Terms of Use

The copyright to all information such as images, texts and recordings (hereinafter,“Content”) posted on the Sites belongs to Kikkoman. However, in the case of Content created by other parties, the copyright belongs to each applicable party. These copyrights are protected by the Copyright Act and other applicable laws. Therefore, the Sites users cannot use Content except for personal use as permitted by the Copyright Act or other applicable laws. Please be aware that any use of Content without the permission of Kikkoman or the author(s) may violate the Terms of Use and may also violate the Copyright Act or other applicable laws.

All names, logos, trademarks, service marks, etc. (hereinafter “Trademarks”) published on the Sites are the property of Kikkoman or have been licensed to Kikkoman. The Sites does not grant users permission to use Trademarks. Unauthorized use of Trademarks posted on the Sites is strictly prohibited.

If you wish to link to the Sites, please contact Kikkoman through the form on our Contact Us page and include your webpage URL. Please note, frame links and links to websites which are offensive to public order and morals are strictly prohibited. When necessary, please use the following link buttons (do not alter size and/or color).

Link to Kikkoman Global Website Top Page	Kikkoman Global Website Top Page Set size to width="120" height="40"

File names and structure may be changed or deleted without prior notice. Please refrain from linking to webpages other than the above.

Kikkoman does not confirm content on third-party websites that link to the Sites. Kikkoman disclaims any liability for this content or any damages resulting from the use of third-party websites.

We strive to ensure that Content on the Sites is accurate and up-to-date. However, Kikkoman does not warrant its completeness. In addition, Content may change without prior notice. We ask for your understanding in advance.

Kikkoman uses cookies on some parts of the Sites to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic data, optimize website display and deliver advertisements, etc. Cookies save the browsing history, input data and statistical information sent and received between your computer and our server when you visit our website onto your computer to further optimize your user experience on our website.

For the purpose of understanding website usage, our website uses Google Analytics. Google Analytics uses cookies, without specification of individual users, to collect data on user behavior and usage patterns, and this collected data is managed in accordance to Google’s Privacy Policy. Please refer to the link below regarding the handling of Google Analytics data by Google. Please refer to “8. Google Analytics Opt-Out” to opt out of Google Analytics.
How Google Uses Information from Sites or Apps That Use Its Services:
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Furthermore, Kikkoman disclaims any liability for damages resulting from the use of Google Analytics. In addition, our website uses Google Signals to collect data. Google Signals allows Google Analytics to collect visit data and associate it with logged-in users’ Google Account information in a way that does not personally identify individuals. (However, this association is only made for users who have consented to personalized ads.)

By changing your cookie settings, you can withdraw consent for the use of cookies. Methods for setting differ depending on the browser used. Please refer to the help menu of the browser you are using for information on cookie settings. If you withdraw consent for the use of cookies there may be some parts of our website service that you will no longer be able to use.
Furthermore, Kikkoman employs cookies to facilitate utilization of tools and services provided by third parties. For this, there are cases where Kikkoman provides customer information from which individual identification cannot be made, and this information is handled in accordance to regulations outlined in these third parties’ privacy policies. If you would like to disable advertisements delivered via third parties, please disable (opt out) through the following applicable company website(s).

All use of the Sites is the sole responsibility of the Sights user. Kikkoman disclaims any liability for damages resulting from the use of the Sites.

Unless otherwise specified, the Terms of Use shall be governed by the laws of Japan. The Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the first instance over any disputes arising out of or in connection with the Terms of Use or regarding the Sites.