Article 1 (Purpose)
These terms and conditions are established to specify the usage conditions, procedures, rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the Company (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") and users in relation to the internet homepage service (hereinafter referred to as the "Service") provided by the Company in accordance with the Telecommunications Business Act and its Enforcement Decree.
Article 2 (Validity and Amendment of Terms)
1. These terms and conditions become effective by being publicly announced through the Company's website or by notifying users via email or other electronic methods in accordance with Article 31 of the Telecommunications Business Act and Article 21-2 of its Enforcement Decree.
2. The Company can amend these terms and conditions without prior notice, and the revised terms and conditions will be announced through the method specified in Article 9. If a user does not agree to the revised terms and conditions, they can cancel (withdraw) their membership. Continued use of the Service will be considered as agreement to the amended terms and conditions. The amended terms and conditions become effective simultaneously with the announcement.
Article 3 (Supplementary Provisions)
Matters not specified in these terms and conditions are governed by the provisions of the Basic Telecommunications Act, Telecommunications Business Act, and other related laws and regulations.
Article 4 (Definitions)
The terms used in these terms and conditions are defined as follows:
1. Member: Refers to an individual who provides personal information to the Service for membership registration, continuously receives information from the Service, and can use the Service.
2. User: Refers to both members and non-members who use the Service according to these terms and conditions.
3. ID: Refers to a combination of letters and numbers chosen by the member and approved by the Company for member identification and service usage.
4. Password: Refers to a combination of letters and numbers chosen by the member to protect their confidentiality in electronic communication.
5. Email: Refers to electronic mail sent through the internet.
6. Termination: Refers to the expression of intent by the Company or the member to terminate the usage contract after using the Service.
7. Homepage: Refers to a virtual service space set up by the Company using computer and information communication facilities, allowing users to view and use the Service.
Article 5 (Provision and Modification of the Service)
1. The Service provided by the Company includes the following:
1) Promotional content about the Company
2) Information about products sold by the Company
3) Various information provided by the Company
4) Customer support services
5) Member services
2. The Company may add or modify the content of the Service as necessary.
Article 6 (Service Suspension)
1. The Company may temporarily suspend the provision of the Service due to maintenance, replacement, or breakdown of computer or information communication facilities, interruption of communication, or other reasons.
2. In the event of a temporary suspension of the Service as per Clause 1, the Company will notify users through the method specified in Article 9.
3. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by users or third parties due to the temporary suspension of the Service under Clause 1. However, if the Company is intentionally or negligently responsible for the suspension, this provision shall not apply.
Article 7 (Membership Registration)
1. Users apply for membership by filling out the membership information according to the form specified by the Company and expressing their agreement to these terms and conditions.
2. Users must register with their real names for membership, and only one membership registration application is allowed per name.
3. The Company will register users as members unless they fall under any of the following:
1) If the name is not a real name
2) If there is false, missing, or erroneous information in the registration details
3) If the application is made using someone else's name
4) If the applicant has lost membership qualification according to Article 8, Paragraph 3 of these terms and conditions (except for cases where the person has obtained re-approval for membership from the Company after three years have passed since losing membership qualification as per Article 8, Paragraph 3)
5) If the applicant is under 14 years old
6) If the applicant does not meet other conditions specified by the Company for membership
4. The membership contract is established when the Company's approval reaches the user.
5. If there are changes in the registered information as per Article 10, Paragraph 1, users must directly modify the changes through the member information modification section.
Article 8 (Membership Withdrawal and Loss of Qualification)
1. Members can request withdrawal from the website at any time, and the website will immediately process the request.
2. If a member falls under any of the following, the Company can restrict or suspend membership:
1) If false information was provided during registration
2) If the member disrupts others' service usage or steals their information, threatening the order of service operation
3) If the member engages in activities prohibited by law and these terms and conditions, or acts contrary to public order and morals through the Service
4) If the member fails to comply with the obligations specified in Article 13
3. After restricting or suspending membership under Paragraph 2, if the same behavior is repeated twice or if the reasons are not corrected within 30 days, the Company can terminate the membership.
4. If the Company terminates a member's qualification, it will notify the member and process the withdrawal. The Company will notify the member and provide an opportunity to explain the situation before withdrawal.
Article 9 (Notification to Users)
1. When the Company needs to notify users, it can use the email address submitted by the user to the Service.
2. In the case of general notifications to multiple users, the Company can post the notice on the Service bulletin board for more than a week, instead of individual notifications.
Article 10 (Personal Information Protection)
1. When collecting user information, the Company only collects the minimum necessary information, including the following mandatory items. Other information is optional.
1) Name
2) Desired ID
3) Password
4) Email
5) Address
6) Phone number
2. When collecting personally identifiable information from users, the Company must obtain the user's consent.
3. The provided personal information cannot be disclosed to third parties without the user's consent, and the Company is responsible for all related obligations. However, the following exceptions apply:
1) When necessary information (name, address, phone number) is provided to a delivery company for shipping purposes
2) When necessary for statistical analysis, academic research, or market research, and provided in a form that cannot identify specific individuals
3) When requested by government agencies according to relevant laws
4) When there are legitimate requests for criminal investigations or requests from the Korea Internet & Security Agency
5) When there are other requests following procedures specified by relevant laws
4. Users can access and correct their personal information at any time.
5. Third parties who receive personal information from the Company must promptly destroy the information upon completing the purpose for which it was provided.
Article 11 (Company's Obligations)
1. The Company must make continuous efforts to provide the Service stably and consistently, as specified in these terms and conditions.
2. The Company must maintain and repair the equipment related to the Service to ensure continuous and stable operation, and promptly repair or restore it in case of failure.
3. The Company must have security systems in place to protect user personal information and ensure safe use of the Service.
4. The Company must not send commercial electronic mail without the user's consent.
Article 12 (Member's ID and Password Obligations)
1. Members are responsible for managing their ID and password, and bear the responsibility for any negligence or unauthorized use.
2. If a member's ID or password is stolen or being used by a third party, the member must immediately notify the Company and follow the Company's instructions if provided.
Article 13 (Member's Obligations)
1. Members must comply with the relevant laws, these terms and conditions, usage guidelines, and other notices provided by the Company, and must not engage in activities that disrupt the Company's business.
2. Members are not allowed to engage in any profit-making activities using the Service without the Company's prior approval.
3. Members must not copy, reproduce, alter, translate, publish, broadcast, or provide to third parties the information obtained through the Service without the Company's prior approval.
4. Members must promptly update their personal information in case of any changes. Members are responsible for any consequences resulting from failure to update their information.
5. Members must not engage in the following activities while using the Service, and are responsible for any consequences resulting from these actions:
1) Using another member's ID improperly
2) Obtaining other members' email addresses and sending spam emails
3) Engaging in criminal activities or activities related to criminal behavior
4) Violating public order, or engaging in activities that disrupt public morals
5) Damaging the reputation of the Company or third parties, or engaging in defamation
6) Infringing on intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of the Company or third parties
7) Hacking or spreading computer viruses
8) Sending continuous unsolicited advertisements or other information against the recipient's will
9) Engaging in any activities that may interfere with the stable operation of the Service
10) Modifying the content of the Service provided by the Company
11) Engaging in any activities that violate relevant laws
An exception is made for the reader board:
For large data, the number of uploaded posts can be limited, and older posts may be deleted to ensure the smooth operation of the server.
2. If the Company determines that a post violates the provisions of Article 13 or falls under the items in Article 13, Paragraph 1, the Company can delete the post without prior notice.
Article 14 (Deletion of Posts)
1. The Company can delete posts made by users within the Service without prior notice if they violate the provisions of Article 13 or fall under the following items:
1) Content that defames or tarnishes the reputation of other users or third parties
2) Content that violates public order or morals
3) Content associated with criminal activities
4) Content that infringes on the copyrights or other rights of third parties
5) Content that may interfere with the stable operation of the Service
6) Content that blames the Company without grounds or spreads false information
7) Content deemed to violate other relevant laws
Content deemed to violate other relevant laws
The copyrights and all other rights and responsibilities related to the posts belong to the user who posted the content.
Article 16 (Relationship between Linked and Linked Websites)
1. The upper "homepage" and the lower "homepage" connected by hyperlink (e.g., hyperlinks can include text, images, and multimedia) are referred to as the connecting "homepage," and the latter is referred to as the linked "homepage" (website).
2. The connecting "homepage" is not responsible for transactions between users and the linked "homepage" through independent goods/services provided by the linked "homepage."
Article 17 (Ownership of Copyright and Use Restrictions)
1. Copyrights and other intellectual property rights for the works created by the Company belong to the Company.
2. Users are not allowed to use the information obtained through the Service for profit or provide it to third parties without the Company's prior approval.
Article 18 (Prohibition of Transfer)
Members cannot transfer, donate, or provide their membership rights or other status in the service to others as collateral.
Article 19 (Indemnification)
The Company is not responsible for any damages incurred by users in relation to the free services, except in cases of significant negligence by the Company, excluding such negligence.
Article 20 (Disclaimer/Compensation)
1. The Company does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, or content of information, data, or facts posted by users on the Service. Users are solely responsible for the consequences of using the Service and the information, data, or facts transmitted or posted through the Service.
2. The Company shall not be responsible for any transactions between users or between users and third parties mediated through the Service without violating Article 13 or other relevant laws and these terms and conditions. The Company is not liable for the anticipated profits from using the Service.
3. If a user violates these terms and conditions, other laws, or regulations, and the Company incurs damages as a result, the user must compensate the Company for all damages and relieve the Company from liability.
Article 21 (Resolution of Disputes)
1. The Company and users must make every effort to resolve disputes arising from the Service amicably.
2. Notwithstanding Clause 1, if a lawsuit is filed due to a dispute, the lawsuit will be filed in the Seoul Central District Court, which has jurisdiction over the case.
3. Korean law shall be applied to the lawsuit specified in Clause 2.
Article 22 (Others)
For matters not specified in these terms and conditions, users can contact the designated person for inquiries.
Supplementary Provision
These terms and conditions are effective from December 1, 2023.