Last Updated: 8/28/2026

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Website Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing T-ONO (t-ono.net), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

2. Our Original Content and Reproduction Permissions

T-ONO invests significant resources into producing original journalism and media. All original content generated by our editorial team—including original articles, exclusive video interviews, on-site convention coverage, and original event and concert photography—is the exclusive property of The-O Network.

Our original works are protected by United States copyright law and internationally under the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.

How to Cite Our News: We permit other websites, creators, and publications to reference our news reporting under fair dealing/fair use clauses, provided the following strict guidelines are met:

1. Link to the Source: You must properly attribute the material to T-ONO and include a direct, clickable hyperlink back to the original source article on our site.
2. Use Your Own Words: You must rewrite the news in your own words. Cutting and pasting entire articles, or publishing verbatim translations of our content, is strictly prohibited.
3. Do Not Scrape or Mirror: You may not use T-ONO as your site's sole source of content.
4. Protecting Original Media: Our original videos, interview transcripts, and exclusive event photography may not be republished, re-uploaded, or commercialized without our explicit, written consent.

3. Review Excerpts and Publicity Material

Manufacturers, publishers, and distributors of video games, anime, music, and other pop culture media may quote short excerpts from T-ONO reviews in their official publicity materials, press releases, and product packaging, provided the quote is clearly attributed to "T-ONO" or "The-O Network". While explicit permission for these short excerpts is not required, a courtesy notification to our editorial team is greatly appreciated.

4. Fair Use, Third-Party Media, and International Copyright

As an online news and entertainment publication, T-ONO frequently relies on the "Fair Use" doctrine of United States copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 107) for reporting, commentary, criticism, and review.

• Sourced Media: To accurately report on and review entertainment properties, we regularly utilize promotional images, animation stills, video game screenshots, and short media clips obtained directly from official publisher social media accounts, press kits, or the broader web.
• International Partners & Japanese Copyright Law: We frequently cover and collaborate with international entities, particularly Japanese studios and agencies. In addition to US Fair Use and the Berne Convention, we acknowledge the principles of fair practice for news reporting and quotations as outlined in the Copyright Law of Japan (including Articles 32 and 41).
• Ownership: The-O Network does not claim ownership over any third-party properties. All rights to third-party trademarks, characters, and media remain the sole property of their respective creators, studios, and copyright holders worldwide. Our use of this material is strictly for journalistic and editorial purposes.

5. DMCA and Copyright Takedown Notice

T-ONO respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users and contributors to do the same. If you are a copyright owner or an authorized agent (including international rights holders) and believe that any content on T-ONO infringes upon your copyrights, please submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) with the following information:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the authorized copyright owner or agent.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including the exact URL(s) on t-ono.net.
4. Your contact information (address, telephone number, and email).
5. A statement of your good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Please send all copyright takedown requests and DMCA notices to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Subject Line: Copyright Takedown Request

6. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

The materials on T-ONO are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. The-O Network makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy or reliability of the site's content. We operate in a fast-paced news environment; content may include technical or photographic errors.

In no event shall The-O Network, T-ONO, or its contributors be liable for any damages (including loss of data or profit) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on the site, even if notified of the possibility of such damage.

7. External Links

T-ONO frequently links to external websites, official studio pages, and ticket vendors. We are not responsible for the contents of any linked sites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, and use of any linked website is at the user's own risk.

8. Governing Law and Modifications

Any claim relating to T-ONO or The-O Network shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict of law provisions. We may revise these terms of use at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then-current version of these Terms of Service.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is very important to us. We have developed this Policy to explain how T-ONO collects, uses, and safeguards personal information.

Our Core Privacy Principles:

• Purpose & Usage: When collecting personal information (such as through contact forms, newsletter signups, or site analytics), we will identify the purpose. We use this data solely to fulfill those specified purposes or for site optimization.
• Data Minimization & Retention: We collect only the data that is strictly necessary, and retain it only as long as required.
• Security: We protect personal information by utilizing reasonable security safeguards against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification.
• Consent: We collect personal information by lawful and fair means, with the knowledge or consent of the individual concerned.

We are committed to operating T-ONO in accordance with these principles to ensure that the confidentiality of your personal information is protected.