FOURIN Copyright Guidelines

FOURIN, Inc. is the author of all materials it publishes (printed matter, media products such as CDs, web subscription products, PDF files, Excel data, etc.), and holds all rights as the author, including the author’s moral rights, such as the right to publish, the right to display the author’s name, and the right to maintain the integrity of the work, as well as the right to reproduce, distribute, lend, dictate, translate, transfer, and digitize the work.

In addition, we always clearly indicate the source of quoted texts and data and protect the rights of original authors such as media and other organizations, associations, and corporations. In addition, when deemed necessary, we obtain approvals and permissions from original authors in advance or enter into formal legal agreements, including the payment of royalties or license fees in some cases. For the above reasons, we have established the following guidelines to protect our own copyrights and the copyrights of other original authors. We only provide or sell our products to individuals and legal entities who abide by our guidelines.

  1. Definition

    The terms used in “FOURIN Copyright Guidelines” are defined as follows.

    • Corporation

      “Corporation” (also refers to associations, organizations and similar entities) is a management unit with the same head office address registered under corporate law, not including other related corporations such as subsidiaries, affiliated companies, and group companies.

    • Purchasing department

      “Purchasing department” is the smallest unit within the corporation that allocates the budget and financial statements for which our products are subscribed.

    • Library

      “Library” (also refers to archives, museums, and similar entities) is an institution which is open to the general public.

    • We / Us / Our

      “We”, “us” and “our” refer to FOURIN, Inc.

  2. Approved Use

    Our products are only sold for subscription and viewing within the corporation which is the purchaser. Purchasers (individuals and legal entities) may use our products in accordance with the following terms.

    • Subscription / Viewing

      Our printed materials can be freely subscribed and viewed by individuals within the scope of private use. If the purchaser is a corporation, it can freely subscribe and view within the same corporation. If the purchaser is a library, it may allow unrestricted viewing of our materials within reasonable bounds.

    • Data Processing

      Processing data such as Excel data and PDF files by inputting them into a database and then sharing the processed data within the corporation is permitted.

    • Quoting / Republishing / Displaying

      Printed and digital materials may be quoted, republished and displayed. However, posting on the Internet or company intranet is prohibited. In addition, materials used must clearly indicate the source on each display or page as follows; “[material’s title] published by FOURIN, Inc.” or “Copyright FOURIN, Inc.”

    • Materials Processing

      If the purchaser is a library, it may process, organize, and classify materials, and make them available within the library through search and display systems.

    • Online Publication Period

      Products published on our website are available for subscription and viewing for 10 years from the date of publication.

    • Online Subscription with Print Option

      The print option is only available for the corporation if it shares the same address with the purchasing department. Only the subscriber is permitted to use the print option.

    • Online Subscription with View-only Access

      Only the subscriber is permitted to use the view-only access.

    • Group Subscription

      In the case of conflict, any content specifically approved or permitted in a group subscription agreement shall apply in preference to FOURIN Copyright Guidelines.

  3. Unauthorized / Forbidden Use

    The following acts are prohibited when using our printed and digital materials in whole or in part.

    • Duplication / Copying

      It is forbidden to copy original printed materials. Even if the purchaser is a library, it is prohibited to let a third party copy printed materials or provide copies of printed materials to a third party.

    • Online Subscription with Print Option

      Printed materials are prohibited to be distributed to parties other than the ones who share the same address with the purchasing department.

    • Quoting / Republishing / Displaying

      Quoting, republishing and displaying materials are prohibited if the corporation does not share the same address with the purchasing department.

    • Transferring / Sharing / Uploading

      Online materials, PDF files and Excel data, as is or with modifications, are prohibited to be transferred to or shared with a third party. In addition, they are prohibited to be posted on the Internet or company intranet.

    • Sharing Password

      It is prohibited to share passwords provided by us to registered users with two or more people. It is also forbidden to transfer passwords to a third party.

    • Email Address Usage

      The following acts are prohibited in relation to email address usage: Sharing the email address of a registered user. Registering by using an email address which is shared by two or more people. Registering by using a free email address provided by an IT company. Any other unspecified email address use that we find unacceptable.

    • Translation

      It is prohibited to translate materials into another language and provide it to a third party.

    • Digitization

      It is prohibited to digitize printed materials by scanning.

    • Reselling

      It is prohibited to resell materials in whole or in part for any reason.

    • Competitors

      We refuse to do business with competitors which potentially resell our materials to a third party for financial gain.

    • Libraries

      We refuse to sell digital materials to libraries which may pose a risk of unexpected business loss for us.

    • Other Acts

      All other acts in a manner and scope other than those explicitly permitted under “2 Approved Use” are prohibited.

  4. Disclaimer

    Although we make every effort to ensure the accuracy, currency, and completeness of the information contained in our publications, we cannot completely eliminate inaccuracies, obsolescence, and omissions. Therefore, we do not guarantee the accuracy, currency, or completeness of the information contained in our publications. In addition, we do not assume any responsibility for any consequences resulting from the information contained in our publications.

  5. Warning / Suspension

    If we find that there is a clear violation of “FOURIN Copyright Guidelines,” we will directly warn the person in charge. If the violation does not stop within a two-week “warning period,” we will immediately terminate services. In addition, if damages occur to us or copyright holders we work with as a result of the violation, we will make a claim for damages.

  6. Changes

    These guidelines may be changed, if necessary, without prior notice. Following a change to the guidelines, if the client purchases a new product from us, concludes a new contract, or extends or renews an existing contract after being presented with the new guidelines, we will assume that the client has approved the revised guidelines.

February 2023
FOURIN, Inc.