Effective date: July 13, 2026
These Terms of Use apply to the HokkaidoPress website and its content. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms.
Purpose of the Website
HokkaidoPress provides English-language news, travel information, business information, event information and commentary relating to Hokkaido.
HokkaidoPress is an independent media platform and is not an official government website.
Informational Use
Content is provided for general informational purposes.
Although we aim to provide accurate and current information, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, error-free or continuously updated.
Information including dates, prices, opening hours, access details, eligibility requirements and service availability may change. Users should verify important details with the relevant official organization before making travel, purchasing, business, investment or other decisions.
No Professional Advice
Content does not constitute legal, financial, investment, medical or other professional advice, emergency instructions or official government guidance.
Users should consult an appropriate professional or official authority where necessary.
Public Safety
HokkaidoPress is not an emergency notification service.
For earthquakes, severe weather, transportation disruption, bear incidents, evacuation notices, health alerts and other urgent matters, users should consult official government agencies, emergency services and relevant operators.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, original text, design, graphics and other content produced by HokkaidoPress are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Users may link to publicly available pages, share article links and quote limited portions for legitimate purposes with clear attribution and a link to the original page.
Without prior permission, users may not:
Reproduce full articles
Republish substantial portions of content
Sell or commercially redistribute content
Remove credits or copyright notices
Use content to create a misleading impression
Systematically scrape or copy the website
Use content for unauthorized automated publication
Third-party trademarks, images, quotations and materials remain the property of their respective owners.
User Submissions
Users may submit inquiries, press releases, images and other materials.
By submitting material, you confirm that:
The information is accurate to the best of your knowledge
You have authority to provide it
The material does not unlawfully infringe third-party rights
The material does not contain malicious software or unlawful content
HokkaidoPress may review and process it for the stated purpose
A submission does not guarantee publication, advertising acceptance, partnership acceptance or a response.
Editorial Decisions
HokkaidoPress retains editorial control over whether information is covered, how an article is structured, which facts and quotations are included, how headlines and descriptions are written, and whether an article is updated, corrected or removed.
External Links
The website may link to external websites. HokkaidoPress is not responsible for the content, availability, security, accuracy or privacy practices of external websites. A link does not necessarily imply endorsement.
Advertising and Sponsored Content
Advertisements and sponsored content may appear on the website. Sponsored material will be identified where appropriate.
HokkaidoPress is not responsible for transactions, agreements or disputes between users and advertisers.
Prohibited Conduct
Users must not:
Interfere with the operation or security of the website
Attempt unauthorized access
Introduce malicious code
Use automated systems in a manner that creates unreasonable load
Submit fraudulent or misleading information
Impersonate another person or organization
Use the website for unlawful purposes
Infringe intellectual property, privacy or other rights
Attempt to manipulate advertising impressions or clicks
Website Availability
We may modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the website without prior notice. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure or error-free access.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, HokkaidoPress and its operator will not be liable for losses arising from reliance on website content, changes to official information, external websites or services, website interruption, third-party advertisements, malicious activity beyond reasonable control, or travel, purchasing, business or investment decisions based on website content.
Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.
Privacy
Use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use when website functions, services or legal requirements change. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated when material changes are made.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by the laws of Japan.
Unless otherwise required by applicable law, disputes relating to this website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the court having jurisdiction over the location of the website operator’s principal office.
Contact
Questions about these Terms of Use may be submitted through the HokkaidoPress Contact page.