Legal & Policies
1. Privacy Policy
2. Terms of Use
3. Copyright and Image Policy
4. Legal Notice (Act on Specified Commercial Transactions)
5. Disclaimer
1. Privacy Policy
The Chiyu Uemae Memorial Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “the Foundation”) sets forth the following policy regarding the handling of personal information on this website (hereinafter referred to as “the Site”).
(1) Collection of Personal Information
The Foundation may collect personal information such as names and email addresses through inquiry forms, email communications, and other interactions.
(2) Purpose of Use
Personal information collected will be used solely for the following purposes:
• Responding to inquiries
• Providing information and materials
• Improving the operation and content of the Site
(3) Management of Personal Information
The Foundation takes appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or leakage of personal information.
(4) Provision to Third Parties
The Foundation will not provide personal information to third parties without prior consent of the individual, except where required by law.
(5) Cookies and Analytics
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to analyze usage and improve services.
Such data does not identify individual users.
(6) Use of External Services
The Site may use third-party services, such as analytics tools.
Any data collected through such services will be handled in accordance with the respective providers’ privacy policies.
(7) Disclosure, Correction, and Deletion
Upon request from the individual, the Foundation will appropriately respond to requests for disclosure, correction, or deletion of personal information.
(8) Compliance with Laws and Regulations
The Foundation complies with applicable laws and regulations regarding the protection of personal information.
(9) Changes to This Policy
This policy may be revised without prior notice as necessary.
(10) Contact
For inquiries regarding the handling of personal information, please contact us via the Contact page of this Site.
2. Terms of Use
(1) Scope
This website (the “Site”) is operated by the Chiyu Uemae Memorial Foundation (the “Foundation”). By using the Site, users are deemed to have agreed to these Terms of Use.
(2) Copyright
All content on the Site, including texts, images, and other materials, is protected by copyright and is owned by the Foundation or respective rights holders.
(3) Prohibited Activities
Users are prohibited from engaging in the following activities:
• Unauthorized reproduction, duplication, or modification of content
• Secondary use, including screenshots and redistribution
• Data collection such as scraping
• Any act that violates laws or public order and morals
(4) Disclaimer
While the Foundation strives to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided on the Site, it does not guarantee such accuracy or completeness. The Foundation shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of the Site.
(5) External Links
The Foundation shall not be responsible for the content of any external websites linked from the Site.
(6) Changes to the Terms
These Terms of Use may be revised without prior notice as necessary.
3. Copyright and Image Policy
(1) Copyright
All images, texts, and materials on the Site are protected by copyright and are owned by the Foundation or respective rights holders.
(2) Use of Images
The images of artworks on the Site are published with the permission of the respective holding institutions and related parties.
Unauthorized use of these images is strictly prohibited.
(3) Prohibited Activities
The following activities are prohibited:
• Unauthorized reproduction, duplication, or distribution of images
• Commercial use
• Modification, cropping, or alteration of images
• Secondary use, including screenshots
• Redistribution on social media or other platforms
(4) Technical Measures
The Site employs certain technical measures to help prevent unauthorized use of images, including:
• Restriction of right-click functions
• Prevention of image dragging and saving
• Use of web-optimized, reduced-resolution images
These measures do not guarantee complete protection but are implemented to indicate restrictions on use.
(5) Permission Requests
For permission to use images, please contact the respective holding institutions or copyright holders directly.
4. Legal Notice (Act on Specified Commercial Transactions)
(1) Seller
Chiyu Uemae Memorial Foundation
(2) Responsible Party
Chiyu Uemae Memorial Foundation
(3) Location
3-10-30 Maikozaka, Tarumi-ku, Hyogo-ken, Japan
(4) Contact
Email: info@chiyu-uemae.com
(5) Publications
The Foundation publishes the following books:
Uemae Diaries, 1947–2010: Chiyu Uemae and Gutai (2019)
Chiyu Uemae — NUI — Stitch Works (2022)
(6) Orders and Inquiries
For publication-related inquiries and orders, please contact:
info@chiyu-uemae.com
(7) Payment
Payment details will be provided upon inquiry.
(8) Delivery
Orders will be processed after payment confirmation.
(9) Returns
Returns are accepted only in case of defective items.
5. Disclaimer
(1) Accuracy of Information
While the Foundation strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on the Site, it does not guarantee its completeness or accuracy.
(2) Limitation of Liability
The Foundation shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of the Site.
(3) External Links
The Foundation is not responsible for the content of any external websites linked from the Site.
(4) Changes
The content of the Site may be changed or removed without prior notice.