Privacy Policy

This website is the official website of the Advanced Electron Microscopy Laboratory (hereinafter referred to as “the Lab”), Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University.
This website provides information for the convenience of users.
Although this website is available 24 hours a day, continuous 24-hour access is not guaranteed. Service may be suspended without prior notice due to network/server failures or maintenance.
The recommended browser for this website is the latest version of Google Chrome. If you use other browsers, some functions may not operate properly. Contents of this website may be modified without prior notice for functional additions and improvements.

Since this site is a dedicated site for authorized users, access is restricted based on connecting IP addresses from the viewpoint of security.
Accessible connections are mainly domestic universities and technical/research institutions.
If you require access from off-campus, please consult us. (Connections via your Internet Service Provider may be added upon request.)
Please note in advance that access permission requests may not be granted due to security considerations.

The Lab maintains the personal information of site users in an accurate and up-to-date state. To prevent unauthorized access, loss, damage, alteration, or leakage of personal information, we take necessary measures such as maintaining security systems, developing management structures, and thoroughly training staff to implement safety measures and strictly manage personal information.
On this site, users may register personal information such as name, e-mail address, and phone number. Such personal information will not be used for any purpose other than that specified when provided.
Personal information entrusted to us will be used for sending e-mails and materials, and for bank transfer verification work as a response to inquiries, business announcements, and questions from the Lab.
The Lab properly manages personal information entrusted by users and will not disclose personal information to third parties except in the following cases:
1. When the user’s consent is obtained
2. When disclosure is required based on laws and regulations
The Lab takes full security measures to ensure the accuracy and safety of personal information.
If a user wishes to inquire about, modify, or delete their own personal information, we will respond after verifying their identity.
The Lab complies with Japanese laws and other standards applicable to held personal information, and strives to review and improve the contents of this policy as appropriate.

This website may send cookies to visitors’ computers.
This website uses two types of cookies: “session cookies” and “persistent cookies”.
1. Session cookies are temporarily stored on the user’s computer for use until the user leaves this site.
2. Persistent cookies are related to screen display and layout and remain stored on the user’s computer after using the site.
Since information provided by users is stored on the server, transmitted cookies themselves do not contain personally identifiable information.
If cookies are refused, restrictions may occur regarding access to content on this site.

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information published on this website, no guarantee is made regarding the completeness, accuracy, usefulness, or safety of the content.
The content of this website is as of the time of posting and may be changed or deleted without notice, or published information may become inconsistent with actual facts over time.
The Lab assumes no responsibility for any damages caused by inaccurate information or typographical errors/alterations, or for any consequences resulting from decisions made or actions taken by users based on published information.