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Site Policy

"This site policy applies, in principle, to all websites (hereinafter referred to as "this website") operated by the Africa Baseball & Softball Promotion Organization (hereinafter referred to as "J-ABS").
In addition to this Site Policy, each service may have its own terms of use, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "Each Terms"). If there is any discrepancy between this Site Policy and the Each Terms, the provisions of the Each Terms shall take precedence.

Copyright

All content (text, images, videos, audio, programs, etc.) published on this website is copyrighted by J-ABS or the respective third-party rights holders and is protected by copyright law and other treaties and regulations. Use without the copyright holder's permission is permitted only within the scope allowed by copyright law, such as for education, reporting, and research; however, even in these cases, we request that you include a credit.

Please accurately include the source (J-ABS), content name, URL, publication year or website update date (or access date if unknown) in your credits.

Credit entry example

"Source: (Year of publication *Year the site was launched; if unknown, the date of access) Japan African Baseball and Softball Promotion Organization (J-ABS)"

"Copyright (Year of Publication) J-ABS", "© (Year of Publication) J-ABS", etc.

However, please note the following points when using this service.

1) Content that clearly states a source other than J-ABS.

The copyright for this content belongs to the original source; please contact the source separately for details.

2) Related to a specific person, such as a dream partner.

To protect the publicity rights and image rights of individuals, prior approval from J-ABS is required on a case-by-case basis.

3) When used for commercial purposes

Please inform us of your specific intended use. Prior approval from J-ABS is required.

[Contact Information]

Africa Baseball and Softball Promotion Organization (General Incorporated Foundation)
Contact Form

Regarding trademarks, etc.

The trademarks, logos, and other marks displayed on this website are the property of J-ABS or the respective third parties who hold the rights. Except as permitted by trademark law or other applicable laws, any use of these without the permission of J-ABS or the respective rights holders is prohibited by law.

  1. If you wish to use the J-ABS logo, please contact J-ABS and follow the guidelines below.

  • J-ABS Logo Rules and Guidelines (PDF: 2.1MB) ... July 2025 Edition

  • J-ABS Logo Usage Guidelines (PDF: 381KB) ... October 2021 Edition

Prohibitions

Please refrain from the following actions when using this website:

  1. Any act that infringes or may infringe upon the property or privacy of J-ABS or a third party.

  2. Any act that causes or may cause disadvantage or damage to J-ABS or a third party.

  3. Any act that damages the reputation or credibility of J-ABS or a third party.

  4. An act that violates a law, regulation, or ordinance, or an act that may potentially violate one.

  5. Acts that violate public order and morals, or acts that may potentially violate them.

  6. A criminal act or an act that may lead to a criminal act, or an act that may lead to such an act.

  7. Activities for the purpose of business activities, political activities, and religious activities, or activities for the purpose of preparing for such activities.

  8. The act of using or providing harmful programs such as computer viruses, or any act that may lead to such use or provision.

Disclaimer

The following actions are exempt from liability when using this website:

    Actions deemed inappropriate according to generally accepted social norms. We will not be held liable for any infringement or other related matters.
    We cannot guarantee the legality, accuracy, morality, timeliness, appropriateness, or copyright status of any websites or software featured on this site.
    If you navigate to another site via a link or banner on this site, we assume no responsibility whatsoever for the information, services, etc., provided on the destination site.

About Links

You do not need permission to link to this website. However, the following linking activities are strictly prohibited.

  1. Linking from websites that fall under the "Prohibited Actions" category

  2. Linking in a way that makes the content or pages of this website appear as part of the content of the linked site (for example, links that embed all or part of the pages of this website directly within a frame)
    Please note that links other than those on the top page may be removed or their URLs changed without prior notice.

If you create a link, please inform J-ABS ( pr@j-absf.org ) of the linking address (URL) (please contact the above address for inquiries regarding link creation).

Regarding the acquisition of access logs and the use of access analysis tools, etc.

  1. Retrieving access logs

This website records visitor information in the form of access logs. Access logs include the visitor's domain name, IP address, browser type, and access date and time, but do not contain any personally identifiable information. Access logs are used for website maintenance and statistical analysis of usage, and will not be used for any other purpose.

2. Use of Cookies

This website may use cookies to analyze browsing behavior and to deliver information effectively online. Cookies are used solely to identify your computer and do not contain any personally identifiable information.

While visitors can refuse the use of cookies, the method for doing so varies depending on your browser. Please check your browser's "Help" menu for specific instructions on how to manage cookie settings. Please note that choosing to reject all cookies may result in some limitations on your ability to use various internet services, such as being unable to access certain services.

3. Using Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics for access analysis.

Google Analytics collects data on website traffic, but the information collected does not identify individuals, nor does it link traffic data to visitors' personal information. The analysis results are used solely to improve the quality of this website and create better content.

Data collected through the use of Google Analytics is managed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. For details, please refer to the Google Analytics Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Additionally, if you wish to stop analysis by Google Analytics, you can disable it by downloading and installing the "Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on" provided by Google into your browser.

  • Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on

J-ABS shall take necessary measures to prevent the leakage, loss, and damage of the acquired information listed in items 1 to 3 above, and to ensure the proper management of the acquired information.

About web accessibility

This website is designed and operated with the aim of providing information that is easy for anyone to use.

Regarding the applicable law and jurisdiction

The use of this website and the interpretation and application of this site policy shall be governed by the laws of Japan, unless otherwise specified. Furthermore, all disputes relating to the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance, unless otherwise specified.

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