Site Policy
Linking to this Site
The website of the Global Oceanographic Data Center (GODAC) is free to link.
Since the persistency of other page(s) and the URL(s) are not assured, the following URL pointing of our top page, http://www.godac.jp/, is recommended to link.
GODAC and the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), managing operations in GODAC, are not responsible to contents and information derived from non-GODAC's servers, including those linking to the GODAC site.
Copyright
Contents and information, including documents, images and any other data provided from GODAC's servers is the property of JAMSTEC. JAMSTEC holds all copyrights interests in such material, unless otherwise stated.
Disclaimer
The accuracy, reliability and safety of the information provided from GODAC's servers are checked carefully, however, JAMSTEC or GODAC shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of your use or access the website and information therein.
JAMSTEC or GODAC may change and/or alter the contents of this website, or may suspend or discontinue the services provided through this website at any time without prior notice. JAMSTEC or GODAC accepts no responsibility to any loss or damage resulting from any change of contents or inability to use this website.
Recommended Operational Environment
Recommended browsers
* Windows:
Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 6.0 and above;
Firefox, version 2.0 and above.
* Macintosh:
Safari, version 3.0 and above;
Firefox, version 2.0 and above.
JavaScript and other Plug-Ins
GODAC website contains pages including JavaScript codes. JavaScript must be enabled to view our pages correctly. Please confirm your browser's setting to enable Javascript on your browser. Detailed information sould be included in the "Help" menu of your software.
Software such as Adobe Flash Player 7 and Real Player are required to view video and animation-type contents.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print out PDF files.
Cookies
Cookies refer to a technology that records information regarding a user's browsing history, content entered on web pages, and other data in files on the user's computer (hard drive).
Cookies can simplify the use of frequently used services.
Cookies are used on GODAC website in order to enhance the user experience.
Internet browsers can be configured to, for example, "Allow cookies" or "Deny cookies", or to "Alert the user when sending and receiving cookies." Some content may not be accessible when you decide to configure your browser to deny cookies.
Please confirm your browser's "Help" menu for detailed information on these settings.
Protection of Personal Information
GODAC privacy policy follows the privacy policy of JAMSTEC.
JAMSTEC privacy policy is compliant with the “Law Concerning the Protection of Personal Information Held by Independent Administrative Institutions” and the “Enforcement Ordinance for the Law Concerning the Protection of Personal Information Held by Independent Administrative Institutions”, as well as various regulations established by JAMSTEC.
