Website Usage Guidelines
1. Use of the Site
1-1 Introduction
Thank you for visiting our website. This website is owned and operated by Idemitsu Lubricants Philippines Inc. (“Idemitsu” or “we”). Please read the following guidelines (these “Guidelines”) carefully before using this website.
(1) These Guidelines set forth the terms and conditions of use for websites operated by Idemitsu or its group companies for users in Philippines and overseas, to which these Guidelines are applied by linking to these Guidelines or by other means (the “Site(s)”).
(2) These Guidelines shall apply to all users of the Sites ( “User(s)”).
1-2 Disclaimer
(1) Idemitsu shall not be liable for the provision of various services or information on the Sites, or for any delay, change, interruption, suspension, discontinuance, or abolition thereof, or for any other damages incurred by Users or third parties in connection with the Sites.
(2) Idemitsu does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, usefulness, currency, legality, or morality of the information or services provided on the Sites, or information obtained by Users through the Sites or e-mails sent by Idemitsu. Accordingly, Idemitsu shall not be liable for any damages incurred by Users or third parties in connection with the information or services provided on the Sites or information obtained by Users through the above-mentioned means.
(3) Idemitsu provide links on the Sites only for the convenience of Users, and has no knowledge of, and shall not be liable for any information or services provided by our group companies, business partners, or other entities or individuals who manage or operate the linked website. Use of linked websites is at Users’ own risk and subject to the terms and conditions set out on such websites.
(4) Idemitsu does not recommend the use of any linked websites on the Sites, and has no knowledge or responsibility for the products, services, or companies listed on such linked websites. We shall not liable for any matters related to the linked websites.
1-3 Prohibitions
When using the Sites, the following acts are prohibited:
(1) Acts that cause or may cause programs ore or damage, infringe on the assets or privacy, or damage the reputation or credibility of Idemitsu or a third party;
(2) Acts that are or may be violate public order and morals, criminal acts, or acts that lead or may lead to criminal acts;
(3) Acts of spoofing, such as registering someone else’s e-mail address, or making false declarations or notifications;
(4) Use or provision of computer viruses or other harmful programs, or acts that may lead to such use or provision; and
(5) Acts that violate or may violate laws and regulations or ordinances, or any other acts that Idemitsu deems inappropriate.
1-4 Intellectual Property
Copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights related to the information, content, trademarks, logos, images, audio, etc. on the Sites belong to Idemitsu unless otherwise specified.
It is strictly prohibited to use, reproduce, modify or transfer or duplicate, in whole or in part, any of these materials beyond the scope explicitly permitted by law, including for private use or other purpose, without the prior written consent of Idemitsu.
Product names and other names provided on the Sites may be not necessarily marked with a trademark symbol (R, TM).
1-5 Compensation for Damages
(1) In the event a User causes or may cause damage to Idemitsu due to an act in violation of these Guidelines or an unauthorized or illegal act, Idemitsu reserves the right to seek an injunction against such actions and claim compensation for any damages incurred from the User.
(2) Idemitsu shall not be liable for any damages incurred by a User (including damages incurred by Users as a result of trouble with a third party) as a result of such User’s use of the Sites or inability to use the Sites for any reason.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, Idemitsu shall be liable to compensate a User for damages incurred by the User based on a breach of contract or unlawful act by Idemitsu in connection with the use of the Sites, up to the amount of such User’s actual damages that would normally result from the attributable cause of such act. However, Idemitsu shall not be liable for any incidental damages, indirect damages, special damages, consequential damages, accidental damages, or future damages or lost profits. The limitation of liability for damages under the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply in the case where Idemitsu has acted intentionally or with gross negligence.
1-6 Links to the Site
In principle, Users are free to link to the Sites, but Idemitsu recommends that Users link to the top page of its corporate website (https://idemitsu.ph/) because the URL of each page is subject to change or deletion, and the link may be broken.
(1) Please be sure to indicate that the link is a link to the Site in the place where you set the link.
(2) Please be sure to use a separate window to display the link alone. Display within frames or in combination with link sources or other content is not permitted.
(3) If the link is not in line with the purpose of Idemitsu, or if the link may damage the Company’s business or reputation, the Company will refuse the link itself, even after the fact.
(4) The use of company logos, symbols, images, etc. used on this website as link buttons is prohibited. Please link from one of the following strings: “Idemitsu Kosan Co.Ltd.“
1-7 System Requirements
(1) Recommended Environment
- OS: Windows 10 or later, macOSv13 or later, Android 13 or later, iOS 16 or later
- Browsers: Chrome latest version, Edge latest version, Firefox latest version, Safari latest version
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Screen width:
- 767 px or less: Smartphone layout
- 768 px or more: PC/Tablet layout
(2) Users of the Site in environments other than those listed above Basically, the Site will be displayed, but we cannot guarantee the display. Please check each manufacturer’s website for information on upgrading your browser.
(3) Browser-specific specifications Please note that when displaying or manipulating pages, operation may differ from that of other browsers due to browser-specific specifications. (e.g., Display of a confirmation screen that asks the user to make a decision when the page is displayed)
(4) Printing Please note that depending on browser/OS characteristics, printed results may differ from the actual screen display.
1-8 Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring and improving accessibility of the information and services provided on the Sites so that anyone can use them smoothly and without any problems.
1-9 Plug-ins and Helper Applications
The following plug-ins and helper applications are used on the Sites. If you do not have the applications, please download and install the following applications. Please note that plug-ins and helper applications are subject to change without notice.
Adobe Reader is required to view PDF files.
1-10 Revision of the Guidelines
We reserve the right to revise all or part of the contents of these Guidelines at our discretion without prior notice to Users. If revised, the revised Guidelines shall become effective when posted on the top page of our corporate website (https://idemitsu.ph/).
1-11 Governing Law and Jurisdiction
(1) These Guidelines shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Philippines.
(2) Pasig Regional Trial Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction as the court of the first instance over any dispute arising between Users and Idemitsu arising out or connected with these Guidelines or the Sites.
(3) The Company reserves the right to amend or modify this Policy, as may be needed, to comply with the mandate of the Philippine Data Privacy Act (DPA) of 2012 (R.A. 10173) and other relevant laws, rules and regulations. All changes or modifications on the Policy shall be posted at https://idemitsu.ph/ (website).
1-12 Cookie
Cookies enable customers to view this Website more conveniently on subsequent visits, do not violate customers’ privacy, and have no negative effects on customers’ computers. It is also possible to refuse to receive cookies by changing the settings on your internet browsing software (browser), and doing so will not hinder your viewing of this Website. Note that this Website does not look at cookies from other websites or any other data on your hard disk.
2. Handling of Personal Information on the Site
2-1 Encryption of Communications
The Sites use SSL (Secure Sockets Layer protocol)* encryption to protect the confidentiality of information that Users enter in inquiry and other forms and send to Idemitsu.
*SSL is a technology that encrypts communications between a browser and a web server. This improves security because Users’ personal information is encrypted. A browser that supports SSL communication is required In order to use SSL.