Social media policy

The Buzzreach Social Media Policy (“Policy”) describes Buzzreach Inc. (“Buzzreach”) attitude and approach to the use of social media. We will use social media appropriately in accordance with this Policy.

1. Social media covered by this policy

For the purpose of this policy, “social media” refers to services on the Internet that use the Internet and web technologies to enable communication among an unspecified number of users based on personal communications.
The social media officially operated by the Company (hereinafter referred to as “official social media”) are as follows

2. Purpose of social media participation

We aim to be a trustworthy and friendly company by disseminating information through social media and making our company known to many customers.

3. Awareness and preparedness for social media use

We use social media with the understanding that information transmitted via social media can be viewed by an unspecified number of people, that once information is transmitted, it cannot be completely deleted, and that the information transmitted has an impact on society. In addition, in order to ensure that employees who use official social media do so based on the above recognition, we will establish internal operational guidelines and provide education to employees.

4. Preparedness in official social media communication

We take great care to ensure that our services do not lead to improper use.

We communicate based on accurate information.
We will comply with laws and regulations.
We will comply with internal rules and guidelines.
We will respect human rights.
We will take the utmost care to ensure that our communications do not offend public order and morals.
We will take the utmost care not to harm others.
We will conduct our communications in accordance with the Group’s privacy policy.

We will promptly correct any incidents that are inimical to the above attitudes and endeavor to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

5. Disclaimer for social media users

However, due to the nature of social media, which allows many people to participate freely, it is possible that events beyond our control may occur. Therefore, please be aware of the following

Information posted on official social media is information that is deemed appropriate at the time it is posted. Accuracy and completeness cannot always be guaranteed. For this reason, we will not be liable for any damages incurred by users or third parties due to the use of information on our official social media accounts.
We are not responsible for any troubles, disputes, or damages caused between social media users or between social media users and third parties with regard to our official social media.
The Company shall not be liable for any content posted by users.
The Company shall not be liable for any damages caused by any matter related to the Company’s official social media accounts.
We are not responsible for any damages or costs incurred due to changes or deletion of information sent out on our official social media accounts, or misunderstandings by social media users who receive such information.
We may not be able to respond to replies or comments received on social media due to various reasons. Please understand this beforehand.
We are not responsible for information sent from social media sites other than our official social media sites.

6. Handling of intellectual property rights

All copyrights, portrait rights, and other intellectual property rights related to text, images, videos, etc. posted on the official social media belong to the Company or other right holders who have authorized the posting of such content.
In addition, any replies or comments received from social media users on official social media may be used (including reproduction, modification, translation, etc.) by social media users worldwide free of charge and on a non-exclusive basis, and they agree not to exercise copyrights, moral rights, portrait rights, or other intellectual property rights. You agree that you will not exercise your copyright, moral rights, portrait rights, or other intellectual property rights in connection with the use of this website. When we use the information, we will use it appropriately in accordance with this policy.

7. Prohibitions

Users are requested not to post any of the following to the official accounts operated by the Company. If a user’s conduct falls under any of the following, we may take measures such as deleting the postings or blocking the account.

Infringement of portrait rights, copyrights, or intellectual property rights of the Company, other users, or third parties.
Infringement on the credit, property, or privacy of the Company, other users, or third parties.
Defamation or slander of the Company, other Users, or third parties.
Identifying, disclosing, or leaking personal information without the consent of the individual.
Actions that are or may be offensive to public order and morals or laws and regulations.
Actions that lead or may lead to criminal acts.
Political, election, religious, or similar activities.
Acts of impersonation using the name of a real person or organization.
Commercial activities such as advertisement, promotion, or affiliation.
Spamming, multiple or repeated posting.
Information or postings that contain or depict harmful, obscene, or violent information.
Posting or transmitting harmful computer programs, etc., or hacking into computers by borrowing names or addresses.
Any other activities that the Company deems inappropriate for reasonable reasons.

8. Updating this policy

We reserve the right to change the content of this policy without the consent of social media users in the event of internal or external environmental changes, revisions to regulations, or when we believe that such changes will contribute to the proper use of social media. We shall not be liable for any damages, losses, costs, or burdens incurred by users as a result of changes to this policy.

9. Contact us

If you have any inquiries or questions regarding this policy or our official social media, please contact us at the following address.
＜How to contact us from our corporate website＞
https://www.buzzreach.co.jp/contact
(Please use the “Other” form on the page)

Supplementary provisions

These Rules and Regulations shall come into effect on September 1, 2022.