Non-Disclosure Agreement

Note

IMPORTANT / 重要: The Japanese version of these Terms is the original and authoritative version. The English version is provided for convenience only. In the event of any discrepancy between the Japanese and English versions, the Japanese version shall prevail.

本規約の日本語版が正文となります。英語版は参考のために提供されるものであり、日本語版と英語版の間に矛盾がある場合は、日本語版が優先します。

English Version (For Convenience)

Non-Disclosure Agreement

This Non-Disclosure Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into on [Date] by and between the following parties:

Discloser: [Client Name] (hereinafter “Party A”)
Address: [Address]
Representative: [Representative Name]

Recipient: [Hacker Name or Hacker’s Registered Name] (hereinafter “Party B”)
Address: [Address]

Party A and Party B (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties”) agree to the following terms in connection with the bug bounty program on the BBHunt Japan platform (the “Platform”) operated by BBHunt Japan K.K. (the “Platform Operator”).

Article 1: Definition of Confidential Information

1. “Confidential Information” in this Agreement means all information disclosed by Party A to Party B through or in connection with the Platform. This includes, but is not limited to:
   1. Vulnerability information related to Party A’s services
   2. Technical information regarding Party A’s systems, software, or hardware
   3. Business, operational, or financial information of Party A
   4. Information regarding Party A’s customers, employees, or partners
   5. Any other information disclosed by Party A
2. Confidential Information does not include information that:
   1. Was already publicly known at the time of disclosure
   2. Becomes publicly known after disclosure through no fault of Party B
   3. Was already lawfully in Party B’s possession prior to disclosure
   4. Was independently developed by Party B without use of Confidential Information
   5. Is confirmed in writing by Party A as not requiring confidentiality

Article 2: Confidentiality Obligations

1. Party B shall maintain Confidential Information in strict confidence and shall not use it for any purpose other than as specified in this Agreement.
2. Party B may use Confidential Information only for the following purposes:
   1. Participating in the bug bounty program on the Platform
   2. Reporting vulnerabilities to Party A
   3. Providing additional information requested by Party A or the Platform Operator in connection with reports
3. Party B shall not disclose, provide, or leak Confidential Information to any third party without prior written consent from Party A.
4. Party B shall impose confidentiality obligations equivalent to those in this Agreement on its employees and other relevant persons who handle Confidential Information.

Article 3: Management of Confidential Information

1. Party B shall exercise due care in the management of Confidential Information.
2. Party B shall be responsible for the management of Confidential Information from the time of receipt from Party A.
3. Party B shall implement reasonable security measures to prevent loss, theft, or unauthorized access to Confidential Information.

Article 4: Return and Destruction of Confidential Information

1. Upon request from Party A or the Platform Operator, Party B shall immediately return or destroy all documents, electronic media, and other records containing Confidential Information.
2. Party B shall notify Party A in writing when it has returned or destroyed Confidential Information.
3. Party B shall immediately delete information obtained during testing once it has been verified by Party A or the case has been closed.

Article 5: Intellectual Property Rights

1. All intellectual property rights related to Confidential Information belong to Party A.
2. This Agreement or the disclosure of Confidential Information does not transfer or license any intellectual property rights to Party B.

Article 6: Disclaimer

1. Party A makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of Confidential Information.
2. Party A shall bear no liability for damages arising from actions taken by Party B based on Confidential Information.

Article 7: Damages

1. If Party B breaches this Agreement, Party A may claim damages from Party B for all damages arising from the breach.
2. Party B shall be liable for damages incurred by Party A as a result of breach of this Agreement.

Article 8: Term

1. This Agreement shall be effective from the date of execution for a period of [Period] years.
2. This Agreement may be renewed by written agreement of the Parties.
3. The provisions of Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

Article 9: Governing Law and Jurisdiction

1. This Agreement shall be governed by Japanese law.
2. Any disputes arising from or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Osaka District Court or Osaka Summary Court as the court of first instance.

Article 10: Consultation

Any matters not provided for in this Agreement or any doubts arising regarding the interpretation of this Agreement shall be resolved through consultation between the Parties in good faith.

Article 11: Language

The Japanese version of this Agreement is the authoritative version. In the event of any discrepancy between the Japanese and English versions, the Japanese version shall prevail.

Article 12: Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior written or oral agreements, representations, and understandings between the Parties.

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In witness whereof, the Parties have executed this Agreement on [Date], each retaining one copy.

Party A (Discloser):

[Client Name]
Signature: ____________________
Title: ________________________
Date: _________________________

Party B (Recipient):

[Hacker Name]
Signature: ____________________
Date: _________________________