Registered participants in the SHIP Community (hereafter “the community” are called “SHIP community members” (hereafter “member/s”).

The community promotes voluntary actions and interactions among members in order to achieve the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) through business actions.

The community consists of corporations, individuals and organizations agreeing to the purpose as stated in Article 2.

The community organizes activities as suggested below and agreed by the secretariat or members:
(1) Advocacy of the SDGs: Implementation of open forums and events
(2) Information gathering about the SDGs: Provision of e-mail newsletters and reports

Entry to the the community for prospective members is through the prescribed registration form.

Members may withdraw at any time. In this case, members should notify the SHIP Secretariat by e-mail or in writing.

The member should notify the SHIP Secretariat about any amendments of registration information, such as name or contact information.

The member should not use any company/personal information obtained through the community membership for any activities not relating to the purpose of the community, nor disclose or transfer any company/personal information obtained through the community membership to third parties.

As stipulated by the Organized Crime Exclusion Ordinance in Japanese law, any so-called antisocial forces cannot participate in this community. As soon as antisocial members are found, their registration as a member will be revoked immediately.

Membership in the community is free of charge. However, there are paid programs provided by the SHIP organizers.

Japan Innovation Network functions as the secretariat of the community.

（Enforcement date）These terms & conditions will come into force from the 9th of December, 2016.
（Expiry date）These terms & conditions will expire upon the dissolution of the SHIP Community.