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The JBIC website is aimed at providing information to users, and its operation is based on the following terms and conditions of usage. Users are kindly requested to read and agree with them before using the JBIC website.

For First-Time Visitors

Please read the “Privacy Policy” as well as this "Site Policy" before using this site for the fist time.

• Privacy Policy

Terms of Use

Copyright

The copyright labeled "Japan Finance Corporation^*1" protects the whole Site, additionally the constituent elements of the Site are protected by a separate copyright attached to the text, the graphics, and other elements.

The information included in the Site may be copied or reproduced except for the following cases. When copied or reproduced, the source, Japan Finance Corporation, should explicitly be credited.

• (1) Making a copy or reproduction of the content for commercial purposes.
• (2) Using the files with notations to contact JBIC.^*2
• (3) Making a copy or reproduction of the graphics, illustrations, or other image data.

In the cases of (1), (2), or (3), please contact the Press and External Affairs Division Corporate Planning Department at JBIC in advance to request permission.

The contents of the Site cannot be altered or erased without the prior permission of JBIC.

• *1JBIC constitutes the international wing of Japan Finance Corporation
• *2For example, those labeled "Please contact the Press and External Affairs Division Corporate Planning Department at the JBIC to request permission to copy or reproduce."

Disclaimer

JBIC takes reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy of information available on the Site, however, JBIC does not guarantee, and assumes no responsibility for consequences, including damages, arising out of or in connection with the use of any information that is available from the Site.

Recommended Environment

Recommended Browsers

Windows

• Windows Internet Explorer 7
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP2
• Mozilla Firefox 2

Mac OSX

• Mozilla Firefox 2
• Safari 2

JavaScript

JavaScripts are included on this site to make it more convenient for visitors to use. Efforts have been made to ensure the site can be viewed with environments that do not allow the use of JavaScripts and when JavaScripts have been disabled. However, if JavaScripts are not used, some pages may display in an unintended manner.

When using this site, please try to ensure JavaScripts are enabled.

Plug-ins

Some of the content appearing on this site requires that you install plug-ins. Plug-ins consist of external software that provide enhanced functionality not included in standard browser software.

Adobe Reader

Allows you to view and print content provided in PDF files, which are represented by the icon in this site.

• Adobe Reader ( External site)

Word Viewer

Allows you to display, print and copy Word files, which are represented by the icon in this site, even if Word is not installed on your computer.

• How to obtain the latest Word Viewer ( External site)

Excel Viewer

Allows you to display, print and copy Excel workbooks, which are represented by the icon in this site, even if Excel is not installed on your computer.

• How to obtain the latest Microsoft Excel Viewer ( External site)

Text Sizes

This site does not set fixed text sizes. Text sizes can be changed to make the pages easier to view. For example, they can be enlarged when the text is too small to read comfortably or reduced when you want to fit a lot of information on a small screen.

• With Internet Explorer, text sizes can be changed by going to [View] > [Text Size] on the menu.
• With Firefox, text sizes can be changed by going to [View] > [Text Size] on the menu.

For other browsers, you can learn how to change the text size by using the browser's help section.

Printings

The Site does not output unnecessary elements when printed (such as navigational elements) to paper. If you wish to print content exactly as it is displayed on the screen, please print the screen-capture image.

Links to External site

Links to an External site are represented by the ( External site) icon in this site.

Atom Feeds

Atom feeds delivers outlines of the lates information, including the URL to the detailed articles. Please subscribe to various feeds from the following list.

•  Information (latest 30)
•  News Release (latest 30)
•  Topics (latest 30)
•  JBIC TODAY (latest 30)

Links to the Site

Links to the JBIC Website may basically be created to its homepage ( http://www.jbic.go.jp/).

When creating a link, however:

• Any link to the JBIC Website must be immediately followed by notice to the JBIC Webmaster, including content information of the outside page that links to the JBIC Website, the URL of such outside page and the purpose of linking to the JBIC Website
• No links that give the user the impression that part or all of the JBIC Website is (a) a part of the linked site, and/or (b) a site for which payment or membership is required.
• No links may be made from any website that JBIC considers unlawful or offensive to public order and/or morals.
• Acknowledge that, with the exception of the URL address for the front page, URL addresses may be altered or erased without prior notification. Please note that the content and the URLs of any such pages may be changed or deleted without prior notice.

Please acknowledge that this website is subject to change or deletion without prior notice. Terms and conditions above are for the use of the JBIC website only and are not applied to external links. Please note that site policy is subject to change as well, and that the revised policy prevails.

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