The WorldSkills.jp website, which publicizes information about various skills competitions, and its associated social media accounts (on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Flickr, and YouTube), referred to collectively hereafter as "this Website, etc.," are operated under commission from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Before using services provided on this Website, etc.—such as when accessing information or submitting comments or inquiries—please ensure that you have understood all the requirements below.

(1) Copyright
Copyright in this Website, etc. belongs to Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Copyright in all articles, photographs, illustrations, or other content provided in this Website, etc. belongs to Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Users agree that they will not reproduce, distribute, or otherwise reuse any of the above data for commercial purposes.

(2) Source citation
Users must cite the source when using content from this Website, etc. The source should be cited in the following manner:
Example of source citation
Source: WorldSkills.jp (URL of the relevant webpage or name of social media platform)
If users have edited, processed, or otherwise modified content from this Website, etc. for use, they must include a statement expressing that the content has been modified in addition to the abovementioned source citation. However, modified data must not be made public or used in a format that may be misconstrued as having been created by the Government of Japan (or its ministries and/or agencies).
Example of citation when using altered content
Created by modifying content from WorldSkills.jp (URL of the relevant webpage or name of social media platform)

(3) Privacy Policy
This Website, etc. complies with the policy on protection of personal information of Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

(4) Disclaimer
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare bears absolutely no responsibility for any action taken by users involving the use of data made available on this Website, etc. (including use of data based on modified content).
Content of this Website, etc. may be altered, moved, or deleted without prior notice.

(5) Links to this Website, etc.
Users are free to create links to this Website, etc. provided their aims and content are not contrary to public order or morals, and provided the method used is not inappropriate from a copyright law perspective. However, users' understanding is requested regarding the points below.
When linking to webpages other than the homepage, users should note that URLs and content included may be changed without prior notice.
Prior notification is not required when creating links to this Website, etc., but after creating a link, users are requested to email contact@worldskills.jp specifying the name of the relevant organization (or individual), their website URL, and their contact information.

(6) System Requirements
The recommended browsers for viewing this Website, etc. are listed below.
PC
Windows:
• Microsoft Edge (latest version)
• Google Chrome (latest version)
• Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
Macintosh:
• Safari (latest version)
Smartphone
• iOS (latest version)
• AndroidOS (latest version)