The following terms and conditions apply when using the website of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as “AIST”).

Recommended browsers

The following browsers are recommended when using the AIST website. Please note that the site may not perform properly in environments other than those listed below, or under certain settings despite using the recommended browsers. In addition, we recommend using the latest version of your browser of choice for a safer and more comfortable browsing experience.

• Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 11.0 or above)
• Google Chrome (latest version)

 

Copyright

Unless otherwise indicated, the rights to all information (text, illustrations, photographs, videos, etc.) belongs to AIST, and is copyrighted accordingly.

The AIST website as a whole is also subject to copyright as an edited work, and is protected under Japanese copyright laws and international treaties.

The aforementioned information may not be reproduced or reprinted without prior authorization by AIST, excepting for personal use or quotation as permitted under copyright law. (When quoting, please cite the source in an appropriate manner.)

All or part of the content on the AIST website may not be altered without prior authorization by AIST.

 

RSS feeds

The AIST website provides RSS feeds for "Research Results" and "Procurement Information”

Information. Click here for further information.

 

Access logs

The AIST website automatically collects Internet domain names, IP addresses, search queries, and other information from those who browse the website. The information collected shall be used as reference for analyzing website usage, improving service convenience, and so on.

User Insight

User Insight is a web analysis tool provided by User Local Co., Ltd. We collect user access information through web beacons and cookies. We do not collect any privacy information. Please see https://info.userlocal.jp/data_policy/ (*external site) for User Insight data collection policy and opt-out.

Web accessibility policy

The official website of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) is operated in accordance with the following policies to ensure that information is communicated to a large number of users in a reliable and accurate manner.

AIST Web Accessibility Policy

 

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy, usefulness, and completeness of the information on the AIST website, AIST assumes no responsibility for any actions taken by users using the information on this server. In addition, AIST is not concerned with the content of pages provided by other organizations, regardless of whether or not there is a link to said information from the AIST website.

Technical findings we provide in response to inquiries via the General Inquiry Form on the AIST website are based only on general findings by our researchers. Please note that we are unable to give definitive answers to individual cases due to varying preconditions.

Please note that content and URLs on the AIST website may be changed or deleted without prior notice.

 

Please address all queries regarding the AIST website terms of use via the General Inquiry Form.