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Guidelines for using San-x copyrighted works in network services

About This Site

Before using this site, San-x has established the following <Terms of Use> in accordance with copyright law and to eliminate rights infringement products, allowing everyone to enjoy our characters with peace of mind. Please read these <Terms of Use> carefully before using the site.By using this site, you are deemed to have read these terms of use and agreed to all of them. If you do not agree to the contents of the terms of use, please refrain from using the site.※San-x reserves the right to take legal action against illegal or inappropriate posts and posts or actions that do not comply with the following <Terms of Use>.※The "scope of private use" in the terms of use for San-x copyrighted works is determined and set as personal or within the family/household scope. However, this is not limited if San-x determines that it can be permitted based on the customer's usage content or environment. For copyrighted works of other companies, the "scope of private use" may differ slightly depending on each copyright holder, so please contact the respective copyright holder again.※If you are a corporation, please contact us separately through the "Character License Inquiry" form.※San-x may change the guidelines without prior notice.

How to Use

1. About Copyright

All content on this site, including character designs, graphics, photos, videos (*1), text, music, audio, page layouts, programs, designs, and all other content (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Content"), cannot be used without permission from San-x Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "San-x"), except for personal use. Copyright and neighboring rights belong to San-x, and all these rights are owned by San-x, except for some that San-x uses with approval from rights holders other than San-x (hereinafter referred to as "Other Rights Holders"). Content is licensed for use only for personal enjoyment, and copyright is not transferred. From this site, copying, reproducing, modifying, publishing, posting, transmitting, or distributing content is strictly prohibited. Also, these contents cannot be used on other public networks such as the Internet.*1 Excludes videos related to games provided by Imagineer Co., Ltd. For video posting related to games, please follow Imagineer Co., Ltd.'s video posting guidelines. (https://www.imagineer.co.jp/contact/video_guidelines.php)

2. About Links and Sites

San-x assumes no responsibility for the content of sites that link to this site, whether or not San-x has a partnership with such sites. Please use link sites at your own risk. Links from sites that infringe copyright or damage the image of our characters are declined. Please refrain from setting up links using copyrighted works published on this site.

3. About Disclaimers

San-x makes no warranty whatsoever regarding the content, functionality, or other matters related to the Content. While San-x operates and manages this website with the utmost care, we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information and operations. San-x makes no warranty for any damage caused by your use of San-x's site or inability to use it for any reason. San-x also makes no warranty for software or hardware troubles or other damages caused by your use of San-x's site. San-x makes no warranty for the following matters:(1) When problems occur regarding the content (including normality, accuracy, reliability, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose).
(2) When downloaded content functions are interrupted or errors occur.
(3) When malfunctions occur regarding the transmission and reception of content.
(4) When viruses or other harmful elements exist in the content and San-x servers.
San-x makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the normality, reliability, accuracy, or any other aspects of the content on this website. San-x, its affiliated companies, and website material providers will not accept payment of costs, compensation for damages, correction of defects, or complaints arising from your use of this website to any individuals or corporations. The information posted on San-x's site is current as of the time of posting. Please note that information that differs from the current situation or information about products that are no longer sold may also be posted.

4. About Idea Proposals

San-x currently does not accept independent proposals regarding characters, products, and other plans and ideas, except when publicly announced recruitment is made. Please do not send these ideas to San-x by telephone, letter, fax, email, or other methods. If you independently propose plans or ideas regarding characters, products, etc., all rights to use them will be transferred to San-x free of charge as a premise for submission. In this case, San-x will assume no obligation to maintain confidentiality regarding these plans, ideas, etc., and may use the information without restriction for commercial or any other purposes without paying compensation to the information provider. Please understand this in advance.

5. About Prohibited Acts

When using this site, the following acts are prohibited:
(1) Acts that infringe upon the property or privacy of third parties or San-x, or acts that may cause such infringement.
(2) Acts that cause disadvantage or damage to third parties or San-x, or acts that may cause such.
(3) Election campaigning, election activities, or similar acts.
(4) Missionary activities by specific religions.
(5) Acts contrary to public order and morals, or acts that may cause such.
(6) Criminal acts or acts leading to criminal activities, or acts that may cause such.
(7) Registering other people's email addresses or making false reports or notifications.
(8) Business activities or acts for profit purposes, or acts for preparation thereof.
(9) Acts that damage the honor or credit of third parties or San-x.
(10) Using or providing computer viruses or other harmful programs, or acts that may cause such.
(11) Other acts that violate laws, regulations, or ordinances, or acts that may cause such violations.
(12) Other acts deemed inappropriate by San-x.
San-x reserves the right to delete or edit information corresponding to the above acts without prior notice to you, but assumes no obligation to constantly monitor information posted by you.

About Social Media

1. Disclaimers

(1) San-x assumes no responsibility for content posted by users.
(2) Please understand that we cannot individually respond to posts from users.
(3) San-x assumes no responsibility for damages caused by troubles between users or between users and third parties.
(4) Users shall confirm that graphics, photos, videos, text, music, audio, page layouts, programs, designs, and all other content posted to official accounts are protected by respective copyrights, trademark rights, or other ownership rights and laws before posting.
(5) The company as the operator assumes no responsibility for any damage to users caused by using official accounts or inability to use them for any reason. We also cannot answer questions about the system operation status and technical questions of each social media platform, or questions about software functions and usage methods.
(6) Official account operations may be terminated or deleted without notice.

2. Deletion Reasons

San-x expects users not to post the following user content and will delete or modify applicable user content as necessary.
(1) Information or posts unrelated to each official account.
(2) Information or posts containing defamation or infringing third-party rights.
(3) Information or posts containing illegal or obscene content.
(4) Uploading software with protected rights without permission.
(5) Uploading files containing computer viruses.
(6) Information or posts with signatures or legal notices removed.
(7) Information or posts with falsified creator names.

Q & A Regarding Network Services

Q1I want to use or publish original works featuring San-X characters that I drew or created on social media, web platforms, or at events.
A1Publishing on social media, web platforms, or at actual events means the content can be viewed by an unspecified number of third parties, which we consider to be beyond the scope of personal use. Therefore, we cannot grant permission.
Q2I want to dress up or decorate ready-made plush toys or figures with original clothing.
I want to create original story videos using ready-made plush toys or figures.
A2There is no problem if you enjoy it within the scope of personal use.
However, if the items are transferred to third parties other than your family, regardless of whether profit is involved, this is considered beyond the scope of personal use. Therefore, we cannot grant permission.
Additionally, publishing on social media, web platforms, or at actual events means the content can be viewed by an unspecified number of third parties, which we consider to be beyond the scope of personal use. Therefore, we cannot grant permission.
Q3I want to make bags or accessories from ready-made fabric and sell them.
A3Ready-made fabric is not intended for sale or transfer to third parties. Also, to eliminate counterfeit and rights-infringing products, we cannot permit sales activities.
Q4I want to create and use wallpapers or icons based on images freely distributed on the official San-X website.
A4There is no problem if the use aligns with the purpose and rules of the freely distributed images, but use that deviates from the rules cannot be permitted.
Example) Distributed as free wallpaper ⇒ Use as wallpaper: OK
(Redistribution from one customer to another is not permitted)
・Changing the size to use as an icon: NG
・Using as wallpaper but modifying the design: NG
・Use for commercial purposes: NG
Q5I want to use characters on a wedding cake.
A5If it is handmade by the couple getting married or their relatives, we consider it within the scope of personal use.
However, if photos are shared on social media where they can be viewed by an unspecified number of third parties, this exceeds the scope of personal use, so please be careful, including guests who attend. Also, if the cake is outsourced to the wedding venue or a vendor, this exceeds the scope of personal use and we cannot grant permission.
Q6I want to decorate with characters for celebrations such as weddings.
A6There is no problem if you use ready-made products for decoration without modification or alteration.
Q7I want to decorate a store with characters for business purposes.
A7As you would be a corporate customer, please submit an inquiry through the contact form.

For inquiries that do not fall under the above Q&A, please contact us through the inquiry form below.
Contact Forms