SITE POLICY
Please Read Before Using This Web site

Before using this Web site please read the following Site Policy and use the Web site only if you agree with the terms of use set out in the policy. Any person already using this Web site will be assumed to have agreed to all the conditions laid out by the Site Policy. If you object to any of the conditions, please stop using the Web site immediately.
1. Copyright

The copyright of the content of this Web site belongs to Augment Core. Users may not go beyond the bounds of the Copyright Law to use, transfer, or copy the Web site's content without permission; nor may they invoke other copyrights.
2. Trademark

The trademarks and service marks appearing on this Web site are owned by Augment Core, or are used under proper authority, such as licensing. Users of the Web site may not use these trademarks and service marks without the permission of Augment Core.
3. Prohibited Activities

This Web site may not be used for illegal purposes or for purposes prohibited by the terms of this Site Policy. Users may not use this Web site in such a way as to render it unusable; nor may they damage it through excessive loading or other harmful means. The Web site may not be used in such a way as to impair its use by or benefit to a third party. Users may not obtain or try to obtain information or reference materials other than those that are permitted through the Web site; nor may they use means to obtain information other than those provided by the Web site.

Users must not engage in the following kinds of behavior when using this Web site:
/ behavior that infringes on or may infringe on the property or privacy, etc., of a third party or Augment Core;
/ behavior that causes or may cause disadvantage or damage to a third party or Augment Core;
/ behavior that is or may be offensive to public order and morals;
/ criminal behavior or behavior that is or may be tied to criminal behavior;
/ the submission of false statements or notifications, such as registering another person's e-mail address;
/ sales activities or profit-oriented behavior, or behavior aimed at preparing for the same;
/ behavior that defames or tarnishes a third party or Augment Core;
/ behavior that uses or introduces or may use or introduce a harmful program, such as a computer virus;
/ other behavior that violates or may violate laws, regulations, or bylaws; or
/ other behavior that Augment Core judges to be inappropriate.
4. Disclaimer

Augment Core has taken extreme care to ensure that the information published on this Web site is the most recent and accurate information available, but does not guarantee the validity or accuracy of the content of this Web site unless specifically indicated.
Augment Core is not held liable for any problems, loss, or damage arising from any information carried by this Web site or from the use of this Web site. The information contained in this Web site is subject to change without notice, and the operation of the Web site may be temporarily suspended or stopped. We apologize if any inconvenience is caused.

5. Regional Regulations

Augment Core does not guarantee that the use of this Web site or its content is appropriate in all regions or that the same is permitted by all laws. Users shall be deemed to have accessed this Web site at their own volition and shall bear responsibility with regard to whether or not access complies with the laws and regulations of their regions when accessing this Web site. If users have doubts regarding this point, they are advised to consult a legal professional.
6. Links

Please inform Augment Core in advance when setting up links to this Web site. Note that Augment Core may refuse links depending on the content of the linked Web site or the method of linking. Examples of unacceptable links include those to profit-oriented Web sites or Web sites that are offensive to public order and morals. Please inform us from here if users intend to set up a link to this Web site. Also, please set links to the top page of this Web site.
Augment Core provides links to third-party Web sites from this Web site purely for the convenience of users and does not guarantee or approve the content of such Web sites.
Consequently, Augment Core bears no responsibility for any damage that users incur in relation to the content or use of such third-party Web sites.
Users shall be deemed to have accepted this point when using linked third-party Web sites.
PRIVACY POLICY

Augment Core LLC ("the Company") pledges to adhere strictly to laws and regulations relating to protection of personal information. The Company believes that it is its social responsibility as well as the basis of its business activities to protect personal information of customers, in order that the Company aims to provide a safety and comfortable lifestyle for consumers. The Company hereby adopts and observes its Privacy Policy.
1. Privacy System:

The Company considers personal information of customers to be our important assets. Under the guidance of its officer in charge of protection of personal information, the Company arranges the system for Privacy Policy, and implements the protection of personal information and the training of employees concerning privacy.
2. Handling of Personal Information:

In order to manage personal information appropriately, the Company follows Company rules in gathering, using and entrusting the handling of personal information to third party. Disposal of personal information shall also be carried out appropriately
3. Purpose of Use:

So that the Company may provide customers with better products and services, the Company makes use of personal information strictly within the terms of agreement obtained when conducting questionnaires, sample distribution, prize competitions, e-mail services, catalog sales as well as when receiving various consultations from customers. When collecting information, the purpose of use of such information is as clearly defined as possible and the scope of such information does not go beyond that which is required for the attainment of the purpose. If any necessity arises for the use of personal information beyond its initial purpose of use, the Company informs the customer about this new purpose prior to use and obtains consent of the customer.
4. Shared Use:

The Company may share the use of the following personal information with its subsidiaries:
1.Items of personal data that may be shared:
Name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, product purchase history
2.Purpose
Questionnaire, product monitoring, campaign announcements, dispatch of products/prizes
3.Name of person or corporation responsible for the management of personal information
5. Disclosure/Supply of Personal Information:

The Company will not disclose/supply personal information of customers to third parties without prior consent given by the customer concerned, unless there is some special circumstance such as legal obligation for disclosure.
6. Security:

The Company adopts appropriate security measures to protect personal information of customer and prevent illegal access, loss, damage, tampering with or leaking of personal information. With regard access to databases containing personal information, the Company restricts the number of staff with authority of access and takes stringent measures in order to prevent illegitimate use of personal information by Company staff as well as external agents. Should any problems occurs, the Company takes speedy remedial action.
7. Requests Concerning Personal Information from Customers:

Requests from customers to view, correct, delete and take other such action over their own personal information shall be dealt with accordingly by the Company's support team. However, in order to prevent the leak of personal information to third parties, the request is handled only when the Company can confirm the identity of the customer.
8. Personal Information of Minors:

The Company provides the same protection to personal information of minors as with adults. In the event that the Company collects personal information of minors,the Company will do according to the laws for protection of children's personal information in the relevant country, if any.
9. Policy Statement:

The Company strictly complies with laws and regulations, and other relevant rules to protect personal information, and undertakes a continuous reform of its management system, including policies (including this Privacy Policy), organization, planning, implementation, inspection and review thereof to protect personal information.