Terms & Privacy

The Degu site (open-degu.com, hereafter "this site"), is operated by Atmark Techno, Inc. (hereafter ‘Atmark Techno’). Please use this site only after having agreed to the Terms of Use on Atmark Techno's site. By using this site, you are deemed to have agreed to all of the terms and conditions below. Be sure to check the latest content, as these terms and conditions are subject to change.

Trademark & Mascot

Degu Logo

The Degu name and logo are registered trademark of Atmark Techno, Inc. (hereafter ‘Atmark Techno’). Please use them according to the guidelines included at the time of download.

Examples of Permitted Uses
Using the logo to display links to the Degu site (open-degu.com) and the Degu project site on GitHub.
Displaying the logo when explaining the Degu project or Degu specifications in websites and handouts.
Either distributing for free,or selling for minimal compensation, promotional goods that use the logo for the purposes of promotion of sales or usage of Degu or related services.1, 2
Individuals or groups who undertake development using technology related to or derived from the Degu project, creating content or goods that use the logo for the purpose of education or other forms of promotion of Degu or technology related to or derived from Degu, that are either distributed for free or sold for minimal compensation.1, 2

1. This is assumed to be the minimum compensation necessary to cover the expense of materials and/or the fees from holding small scale events related to distribution. This does not include the sale of content or goods which use the Degu logo for the purpose of making a profit.
2. Uses that correspond to those in "Prohibitions" are excluded.

Prohibitions
Modifying the logo without the permission of Atmark Techno (which manages the logo's copyright and trademark).
Use that is in contradiction to the clauses specified in the logo usage guidelines.
Use that goes against general standards of decency, use that infringes or may infringe on the rights of others, and any other uses that may significantly damage the reputation of the Degu project.
Use that may incorrectly imply that a product is an official Degu project.
- Applying the logo, in whole or in part, to the logo design of other products, services, companies or organizations.
- Using the logo, in whole or in part, as an application icon (except with the permission of Atmark Techno).
Creating, distributing or selling content or goods which use the logo, in whole or in part, for the purpose of selling the content or goods for a profit (except with the permission of Atmark Techno).

Degu Mascot

The copyright of the Degu mascot is held by Atmark Techno.
Please refrain from using or modifying the Degu mascot without the permission of Atmark Techno.

Prohibitions
Using, modifying or distributing the Degu mascot without the permission of Atmark Techno..
Use that goes against general standards of decency, use that infringes or may infringe on the rights of others, and any other uses that may significantly damage the reputation of the Degu project.
Use that may incorrectly imply that a product is an official Degu project.
- Applying the Degu mascot, in whole or in part, to the logo design of other products, services, companies or organizations.
- Using the Degu mascot, in whole or in part, as an application icon (except with the permission of Atmark Techno).
Creating, distributing or selling content or goods which use the Degu mascot (except with the permission of Atmark Techno).

Get in Touch

It may be possible to use the mascot in the following situations. For details, please discuss with us in advance.

  • When using it in documents distributed for the purpose of education when describing content related to technology or services related to or derived from the Degu project.

Company Trademarks

  • ‘Armadillo’ is the registered trademark of Atmark Techno, Inc.
  • Microsoft, Azure or other Microsoft product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries.
  • Amazon Web Service, AWS or other AWS product names are the trademarks of Amazon.com Inc. or other associated companies in the United States of America and other countries.
  • Thread is the registered trademark of Thread Group, Inc.
  • QR code is the registered trademark of Denso Wave Incorporated.
  • Any other product names or company names on this site are trademarks or registered trademarks of each individual company or group. The respective ™ and ® symbols may not always be displayed.