1. Copyright Notice

2. Linking Policy

No link to this website may be established without the Firm’s prior written approval. The Firm reserves the right to request the removal of any link at its discretion.

3, Disclaimer

(1) Although the Firm endeavors to ensure that the information contained on this website is accurate and up to date, such information is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. The Firm makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the content.

(2) To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Firm disclaims all liability for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the use of, or inability to use, this website.

(3) The content of this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, legal opinion, or any other form of professional advice. Accessing or using this website does not create an attorney-client relationship between the Firm and any user.

(4) The content, structure, and URLs of this website are subject to change or deletion without prior notice.

4. Privacy Policy

The Firm complies with all applicable data protection and privacy laws and regulations, including the Act on the Protection of Personal Information of Japan, as well as professional obligations under the Attorney Act and related professional conduct rules. The Firm is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the following Privacy Policy.

(1) Collection of Personal Information

The Firm collects personal information by lawful, fair, and appropriate means, and only to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes described in Section (2) below. Such personal information may include:

(i) Name, address, gender, date of birth, name of employer or affiliated organization, job title, telephone number, and email address
(ii) Any other information reasonably necessary for the provision of the Firm’s legal services

(2) Purpose of Use of Personal Information

The Firm uses personal information solely for the following purposes and only to the extent necessary to achieve such purposes:

(i) Provision of legal services
(ii) Accounting, billing, and tax-related administration
(iii) Distribution of information relating to the Firm’s legal services, including notices of seminars, lectures, publications, articles, and seasonal or courtesy communications
(iv) Responding to inquiries and communications
(v) Recruitment-related activities, including communications, screening, selection, hiring decisions, and post-hiring personnel management, training, and administration for attorneys, secretaries, and other staff
(vi) Purposes incidental or ancillary to the above

(3) Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties

The Firm will not disclose or provide personal information to any third party without the prior consent of the relevant individual, except where disclosure is required or permitted by applicable laws or regulations.

(4) Security Measures

The Firm implements reasonable and appropriate technical, organizational, and administrative measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, destruction, or alteration.

(5) Access, Correction, and Other Requests

Upon request by the individual concerned, the Firm will, after verifying the individual’s identity, respond in a reasonable manner to requests for access to, correction of, or other actions relating to personal information held by the Firm, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. For further details, please contact the individual specified in Section (6) below.

(6) Contact Information

Personal Information Officer
Yanagida & Partners
E-mail: yanagida-partners@yp-law.jp

Tel: +81-3-3213-0034
Fax: +81-3-3214-5234

5. Site Policy Amendments

The Firm reserves the right to amend or revise this Site Policy at any time as it deems necessary. Any amendments will become effective upon publication on this website.