The following specific terms and conditions are requested by the DEPOSITOR:

• The BIOLOGICAL RESOURCE may be supplied unconditionally only to non-profit organizations and only for use in academic research of a non-profit nature.
• For use of the BIOLOGICAL RESOURCE by a for-profit organization, the RECIPIENT must obtain a prior written consent from the DEPOSITOR using the APPROVAL FORM.
• If a non-profit organization intends to use the BIOLOGICAL RESOURCE for (1) joint research with a for-profit organization, (2) consigned research for a for-profit organization, or (3) R&D or any other purpose with the intention of making a profit, prior permission must be obtained from the depositor using APPROVAL FORM.
• RECIPIENT must contact the DEPOSITOR in the case of application for any patents or commercial use based on the results from the use of the BIOLOGICAL RESOURCE.

CONTACT:
Dr. Moriya Ohkuma
Microbe Division / Japan Collection of Microorganisms
RIKEN BioResource Research Center
3-1-1 Koyadai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0074, Japan
e-mail: inquiry.jcm riken.jp