Asset rights relating to the information posted on the Overarching Radiation-monitoring data Browsing System around Japan (ORBS) website (hereinafter, the “Website”) and to the software used for providing such information, belong to Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Incorporated, or to the sources used by the Company. In addition, intellectual property rights relating to information, etc., posted on the Website are protected by law.
Please follow these Terms of use when using the Website. Furthermore, use of this service is regarded as acknowledgement of these Terms of use. The Terms of use are subject to change as necessary without prior notice. Always check the latest version of the Terms of use on the Website before using the service.
About use of the website content
Information published on the Website (hereinafter, the "Content") can be freely used for reproduction, communication to the public, and translation, etc., for non-commercial purposes only, in accordance with the rules set forth in 1) to 8) below (hereinafter, the "Usage Rules").
Use of the Content is regarded as consent to the Usage Rules.
1 About attributions
A. Indicate the source when using the Content. The attribution method is as follows.
Source: Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Overarching Radiation-monitoring data Browsing System around Japan
Source: Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, ORBS
Source: TEPCO HD, ORBS, etc.
B. If the Content has been edited or modified, etc. for use, indicate that the Content has been edited or modified, etc., separately from the source attribution above. Do NOT publish or use edited or modified information in a manner that appears to have been prepared by the Company.
(Examples of indications when using the Content after editing or modifying)
"Concentration of radioactive isotope XX at location XX" (Modified and prepared using data from the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Overarching Radiation-monitoring data Browsing System around Japan)
"Concentration of radioactive isotope XX at location XX" prepared by XX Co., Ltd. based on data from Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, ORBS, etc.
2 Using map data
The Website uses digital topographic maps (tiles) published by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan.
3 About the protection of personal information
We may ask users to provide personal information when using the Website. We only use personal information provided through the Website for the purpose of responding to inquiries and other means necessary for administering the Website. All personal information is strictly managed and protected. The following is the Privacy Policy.
A. Personal information entered on the Website is managed appropriately and will NOT be disclosed or provided to third parties, unless any one of the following applies.
- Cases where consent has been received from the user providing the personal information
- Cases where disclosure and provision to subcontractors or outsourcing contractors is made to the extent necessary
- Other cases where there are justifiable grounds, such as the obligation to disclose information under law
B. Information such as when and from which domain a user accessed the Website is stored as an access history (log) on the web server installed for the Website. These data are only used for the purpose of obtaining and analyzing usage statistics data from the web server, and, in principle, are NOT used for any other purposes.
4 About the infringement of third-party rights
A. In some cases, the Content includes content for which copyrights and other rights are held by a third party (third party refers to parties other than the Company; the same applies below). Any content for which a third party holds a copyright and any content for which a third party holds rights other than a copyright, can only be used after receiving permission from the relevant third party under the responsibility of the user, unless the content clearly indicates that the right to be used has been granted.
(Examples of materials for which rights are held by a third party)
Data that are provided by an entity other than the Company, including data prepared by businesses or local governments, etc.
B. With regard to content for which a third party holds the rights, some content directly or indirectly indicates or suggests that a third party holds the rights through source attribution, etc. However, some content does NOT clearly identify or indicate, etc., the parts for which a third party holds the rights. It is the responsibility of the user to confirm the rights holder when using data.
C. In regard to content acquired from external databases, etc., follow the usage conditions of the provider.
D. Even if a third party holds a copyright, etc., for the content, in some cases the content can be used without the permission of the copyright holder, etc., such as citations permitted under the Copyright Act.
5 About links
As a general rule, you are free to link to the Website. However, if the content of the linking website is found to be for commercial purposes, to violate public order and morals, or to contain content that violates or potentially violates laws and regulations, etc., the link will NOT be accepted.
If you establish a link to the Website’s homepage or an individual webpage, please contact us immediately after establishing the link. If it is judged that the link settings, etc., are NOT appropriate, we may notify you and request that you modify or remove the link. In this case, please respond promptly to the details of the notification.
In addition, note the following points when establishing a link.
- The content of the linked webpage may be changed or deleted without prior notice.
- Clearly indicate that the link connects to the Website (Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Overarching Radiation-monitoring data Browsing System around Japan).
- Do NOT establish a link that embeds the Website into another website.
- Follow any cautionary notes, such as link restrictions regarding the individual webpages to be linked.
6 About governing law and jurisdiction
A. The Usage Rules are interpreted based on Japanese law.
B. The Tokyo District Court is the exclusive court of jurisdiction in the first instance for any disputes concerning use of the Content under the Usage Rules and the Usage Rules themselves.
7 About disclaimers
A. The Company is NOT liable for any acts committed by the user based on the Content (including using information prepared by editing or modifying the Content) or damages arising from the inability to use the Content.
B. The Content is subject to change, relocation, or deletion, etc., without prior notice. In addition, the provision of information may be terminated, suspended, or discontinued without prior notice.
C. The Content includes some information that has NOT been prepared using the latest data. In addition, although we verify the details of the data, we do NOT guarantee the accuracy of the data, and are NOT responsible for any damages arising from the accuracy of the data. Check the data thoroughly before use.
8 Others
A. The Usage Rules do NOT restrict the use of citations, etc., that are permitted under the Copyright Act.
B. The Usage Rules were established on March 13, 2023. The Usage Rules are subject to change in the future.
C. Please direct any inquiries here.