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Terms of Use

Terms governing access to and use of the TokyoStreetView website and its content.

Terms of Use

Last updated: July 6, 2026

These Terms of Use apply to your access to and use of the TokyoStreetView website, including the interactive map, Locations, Videos, written content, images, and related services.

By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please stop using the website.

1. Purpose of the Website

The TokyoStreetView website is provided for viewing, informational, cultural, and location-discovery purposes.

The website includes Videos, location information, map content, descriptions, images, and links to third-party services.

The information on this website is provided for general reference only. It should not be treated as professional travel, navigation, safety, legal, access, or commercial advice.

The original content created and published by TokyoStreetView is protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual-property rights.

This includes, where applicable:

  • original video recordings and camera work;
  • photographs;
  • editing, sequencing, colour grading, and sound production;
  • written descriptions and other original text;
  • original graphics, logos, and branding;
  • the original selection, arrangement, and presentation of website content;
  • AI-assisted material to the extent that TokyoStreetView owns or is entitled to exercise rights in that material.

Unless otherwise stated, these original elements are owned by TokyoStreetView or used under an appropriate licence or permission.

Some TokyoStreetView content may include or incidentally show third-party names, logos, trademarks, products, signs, artwork, architecture, music, performances, people, locations, or other protected material.

Those third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners.

Their appearance in TokyoStreetView content does not imply that the relevant owner sponsors, endorses, is affiliated with, or has transferred any rights to TokyoStreetView.

No ownership rights are transferred to you by accessing or using the website.

Any licence granted by TokyoStreetView applies only to rights owned or controlled by TokyoStreetView. Additional permissions from third parties may be required depending on the content and its intended use.

3. Permitted Use

You may:

  • browse the website;
  • view Videos through the website or the official TokyoStreetView YouTube channel;
  • use the interactive map for personal reference;
  • share ordinary links to TokyoStreetView pages or Videos;
  • use the website for personal, non-commercial viewing.

Any other use of original TokyoStreetView content requires prior written permission unless the use is expressly permitted by applicable law.

4. Prohibited Use of TokyoStreetView Content

Without prior written consent, you may not copy, download, reproduce, edit, republish, distribute, re-upload, sublicense, commercially exploit, or otherwise reuse original content owned or controlled by TokyoStreetView, except where such use is expressly permitted by applicable law.

This includes, where applicable:

  • Videos;
  • photographs;
  • written content;
  • graphics;
  • audio;
  • edited sequences;
  • website compilations;
  • original presentation and layout elements;
  • other original creative material.

You may not:

  • falsely claim ownership of TokyoStreetView content;
  • remove or alter TokyoStreetView copyright notices, credits, watermarks, or ownership information;
  • represent that TokyoStreetView endorses, sponsors, or is affiliated with you without written authorization;
  • use TokyoStreetView content in a misleading, unlawful, defamatory, deceptive, or harmful manner;
  • reproduce substantial parts of the website through automated scraping or similar methods;
  • use original TokyoStreetView content to create datasets;
  • use original TokyoStreetView content for artificial intelligence training, machine-learning training, computer-vision training, model development, automated content generation, or similar technical purposes without prior written permission.

Any restriction in these Terms applies only to the extent that TokyoStreetView has the legal right to impose it and does not limit rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

5. Licensing

Anyone wishing to use original TokyoStreetView content must contact TokyoStreetView in advance and obtain written permission and an appropriate paid licence.

Licensing is not free.

Licence terms and fees may depend on:

  • the content requested;
  • the intended use;
  • the media or platform;
  • the territory;
  • the duration;
  • the size of the audience;
  • the commercial or non-commercial nature of the project;
  • the distribution method;
  • the scope of the rights requested.

A licence granted by TokyoStreetView applies only to rights owned or controlled by TokyoStreetView.

TokyoStreetView does not grant rights in third-party trademarks, logos, music, artwork, performances, buildings, products, people, locations, platform elements, map imagery, geographic data, software, fonts, or other material that may appear in or alongside TokyoStreetView content.

Depending on the intended use, the licensee may be responsible for obtaining additional permissions, releases, clearances, or licences from the relevant third parties.

A TokyoStreetView licence does not grant permission to extract, reproduce, reuse, sublicense, or redistribute Esri imagery, third-party map data, MapLibre software, Google Fonts, YouTube or Twitch platform elements, or other material owned or controlled by third parties.

No use is authorized until TokyoStreetView has confirmed the applicable licence in writing.

Licensing enquiries should be sent to:

[email protected]

6. YouTube and Embedded Content

Some Videos on this website are displayed through the official YouTube embedded player.

Viewing, linking to, or sharing content through functions provided by YouTube does not transfer ownership of the underlying Video or grant permission to download, edit, re-upload, redistribute, or commercially reuse it.

YouTube interface elements, branding, advertising, recommendations, software, and other platform content belong to YouTube, Google, or the relevant rights holders.

Use of YouTube is also subject to YouTube’s own terms, policies, and technical conditions.

TokyoStreetView is not responsible for platform changes, restrictions, advertising, recommendations, account requirements, data processing, or service interruptions controlled by YouTube or Google.

7. Twitch and Other Third-Party Services

The website may include Twitch content, map services, embedded media, external links, or other third-party resources.

These services are operated independently and may be subject to their own terms, privacy policies, availability, and technical requirements.

Third-party names, logos, trademarks, software, interfaces, map data, advertising, recommendations, and other materials remain the property or responsibility of their respective owners or providers.

TokyoStreetView does not control and is not responsible for:

  • third-party content;
  • third-party data collection or privacy practices;
  • service interruptions;
  • external advertising;
  • account requirements;
  • external recommendations;
  • platform restrictions;
  • changes made by third-party providers.

Accessing third-party services is at your own discretion.

8. Open-Source Software, Maps, and Third-Party Technology

The TokyoStreetView website uses open-source software and third-party technologies to provide certain website features.

The interactive map currently uses MapLibre GL JS, an open-source map-rendering library. MapLibre GL JS and other open-source components remain subject to the copyright notices, licence terms, conditions, and disclaimers issued by their respective authors and contributors.

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of open-source software to TokyoStreetView or restricts rights granted directly under an applicable open-source licence.

The interactive map also uses imagery, map tiles, geographic resources, or related services supplied by Esri and may include information or imagery originating from additional third-party providers.

Map imagery, tiles, geographic data, software, fonts, trademarks, service names, and attribution notices remain subject to the rights, licences, terms, and requirements of their respective owners and providers.

TokyoStreetView does not claim ownership of MapLibre GL JS, Esri imagery, third-party map data, open-source software, Google Fonts, or other externally supplied technology merely because it is used or displayed on the website.

Required copyright, provider, and attribution information may be displayed on or near the interactive map or elsewhere on the website.

Users must not remove, obscure, alter, disable, or interfere with any copyright, attribution, trademark, licence, or ownership notice displayed on the website or interactive map.

Use of third-party map imagery, geographic resources, software, fonts, or other services outside the TokyoStreetView website may require separate permission or compliance with the relevant provider’s terms and licences.

Any licence granted by TokyoStreetView covers only rights owned or controlled by TokyoStreetView. It does not grant rights in map imagery, map data, open-source software, fonts, platform technology, or other third-party material.

Additional information is provided on the Open-Source and Third-Party Notices page.

The website may include links to external websites and services.

These links are provided for convenience and reference only.

A link does not automatically mean that TokyoStreetView endorses, sponsors, controls, approves, or is responsible for the external website, organization, content, product, service, or privacy practice.

External websites and services are governed by their own terms and policies.

10. Location and Map Information

TokyoStreetView aims to provide useful location information, but names, map positions, descriptions, access details, opening conditions, classifications, and other information may be incomplete, approximate, outdated, or incorrect.

Locations, roads, facilities, rules, access conditions, ownership, and safety conditions may change without notice.

You should verify important information through official or current local sources before visiting a location.

The interactive map must not be used as your only navigation, legal, access, or safety resource.

Map data, geographic information, imagery, tiles, fonts, and other related resources may be provided by third parties and remain subject to their own terms and rights.

11. Corrections

TokyoStreetView welcomes reports of incorrect location names, map positions, broken links, factual errors, or outdated information.

Correction requests should include:

  • the relevant page URL;
  • the information believed to be incorrect;
  • the proposed correction;
  • a reliable source where available.

TokyoStreetView may review and consider correction requests but does not guarantee that every request will result in a change.

Correction requests may be sent to:

[email protected]

12. Prohibited Technical Conduct

You must not:

  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, server, systems, accounts, or data;
  • interfere with or disrupt the website;
  • introduce malware, malicious code, automated attacks, or harmful traffic;
  • bypass security controls or technical restrictions;
  • overload the website or hosting infrastructure;
  • use bots, scrapers, or automated systems in an abusive manner;
  • collect personal information about other users;
  • use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, misleading, or harmful purposes;
  • impersonate TokyoStreetView or falsely represent an association with TokyoStreetView.

Reasonable use of ordinary browser, search, sharing, and linking functions is not prohibited by this section.

13. Website Availability and Changes

TokyoStreetView may update, modify, suspend, restrict, reorganize, or remove any part of the website at any time.

This may include:

  • pages;
  • Videos;
  • Locations;
  • map content;
  • external links;
  • embedded services;
  • website features;
  • written descriptions;
  • classifications;
  • search functionality.

TokyoStreetView does not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, complete, compatible with every browser or device, or free from errors.

14. Disclaimer

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

TokyoStreetView makes reasonable efforts to maintain useful and accurate information but does not guarantee that all content is complete, current, error-free, continuously available, or suitable for every purpose.

Third-party content, services, trademarks, logos, links, embeds, map data, map imagery, open-source software, fonts, and other external materials remain subject to the control and responsibility of their respective providers or rights holders.

Nothing on the website should be interpreted as a guarantee that every possible reuse of content is free from third-party rights, release requirements, licence requirements, privacy rights, publicity rights, trademark rights, property restrictions, attribution obligations, or other clearance requirements.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, TokyoStreetView makes no express or implied warranties regarding:

  • accuracy;
  • completeness;
  • reliability;
  • availability;
  • security;
  • compatibility;
  • suitability for a particular purpose;
  • non-infringement in relation to every possible downstream use.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, TokyoStreetView will not be responsible for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or similar loss arising from or connected with:

  • use of or inability to use the website;
  • reliance on website information;
  • inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated location information;
  • third-party services, embeds, links, platforms, data, map imagery, or software;
  • technical interruptions, failures, or security incidents outside reasonable control;
  • unauthorized use of content by third parties;
  • travel, access, navigation, or safety decisions based on website content;
  • changes to or removal of website content or services;
  • additional permissions, licences, releases, attribution, or clearances required for a licensed or downstream use.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

If you believe that content on the website infringes copyright, privacy, publicity, trademark, or another legal right, please contact TokyoStreetView.

Your message should include:

  • the relevant page or Video URL;
  • a description of the content concerned;
  • an explanation of the rights involved;
  • your relationship to the rights concerned;
  • the action you are requesting;
  • sufficient information for TokyoStreetView to review the matter.

Submitting a complaint does not guarantee removal, restriction, or modification. Each request may be reviewed according to the available information, applicable rights, and relevant legal requirements.

Rights-related enquiries should be sent to:

[email protected]

17. AI-Assisted and Automated Content

Some text, graphics, metadata, translations, classifications, or other elements may be created or developed with the assistance of artificial intelligence or automated tools.

Where AI-assisted material is used, TokyoStreetView may review, select, edit, arrange, combine, or approve the final result.

TokyoStreetView does not claim ownership of third-party rights or purely machine-generated elements beyond the rights that TokyoStreetView is legally entitled to exercise.

AI-assisted content may contain errors, omissions, or limitations and should not be treated as professional, legal, safety, or factual advice without independent verification.

18. Changes to These Terms

TokyoStreetView may update these Terms of Use when the website, its services, business practices, licensing practices, third-party integrations, or applicable requirements change.

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Continued use of the website after an update means that the revised Terms apply from the date they are published.

19. Contact

Questions about these Terms, permissions, licensing, copyright, corrections, rights concerns, or website use should be sent to:

[email protected]