1. Intellectual property rights
Unless otherwise stated, the copyrights to all content (including text, photographs, videos, audio, programs) on this site are owned by our branch, and any unauthorized use, reproduction, or modification is strictly prohibited. Information on this site may only be used for the purpose of producing printed materials (such as temple bulletins) for the promotion of teachings by temple officials, priests, and followers of our branch. Please observe the following terms and conditions when using the site.
- Please refrain from repurposing the information on this website for use on websites, blogs, or other internet content. (Instead, please provide a link or URL on your website to the required page of this site.)
- Even for printed materials aimed at promoting teachings, certain procedures must be followed for all use of photographs. Please consult the nearest office of religious affairs before using any photographs.
- Please note that the use of designs, logos, etc. for which our branch has registered trademarks may require a license agreement with our branch.
- Please check the relevant page for any copyrighted materials that do not belong to our branch, as their unauthorized use or repurposing may be prohibited.
- When repurposing, please include the sentence “From the official website of Shinshu Ōtani-ha branch (Higashi Honganji),” along with the URL https://www.higashihonganji.or.jp/. (You do not need to put in the URL if it appears in the photo and is readable.)
- Articles and content (explanations) may be used in part and in full without modification. However, due to the nature of the internet, updates may be made at a later time (such as additions, deletions, or corrections of articles). Please be aware of this and use the articles and content at your own risk.
- The use of data downloaded from this site or other sites related to our branch, or any materials created from such downloaded data, for commercial purposes (e.g., for sales or marketing activities) is strictly prohibited.
- There is no need to send any printed materials you create to our branch.