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Key Points for Modifying B2B Cloud Service Terms of Use in Accordance with the Civil Code Amendment on Standard Contract Rules

Key Points for Modifying B2B Cloud Service Terms of Use in Accordance with the Civil Code Amendm.

The revised Civil Code (Japanese Civil Code) was implemented on April 1, 2020. In this revision, the rules regarding contracts have been significan...

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What are the Project Management Obligations in System Development?

What are the Project Management Obligations in System Development?

System development is a process that can only progress through mutual cooperation between the user who orders the work and the vendor who receives ...

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Distinguishing and Understanding the Differences Between Contracting and Quasi-Mandate Contracts in System Development

Distinguishing and Understanding the Differences Between Contracting and Quasi-Mandate Contracts.

In the process of ordering and receiving system development, various contracts with different titles are exchanged, such as the contract agreement,...

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Who Owns the Copyright of a Program's Source Code in Japanese Law?

Who Owns the Copyright of a Program's Source Code in Japanese Law?

According to Japan's Copyright Act, a computer program is explicitly recognized as a "work of authorship."However, unlike novels or paintings, prog...

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Laws and Judicial Cases Related to the Differentiation of Dispatching and Service-contracting in the IT Industry in Japan

Laws and Judicial Cases Related to the Differentiation of Dispatching and Service-contracting in.

In IT projects in Japan, it is common for talent from numerous companies to be mobilized for a single project. In such cases, the workplace of the ...

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What are the Five Legal Responsibilities of Platform Operators as Indicated by Precedents?

What are the Five Legal Responsibilities of Platform Operators as Indicated by Precedents?

With the advancement of transactions using digital technology, users can now easily access various services. Today, there are digital platforms tha...

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Legal Responsibilities of Platform Operators in User-to-User Transactions

Legal Responsibilities of Platform Operators in User-to-User Transactions

As the role of the internet continues to grow, e-commerce on the internet has expanded its scale as a BtoC (Business to Consumer) transaction marke...

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Legal Guidelines for Japan's Online Shops: Understanding the Specified Electronic Mail Act and Personal Information Protection Act

Legal Guidelines for Japan's Online Shops: Understanding the Specified Electronic Mail Act and P.

The advent of buying and selling goods with just a smartphone has made online shopping an indispensable part of our lives. Various laws are involv...

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Operating an Online Shop and the Law: The Japanese 'Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations' & 'Electronic Contract Act'

Operating an Online Shop and the Law: The Japanese 'Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misle.

Online shopping has now become a part of our daily lives. Not only can we purchase items, but anyone can easily set up an online shop. However, var...

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Key Points to Consider When Creating Terms of Use for Web Services (Part 2)

Key Points to Consider When Creating Terms of Use for Web Services (Part 2)

In the realm of online services such as social networking sites (SNS) and online games, it is common practice to create and publish terms of use. W...

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Key Points to Check in a Contract When Conducting System Development through Semi-Delegation

Key Points to Check in a Contract When Conducting System Development through Semi-Delegation

Currently, the degree of IT utilization in our country's daily life and socio-economic activities is rapidly increasing due to the dramatic improve...

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Key Points to Consider When Creating Terms of Use for Web Services (Part 1)

Key Points to Consider When Creating Terms of Use for Web Services (Part 1)

It is common for terms of use to be publicly available on web services on the internet. These terms are applied when a dispute arises between the s...

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Legal Regulations for NFTs in Japan

Legal Regulations for NFTs in Japan

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), which create "one-of-a-kind" digital assets to represent ownership of unique items, are used in areas such as digital a...

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What is the difference between STO and ICO? Explanation of the concept of security tokens and the significance of STO

What is the difference between STO and ICO? Explanation of the concept of security tokens and th.

In recent years, Security Token Offerings (STOs) have gained traction as a novel fundraising method.How has the concept of STO, including its core ...

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The Importance of “User Protection” for Crypto Assets Exchange Service Providers

The Importance of “User Protection” for Crypto Assets Exchange Service Providers

With the spread of crypto Assets, there has been increasing number of crypto asset exchangesIt is extremely important for providers of crypto curre...

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Guidelines for AI Use Contracts in Japan: Ensuring Smooth Contractual Relations

Guidelines for AI Use Contracts in Japan: Ensuring Smooth Contractual Relations

As the AI field advances rapidly, Japanese laws have struggled to keep pace with the evolving technology. Insufficient legal development poses pote...

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