Data access

Terms of Use of Research Data

The user should comply with the following terms when using the images and research data (Research Data) on the website of National Institute of Information and Communication (NICT) which has the clear statement to the effect that the use of the images and research data is subject to the Terms of Use of Research Data. In addition to the terms, the user of the Research Data is required to follow the Terms of Use on NICT’s Site Policy page. (http://www.nict.go.jp/en/policy/index.html)

1. Disclaimers

NICT holds no liability for any consequence caused by the use of the Research Data or by the quality thereof.

2. The Terms of Use of Research Data

As long as complying with the following paragraphs 2.1 - 2.5, the user can use, modify or distribute to the third party the Research Data at his/her disposal without a fee.

2.1. Credit

When using the Research Data, the user is required to indicate its sources (NICT and the research name) so that NICT can be acknowledged as the original distributor of the Research Data. The user also needs to credit NICT as the original distributor when distributing any derivatives of the Research Data to any third party or making such derivatives public. As for the Research Data containing data provided by organizations other than NICT, the user is requested to acknowledge not only NIC but also such organizations.

The examples of acknowledgments and credit lines: (Put an appropriate research name for XXXX such as SMILES/O3 or SMILES/HO2.)

"The data used for this paper have been provided by XXXX of NICT"

"The original data used for this product have been supplied by NICT’s XXXX."

"Credit: XXXX (NICT)"

"Provided by XXXX (NICT)"

If the Research Data are provided by not only NICT but also other organizations, the user should indicate as follows (examples in the case of NASA):

"The data used for this paper have been provided through XXXX of National Institute of Information and Communication and National Aeronautics and Space Administration."

"Credit: XXXX (NICT/NASA)"

2.2. Publicizes a product using the Research Data

When the user publicizes a product using the Research Data such as research papers, it would be appreciated if the user could, where possible, notify NICT at the contact address on the website or the email below.

2.3. Commercial purposes use

The user can use the Research Data for commercial purposes without a fee; however, the user needs to notify NICT thereof in advance.

2.4. GDPR

NICT handles the personal information such as names and e-mail addresses in accordance with the Code and other laws and regulations regarding personal information including GDPR and NICT's rules on protection of personal information.

2.5. Change of the terms

The terms are subject to change without notice.

3. Ownership of Data

The copyrights of the products provided in the Service are the property of NICT.

4. Inquiries

For any inquiries about the terms, notification of the commercial use of the Research Data etc., please contact us at: