Site Policy

Site Policy

1. Usage Conditions
Japan Oil Transportation (JOT) Website located at https://www.jot.co.jp/ (hereinafter referred to as the “Website") is operated by Japan Oil Transportation (hereinafter referred to as "JOT").
Users of the Website are assumed to have consented to the following conditions.
Note that, as the conditions of this Site Policy may change, users are requested to always read the latest version of the policy.

2. Copyright
All content on the Website is the property of JOT, or the property of third parties for which JOT has received permission for use and are protected by copyright laws. With the exception of use recognized by law, regardless of whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes or an intranet, the reproduction, reprinting, public transmission, alteration, redistribution, use, translation into other languages, or adaptation of any portion of this Website without the prior consent of JOT is prohibited.

3. Trademarks
The names of JOT products, etc. appearing on the Website are registered trademarks or trademarks owned by JOT, or trademarks for which JOT possesses usage rights. Furthermore, the names of trademarks, etc. of other companies appearing on the Website are registered trademarks or trademarks owned by the relevant companies, or trademarks for which the relevant companies possess usage rights.

4. Disclaimer
Information appearing on the Website may include inaccuracies or errors. Moreover, JOT reserves the right to alter or remove any content on the Website, as well as alter or discontinue the products and services appearing on the Website without notice. Users wishing to utilize information appearing on the Website are urged to make responsible judgments regarding use of this information in accordance with their own objectives. Users are further asked to be aware that under no circumstances will JOT assume responsibility for damage arising from the use of information, products, or services appearing on the Website.

5. Warranties and Limitation of Liability
The Website may be changed or terminated without prior notice. JOT shall assume no responsibility for any damage arising from said change or termination.

6. Applicable Law and Legal Jurisdiction
Unless otherwise provided, use of the Website and matters pertaining to the Website shall be governed by the laws of Japan. The Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive primary jurisdiction over any disputes related to the use of the Website except when otherwise explicitly stated.

7. Use in Media
For use in magazines, books, advertising, and other publications, please contact JOT in advance.

8. Handling of Personal Information
Whenever users send data using the Website (including personal information), the Website encrypts the information to ensure security.
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc.
For details on how personal information is handled on the Website, please read JOT's Initiatives in Protecting Personal Information.

9. Links to External Websites
This Website may contain links to the websites of companies, organizations, or other bodies other than JOT. JOT assumes no responsibility for the handling of personal information on websites other than those operated by JOT.

10. Scope
This site policy is applicable to this Website only. The handling of information on other websites is the responsibility of each respective website.
Please note that URLs for items of content may be changed without notice.

Last updated: June 30, 2023

Handling of Personal Information by the Website

Users' personal information is handled as outlined below based on the "JOT Site Policy."

1. Collection of User Information
In line with the purpose defined on the Website and in accordance with using the Website's services, we may ask users for the following information. A user's personal information will not be used for any reason other than its intended purpose of use.

  • User's name, email address, postal code, address, telephone number, etc.
  • Information related to user's occupation, workplace, etc.

2. Use of Cookies
We use cookies (*) the following reasons.
Note that cookies do not contain personal information (such as the name, address, date of birth, or email address) of the user.

  • To statistically process data on users' activity on the Website for the purpose of improving our website services
  • To provide users with services that are relevant to their interests and to customize services to satisfy each individual user

(*) Cookies
Technology for saving and reusing the information about a user who accesses a website.

3. Use of User Access Logs
Information such as when and from where a user has accessed the Website is compiled on our web server or ASP-type measurement server as an access log.
We may use such data for the reasons listed below.
Note that such data cannot be used to identify an individual.

  • To identify the source of and solve any server related problems that arise
  • For administration of this website

4. Blocking Cookies
Your browser can be set to block cookies or to display a warning message when cookies are received.
Most services on this website can be used without cookies. However, without cookies, the services may be limited, and you may not be able to use some services.

5. Security Measures
To protect users' personal information, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is used by the following services on this website.

  • The Website
  • Our various inquiry forms

6. Personal Information Protection Policy Changes and Notification
The policy may be changed in part or in whole.

7. Use of Advertisement Distribution Service

  • We may employ an advertisement distribution service provided by a third party. In such a case, said third party may use cookies or similar means to obtain and utilize user visit/action history information.
  • Cookie and other information obtained by said third party will be handled in accordance with said third party's privacy policy.
  • Using the opt-out (suspension of advertisement distribution) method provided by said third party, you can stop user visit/action history information that is collected by said third party from being used for advertisement distribution.

Last updated: June 30, 2023