Terms of Use for Diamond Online and Diamond Premium (including a packaged offering with “Diamond Weekly”)

These Terms of Use (English version) are provided solely for your convenience, and the Japanese version of these Terms of Use shall govern the relationship between you and the Company. In the event of any discrepancy between the Japanese version and the English translation, the Japanese version shall take precedence.

These Terms of Use stipulate the terms of use of “Diamond Online” and “Diamond Premium (including a packaged offering with ‘Diamond Weekly’)” (hereinafter referred to as “Service”), a digital information service provided by Diamond, Inc. The Service is a browser-based service in the recommended environment. By utilizing the distribution site (hereinafter referred to as the “Site”), you can view articles, magazines, and publication content (hereinafter referred to as the “Content”) distributed by the Company and third-party information providers. A User of the Service (hereinafter referred to as the "User") is deemed to have agreed to these Terms of Use when they register as a member, and a contract between the Company and User is considered to be formed upon such registration.

Article 1 (Use of the Service)

  • 1. By registering as a member, the User may use the Service. The Service offers Diamond Online Free Membership (hereinafter, "Free Membership") and Diamond Premium Membership (including a packaged offering with "Diamond Weekly"; hereinafter, "Premium Membership"). The Content and the features available vary depending on the type of membership.
  • 2. An Internet connection is required to use the Site. Communication charges are the responsibility of the User.
  • 3. Unless otherwise agreed between the Company and the User, only one person may access the Site as the User throughout the term of the contract.
  • 4. If the User is a minor, they may not use the Service without the consent of their legal representative.
  • 5. Content may be deleted from the Service at the Company's discretion.
  • 6. Upon registering as a member of the Service, the User consents to the possibility of receiving advertisements and notices from companies and the like, in e-mails sent from the Service.
  • 7. The Company does not guarantee that the contents of the Service can be viewed from outside Japan. In addition, delivery of the "Diamond Weekly" magazine, offered as part of the packaged product, is limited to within Japan.

Article 2 (Usage Environment)

The Company recommends the use of the Site in the environment recommended by the Company. Please refer to the Diamond Online FAQ page for the recommended environment.
Note that the Site may not be usable or may not be displayed properly if you are not using the recommended environment, or depending on your browsing environment even if you are using the recommended environment.
Also, the Site may not properly function when certain software is installed on your computer.

Article 3 (Payment Methods)

The only payment method available for individual Premium Membership is credit card payment. The following credit cards can be used.
(AMEX, Diners, JCB, Visa, and MasterCard)
*Please check with your credit card issuer regarding information such as billing deadlines and settlement dates.
Please note that the Premium Membership fee is subject to change. In such cases, the User will be notified in advance via the Service.

Article 4 (Contract Term and Renewal / Cancellation / Withdrawal of Premium Membership)

  • 1. There are three types of individual Premium Membership terms: a one-month “Monthly Plan,” a one-year “Annual Plan,” and a three-year “Three-Year Plan.” There are also packaged offerings that come as a set with each issue of Diamond Weekly magazine in addition to access to Diamond Premium: a one-month “Monthly Set,” a one-year “Annual Set,” and a three-year “Three-Year Set.”
  • 2. When paid by credit card, subscriptions will be automatically renewed at the expiration of the subscription period unless the paying member cancels the subscription during the subscription period themselves. Cancellation can only be performed on the “My Page” of the Site. No other method, such as e-mail, telephone, mail, or in-person visit, will be accepted.
  • 3. For campaigns and the like that offer a “free usage period” for Premium Membership Users, the fee will be charged on the day following the last day of the free usage period, unless the Premium Membership User cancels the subscription before the end of the free usage period.
  • 4. For “Monthly Plan” and "Monthly Set,” the subscription period is until the day before the same day of the month following the date of subscription or renewal, and the monthly fee will be billed on the calendar day corresponding to the subscription date. In the case of a month that does not have a corresponding calendar day to the subscription date, the subscription period ends on the day before the last day of the month, and the bill for the following month will be incurred on the last day of the following month. (e.g., if you subscribe on August 31, the last day of the contract will be September 29). In the case of “Annual Plan” and “Annual Set,” the contract period is until the day before the same day of the same month one year later, and in the case of “3-year Plan” and “3-year Set,” the contract period is until the day before the same day of the same month three years later.
  • 5. For “Monthly Plan,” “Annual Plan,” “3-Year Plan,” “Monthly Set,” “Annual Set,” and “3-Year Set,” no refund of fees will be made if the subscription is canceled before the end of the subscription period, either on a daily or monthly basis.
  • 6. If you cancel your Premium Membership, you will be registered as a free member. Cancellation of a Free Membership must be made by the User themself through “My Page” on the Site.
  • 7. Please contact us regarding the contract period for corporate use. We will inform you of the renewal procedure.

Article 5 (Change of Contract for Premium Membership)

Individual Premium Membership Users have the option to change from the plan they are currently subscribed to any other paid plans during the course of their contract. Depending on the plan you are currently subscribed to, the plans that can be changed may vary, so please refer to the Diamond Online FAQ page for more details.

Article 6 (Delivery of the Packaged Offering Magazines)

  • 1. Delivery of the Diamond Weekly magazine will be made from the current issue if the order date is on or before the 4th of the month. For orders received after that date, delivery will be made from the next issue.
  • 2. Magazines that are part of the packaged offering are delivered on the day of release. Since magazines are delivered by post, please ensure that your post box is large enough for the magazine and that your name is clearly displayed on it. If your name is not displayed, we may not be able to deliver the magazine to you. The delivery date will vary slightly depending on the store release date in each region.
    *Delivery dates are not guaranteed. A delay may occur due to weather or delivery company conditions.
  • 3. If you change your mailing address due to a move or other reasons, you must complete the necessary procedures on the “My Page” of the Site.
  • 4. Fees for supplementary volumes and extra issues are not included in the price.
  • 5. Magazines with incorrect collating or missing pages may be replaced. Please contact the Diamond, Inc. Service Center below.
  • 6. When we deliver the magazine, we may enclose information about our products or exhibitions, as well as information from our advertisers. Please note that these enclosures may be limited to certain regions.
  • 7. Even if your subscription is canceled, you will continue to receive Diamond Weekly until the expiration of your original subscription period. If you do not wish to receive the magazine, please contact the Diamond, Inc. Service Center below.
    ◆Diamond, Inc. Service Center (for inquiries regarding magazine delivery)
    https://item.diamond.co.jp/contact/#category/B/10/000

Article 7 (Agencies)

The following services related to the Service may be performed by our agencies on our behalf.

  • (1) Sales of the Service, acceptance of applications for the Service, and related operations
  • (2) Operations related to renewal, cancellation, and withdrawal from the Service
  • (3) Billing and related services
  • (4) Other operations as designated by the Company

By applying for the Service through an agency, you are deemed to have agreed to these Terms of Use.

Article 8 (Prohibited Matters and Suspension of Use)

If the Company determines that a User falls under any of the following conditions, the Company may, without notice or demand, suspend or restrict the User's access to the Service.

  • 1. In the event of violation of these Terms of Use, laws and ordinances, or public order and morals.
  • 2. In the event of an infringement of the rights of the Company or others.
  • 3. In the event the User is found to be an organized crime group, a member of an organized crime group, an associate member of an organized crime group, a company related to an organized crime group, a corporate racketeer, a group engaging in criminal activities under the pretext of conducting social campaigns or political activities, a crime group specialized in intellectual crimes, or any other similar anti-social force, or is found to be involved with any such anti-social force.
  • 4. In the event that the User uses the contents of the Service, in whole or in part, in any form, including reproduction, publication, release, transfer, public transmission, or modification, or causes a third party to do so, without obtaining the prior consent of the Company, beyond the scope permitted by the Copyright Act.
  • 5. If the User provides false personal information or impersonates a third party when using the Service.
  • 6. If the User creates a third person's account without our permission, or transfers an account to another person without our permission.
  • 7. If the User’s registration for the Service has ever been canceled in the past.
  • 8. If the User has accessed the Service or registered as a member by using automated means, such as information gathering bots, robots, spiders, scrapers, and the like.
  • 9. In the event the User infringes or threatens the infringement of intellectual property rights, including copyrights and registered trademarks, of the Company or others who have legitimate rights.
  • 10. Any other case in which the Company deems inappropriate for legitimate reasons.

Article 9 (Privacy and Personal Data)

Personal information arising from the use of the Service shall be handled in accordance with the Company’s Privacy Policy and the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act and other applicable laws.

Article 10 (Use of Third Party Services)

When using a third party's external service via the Service, the User shall abide by the terms and conditions of use stipulated by the external service operator. The Company shall not be liable for any damages caused by the User's use of external services.

Article 11 (Copyrights, Trademarks, and Others)

All copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights in connection with the Service belong to the Company or other legitimate rights holder.

Article 12 (Disclaimer)

  • 1. The Company does not guarantee in any way the operation of the Service to the User. The Company also assumes no responsibility for any loss caused by accidents on the system of the Service, natural disasters, or other force majeure.
  • 2. The Company makes no warranty that the information, operation, and all other matters provided by the Service are up-to-date, accurate, useful, fit for a particular purpose, functional, secure, or free from defects, errors, bugs, infringement of rights, or other harmful effects.
  • 3. Even in cases where the Company is liable to the User for damages based on default or tort, the Company's liability for damages shall be limited to direct and ordinary damages actually suffered by the Customer, whether foreseen or unforeseen, except in the case of willful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of the Company, and the amount of such damages shall be limited to the monthly usage fee for the Service.

Article 13 (Modification and Termination of the Service)

The Service may be modified, functions added, be suspended, or terminated without prior notice. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the User or any third party resulting from such actions.

Article 14 (Modification of these Terms of Use)

The Company may modify these Terms of Use in accordance with Article 548-4 of the Civil Code. In the event of modification of the Terms of Use, the Company will announce the modification of the Terms of Use, its contents, and the effective date of the modification on the Company's website prior to the modification. If the Company notifies the User of the contents of the amended Terms of Use and the User uses the Service after the amended version of the Terms of Use takes effect, the User is deemed to have agreed to the amended Terms of Use. If the User does not agree to the revised Terms of Use, the User may not use the Service any further.

Article 15 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

The relevant laws and regulations of Japan shall apply to these Terms of Use. The Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive first instance jurisdiction over any and all disputes related to these Terms of Use.

Article 16 (Validity of these Terms of Use)

  • 1. Even if any provision of these Terms of Use is determined to be invalid, in whole or in part, pursuant to applicable laws and regulations, all portions of the Terms of Use other than the portion determined to be invalid and other provisions of these Terms of Use shall remain valid.
  • 2. Even if any part of the provisions of these Terms of Use is held invalid or revoked in relation to a User, these Terms of Use shall remain valid in relation to other Users.