Terms of Use for Tokyo Museum Collection Content

1)　Source citation

• The user must cite the source when using “This Content”. Sources should be cited in the following manner for how to cite the sources, such as by replacing the name of the information provider and its URL. If the URL link can be used as a source, the user can also add the link to the relevant text in the parentheses.

  (Examples of source citation)
  
  Name of artist “Name of the work” (Name of museum)
  Source： Tokyo Museum Collection (URL)

• If the user has edited “This Content” for use, you must include a statement expressing that “This Content” has been edited and the name of entity, in addition to the abovementioned source citation. The user shall not make public or use edited Content in a manner that may be misconstrued as having been created solely by the Foundation.

  (Example of citation when using edited “This Content”)
  
  Name of artist “Name of the work” (Name of museum)
  Source： Created by editing Tokyo Museum Collection

2)　No infringement of third party rights

• In some cases, a third party (refers to a party other than the Foundation. Hereinafter referred to as “Third Party”) may hold copyrights or other rights to a part of “This Content”. For “This Content” where a “Third Party” holds copyrights or other rights (e.g. portrait rights in a photograph, publicity rights etc.), it is the responsibility of the user to obtain consent for use from the “Third Party” unless there is explicit indication that the rights have already been cleared.
• If a “Third Party” holds rights to a part of “This Content”, said fact may be directly or indirectly stated or indicated through source citations, but in some cases the part of “This Content” to which the “Third Party” holds the rights may not be clear or may not be explicitly stated. It is the responsibility of the user to confirm the rights pertaining to use of “This Content”.
• The user must comply with the terms and conditions of the source provider for Content obtained through API (Application Programming Interface) links to external databases etc.
• Even if a “Third Party” holds copyrights to the Content, some use of the Content, such as quoting, may be allowed without the consent of the copyright holder, under the Copyright Act of Japan.

3)　“This Content” where use is restricted by specific laws and ordinances

Use of some part of “This Content” may be restricted by specific laws and ordinances.

4)　“This Content” where “This Terms of Use” does not apply

“This Terms of Use” herein does not apply to the following Content.

• Symbol mark, Logo, and Character Design which represent the organization or specific business.
• Content where other terms of use apply with concrete and rational reason.

5)　Governing law and jurisdiction

• “This Terms of Use” shall be governed by and construed under and in accordance with the laws of Japan.
• In case of disputes relating to the use of “This Content” based on “This Terms of Use”, or “This Terms of Use”, the user agrees that the exclusive court of first instance shall be Tokyo District Court or Summary Court.

6)　Disclaimer

• The Foundation bears absolutely no responsibility for any action taken by the user involving the use of “This Content” including use of information based on edited “This Content”.
• “This Content” may be modified, moved or deleted without prior notice.

7)　Other

• “This Terms of Use” does not limit those types of uses for which, under Copyright Act of Japan, license from the right holders are not required.
• “This Terms of Use” was established on December 12, 2025. “This Terms of Use” may be modified in the future.
• “This Terms of Use” is compatible with the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (hereinafter referred to as the “CC BY”). The Foundation permits the user to use “This Content” to which “This Terms of Use” apply in accordance with CC BY.
• The link policy, privacy policy, accessibility, and disclaimer for the entire website shall be freely determined by the Foundation as long as they do not contradict the contents related to the use of “This Content” based on “This Terms of Use”.
• “This Terms of Use” may apply not only to the website as a whole, but also to individual Content.

1)　Source citation

Some part of “This Content” indicated as being in the public domain or labeled as CC0 are works for which the term of copyright protection has expired, or for which the Foundation, or “Third Party” who have granted usage rights to the Foundation, have waived copyright to the maximum extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations. Such Content may be used freely without restriction under copyright law. However, even in such cases, in order to ensure the reliability of the information and for other related purposes, we request that you provide source attribution wherever possible, as shown below.

(Examples of source citation)

Name of artist “Name of the work” (Name of museum)
Source： Tokyo Museum Collection (URL)

2)　Images of collection items from museums operated and managed by the Foundation

Some part of “This Content” in the form of images published as collection items of museums operated and managed by the Foundation are, unless otherwise indicated, subject to copyrights and other rights held by “Third Party”. Users are responsible for obtaining the necessary permissions for use from the relevant “Third Party”.

3)　Other

• Images not currently published on this website, high resolution images, and other contents not included on this website may be available. For details, please contact the image use inquiry desk of each respective museum.
  Use of Collection Images on the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Website

• Other websites operated by the Foundation are not subject to these usage rules. Please follow the terms and conditions applicable to each respective website.