Site Policy

This website (hereinafter referred to as “this site”) is the official website of the Shinshū Ōtani-ha branch (Higashi Honganji) (hereinafter referred to as “our branch”) operated by the branch itself.
Before using this website, please read the following terms and conditions.

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.

2. Disclaimer

Content provided by third parties

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the content we receive, note that such content may be changed or the information provider may cease operation without our knowledge. In the event that we are notified by the information provider of a change in content, we may update or remove relevant information on this site without prior notice. Please be aware that our branch is not responsible for any disadvantages or losses that may arise from the use of the information.

Modifications to this site

Structural changes, page redesign, URL changes, and other modifications to the information content on this site may be made at any time as needed. Please be aware that our branch is not responsible for any disadvantages or losses arising from these modifications.

Linked websites

This site contains links to websites operated by affiliated organizations, the office of religious affairs, sub-temples, related institutions, and affiliated schools. In addition, links or URLs to external websites or web pages may be included as necessary in connection with the contents of this site. When using the linked websites, please follow their policies as our branch is not responsible for any content on these websites.

3. Access analysis tools used on this site

This site uses Google Analytics and Google Analytics advertising features, provided by Google LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Google”), for the purpose of analyzing and improving the site.
In doing so, cookies are used to collect data, and non-personal information such as a user’s IP address is automatically sent to Google through your browser.
This traffic data is collected anonymously and does not personally identify users.
This site uses such information solely for the purpose of measuring and analyzing site usage and improving the quality of the site.
This feature can be turned off by disabling cookies. Please check your browser settings.
For more information on how Google collects and uses access information, see below.

4. Recommended viewing environment

Recommended browsers

For safer and smooth use of this website, we recommend using the following browsers. Please be aware that using a browser other than those recommended may result in the site not being displayed properly; for example, incorrect appearance or layout.

Windows
  • Google Chrome (latest version)
  • Microsoft Edge (latest version)
  • Internet Explorer 11 or later
  • Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
Mac
  • Safari (latest version)
  • Google Chrome (latest version)
Android
  • Google Mobile Chrome (latest version)
iOS
  • Safari (latest version)
  • Google Chrome (latest version)
Plug-ins

Some of the content on this site, such as videos, animations, and PDFs, require separate software (plug-ins) to be installed on your computer. If the software is not installed, content cannot be played or displayed.

Viewing and printing PDF files

Adobe Reader plug-in is required to view the PDF files on this website.
If you do not have it, you can install it from the Adobe website.

Note: The linked website is not under the control of our branch. Please confirm the download and installation method before use. The above link is current as of April 2021. Check to make sure the website address is up to date.

5. Linking

In principle, you are free to set up a link to this site. Please note, however, that we may refuse the link if it is found to be for commercial purposes or detrimental to our branch.

This policy may be revised as necessary.
In case of revision, the revised policy will be posted on this site.