Terms Of Use

This page describes the terms and conditions for using the Website of Evident Corporation ("Evident"), displayed at the URL www.olympus-lifescience.com and the sub domains (collectively "Websites").  If you use the Websites, you are deemed to have assented to these terms and conditions.  Note that these terms and conditions of use are subject to change without notice.  You are deemed to have assented to any changes when using the Websites.

Note that the terms and conditions do not apply to any other websites operated by us or our affiliates.  For the terms and conditions of use of those websites, please contact the department in charge of the respective websites.

Please see Privacy Notice for information on how personal information is handled in the Websites.

1. Information on the Websites

Evident makes no warranty as to the accuracy, up-to-datedness, utility, or other qualities of the information contained on the Websites.  Additionally, Evident may add to, modify, correct, or delete the information on the Websites, or suspend or cease the public availability thereof or the like, at its own discretion and without prior notice.
Evident accepts no liability for any damages suffered as a result of any additions, modifications, corrections, or deletions of the information on the Websites, or the suspension or ceasing of public availability thereto, or the like.  The above exclusion of liability shall not apply to the extent the relevant laws may deny such exclusion.  In such case Evident shall be liable to such extent as the laws require.

2. Recommended Browsers

Unless otherwise noted, we recommend that the Websites be viewed using one of the following browsers:

Windows: Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari latest versions.

*With any of the above browsers, the CSS and JavaScript must be turned on.

Additionally, the following plug-ins and helper applications are needed to access some of the content on the Websites.  If you do not have these applications installed, please download them from the links below.  Note that these plug-ins and helper applications are subject to change without notice.
 

Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Reader
Apple QuickTime
Windows Media Player

3. Copyrights

Unless specifically stated, Evident or one of its affiliates owns the copyrights to all documents, images, video, audio, programs, and other materials ("Materials") provided on the Websites, and these copyrights are protected by the copyright laws, treaties, and other laws of each country.  You may view or print the Materials for your own personal, non-commercial use.  Any other use or action (including copying, alteration, parsing, public transmission, transfer, loan/lease, licensing, or any commercial use) is prohibited without the prior written consent of Evident.
This shall not apply, however, if different terms and conditions for use are clearly stated in the Materials.

4. Trademarks

All trademarks “EVIDENT”, logos, names of Evident products, service marks, and the like on the Websites are the property of Evident or its affiliates.  All other names of products and companies are in general property of their respective companies.  You must obtain written consent from Evident before using any Evident logo mark.

5. Linking to the Websites

Sites owned by third parties that link to the Websites are run under the responsibility of the owner of the website, and Evident is no way responsible for the third party website or its contents.  Evident is not liable for any damages resulting from the use of these third party websites.
The fact that a third party website links to the Websites does not mean in any way that Evident acknowledges the third party or endorses their products or services.  It neither means that there is any relationship between Evident and the third party.

6. Links to Other Companies' Websites

Non-Evident websites linked from the Websites are managed and operated under the responsibility of their respective corporations or individuals.  They are not under the control of Evident.  Evident accepts no liability for any losses you may incur by using one of the non-Evident websites.  Please use any website linked from the Websites at your own risk, and under the terms and conditions of that site.
Evident provides the links to these websites for your convenience only, and such links do not indicate that we encourage or endorse the use of those websites or any products or services provided for therein.  Furthermore, such links do not necessarily mean that there is any affiliation, cooperation, or other special relationship between Evident and the corporations/individuals managing/operating those websites.

7. Disclaimer

We assume no liability for any losses or damages incurred by you directly or indirectly other results of your access to the Websites.  The above exclusion of liability shall not apply to the extent the relevant laws may deny such exclusion.  In such case Evident shall be liable to such extent as the laws require.

8. Submission of Ideas

In order to avoid troubles relating to Intellectual Property Rights, Evident is not obligated to accept or consider any unsolicited information or ideas about technologies, products, services, designs or business from the public ("Idea") through the Websites or otherwise.  Nonetheless, if you send Evident an Idea, Evident shall deem that you have waived all rights of your Idea and you have agreed that Evident is free to use your Idea.  Evident shall be under no obligation to review, evaluate, or adopt your Idea, nor shall Evident be under obligation to keep your Idea confidential.  Also, Evident shall not be responsible for any payment of compensation or similarities between your Idea and future Evident products or activities.  Please note that Evident has no obligation to reply to your submission of Idea.

9. Insider Trading

The Websites may release information which is classified as material facts ("Information") under Financial Instruments and Exchange Act ("Law").  If you sell, purchase or otherwise deal with Evident share(s) after you have an access to the Information and within 12 hours of the Information release, you may be in breach of the insider trading provision of the Law. (If the same Information is released through Company Announcements Disclosure Service, the Internet site of the self-regulatory organization which is jointly operated by Tokyo Stock Exchange or others, however, you may do so without breaching the prohibition.)

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

The terms and conditions on this page shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan without reference to its conflicts of law rules.  Any disputes arising out of or in connection with the terms and conditions shall be adjudicated exclusively by the Tokyo District Court.

11. Information in the “Chinese Websites”

Although the Websites may be accessible to any person or organization in China (“Chinese Customers”), the Websites excluding the websites displayed at the URL ”www.olympus-lifescience.com/zh/” and the sub domains (collectively ”Chinese Websites”) are NOT intended for Chinese Customers.  We provide Chinese Customers with information about Evident products, services, activities, etc. only at Chinese Websites.

12. Questions or Comments about this Page

If you have any questions or comments about this page please contact info@olympus-lifescience.com.