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A Lawyer Explains Cases That Are Likely to Violate the 'Japanese YouTube Terms of Service'

A Lawyer Explains Cases That Are Likely to Violate the 'Japanese YouTube Terms of Service'

YouTube, a platform where anyone around the world can easily upload videos, offers a variety of genres. In addition to its terms of service, YouTub...

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Is Using Game Mods Illegal? Explaining the Legal Issues

Is Using Game Mods Illegal? Explaining the Legal Issues

The popularity of video games is on the rise, in part due to the reduced opportunities to go out caused by the coronavirus.While many people play g...

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Can an Email Address Alone Warrant Disclosure of Sender Information? Understanding the Case With an Unknown Name

Can an Email Address Alone Warrant Disclosure of Sender Information? Understanding the Case With.

If you have been defamed on the Internet, you can request the disclosure of the sender's (perpetrator's) information based on the Japanese Provider...

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How Far Can You Go with Caricatures? Explaining the Portrait Rights of Illustrations

How Far Can You Go with Caricatures? Explaining the Portrait Rights of Illustrations

If someone posts photos or videos of you on social media or video sites without your permission, there is a possibility that your 'Japanese right o...

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Does the Prize Money for eSports Fall Under the Japanese Gambling Offense? How to Provide Prizes While Complying with the Law

Does the Prize Money for eSports Fall Under the Japanese Gambling Offense? How to Provide Prizes.

Recently, e-sports has rapidly come into the spotlight.In Japan, the attention towards it is gradually increasing, and the domestic e-sports market...

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Is it Okay to Link to Someone Else's Website Without Permission? A Guide to the Copyright Rules of Links

Is it Okay to Link to Someone Else's Website Without Permission? A Guide to the Copyright Rules .

As a general rule, third parties are free to use information published on the internet. Regarding copyright, even if you link to someone else's sit...

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What Are the Eligibility Requirements for YouTube Monetization and What Is the Partner Program? Explaining Ads and Tips from Viewers

What Are the Eligibility Requirements for YouTube Monetization and What Is the Partner Program? .

Many YouTubers, VTubers, and celebrities are earning substantial income through YouTube. The source of this revenue is the 'YouTube Partner Program...

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What are the Legal Issues with Unauthorized Reproduction of Videos? Explaining Case Examples of Portrait Rights Infringement

What are the Legal Issues with Unauthorized Reproduction of Videos? Explaining Case Examples of .

Recently, platforms like YouTube and Instagram Stories have made it easy for anyone to upload videos at their leisure. However, it's important to n...

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How Far Can We Use Information on the Internet? Explaining Copyrights on the Web

How Far Can We Use Information on the Internet? Explaining Copyrights on the Web

Is it permissible to collect information from the internet, print it out, create copies of the printed material within a company, and distribute it...

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Does Quoting Screenshots from Twitter Constitute Copyright Infringement? Explaining the 2023 Verdict

Does Quoting Screenshots from Twitter Constitute Copyright Infringement? Explaining the 2023 Ver.

As a general rule, if you want to use someone else's copyrighted work, you need to obtain permission from the copyright holder. Unauthorized duplic...

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Explaining How to Identify Posters in Cases of Defamation on 'suki-kirai.com'

Explaining How to Identify Posters in Cases of Defamation on 'suki-kirai.com'

"suki-kirai.com" is a website where users can vote either "like" or "dislike" and post comments to share their opinions about celebrities and famou...

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Explaining Illustration Tracing and Copyright Law Amidst the Frequent Plagiarism Controversies

Explaining Illustration Tracing and Copyright Law Amidst the Frequent Plagiarism Controversies

A video posted on YouTube in January 2022 by a Youtuber who reveal the secrets or contents (especially the dark side) has become a hot topic. The v...

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Handling of Portrait Rights Regarding the Use of Images of Historic Figures

Handling of Portrait Rights Regarding the Use of Images of Historic Figures

You may want to use photos of celebrities or notable figures in blogs, social media, or promotional materials. However, you would want to avoid bei...

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Does 'Singing Cover Videos on Twitter' Violate the Japanese Copyright Law?

Does 'Singing Cover Videos on Twitter' Violate the Japanese Copyright Law?

Launched in 2006, the social networking service (SNS) Twitter is featured by its short, real-time communication. It also allows for video uploads, ...

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Explaining the Key Points of the 2020 Amendment to the Japanese Copyright Law: To What Extent is 'Inclusion in the Frame' Permitted?

Explaining the Key Points of the 2020 Amendment to the Japanese Copyright Law: To What Extent is.

On June 5, 2020, the revised Japanese Copyright Law was enacted.While the purpose of this revision includes "strengthening measures against online ...

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Explaining Twitter Locks and Freezes: What are the Ways to Avoid Account Restrictions?

Explaining Twitter Locks and Freezes: What are the Ways to Avoid Account Restrictions?

Twitter, which now has over 45 million domestic users (active accounts), is becoming more than just a social networking service; it's evolving into...

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