited and the name of entity, in addition to the abovementioned source citation. But not in any way making public or using edited information in a format that may be misconstrued as if national government or the relevant ministries has just created and unedited by anyone else.
(Examples of citation if editing Content before use)
Based on [title of report], (Minamata Disease Archives, Ministry of the Environment), (URL of relevant page)
Written by [name of company, etc.] and based on [title of study], (Minamata Disease Archives, Ministry of the Environment), (URL of relevant page)

1. These terms of use are to be interpreted in accordance with the laws of Japan.
Any party other than the Minamata Disease Archives, Ministry of the Environment is not permitted to use the logo of the Minamata Disease Archives, Ministry of the Environment.

2. Any Contents regarding which it is expressly indicated, along with a specific and reasonable explanation of the reason, that they are subject to the application of other usage rules.
As a general rule, you are free to create a link to the website of the Minamata Disease Archives. Please pay attention to the following, however (while you are not required to obtain permission for a link, please kindly notify us at JOUHOU_CENTER@env.go.jp)

• (１)As addresses are subject to change or removal without prior notice, please make sure that the link to our website should reach our top page as a general rule.
• (２) Please do not create a link that might cause a misunderstanding that the website of the National Institute for Minamata Disease is part of the website from which the link originates. Please make absolutely sure to have the link configured so that a new window should be opened. (To avoid causing confusion on the part of the viewer during this procedure, please display a statement indicating that "the linked website will be opened in a new window," or any message that lets the viewer have such an understanding)
• (３) We may refuse to allow the creation of a link from any website that does not fit the spirit of our Institute's website, including but not limited to a website that slanders or defames a third party or our Institute, a website that goes against public order and morals, or any other website that violates a law, statutory regulation or bylaw.