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This website is managed and operated by Hioki E.E. Corporation (“Hioki”) and its affiliates. By using it, you agree to the terms of use set forth below (“these Terms”). If you do not agree to the Terms, please refrain from using this website.Some pages of this website may have separate terms of use. Please read and agree to those terms before using the applicable pages.

1.Disclaimer

Use of the website shall be at the user’s own responsibility.
Hioki exercises due care in creating and managing the information posted on this website but makes no guarantee as to its accuracy, usefulness, completeness, or safety. Hioki is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use or inability to use such information, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence on its part.Hioki may change all or part of the information on this website without notice. In addition, operation of the website may be suspended without notice for system maintenance or other reasons, although Hioki will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice when possible.
Hioki is not responsible for any loss or damage arising from the use of information obtained from third-party websites linked from or linking to this website, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence on its part.Please refrain from using or reproducing, for other purposes, any part of the content sent by Hioki in response to your inquiries via this website.
The website may not function properly due to communication conditions, user computer environments, or other factors.

2.Prohibited Conduct

The following conduct is prohibited while using this website:

  • Engaging in acts that infringe or may infringe upon the rights or interests of Hioki or third parties, or damage their reputation or credibility
  • Registering false or inaccurate information regarding Hioki or third parties
  • Transmitting unauthorized programs such as computer viruses
  • Engaging in acts that violate or may violate laws or regulations, regardless of intent or negligence
  • Acts that are contrary to public order and morals
  • Other conduct that Hioki deems inappropriate for reasonable grounds

3.Copyright

The copyrights for all content posted on this website (including documents, drawings, photographs, illustrations, videos, audio, and software) belong to Hioki or their respective rights holders. Except for personal use or other uses permitted under copyright law, unauthorized use (including reproduction, modification, uploading, posting, transmission, distribution, licensing, sale, or publication) of such content is prohibited. Use of copyrighted materials requires prior permission from Hioki.

4.Trademarks

The trademarks, symbols, trade names, and logos displayed on this website belong to Hioki or their respective rights holders. Except as permitted by the Trademark Act and other applicable law, use of these items without the prior consent of Hioki or the applicable rights holders is prohibited. Use of Hioki’s logos or related marks requires prior permission from Hioki.

5.Links

This website contains links to third-party websites (“linked sites”). Linked sites are responsible for managing their own content, so please use them in accordance with the applicable terms of use. Hioki assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of linked sites. The presence of a link from this website to a linked site, or from a linked site to this website, does not imply that Hioki endorses the use of the linked site or the products, services, or companies featured there. Furthermore, such links do not imply any special business relationship, such as a partnership, between Hioki and the linked site.

If you wish to link to this website, please do so only after agreeing to the following conditions:

  • Hioki assumes no responsibility for any problem, loss, or damage resulting from the link.
  • The information and URLs on this website may be changed without notice.
  • You may not use Hioki’s logo to create a link. Use of the logo requires prior permission from Hioki.
  • Links from the following types of websites are not permitted:
    • (1)Sites containing defamation or slander
    • (2)Sites containing illegal content
    • (3)Sites containing content that runs counter to public order and morals
    • (4)Sites that link in a way that makes it unclear that this is Hioki’s website
  • Hioki may request deletion of links if deemed inappropriate based on these Terms.

6.Download Service

When downloading data such as user manuals or catalogs from this website, please acknowledge the following points before use:

  • Use of the download service may require prior registration.
  • The content provided may be changed without notice due to updates to product specifications.
  • Depending on your browser or viewer software version, you may not be able to download or view files. Some printers may not print files correctly. Downloaded files may contain garbled text due to conversion to PDF format.
  • Commercial reproduction, modification, or distribution of downloaded files is prohibited.

7.Protection of personal information

Any personal information acquired by Hioki during use of this website will be handled in accordance with Hioki’s Privacy Policy.

8.Changes to These Terms

Hioki may change these Terms by publishing them on its website or through another method deemed appropriate under the following circumstances. The revised terms will apply from the effective date of the revision.

  • If the change is deemed to be in the general interest of Members
  • If the change does not conflict with the purpose of these terms and is deemed reasonable in light of the necessity and appropriateness of the changes in question and other relevant factors

9.Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms shall be interpreted in accordance with Japanese law, regardless of any conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Nagano District Court, Japan.

10.Recommended Environment

The following system environment is recommended for optimal use of the website:

  • Latest version of Google Chrome (Windows/Android)
  • Latest version of Mozilla Firefox (Windows)
  • Latest version of Microsoft Edge (Windows)
  • Latest version of Safari (macOS/iOS)

11.JavaScript

This website uses JavaScript to improve usability. If JavaScript is disabled in your browser settings, some features may not function correctly or may not display properly.

12.Style Sheets

This website uses style sheets. If style sheets are disabled in your browser settings, the site may not display correctly.