{"id":15945,"date":"2022-03-31T13:53:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T04:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oihen.hogehogecojp.com\/?page_id=1994"},"modified":"2026-09-27T20:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T11:02:17","slug":"site-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/en\/site-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Site Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d6f99766 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-states-91cc8882\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide is-style-dot-label-jp\">Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-736d7e6b wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-states-9c115b04\" style=\"border-color:#bababa;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;min-height:100%;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Linking to \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">Linking to \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/en\/\">Portal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance<\/a>\u201d is free in principle. No prior notice is required, but please inform us of the URL of the link source, the name of the website, the name (affiliation) of the administrator, and your e-mail address via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/en\/inquiry\/\">Contact Us form<\/a> when you create a link to \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d. However, please note that there will be no reply from us to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may ask you to remove the link if the content of the linked website is deemed to be &#8220;offensive to laws and regulations or public order and morals&#8221; or &#8220;damaging to or causing loss of trust of third parties or Osaka Innovation Hub\/Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When creating a link, please clearly indicate that the link is to \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d. Please do not create links to display the pages of \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d in frames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The contents and address of \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d may be changed or removed without notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Osaka Innovation Hub\/Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium shall not be responsible for any problems or damages caused by links to \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Links to external websites from \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">Links from \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d to other websites shall be &#8220;not against laws and regulations or public order and morals,&#8221; &#8220;fairness, usefulness of information, and supplementary to the information of this project,&#8221; and &#8220;particularly necessary for the provision of information\u201d, etc. In principle, we do not link to any other websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Links to external websites are provided solely for the convenience of the user. Osaka Innovation Hub\/Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium do not guarantee or recommend the content of the linked websites. Since the linked websites are not under the control of Osaka Innovation Hub\/Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium, Osaka Innovation Hub\/ Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium assume no responsibility for their content or for any damages resulting from the use of them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d6f99766 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-states-10e5c8b8\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide is-style-dot-label-jp\">Handling of personal information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-736d7e6b wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-states-9c115b04\" style=\"border-color:#bababa;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;min-height:100%;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">With regard to the collection, use, and management of users&#8217; personal information (information that can be used to identify specific individuals by name, address, e-mail address, etc.), \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and the Osaka Business Development Agency&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.obda.or.jp\/privacy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Personal Information Protection Policy<\/a> (in Japanese), and handles personal information appropriately to prevent its leakage, etc. In addition, we use encrypted communication (SSL) when collecting information to give users reassurance on the safety of use of our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Personal information to be posted on \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">As a general rule, Osaka Innovation Hub\/Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium do not post personal information except for information that we deem to be of public interest. When we recognize the necessity of publishing the information, it will be published within the scope of the prior consent in writing of the individual concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Collection of personal information is limited<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">Normally, you can browse \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d freely and anonymously without providing any information about yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d may perform statistical analysis to improve user satisfaction, but no personal information is collected for this purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Osaka Innovation Hub\/Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium collect personal information through \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d, it is in principle that the information is provided (registered) by the users themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When collecting personal information, we will clearly express the purpose for which it is to be collected and will only do so to the extent necessary to achieve the expressed purpose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Encrypted communication (SSL) is used<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">\u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d uses SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption for some parts of the site, such as forms, in order to safely exchange data that requires the protection of the user&#8217;s personal information, and to protect the information between the web server of this page and the browser used by the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Not be used or provided for any other purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">Unless otherwise specified in the Personal Information Protection Ordinance, such as with the consent of the individual concerned, the personal information provided (registered) will be used only within the scope of the collection purpose specified in advance, and will not be provided to outside parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">To be managed properly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">The site administrator will strictly manage the collected personal information and will take appropriate measures to prevent leakage, misappropriation, and falsification, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal information that is no longer required to be retained will be disposed of or deleted without fail and promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">The information on this page applies only to \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other sites operated by Osaka Innovation Hub\/Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium and third-party sites that can be accessed through \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d (linked sites) have their own regulations regarding the collection and protection of personal information separate from Osaka Innovation Hub\/Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium. Osaka Innovation Hub\/Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium assume no obligation or responsibility for the handling of personal information by these sites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d6f99766 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-states-10e5c8b8\" id=\"about-cookies\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide is-style-dot-label-jp\">About cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-736d7e6b wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-states-9c115b04\" style=\"border-color:#bababa;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;min-height:100%;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">A technology that records and manages information about website users on their computers (hard drives) is called a &#8220;cookie&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The use of cookies can simplify the operation of frequently used services. Some pages on our website use cookies to make your use of our site more convenient. If you set your browser to refuse all cookies, you may not be able to use some or all of the services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Analytics tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">We use the following analytics tools on this website to understand how it is used and to improve it. <strong>These tools run only if you agree by clicking &#8220;OK&#8221; on the cookie notice shown when you open this website.<\/strong> Until you agree, these tools do not send any information or store any cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Tool (provider)<\/th><th>Main information sent<\/th><th>Purpose<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Google Analytics (Google LLC)<\/td><td>URLs of the pages viewed, the referring page, the date and time of viewing, browser and device type, screen size<\/td><td>Understanding page views and overall usage trends<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Microsoft Clarity (Microsoft Corporation)<\/td><td>Interactions on the page (clicks, scrolling, mouse movements), URLs of the pages viewed, browser and device type<\/td><td>Analyzing the usability of pages (visualizing where visitors interact, replaying sessions)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, due to the way internet communication works, the IP address of your device is sent to each provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These tools are loaded through Google Tag Manager (Google LLC). The information sent is processed statistically by each provider, and we do not use it to identify individuals. We use this information only to measure and analyze the use of this website and to improve its quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For how each provider handles the information, please see the following pages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/technologies\/partner-sites?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/privacy.microsoft.com\/en-us\/privacystatement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Privacy Statement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Main cookies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Name<\/th><th>Set by<\/th><th>Purpose<\/th><th>Retention<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>ioc_cookie_consent<\/td><td>This website<\/td><td>To remember your choice on the cookie notice (agree \/ not agree)<\/td><td>1 year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>_ga, _ga_(ID)<\/td><td>Google Analytics<\/td><td>To distinguish visitors and keep the session state<\/td><td>2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>_clck, _clsk<\/td><td>Microsoft Clarity<\/td><td>To distinguish visitors and group multiple page views into one visit<\/td><td>As determined by Microsoft<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Analytics cookies are stored only if you agree. Microsoft Clarity also stores cookies on Microsoft&#8217;s domains (such as CLID and MUID). In addition, we may use cookies that are necessary for this website to work and to protect it against unauthorized access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">Changing your choice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">If you close the cookie notice with &#8220;\u00d7&#8221;, this is treated as not agreeing, and the analytics tools do not run. The notice will not be shown again until you close the browser tab, and will be shown again on your next visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can change your choice at any time using the settings below. If you select &#8220;Don&#8217;t allow&#8221;, the analytics tools stop and the analytics cookies stored for this website are deleted. However, information that has already been sent and cookies stored on the providers&#8217; domains cannot be deleted from this website. Your choice is kept in this browser for one year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Google Analytics, you can also stop sending information by using the <a href=\"https:\/\/tools.google.com\/dlpage\/gaoptout?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on<\/a> provided by Google.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ioc-cookie-settings wp-block-innovation-osaka-cookie-settings\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Cookie settings\" data-ioc-cookie-settings data-label-granted=\"Allowed\" data-label-denied=\"Not allowed\" hidden><p class=\"ioc-cookie-settings__status\">Current setting: <strong data-ioc-cookie-status aria-live=\"polite\"><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"ioc-cookie-settings__actions\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"wp-element-button ioc-cookie-settings__choice\" data-ioc-cookie-choice=\"granted\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Allow<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"wp-element-button ioc-cookie-settings__choice\" data-ioc-cookie-choice=\"denied\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Don&#039;t allow<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d6f99766 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-states-10e5c8b8\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide is-style-dot-label-jp\">Copyrights and disclaimer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-736d7e6b wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-states-9c115b04\" style=\"border-color:#bababa;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;min-height:100%;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">About copyrights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">All photos, illustrations, sounds, videos, and articles on \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d are subject to copyright. \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d as a whole is also subject to copyright as an edited work, and both are protected by Copyright Act. In principle, the copyright belongs to Osaka Business Development Agency which operates Osaka Innovation Hub\/Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium. The copyright of some images, etc. is owned by the original author, and unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please consult with us in advance before reproducing or diverting the contents of \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d except in cases permitted by Copyright Act, such as reproduction for personal use or quotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Company names and product names appearing in \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d are generally trade names or registered trademarks of their respective owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">About disclaimer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\">While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d, Osaka Innovation Hub\/Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium assume no responsibility for any actions taken by users using the information on \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d. Under no circumstances shall Osaka Innovation Hub\/Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium be liable for any damages or losses incurred by users as a result of their use of \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d may contain links to sites managed by third parties. Osaka Innovation Hub\/Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any damage or loss incurred as a result of the use of such sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The content and address of \u201cPortal Site of Osaka Start-up Assistance\u201d may be changed or deleted without prior notice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d6f99766 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-states-10e5c8b8\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide is-style-dot-label-jp\">Prevention of Misuse of Competitive Research Funds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-736d7e6b wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-states-9c115b04\" style=\"border-color:#bababa;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;min-height:100%;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure the proper management and administration of competitive research funds and similar funds, the Osaka Business Development Agency has established internal rules on its management system for such funds, including designating its President as the Chief Administrative Officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/oih2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1-compliance.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Compliance Rules of the Osaka Business Development Agency (PDF, Japanese)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/oih2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/ja_img\/pdf\/2-rule-rev1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules on the Handling of Competitive Research Funds (PDF, Japanese)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/oih2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/ja_img\/pdf\/3-cheating-rev1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines on the Prevention of and Response to Misconduct in Research Activities (PDF, Japanese)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/oih2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-investigation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for the Investigation Committee on the Misuse of Competitive Research Funds (PDF, Japanese)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/oih2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/4-notification.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines on Reporting the Misuse of Competitive Research Funds (PDF, Japanese)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/oih2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/ja_img\/pdf\/7-cheatingplan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plan for Preventing the Misuse of Competitive Research Funds (PDF, Japanese)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/oih2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-personnelpledge.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pledge (Form 1, for staff) (PDF, Japanese)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovation-osaka.jp\/oih2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/6-vendorpledge.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pledge (for vendors) (PDF, Japanese)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide is-style-plain has-medium-large-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#bababa;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">References<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--md)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mext.go.jp\/b_menu\/houdou\/26\/08\/__icsFiles\/afieldfile\/2014\/08\/26\/1351568_02_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Responding to Misconduct in Research (PDF, 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