Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: March 18, 2024
BEFORE USING OUR WEBSITE, PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY.
The following terms of use define and regulate the conditions for using the website operated by Hitachi Security Systems Inc. (“Website”) and its affiliated companies (commonly referred to as “Hitachi Cyber”) and determine the obligations to be adhered to in order to use this Website.
1. Purpose of the Website
The Website has been created for informational and communication purposes only.
2. Acceptance of the Terms of Use
By choosing to browse this Website, you agree to comply with our relevant terms of use.
If you do not agree with or do not wish to be bound by, in whole or in part, the terms of use stated herein, please do not use this Website.
3. Modification of the Terms of Use Without Notice
Please note that these terms of use are dynamic and may be subject to change at any time without notice. It is your responsibility to regularly check if any changes have been made by consulting the update date indicated at the beginning of these terms. Any continued use of the Website following revisions will signify that you accept the terms of use in effect at the time of your use.
4. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website lawfully, in compliance with applicable laws. You will not damage the content of the Website or attempt to harm Hitachi Cyber’s business activities in any way.
You agree, without limitation, to:
a) Not intentionally disseminate, upload, reproduce, distribute, or transmit in any way any content available on the Website, including, but not limited to:
i. Any unauthorized or unsolicited commercial content;
ii. Any content that could be considered defamatory and/or illegal;
iii. Any type of content that may contain computer viruses or any other acts and software intended to disrupt, modify, and/or attack our information systems.
b) Not infringe intellectual property rights, sublicense, share, resell, reproduce, copy, distribute, redistribute, or exploit, for commercial purposes, any part of the Website, its use, or access, except with the express authorization of Hitachi Cyber.
c) Not disrupt the functioning of the Website or threaten its integrity, operation, and/or security.
d) Not extract, collect, or store any type of data, including personal information of others, without obtaining the express consent of the concerned individuals.
e) Not intentionally disable or bypass access controls and/or procedures put in place to control access to the Website.
If we determine, at our sole discretion, that there are reasonable grounds to believe that you have violated the acceptable use rules outlined above, we may decide to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Website without notice.
5. Links to Other Websites
This Website may contain links to other websites not operated by Hitachi Cyber. Hitachi Cyber has no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services and assumes no responsibility for them.
Hitachi Cyber will not be held liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, product, or service available through these sites. It is your duty as a user to ensure that you accept the terms of use posted on each website you visit.
6. Intellectual Property
The content present on this Website and affiliated sites is subject to copyright laws, trademark laws, and other regulations in force in Canada, as well as applicable laws in various jurisdictions. We retain all rights not expressly granted in these terms of use.
Except as expressly provided in these terms of use or with the written authorization of Hitachi Cyber, you are not authorized to use Hitachi’s trademarks, either individually or in association with other words, in press releases, advertisements, or any other promotional or marketing materials, whether written, verbal, electronic, visual, or otherwise.
The mention of third-party trademarks on this Website is for identification purposes only and does not imply that the parties concerned have approved the Website and/or its content. These terms of use do not confer any right to use third-party trademarks.
A paper copy of the content of this Website bearing the copyright notice ©Hitachi (text, drawings, tables, images, and photographs) may be made by your organization for internal use only and for non-profit purposes, provided there is no indication that reproduction is prohibited.
7. Disclaimer of Warranty
Hitachi Cyber ensures that accurate, complete, and up-to-date information is published on the Website. However, we offer no warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of the content presented on this Website and assume no responsibility for any errors, inaccuracies, and/or omissions it may contain. The information published on this Website is subject to change without notice after its publication.
We cannot guarantee that communications over the Internet are entirely secure and free from viruses or harmful components.
Hitachi Cyber also offers no warranty regarding the availability or performance of the Website.
8. Limitation of Liability
You acknowledge that you are entirely responsible for your use of the Website and/or the application of the information gathered from it. Any use and/or adaptation for a particular purpose is your sole responsibility, and you assume full performance and/or risks arising from it.
Hitachi Cyber disclaims and discharges, to the fullest extent of the law, any liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or other losses, including but not limited to, loss of profits, opportunities, and revenues.
By accepting these terms of use, you waive any right to exercise any recourse or claim against Hitachi Cyber, its directors, officers, employees, or agents in connection with the use of the Website.
9. Privacy Protection
The privacy policy of Hitachi Systems Trusted Cyber Management Inc. (“Privacy Policy”) is an integral part of these terms and is freely accessible at Privacy Policy – Hitachi Cyber (hitachicyb.com). By using our Website, you agree to be bound by the terms of this policy and understand that it may be changed at any time.
By browsing and using the Website, you may provide us with certain information. By doing so, you consent to the collection, use, disclosure, and retention of your personal information for the purposes specified in these terms of use. You also consent to your personal information being used in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Privacy Policy.
We may also use Google Analytics to collect, record, and analyze your browsing activity on our website. Google Analytics collects information without using cookies that identify individuals. To disable Google Analytics, you need to download and install the “Google Analytics Opt-out” browser add-on from the Google LLC download page and change the add-on settings in your browser. The information collected will be managed in accordance with Google’s privacy policy.
You understand that your IP address, browser type, as well as the date and time of access related to your use may be accessible by Hitachi Cyber. This information may be used, in particular, for website maintenance and improvement and/or for statistical analysis. The information is stored under privacy governance policies, consent management, and personal data protection.
In connection with your use of the Website, we may also receive information from external third-party applications, and information about you may be transmitted to us through various web technologies such as histories, cookies, beacons, and others. The collection and/or use of this type of information is aimed at ensuring optimal navigation on our Website for each visitor. In some cases, a portion of this passive information may be communicated or transferred to third-party providers, for example, to improve our marketing approach and analytical services. If you wish to block all access to this passive information about you, we invite you to select and/or disable cookies according to your preferences and based on the choices offered on the banner of our homepage.
10. Indemnification
In the event of any use contrary to these terms, you agree to hold harmless Hitachi Cyber and its subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, agents, and employees from and against any liability, damage, injury, claim, demand, cost, and/or expense arising directly or indirectly, including legal fees and costs.
11. Applicable Laws and Dispute Resolution
The content, use, and all operations related to the Website are governed by the applicable laws in the province of Quebec and will be interpreted in accordance with these laws, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
The parties elect domicile in the district of Montreal in the province of Quebec, Canada.
12. Export Control
If the technology or programs provided through this Website are exported (or provided to persons not residing in Canada), the Export Control Act and other applicable legislation must be complied with.
13. Questions, Comments, or Requests
For any questions, comments, or requests regarding the terms of use of this Website, we invite you to contact us by sending an email to the following address: compliance@hitachi-systems-security.com