Advertising Terms and Disclosure Policy
This is a translation for reference. In the event of any discrepancy, the Japanese version shall prevail.
This document sets out the disclosure policy on advertising, referral fees, and performance-based rewards (our commitments to Users) and the advertising terms (for advertisers) for BLOOM ABROAD (the "Service"), operated by BLOOM CONSULTING ("we" or "us").
1. Disclosure Policy (Our Commitments to Users)
- Listings and links that are subject to advertising, referral fees, or performance-based rewards carry a "PR" or "Ad" label and a link attribute (rel="sponsored nofollow").
- The ranking, evaluation, and order of listings do not change depending on whether advertising fees, referral fees, or listing fees are paid. In listings, advertising placements appear only in the initial display before conditions are narrowed down, and not in narrowed results. Advertising placements are displayed separately from the order of listings of schools and the like.
- Introductions in the body of articles are based on facts we have verified, not on the requests of advertisers. Advertisers do not approve or supervise the content of articles.
- Where there is a partnership, we disclose the fact that "we may receive referral fees" in a common statement across the whole site.
- We comply with the requirement to clearly indicate advertising under Japan's Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations (the so-called stealth marketing regulation).
2. Advertising Terms (For Advertisers)
- Scope: These apply when schools, businesses, and the like use the Service's advertising placements (advertising cards and bands in listings, in-article notices, etc.).
- Review: We review the content and destination of advertisements, and decline or request correction of anything that differs from the facts, is exaggerated, or is contrary to laws and regulations or the purpose of the Service.
- Fees, period, and performance-based rewards: These are agreed individually after inquiry. This document does not set out amounts, performance-based rewards, or exclusivity conditions.
- Advertiser's responsibility: The advertiser is responsible for the content of the advertisement and for the products and services advertised. The advertiser confirms the rights to the photographs and text used in the advertisement.
- Display and measurement: Advertisements carry "PR" or "Ad," and the number of clicks is measured. The information measured is the date and time of the click, the page, and the destination, and it does not identify individuals. The measurement results may be disclosed to the advertiser for reporting.
- Suspension: We may suspend an advertisement when its content differs from the facts, when a complaint is serious, or when it violates laws or regulations. The advertiser may also request suspension at any time (the treatment of costs already incurred is subject to individual agreement).
- No guarantee of results: We do not guarantee clicks, inquiries, contracts, or sales.
3. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- This document is governed by the laws of Japan.
- If a dispute arises in connection with the Service, the district court having jurisdiction over our location shall be the exclusive agreed court of first instance. However, where the Consumer Contract Act or other mandatory consumer protection laws provide otherwise, those provisions apply.
4. Language
The Japanese version of this document is the authoritative text. Versions in other languages are reference translations, and in the event of any inconsistency, the Japanese version prevails.
5. Contact and Fee Information
For advertising consultations, please contact us through the Advertising Information page. Fees are provided individually after inquiry.