Legal Notice and Disclaimer

Japan Legal Reform Watch by LegalOS (the “Site”) is provided as a free, English-language reference tool for monitoring developments in Japanese law, regulation, public comments, and administrative announcements. Please read the following terms carefully before using any content on this Site.

1.Not an official translation

All English-language titles, summaries, and commentary presented on the Site are informal, unofficial renderings prepared for the convenience of non-Japanese-speaking readers. They are not, and must not be relied upon as, official translations of Japanese laws, regulations, ordinances, public comments, guidelines, or government statements.

The authoritative text of any Japanese legal or regulatory instrument is the original Japanese-language version published by the relevant government authority. In the event of any discrepancy between an English summary presented on the Site and the original Japanese source, the original Japanese source prevails.

2.Not legal advice

The content on the Site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or other professional advice. Reading or using the Site does not create an attorney-client relationship, a consulting engagement, or any other professional relationship between you and LegalOS or any of its affiliates, contributors, or operators.

You should not act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of any information on the Site without first obtaining advice from a qualified attorney admitted in Japan or in the relevant jurisdiction.

3.No warranty of accuracy, completeness, or currentness

The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we endeavor to summarize publicly available information accurately, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to:

• the accuracy of any summary, classification, or interpretation;
• the completeness of any information or coverage of any topic;
• the timeliness or currentness of any item; or
• the suitability of any information for any particular purpose.

Laws, regulations, public comment procedures, and administrative practices in Japan change frequently. Items shown on the Site may have been amended, superseded, withdrawn, or further interpreted after the date of publication or last verification.

4.Consult the original Japanese sources

Users are strongly encouraged to consult the original Japanese-language sources, including but not limited to:

• the Cabinet Legislation Bureau and the Official Gazette (Kanpō / 官報);
• the Diet’s bill tracking systems;
• relevant ministry websites (e.g., FSA, METI, MHLW, MOJ, MIC, MOF);
• the Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC);
• the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC); and
• the e-Gov public comment portal.

Links provided on the Site are for convenience only and do not imply endorsement of, control over, or verification of any linked source by LegalOS.

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8.Changes to the Site and to this notice

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