Terms of Use

Please read the following terms and conditions ("Terms of Use") carefully before using this site located at www.bridgestone-asiapacific.com and all associated sites linked to it (collectively the "Website"), managed and maintained by Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte Ltd ("Bridgestone").By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and that you agree to these Terms of Use as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use or our Privacy Policy, DO NOT use or access this Website.

Bridgestone reserves the right to, at its sole discretion, amend, modify, add or remove portions of these Terms of Use, at any time. It is your responsibility to check these Terms of Use periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Website following the changes (whether amendments, modifications, additions or removal) being made will mean that you accept and agree to the changes. As long as you comply with these Terms of Use, Bridgestone grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited privilege to enter and use the Website.

 

1. Browsers

 

1.1 The contents on this Website are developed to work, unless otherwise specified, with the following browser software :

[Windows]

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or newer versions
Mozilla Firefox 4.0 or newer versions
Opera
Google Chrome

[Macintosh]

Apple Safari 4.0 and 5.0
Mozilla Firefox 4.0 or newer versions
Opera
Google Chrome

1.2 Also, please note that some specific plug-in software may be required for some contents. Plug-in software can be downloaded from the following links :

Adobe®Reader™

* Files that are available in Adobe Acrobat Format would require Adobe Reader for viewing. To view them, you will need to download and install the free Adobe Reader.

1.3 We make reasonable efforts in the development, display and movement of contents. If you find any malfunctions or links that do not work, please contact us via the details stated on the "Contact Us" page.

 

2. Disclaimers

 

2.1 This Website and its contents are delivered on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis, Bridgestone does not promise that the Website or any content, service or feature of the Website will be error-free and uninterrupted or that any defects will be corrected. Bridgestone shall not be liable for any losses or damages caused by the use of this Website, or by the inability to use this Website. Also, Bridgestone may suspend or discontinue the services of this Website at its sole discretion. Bridgestone shall not be liable for any damages caused by information changes or deletions, or suspension or discontinuation of this Website, whether for reasons of routine or non-routine maintenance or others.

2.2 Bridgestone makes all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on this Website is correct. However, we make no representation or warranty as to the information's accuracy, timeliness, validity and safety. Bridgestone reserves the right to change or delete any of the posted information without any prior notice. Bridgestone shall not be liable for any losses or damages caused by reliance on the information on this Website.

2.3 Bridgestone cannot ensure that any files or other data you download from the Website will be free of viruses or contamination or destructive features. You assume full responsibility for your use of this Website and any linked sites.

 

3. Copyrights and Trademarks

 

3.1 The contents posted on this Website (copy, visual, sound, programs, etc.) are protected by copyright laws or related regulations of countries throughout the world, as well as by treaty provisions.Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use, no part of the Website or its contents may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted or distributed in any way to any other computer, server, or other medium for publication or distribution.

3.2 If you would like to publish content from this Website in a magazine, book or CD-ROM, you must obtain the prior written consent of Bridgestone.

3.3 "Bridgestone" and any Bridgestone products or service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bridgestone Corporation. If you wish to use these trademarks, a separate contract with Bridgestone is required. Other product names and company names mentioned herein may be also trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

 

4. Links to other web sites

 

4.1 This Website may contain links to other independent third-party web sites ("Linked Sites"). These Linked Sites are independently managed and maintained by such third-party corporations or individuals. Bridgestone does not control those linked sites. Bridgestone holds no responsibility for any losses or damages caused by using any Linked Sites. Please use the Linked Sites after agreeing to the terms provided by each web site. Bridgestone offers these Linked Sites for your convenience only, and does not recommend the use of these Linked Sites, or any products and/or services that appear on or are offered by Linked Sites. Additionally, these links do not suggest that Bridgestone holds any special affiliations or associations with the corporations or individuals managing or maintaining these Linked Sites.

 

5. Applicable laws and dispute resolution

 

5.1 These terms and conditions and the use of this Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore unless otherwise expressly provided.

5.2 All controversies and disputes arising out of or relating to these terms and conditions shall be resolved through mediation, failing which shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Singapore courts.

 

6. Use of contents and images available for download in the "Media Centre section"

 

6.1 This Website contains a Media Centre section ("Media Section") which provides contents and images for download. These contents and images are provided for use in media articles or other similar mass communication purposes. The use of these images and contents for any other purpose (private use, unauthorized use, commercial use etc.) is strictly prohibited.

6.2 "Bridgestone" and any Bridgestone products or service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bridgestone Corporation. The use of such trademarks or registered trademarks without the consent of Bridgestone is strictly prohibited by law.

6.3 Unless otherwise stated, the copyright and intellectual property rights in all contents and images provided for download in this Media Section are owned by Bridgestone and/or our licensors. It is prohibited by law to copy, convert or distribute any of these contents or images without right holders' consent, except for use set out in paragraph 6.1 above or for use otherwise expressly allowed by law.

6.4 If you should use the images provided for download in this Media Section for purposes stated in paragraph 6.1 above, you shall credit the source of the image or images as follows – "Source: Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte Ltd".

6.5 Bridgestone reserves the right to change or delete any of the posted information (contents or images) without any prior notice. Also, Bridgestone may suspend or discontinue the services of this Website at its sole discretion. Bridgestone shall not be liable for any damages caused by information changes or deletions, or Website suspension or discontinuation.