Japan Institute for National Fundamentals

Membership applications

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* We would like to remind you beforehand that regardless of the number of applications, members will enjoy the same membership privileges.

A. Select Membership type

	Membership types	Annual fee per membership
	1. Individual member	10,000yen
	2. Supporter member	100,000yen
	3. Special member	1,000,000yen

B. Select registration name

	Register by individual name
	Register by corporate name

C. Enter the number of applications

Number of applications

D. Confirm the expiry date

Valid until	2026/03/31

*Membership expires on March 31 every year. Renewal is encouraged.

E. Membership regulations

Japan Institute for National Fundamentals Membership Regulations
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1. Purpose
In accordance with Article 61 of Japan Institute of National Fundamentals (the Institute) Articles of Association, regulations pertaining to its members shall be stipulated.

2. Membership types and fees
Membership types and fees shall be defined as follows.
1) Individual membership: individuals who agree to the Institute philosophy
  10,000 yen per membership annually
2) Special membership: Corporations or individuals that agree to the Institute’s philosophy
  1,000,000 yen per membership annually
3) Supporter membership: individuals or corporations that agree to the Institute’s philosophy
  100,000 yen per membership annually

3. Membership qualification and initiation
 Those who agree to the founding concept of the Institute, apply for membership, which is to be approved by the Board of Directors, and pay the membership fee shall be members.
 Membership fee shall be paid by the year, and those who join during the middle of the fiscal year shall be regarded as members for that fiscal year. However, those who enter in January, February and March shall be members for the next fiscal year starting from April on their request, and shall be allowed to enjoy the membership status in January through March of the current fiscal year.
 Fees already paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances. (The Institute’s fiscal year starts on April 1 every year and ends on March 31 the next year, according to Article 9 of the Institute’s Articles of Association.)

4. Membership privileges
The Institute sends JINF News, informations of JINF-sponsored lectures, public debates etc. and other materials to every member.
Special members and supporter members will be invited to special events.

5. Withdrawal
Members will be able to withdraw from the Institute anytime on request. However, the membership fee shall not be refunded, even if the withdrawal comes before the membership expiration.

6. Exclusion
Any member that breaches the laws, decrees or the Articles of Association, acts against the Institute’s concept or brings disorder to the Institute may be excluded from the Institute upon the resolution made by the Board of Directors. The membership fee shall not be refunded even if the exclusion comes before the membership expiration.

7. Handling of personal information
 The Institute will properly manage information pertaining to identification and recognition of an individual  member (hereinafter referred to as personal information) and take measures against illegal use, leakage and other misconduct.
 The Institute will use personal information within the necessary limit in the following cases.

1)	When it is necessary to invite members to JINF-sponsored events.
2)	When it is necessary to contact members of fee charges or other notices.
3)	When it is necessary to ask members to observe and implement these rules.
4)	When requested by courts, Public Prosecutors Office, police or other public organs in accordance with laws and decrees and similarly when it is necessary for the public good.

Besides the previous two paragraphs, necessary matters pertaining to the treatment of personal information shall be dealt with according to the separately defined Protection Policy and Protection Rules for personal information.

Agree to the Membership Regulations