Sure, most translation companies have a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), which you may even have requested for sensitive Japanese-to-English translation projects in the past. But, let’s be honest here: these agreements only have utility where they can be enforced by the rule of law, and when you have the financial means and will… Now, I’m not

Truth be had, translation services are a dime a dozen. Question is, thought, which is right for your translation requirements? The industry is so incredibly saturated with companies and freelancers that the service of delivering translation has become a commodity. What most folks don’t realize, however, is that the act of translation is a unique

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Certified translation, certified translator - Kind of make sense, doesn’t it? However, the answer is not as clear cut as it may seem at first glance! Different countries have different requirements for certified translation; thus, it depends on the country where you’re submitting your application. Let’s look at a few examples. Japan does not

Ever wondered what a certified Japanese translation is, or how a translation is certified? Professional Certified Translation -- Accurate. Certified. Accepted. Anywhere It all boils down to what’s known as the...Statement of Certification. (Also known as a Certificate of Accuracy) This is essentially a document statement -no surprise there- issue

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Certified translation must be submitted with a Statement of Certification, issued by the translating entity attesting to translation accuracy. A common question that arises is the Statement of Certification signed or stamped? Interestingly, the answer to this question depends on culture. In western countries, a signature is used to authenticate doc

Pictures provide effective translation materials that convey the intended message, accurately and powerfully to your audience. After all, who wants -or has the time- to struggle through volumes of boring text? (Everyone gets turned off by the thick manual that arrives with their new mobile phone, right?!) Take a page from the Japanese DPT translati

Following the simple steps in this article will see you laughing all the way to the bank. Accurate pricing on your project means you get cost effective, quality Japanese translation. That is, you save money by: Not paying for what you don’t need, and Getting the project done right, first time round. The second point is often over looked as a majo

True story! In legal documents the translators had translated the phrase Terms of Service not as “Conditions of Service”, but as “Period of Service”. I'm sure you can imagine the results in a court of law... Long story short: The legal agency I was employing insisted on using their in-house English Japanese translator; however, given the qu