The following is an explanation of this website (hereinafter referred to as "this site") operated by Technical Translation House, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "TTH"). Please read and understand the following before using this site.

Changes to Site Policy

This Site Policy is subject to change as needed by TTH. Once changes to this Site Policy are published on this site, you will be deemed to have accepted the changes.

Copyrights, etc.

• Copyrights and intellectual property rights to all content (text, photographs, video, music, audio, and other works) on this site belong to TTH, the original authors, or other right holders.
• The reproduction, alteration, conversion, lending, distribution, public transmission, or any other use or disposition of the copyrighted materials on this site without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited, beyond the scope of personal use or other use as stipulated by law.
• All trademarks, logos, marks, etc. used on this site are the property of TTH. They may not be used without our permission.

About Links

When linking to this site, please comply with each of the following items, unless otherwise specifically permitted by TTH. In principle, you are free to link to this site.

1. The URL to be set as the link destination should be the top page (https://www.tth.co.jp).
2. Links from the following websites are strictly prohibited.
   • Websites that include content that slanders TTH or third parties, or discredits or defames them
   • Websites that infringe on the copyrights, trademarks, or other rights of TTH or third parties
   • Websites that TTH deems inappropriate, such as websites that may damage our social credibility or reputation
3. TTH shall not be liable for any damage or loss incurred by any person as a result of linking to this site.

Disclaimer

• TTH takes the utmost care in posting information on this site, but in no event guarantees the accuracy, usefulness, certainty, etc. of the content.
• TTH assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any consequences resulting from decisions, actions, etc. of users based on the posted information.
• The information on this site is current as of the date of posting. The name, content, etc. of the site may be changed or abolished without prior notice, and the information posted may become inconsistent with actual conditions over time.
• TTH may change the address of this site without prior notice. TTH will not be held responsible for broken links, display problems, or any other effects caused by such changes.
• TTH may temporarily or permanently discontinue providing part or all of this site due to force majeure such as natural disasters, system failures, modifications, or updates, reasons related to our business operations, or other reasons, but TTH shall not be liable for any damages resulting from such discontinuation.
• TTH does not guarantee the operation of any equipment or other devices used by the user in connection with the use of the service. TTH shall not be liable for any other damages incurred in connection with the service.

Personal Information Protection Policy

Technical Translation House, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "TTH") is a translation company specializing in patent translation. The personal information that TTH obtains from clients and translators through its business, as well as the personal information of TTH employees (hereinafter referred to as "personal information"), is a very important asset to TTH. The protection of this personal information is an important social responsibility of TTH. In order to properly handle all personal information related to TTH's business, we have established this Personal Information Protection Policy as a standard of conduct to be observed by all employees, and we will ensure compliance with this policy.

1. Personal information will be acquired, used, and provided only to the extent necessary to achieve the purpose of use specified within the scope of legitimate business.
2. We will take reasonable and appropriate security measures, both technically and organizationally, against the risk of leakage, loss, damage, or the like of personal information.
3. We will comply with laws and ordinances, government guidelines, and other norms concerning personal information, and will exercise due care in the management of personal information.
4. We will respond appropriately and promptly to complaints and consultations regarding the handling of personal information and our personal information protection management system.
5. In order to maintain an appropriate protection system for personal information, we will respond to changes in the business environment and continuously improve our personal information protection management system.

Established on July 15, 2023
Technical Translation House, Inc.
Hirotsugu Nakano, President

Handling of Personal Information

In handling personal information, TTH will follow the "Personal Information Protection Policy" and comply with the following. When TTH collects personal information, we will clarify the purpose of use or provision of such information before collecting it.
The use of the collected personal information will be limited to the purposes specified in advance. In the event that it becomes necessary to use personal information for purposes beyond those stated at the time of collection, we will notify you in each case and take the necessary procedures.
Please note that while the provision of personal information to TTH is voluntary, failure to provide the required information may impede the use of our services and our ability to respond to your requests.

Items to be published in accordance with Act on the Protection of Personal Information

1. Purpose of use of personal information

TTH will acquire personal information only after clarifying the purpose of use. Personal information will be used only by authorized persons within the scope of the purpose of acquisition and to the extent necessary for business purposes. Personal information handled by TTH and the purposes of use are as follows.

1. Inquiry Information
   • Personal information concerned: Inquiry information received via email, Web, telephone, fax, etc.
   • Method of acquisition: In writing or otherwise through email, Web, telephone, fax, etc.
   • Purpose of use: To respond to inquiries
2. Personal information about clients
   • Personal information concerned: Personal information of the person in charge at companies and patent firms with which TTH work
   • Method of acquisition: In writing or otherwise, through email, Web, business card, telephone, mail, fax, hand delivery, etc.
   • Purpose of use: Reporting, contacting, and consulting regarding business. To prepare estimations. To respond to inquiries. To execute contracts. To provide information on seminars, exhibitions, etc.
3. Personal information concerning applicants for employment
   • Personal information concerned: Information about your application to join TTH
   • Method of acquisition: In writing or otherwise through email, Web, mail, fax, etc.
   • Purpose of use: To communicate, guide, and report on recruitment. Recruitment selection materials.
4. Personal information concerning directors and employees
   • Personal information concerned: Information received via email, Web, mail, fax, hand delivery, etc.
   • Method of acquisition: In writing or otherwise, through email, Web, mail, fax, hand delivery, etc.
   • Purpose of use: Personnel management, salary and bonus management, attendance management, employee benefits, health and safety management, business management, education and training, and notifications to government agencies, etc.

2. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

TTH will not provide personal information to third parties except in the following cases.

• When we have received prior consent from the individual concerned
• When required by law or regulation
• When it is necessary for the protection of the life, body, or property of an individual and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual concerned
• When it is especially necessary to improve public health or to promote the sound growth of children and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual concerned
• When it is necessary to cooperate with a national agency, a local government, or an individual or entity entrusted by either a national agency or local government to execute affairs prescribed by law, and obtaining the consent of the individual concerned is likely to impede the execution of such affairs

3. Inquiries regarding personal information

For requests for disclosure, correction, suspension of use, etc. of personal information, or for consultation regarding our handling of personal information, please contact us.

When requesting disclosure, correction, suspension of use, etc., or notification of purpose of use of personal information, please note that you will be asked to submit the application form prescribed by TTH, documents confirming your identity, and, if necessary, a fee (required for some disclosure procedures).

However, if any of the following applies, we may not be able to make a response regarding all or part of the personal information related to the content of such confirmation.

• When the application procedure is incomplete
• When there is a risk of harm to the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the individual concerned or third parties
• When there is a risk of significant hindrance to the proper conduct of TTH's business
• When it would violate laws or regulations