Terms of Use

1. Operator and scope

This website is operated and maintained by Synforte Inc. (Japan), which administers the publication infrastructure and distribution operations for Social Ground Truth Lab (SGT Lab).

This website provides access to descriptive research materials published under the SGT Lab name, including white papers and related pages. All content is made available for informational and reference purposes.

For privacy practices related to website use and inquiries, please refer to the Privacy Policy.

2. Descriptive and non-prescriptive nature

SGT Lab materials are descriptive and non-normative. They report observed data, distributions, and contextual information.

This website does not provide professional advice, guidance, or recommendations of any kind, including (without limitation) legal, regulatory, compliance, technical, or policy advice. SGT Lab does not define standards, certification criteria, or compliance thresholds.

3. No warranties

All content is provided on an “as is” basis. This reflects the descriptive, research-oriented nature of the materials, which report observed distributions rather than prescriptive judgments. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Synforte Inc. (Japan) makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose.

Use of this website and its content is at the user’s own risk.

4. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Synforte Inc. (Japan) shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from or related to the use of this website or its content.

5. Intellectual property, permitted citation, and restrictions

Unless otherwise stated, copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the content published on this website are held by Synforte Inc. (Japan) and/or its licensors.

Permitted citation: Reasonable quotation and citation are permitted for academic, research, and informational purposes, provided that the source is clearly indicated and the citation does not suggest endorsement by SGT Lab or Synforte Inc.

Restrictions: Reproduction, redistribution, republication, or public posting of substantial portions of content (including figures, tables, slides, and datasets), beyond citation, requires prior permission. If a page indicates additional conditions (e.g., publication status, versioning, or citation timing), those page-level notices apply.

Exception (single-item reuse): Notwithstanding the above restrictions, reproduction of a single figure, table, or slide is permitted without prior permission for research, internal documentation, or audit/compliance submissions, provided that the source is clearly indicated and the reproduction does not suggest endorsement by SGT Lab or Synforte Inc. Responsibility for use, interpretation, and any translations rests with the citing party.

These restrictions are intended to preserve version integrity, prevent misinterpretation, and ensure accurate citation of research records.

For inquiries regarding citation format or publication status, please refer to the relevant issue or publication pages.

6. Governing law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.

7. Contact (Terms-related)

For inquiries specifically related to these Terms of Use, please contact:

contact@sgtlab.org