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Regardless of whether copyright exists or not, copying, duplicating, or using unauthorized content such as information or photographs without permission is a violation of copyright and other intellectual property rights, so please be aware of this.
Downloadable content
For items that have an “Image Download” option at the bottom of the gallery on this website, you can freely download the photo and use it free of charge without applying.
For ceramics that do not have an image download option, images cannot be used in principle, but please contact us if you would like to use them.
Please feel free to use them for ceramics research and introductions, or as reference images for antique art shops.
Please observe the following points when using these images.
-Copyright belongs to this website, the Touji Online Museum of Ceramic Art, and TOUJI GRAPHICA G.K.
-Usable media is limited to online media, academic papers, etc. For use in TV, videos, and books, please see the separate section.
-Creating and selling secondary content using photos, or engaging in any other monetary activity, is prohibited (such as merchandise production).
-Please refrain from using descriptions or titles that differ from the content of each ceramics page.
-Please refrain from using content that simply reproduces the product itself.
-Please use images with the copyright notice in the bottom right. If you wish to crop the image, please be sure to include “(c)touji-gvm.com” below the image. We would also appreciate it if you included “Source: Touji Online Museum of Ceramic Art.”
-We reserve the right to request that you discontinue use if we determine the use is inappropriate.
Regarding use in television programs, video content, and books
You can currently use the photos free of charge in television programs, video content (video streaming sites, YouTube, etc.), and books.
We hope that the photos on this site will be useful in creating content for television, books, and other purposes related to ceramics.
However, please be sure to contact us if you wish to use the photos in this type of content.
We reserve the right to refuse use if we determine that the content is inappropriate.
There are also exceptions where the photos may not be used free of charge.
For example, if a piece of ceramic is featured in a special feature in the media or book, a fee may be charged.
For inquiries, please contact us using the inquiry form below.
