Effective Date: 01 October 2025
Last Updated: 23 October 2025
Welcome to Japan Daily News (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a digital news publication operated by Newswire Now Media Group. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Japan Daily News website, its content, services, newsletters, and other digital features.
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue using our website.
About Japan Daily News
Japan Daily News is an independent digital news platform dedicated to reporting accurate, timely, and trustworthy journalism covering Japan’s national affairs, regional developments, business, politics, technology, culture, society, and international news affecting Japan.
As part of Newswire Now Media Group, we are committed to maintaining high editorial standards, transparency, and responsible journalism that serves readers across Japan and around the world.
Acceptance of These Terms
By using our website, you confirm that:
- You have the legal capacity to accept these Terms.
- You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to your use of the website.
- You agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which form part of these Terms.
We may revise these Terms periodically. Continued use of the website following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Permitted Use
You may use Japan Daily News only for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes.
You agree not to:
- Publish unlawful, defamatory, abusive, or misleading content.
- Upload malicious software, viruses, or harmful code.
- Attempt unauthorised access to our systems, servers, or user accounts.
- Disrupt the security or operation of the website.
- Copy, reproduce, scrape, or distribute website content without written permission.
- Use automated tools that negatively affect website performance.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access where misuse is identified.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all editorial content, articles, photographs, graphics, logos, videos, designs, source code, and other materials published on Japan Daily News remain the intellectual property of Japan Daily News, Newswire Now Media Group, or their respective licensors.
You may:
- View website content for personal use.
- Share article links through legitimate social media or communication platforms.
You may not:
- Republish or reproduce content without written permission.
- Use our content for commercial purposes without authorisation.
- Modify or create derivative works from our published material.
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If you submit comments, news tips, articles, photographs, videos, or other materials to Japan Daily News, you confirm that:
- You own the content or have permission to submit it.
- Your submission does not infringe any copyright, trademark, privacy, or other legal rights.
- The information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
By submitting content, you grant Japan Daily News a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to review, edit, publish, reproduce, archive, and distribute the material across our digital platforms.
Editorial decisions remain solely at our discretion.
External Websites
Our website may include links to third-party websites for additional information or convenience.
Japan Daily News does not control or endorse external websites and is not responsible for:
- Third-party content
- Website availability
- Privacy practices
- Products or services offered by external organisations
Users access third-party websites at their own discretion.
Website Availability
We work to keep our website accurate, secure, and available at all times. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access or that all published information will always remain current, complete, or free from technical errors.
Content is provided for general information only and should not be considered professional legal, financial, medical, or investment advice.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Japan Daily News and Newswire Now Media Group shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:
- Use of or inability to access the website.
- Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in published content.
- Technical interruptions or website downtime.
- Loss of data, business opportunities, revenue, or profits.
- Reliance on information published on the website.
Users access and use the website entirely at their own risk.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Japan Daily News, Newswire Now Media Group, its employees, editors, contributors, affiliates, and partners against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, legal costs, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the website.
- Your breach of these Terms.
- Your infringement of intellectual property or privacy rights.
- Any unlawful activity connected with your use of our services.
Advertising and Sponsored Content
Japan Daily News may publish advertising, sponsored articles, affiliate content, or commercial partnerships.
Where appropriate:
- Sponsored content will be clearly identified.
- Advertising does not influence our editorial independence.
- We are not responsible for claims made by advertisers or third-party partners.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain how we collect, process, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Suspension or Termination
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate access to our website without prior notice where users violate these Terms, misuse our services, or engage in activities that threaten website security or the rights of others.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Japan.
Any dispute arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Japan.
Contact Us
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Japan Daily News
A Publication of Newswire Now Media Group
📧 Email: privacy@japandailysun.com
📍 Location: Japan