Article 1 (Purpose)
These terms and conditions govern the rights, obligations, responsibilities, and other necessary matters between Lezhin Entertainment Co., Ltd. and its domestic and international affiliates (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) and the users (“Users”) in relation to the use of services provided by the Company.
Article 2 (Definitions)
- The definitions of terms used in these Terms of Service are as follows.
- "Service" refers to providing "Users" with paid or free access to products, digital content, and other "Content" through websites and mobile applications operated by the "Company" (including but not limited to all platforms accessible via wired or wireless networks, hereinafter collectively referred to as "Platform").
- "User" refers to a person who accesses the Lezhin Snack website or mobile application and uses the "Service" provided by the "Company" in accordance with these Terms.
- "Member" refers to a person who agrees to these Terms, registers as a member, and uses the "Service" provided by the "Company".
- "Content" refers to all digitally created and processed materials provided to "Users" (including but not limited to text, images, photos, audio, sound, videos, games, NFTs, etc.).
- "Paid Coins" refers to electronic payment methods that can be used for paid "Services" or "Content" and are sold for a fee.
- "Free Coins" refers to electronic payment methods that can be used for paid "Services" or "Content" and are either sold for a fee or provided free of charge.
- "Membership Pass" refers to electronic payment methods sold for a fee to allow "Members" to use specific paid "Content" unlimitedly for a selected period.
- Terms not defined in this article shall be interpreted in the following order: the Company's service policies, Company guidelines, relevant laws and regulations, and commercial practices.
Article 3 (Publication and Amendment of Terms)
- The "Company" will post these Terms and Conditions on the initial service screen, a separate linked page, or a bulletin board to ensure "Users" can easily access and understand their contents.
- Before "Users" agree to the Terms and Conditions, the "Company" shall provide a separate linked page or popup that clearly explains important provisions such as withdrawal of subscription and refund policies, ensuring that "Users" understand these key points and confirm their acknowledgement.
- The “Company” may amend these Terms and Conditions within the scope that does not violate relevant laws such as the [Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection], [Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce], and [Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions].
- When the "Company" amends these Terms, it will announce the effective date and reasons for amendment along with the current Terms according to the method in paragraph 1 of this article, from 7 days before the effective date until the day before the effective date. However, if the changes are unfavorable to "Users" or involve significant matters, the announcement will be made 30 days in advance, and "Users" will be notified according to the method in Article 8, paragraph 1 of these Terms.
- When the "Company" makes announcements or notifications according to paragraph 4 regarding amendments to these Terms, it may also announce or notify that if "Members" do not express agreement or rejection to the amended Terms, it will be considered as agreement. In this case, if "Members" do not express rejection by the effective date of the amended Terms, they will be considered to have agreed to the amended Terms. If "Members" do not agree to the amended Terms, either the "Company" or "Members" may terminate the service agreement according to these Terms.
Article 4 (Provision of Service)
- "Service" is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in principle. However, the provision time, frequency, and content may be limited for each "Service" and "User" according to the "Company's" policies and relevant laws.
- When providing "Service" to "Users", the "Company" may provide additional services in addition to the "Service" defined in these Terms.
Article 5 (Service Changes and Interruptions)
- The "Company" may modify or change all or part of the "Service" being provided according to operational and technical needs, and may suspend the provision of all or part of the "Service" in the following cases.
- When there are substantial operational reasons such as maintenance, replacement, or failure of computers and other information and communication equipment, communication interruption, or other operational issues
- When necessary to respond to electronic intrusion incidents, communication accidents, abnormal content usage behavior by members, or service instability
- When normal service provision is impossible due to natural disasters, wars, emergencies, power outages, equipment failures, telecommunication carrier line failures, or service user overload
- When relevant laws or government policies prohibit content service provision at specific times or in specific ways, or prohibit service provision to specific members
- When there are force majeure circumstances beyond the Company's control, such as service interruptions due to administrative or judicial measures by government agencies, government organizations, investigative agencies, or courts
- When the "Company" must temporarily suspend the "Service" provided to "Users", it will announce the reason and duration of the service suspension to "Users" in advance. However, if service failures occur due to sudden technical reasons or telecommunication carrier line failures that prevent advance notice, the Company will make efforts to inform "Users" of the details without delay.
- The "Company" may modify, suspend, or change all or part of the "Service" provided free to "Users" according to the "Company's" policies and operational needs, and will not provide separate compensation to "Users" unless specifically required by law.
- When the "Company" finds it difficult to continue the "Service" due to business closure following business transfer, division, merger, or deterioration of "Service" profitability, it may permanently terminate all or part of the "Service". In this case, the "Company" will notify "Users" of the service termination 30 days before the termination date using the method described in these Terms and compensate according to the conditions originally presented by the "Company". However, if the "Company" has not announced compensation standards, it will provide "Users" with goods or cash equivalent to the currency value for "Paid Coins" held by "Users". "Free Coins" are excluded from compensation.
Article 6 (Membership Registration)
- Service agreements under these Terms are concluded when a person wishing to become a "Member" (hereinafter "Membership Applicant") agrees to the content of these Terms, applies for service use, and the "Company" approves the application.
- The "Company" approves "Membership Applicant" applications in principle. However, the "Company" may refuse approval for applications that fall under any of the following categories.
- When the "Membership Applicant" has previously lost "Member" status under these Terms. However, exceptions apply when the "Company's" re-registration approval is obtained.
- When registration information contains false information, omissions, or errors
- When children under 14 years of age apply for membership
- When applying with the purpose of undermining social safety, order, or public morals
- When intending to use the "Service" for fraudulent purposes
- When intending to use the "Service" for profit-seeking purposes
- When the application is confirmed to violate these Terms or be illegal or improper
- When approval is deemed inappropriate for other reasons similar to those mentioned above
- The establishment timing of service agreements under these Terms is set as the time when the "Company" indicates completion of membership registration in the application process.
- The "Company" may postpone approval until the cause is resolved in any of the following cases.
- When the "Company's" facilities are insufficient or there are technical difficulties
- When "Service" failures or payment method failures occur
- When approval is deemed inappropriate for other reasons similar to those mentioned above
Article 7 (Member Withdrawal and Loss of Qualification)
- "Members" may apply for membership withdrawal (service agreement termination) through the "Platform's" customer service or personal information modification sections, and the "Company" must process this immediately according to relevant laws.
- Upon membership withdrawal, "Members'" use of previously accessed "Content" will be restricted, and posts uploaded by "Members" (posts re-posted through bookmarking or scraping by third parties, or posts registered on public bulletin boards) may not be deleted.
- When "Members" withdraw, their personal information will be deleted after withdrawal, except when the "Company" must retain "Members'" personal information according to relevant laws and the "Company's" privacy policy.
- The "Company" may restrict or suspend membership qualifications when "Members" fall under any of the following reasons.
- When false information is registered during membership application
- When failing to pay on time for "Content" purchased using the "Service", or other debts owed by "Members" related to "Service" use
- When interfering with others' "Service" use or stealing their information, threatening electronic commerce order
- When using the "Service" to engage in activities prohibited by laws or these Terms, or contrary to public order and morals
- Creating multiple accounts to repeatedly use the same "Service"
- Unauthorized access to "Services" provided by the "Company" (including unauthorized modifications or use of unofficial third-party software) and any acts of changing or manipulating "Services" through any technology
- Selling or trading accounts for fraudulent purposes
- When confirmed to have engaged in commercial, promotional/advertising, or malicious activities
- When circumstances are discovered indicating identity with names or accounts previously identified as illegal users
- When using stolen or suspected stolen payment methods
- When violating the "Company's" service policies
- After the "Company" restricts or suspends membership qualifications, if the same behavior is repeated twice or more, or if the cause is not corrected within 30 days, the "Company" may revoke membership qualifications.
- When the "Company" revokes membership qualifications, it cancels member registration. In this case, it notifies the "Member" and provides at least 30 days for explanation before canceling member registration.
Article 8 (Notification to "Members")
- When the "Company" notifies "Members", it notifies them at the email address registered by the "Member".
- When the "Company" notifies all "Members", it may substitute the notification in paragraph 1 by posting on the "Platform" bulletin board or pop-up screens for 7 days or more.
Article 9 (Payment for "Content" Use)
- To use "Content", payment must be made using electronic payment methods available within the "Service" or methods determined by the "Company". Electronic payment methods available within the "Service" are divided into "Paid Coins", "Free Coins", and "Membership Passes".
Article 10 (Coin Charging and Pass Payment)
- "Members" can acquire "Paid Coins", "Free Coins", or "Membership Passes" by paying the price determined by the "Company". The "Company" posts the purchase methods, purchase units, and payment methods for "Paid Coins", "Free Coins", or "Membership Passes" within the "Platform".
- The "Company" may sell "Paid Coins", "Free Coins", or "Membership Passes" through the following methods, and sales methods may be changed or added.
- General Charging: Products that provide differential amounts of "Paid Coins" or "Free Coins" according to the amount paid by "Members"
- Subscription: Products where "Members" pre-agree with the "Company" to regularly purchase "Membership Passes" through payment methods selected by "Members" according to certain conditions set by "Members", and the "Company" provides "Membership Passes" according to the agreement with "Members"
- When "Members" purchase "Membership Passes" through subscription products specified in paragraph 2, item 2 of this article, the following contents apply preferentially.
- When "Members" purchase subscription products, payment for subscription products will automatically proceed according to conditions set by "Members" unless there is an expression of intent to withdraw from using the product
- Unless "Members" express intent to withdraw, the "Company" provides "Membership Passes" and other additional rewards according to conditions displayed/advertised to "Members" when they decided to purchase subscription products.
- When "Members" no longer wish to use subscription products, they must express intent to discontinue subscription products to the "Company" or third parties providing payment services for subscription products. The "Company" separately displays and guides which business entities require expression of intent to discontinue according to payment types and methods for subscription products.
- Expression of intent to discontinue in the previous paragraph is not considered as expression of intent to withdraw subscription for "Membership Pass" products from the "Company". The expression of intent in the previous paragraph only has the effect of notifying discontinuation of future subscriptions that may occur after the date of expression of intent, and matters related to subscription withdrawal and refunds for "Membership Passes" provided through subscriptions follow what the "Company" separately announces.
- For matters not specified in this paragraph, other provisions of these Terms apply.
- No separate interest income is generated for "Paid Coins" or "Free Coins" purchased or provided to "Members".
- When "Members" purchase "Paid Coins", "Free Coins", or "Membership Passes", payment can be made through the following methods provided by the "Company".
- Payment through application markets (In-App Purchase)
- Other payment methods provided by the "Company"
- When "Members" purchase "Paid Coins", "Free Coins", or "Membership Passes" and pay in foreign currency, the actual amount charged to "Members" may differ from the amount "Members" expected to pay to the "Company" at the time of purchase due to exchange rate fluctuations.
Article 11 (Provision of Free Coins, etc.)
- The "Company" may provide "Users" with "Free Coins", mileage, coupons, etc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Free Coins, etc.") free of charge through general charging, subscriptions, free charging, campaigns, promotions, and other events, with specific conditions guided through the "Service" screen at the time of provision.
- "Free Coins, etc." provided free by the "Company" to "Members" can only be used within the separately indicated validity period and expire when the validity period passes. "Free Coins, etc." provided free of charge are non-refundable.
- The "Company" may restrict the usage methods or scope of "Free Coins, etc.", with specific details guided through the "Service" screen.
- The "Company" may change the validity period of "Free Coins, etc." provided free to "Members". In this case, it individually notifies the fact of validity period changes for "Free Coins, etc." 30 days in advance using the method described in Article 8, paragraph 1, and also separately announces within the "Service".
- The "Company" may terminate provision of "Free Coins, etc." when reasons specified in each paragraph of Article 5 occur, and for already provided "Free Coins, etc.", unused "Free Coins, etc." expire at the time of service termination after prior notice through separate notification emails.
Article 12 (Provision and Use of "Content")
- The "Company" clearly displays on "Content" usage screens whether "Content" usage is paid or free for "Users" to easily understand.
- Regarding all "Content" provided in the "Service", the "Company" only grants "Users" the right (usage rights) with the sole purpose of the "User's" own use. Even for "Content" marked as "purchase" or "sale" on the "Platform" screen, rights such as copyright to the "Content" itself are not transferred to "Users", and only usage rights are granted according to the provisions of this paragraph.
- When "Content" purchased by "Members" does not have a separate usage period indicated, the "Content" can be used until the "Company's" "Service" terminates. However, this does not apply when the "Company" can no longer provide "Content" to "Users" due to the "Company's" circumstances.
- Purchased "Content" is stored based on member accounts and can be viewed through the "Service".
- When "Users" delete purchased or owned "Content", the "Content" cannot be recovered. Also, even when "Users" themselves do not delete "Content", if accounts are deleted due to membership withdrawal, the "Content" cannot be recovered.
- When contracts between the "Company" and rights holders of "Content" terminate, the "Company" stops selling the relevant "Content" and provides advance notice.
Article 13 (Changes to "Content" Usage Conditions)
- The "Company" may change the usage conditions of provided "Content" when there are substantial reasons such as operational or technical needs.
- When the "Company" changes "Content" details, usage methods, usage times, etc. according to the previous paragraph, it posts the reasons for change, details of "Content" to be changed, and provision dates on the "Platform" 7 days or more before the change.
- Despite paragraphs 1 and 2, the "Company" may temporarily or permanently change "Content" usage conditions for "Content" promotion or sales promotion, and paragraph 2 provisions do not apply in this case.
Article 14 (Refunds)
- When the "Company" cannot deliver or provide "Content" requested by "Members" due to the "Company's" circumstances, it immediately notifies "Members" of the reason and refunds or takes necessary measures for refund within 15 business days from the date payment was received if payment was received in advance.
- When overpayments occur, the "Company" refunds using the same method "Members" used for payment, and if refund using the same method is impossible, it notifies in advance.
- "Content" available for download or streaming within the "Service" is not refundable because the value of goods significantly decreases upon use. Cancellation processing is only possible when requested within 7 days after purchase without using the "Content", i.e., when the value of goods has not been damaged according to relevant laws.
- For matters regarding overpayments not specified in this article, refund processing follows the Content User Protection Guidelines.
Article 15 (Subscription Withdrawal, etc.)
- "Members" may withdraw subscriptions through methods such as the "Platform's" customer service or email.
- The following contents apply to subscription withdrawal for "Paid Coins" or "Membership Pass" purchases.
- "Members" may withdraw subscriptions within 7 days from the date of concluding purchase contracts for "Paid Coins" or "Membership Passes" or from the date "Paid Coins" were provided to "Members'" IDs according to purchase contracts.
- "Members" cannot withdraw subscriptions for "Paid Coins" or "Membership Passes" against the "Company's" will in any of the following cases.
- When "Members" have partially used products specified in each item of Article 10, paragraph 2
- When "Content" has been viewed using "Membership Passes"
- Other cases determined by law for transaction safety
- Despite the previous paragraph, when the content of "Paid Coins" or "Membership Pass" sales presented by the "Company" to "Members" differs from displayed or advertised content, or differs from content guided by the "Company" to "Members", subscription withdrawal may be made within 3 months from the date of transaction or within 30 days from the date of knowing or being able to know the fact.
- When subscription withdrawal is applicable, the "Company" in principle refunds the payment amount using the same method as the payment method through transaction cancellation. However, when transaction cancellation is impossible or refund using the same payment method is impossible, cash refunds may be provided.
- The following provisions apply to the withdrawal of purchases for paid “Content.”
- A “Member” may withdraw from the paid “Content” usage agreement within 7 days from the later of (i) the date the agreement was concluded, or (ii) the date the “Member” was granted access or usage rights to the paid “Content” (unless otherwise specified in these Terms or the operating policies, the availability date is considered the date on which the “Member” is granted access or rights to use the paid “Content”).
- "Members" cannot withdraw subscriptions for paid "Content" against the "Company's" will in any of the following cases.
- Paid “Content” that becomes accessible immediately upon entering into the service agreement
- Paid “Content” that has already been accessed. However, if the paid “Content” consists of divisible digital content, this does not apply to portions that have not yet been provided.
- In cases where goods or paid “Content” are individually produced according to the “Member’s” order, or are of a similar nature, and where allowing withdrawal of purchase may cause significant, irrecoverable damage to the “Company,” the “Company” may restrict withdrawal, provided that this has been clearly disclosed in advance for the specific transaction and the “Member” has given prior written consent (including electronic documents)
- In other cases as prescribed by law to ensure the safety of transactions
- For content where subscription withdrawal is impossible according to each item of paragraph 2, the "Company" displays the fact in places "Members" can see and provides trial products or information about paid "Content" to ensure "Members'" right to exercise subscription withdrawal is not hindered. If the "Company" does not take such measures, "Members" may withdraw subscriptions despite paragraph 2.
- Despite the previous paragraph, when the content of paid "Content" usage conditions presented by the "Company" to "Members" differs from displayed or advertised content, or differs from content guided by the "Company" to "Members", subscription withdrawal may be made within 3 months from the date of transaction or within 30 days from the date of knowing or being able to know the fact.
- When "Members" withdraw subscriptions, the Company confirms paid "Content" usage contract details and may contact "Members" based on information provided by "Members" to confirm legitimate withdrawal reasons, and may request additional evidence.
- When subscription withdrawal is made according to paragraphs 2 to 3 of this article, the Company processes according to the following contents.
- When subscription withdrawal for "Paid Coins" or "Membership Passes" is made, the "Company" immediately recovers all "Paid Coins" or "Membership Passes" provided to "Members" and refunds the payment within 3 business days. In this case, if the "Company" delays refund, it pays delay interest calculated by multiplying the delay period by the rate specified in the [Consumer Protection Act in Electronic Commerce]. However, for payments made with payment methods requiring receipt confirmation, refunds may be made within 3 business days from the date receipt is confirmed.
- Regarding the previous paragraph, for payment refunds when "Members" paid through applications provided by the "Company" (In-App Purchase), the "Company" will take necessary measures with application markets where "Members" downloaded applications to comply with relevant laws, but please note that subscription withdrawal may be affected by policies of application markets where "Members" downloaded applications.
- When subscription withdrawal for "Content" is made, the "Company" immediately recovers usage rights for paid "Content" and refunds "Paid Coins" or "Free Coins" used when concluding paid "Content" usage contracts to "Members". However, if "Members" have gained benefits from using paid "Content", corresponding "Paid Coins" or "Free Coins" may be deducted from refunds.
- When minors conclude purchase contracts for "Paid Coins" or "Membership Passes" or usage contracts for paid "Content" without legal representative consent, the minor or legal representative may cancel the contract. However, cancellation is not possible when minors purchase "Paid Coins" or "Membership Passes" or conclude paid "Content" usage contracts with property whose disposal range was determined and permitted by legal representatives, or when minors deceive others into believing they are adults or have legal representative consent.
- Whether contract parties are minors is comprehensively determined based on mobile devices where payments were made, payment executor information, and payment method name holders. The "Company" may also request submission of documents proving minor and legal representative status to confirm legitimate exercise of cancellation rights.
Article 16 (Refunds for Coins, etc.)
- The validity period for "Paid Coins" is until 5 years pass from the purchase date of "Paid Coins", and the validity period for "Free Coins, etc." or "Membership Passes" is individually displayed/notified so "Members" can easily check before purchasing or acquiring "Free Coins, etc." or "Membership Passes". When validity periods for "Paid Coins", "Free Coins, etc.", or "Membership Passes" expire, "Paid Coins", "Free Coins, etc.", or "Membership Passes" are not refunded.
- The "Company" may establish separate refund policies considering discounts for "Paid Coins", "Free Coins, etc.", or "Membership Pass" products, and such separate refund policies are guided and displayed so "Members" can easily check before purchasing relevant "Paid Coins", "Free Coins, etc.", or "Membership Pass" products.
- When "Members" violate current relevant laws and these Terms or otherwise intentionally or negligently interfere with the "Company's" normal "Service" operation or cause damage to the "Company", the "Company" may immediately (when causing considerable disruption to the "Company's" "Service" operation or causing significant damage to the "Company") or after giving "Members" a reasonable period to correct violations, terminate service agreements concluded with "Members", and when refunds are required due to this, may refund the remaining amount after deducting benefits "Members" gained from paid "Services" after membership registration and refund fees (the larger of 10% of the refund amount or 1,000 won).
- When "Members" charge "Paid Coins" or "Free Coins, etc." or purchase "Membership Passes" through acts prohibited by law such as payment information theft and request refunds for "Paid Coins", "Free Coins, etc.", or "Membership Passes", the "Company" may refuse refunds for "Paid Coins", "Free Coins, etc.", or "Membership Passes".
- Regarding refunds, the "Company" bears no separate responsibility for damages occurring when "Members" do not accurately input refund information.
- When contracts are terminated due to "Members'" fault such as violations of current laws and significant terms violations, refunds may be restricted.
Article 17 (Protection of Personal Information)
- The "Company" strives to protect "Members'" personal information according to the [Personal Information Protection Act] and other relevant laws.
- The protection and use of personal information are governed by applicable laws and the “Company’s” Privacy Policy. However, the “Company’s” Privacy Policy does not apply to linked sites outside of the official “Company” website.
- The "Company" does not provide "Members'" personal information to others without their consent, except when requested by relevant government agencies, courts, investigative agencies, etc. according to relevant laws.
- The "Company" is not responsible for personal information exposed due to "Members'" fault.
Article 18 (Member Information, Account Management and Security)
- When changes occur to information registered during membership registration, "Members" must promptly notify the "Company" of such changes through member information modification methods. The "Company" is not responsible for disadvantages occurring from not notifying the "Company" of changes.
- "Members" are responsible for account management and must not allow third parties to use their accounts.
- When "Members" recognize that their accounts have been stolen or are being used by third parties, they must immediately notify the "Company" and follow the "Company's" guidance when provided.
- In cases under paragraph 3 of this article, the "Company" is not responsible for disadvantages occurring when relevant "Members" do not notify the "Company" of the fact or do not follow the "Company's" guidance even after notification.
Article 19 ("Company's" Obligations)
- The "Company" does not engage in acts prohibited by relevant laws and these Terms or contrary to public order and morals, and makes best efforts to provide "Services" continuously and stably.
- The "Company" must establish security systems to protect personal information (including credit information) so "Users" can safely use "Services".
- The "Company" establishes necessary personnel and systems to appropriately handle "Users'" complaints or damage relief requests related to "Service" use.
- When opinions or complaints raised by "Users" regarding "Service" use are recognized as legitimate, the "Company" must process them. The "Company" communicates processing procedures and results to "Users" through bulletin boards, email, or other available communication methods for opinions or complaints raised by "Users".
Article 20 (“User” Obligations)
- "Users" must not engage in the following acts.
- Interfering with "Service" provision or using "Services" by methods other than those determined by the "Company"
- Collecting or providing other "Users'" personal information without authorization, or using it for commercial purposes
- Sending or posting obscene information and other content violating public order, morals, and laws
- Copying, leaking, disassembling, or modifying "Content" through methods such as reverse engineering or source code extraction
- Neutralizing protective measures applied by the "Company" to "Content"
- Violating laws, court judgments, decisions, orders, or legally binding measures issued by administrative agencies
- When there are concerns about undermining public order or public morals
- Infringing on intellectual property rights such as copyright, trademark rights, patent rights of the "Company" or third parties, honor rights, privacy rights, and other legal or contractual rights
- Sending identical or similar messages to unspecified multiple users unrelated to normal "Service" use
- Exchanging "Content" or "Paid Coins" for cash, goods, or other economic benefits
- Transmitting information for business, publicity, advertising, solicitation, or other profit purposes
- Using "Content" in violation of usage grades determined by the "Company"
- Using others' payment methods and email addresses without permission
- Violating these Terms, operating policies, or other usage conditions
- "Users" must comply with notices or announcements made by the "Company" regarding "Service" use and matters guided during use.
- When "Users" violate obligations in paragraph 1 of this article, they may face ID suspension, future re-registration prohibition, and legal damage compensation liability.
Article 21 (Information Collection, Advertising Provision)
- The "Company" may collect and utilize "Users'" usage records, device information, etc. for smooth and stable "Service" operation and service quality improvement.
- The "Company" may request "Users" to provide additional information for "Service" improvement, introduction of "Services" and "Content" to "Users", and other necessary purposes related to "Services" provided by the "Company". "Users" may accept or reject these requests, and when the "Company" makes such requests, it also notifies that "Users" may reject the requests and any disadvantages that may occur from rejection.
- The "Company" may post advertisements within "Services" related to "Services" and send separate advertising information through push messages, email, text services, etc. only to "Users" who consent to reception. In this case, "Users" may refuse reception of advertising information at any time, and the "Company" does not send advertising information when "Users" refuse reception.
- Users may be redirected to advertisements or services provided by third parties through banners or links within the “Service.” Since such third-party advertisements or services are not part of the “Company’s” “Service” domain, the “Company” does not guarantee their reliability or safety and shall not be held responsible for any damages incurred by “Users” arising from them. However, this does not apply if the “Company” has intentionally or through gross negligence facilitated the occurrence of such damages or failed to take preventive measures despite foreseeing the possibility of harm.
Article 22 (Attribution of Rights such as Copyright)
- Copyright and other intellectual property rights for "Content" or "Services" created by the "Company" belong to the "Company".
- Among "Content" provided as "Services", copyright and other intellectual property rights for "Content" not created by the "Company" belong to rights holders of the relevant "Content".
- "Users" must not use "Content" with rights belonging to the "Company" or "Content" rights holders through methods such as copying or transmission (including editing, publication, performance, distribution, broadcasting, creation of derivative works, and the same hereinafter) or allow others to use them without prior consent from the "Company" or each rights holder.
- The copyright of posts (hereinafter referred to as “User Content”) posted by “Users” within the “Service” belongs to the respective authors of those posts.
- The "Company" does not use relevant "User Content" for commercial purposes without explicit consent from "Users" who created the "User Content", and "Users" may delete such "User Content" at any time.
- When "Users" register or post "User Content" within "Services", "Users" agree to the "Company" using the relevant "User Content" with the following contents.
- The "Company" may provide "User Content" to other "Users" using "Services" through methods such as copying or transmission free of charge. However, provision for commercial purposes is not permitted without prior consent.
- The "Company" may expose "User Content" within "Services" and provide it through methods such as copying or transmission without separate period restrictions unless "Users" delete "User Content" they registered themselves or request deletion of relevant "User Content" by proving rights relationships to the "Company".
- The "Company" may take measures such as deletion, movement, or non-viewing processing without prior notice when "User Content" posted or registered by "Users" is judged to correspond to prohibited acts according to Article 20 provisions, violate separately established operating policies by the "Company", or be "User Content" prohibited from distribution according to law provisions.
- When "User Content" posted by "Users" contains content violating relevant laws, rights holders may request suspension and deletion of relevant posts according to procedures specified in laws, and the "Company" takes measures according to relevant law contents.
- The "Company" may take temporary measures even without rights holder requests when there are grounds for recognizing rights infringement.
- The detailed procedures referred to in paragraphs 8 and 9 of this article shall follow the provisions stipulated in the relevant laws.
- The “Company” does not have separate enforcement authority over rights infringements related to “User Content” and is not obligated to take enforcement actions against copyright violations concerning “User Content.” In cases of rights infringement related to “User Content,” the “User” who posted the content must take remedial measures. However, if a third party other than the “User” who uploaded the “User Content” reports a rights infringement or similar issue to the “Company,” the Company shall act in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws, including the [Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection].
- Provisions of this article are effective while the "Company" operates "Services" and continue to apply after "Member" withdrawal.
Article 23 (Damage Compensation)
- The "Company" or "Users" are responsible for compensating damages when causing damage to the other party by violating these Terms. However, this does not apply when there is no intent or negligence.
- If the “Company” receives any claims for damages, lawsuits, or other objections from third parties due to illegal acts or violations of these Terms committed by a “User” while using the “Service,” the relevant “User” shall indemnify the “Company” at their own responsibility and expense. If the “Company” is not indemnified, the “User” shall be liable for all damages incurred by the “Company.”
Article 24 (Exemption)
- The "Company" is not responsible when unable to provide "Services" due to force majeure causes beyond the "Company's" control such as natural disasters, wars, riots, civil unrest, telecommunication carrier line abnormalities, etc.
- The "Company" is not responsible for damages caused by maintenance, replacement, inspection, construction, or similar reasons for "Service" facilities. However, this does not apply when due to the "Company's" intent or negligence.
- The "Company" is not responsible for "Service" usage disruptions due to "Users'" intent or negligence. However, this does not apply when "Users" have unavoidable or legitimate reasons.
- The "Company" is not responsible for reliability and accuracy of information, materials, facts, etc. posted by "Users" unless there is intent or gross negligence by the "Company".
- The "Company" has no obligation to intervene in transactions or disputes between "Users" and other "Users" or third parties mediated through "Services" and is not responsible for resulting damages.
- The "Company" is not responsible for damages incurred by "Users" related to use of free "Services".
- The "Company" bears no responsibility for third-party payments, theft, hacking, etc. occurring when "Members" do not manage IDs, passwords, etc.
- The "Company" is not responsible when unable to use all or part of "Service" functions due to "Users'" device changes, device errors, overseas roaming, etc.
- The "Company" does not guarantee completion of individual "Content" provided through "Services" and is not responsible when serialization of individual "Content" provided through "Services" is discontinued.
- The "Company" is not responsible for damages caused by services provided by partner companies.
Article 25 (Dispute Resolution)
- The "Company" operates customer service to reflect legitimate opinions or complaints raised by "Users" and handle related damages.
- The "Company" prioritizes processing complaints and opinions submitted by "Users". However, when prompt processing is difficult, it immediately notifies "Users" of reasons and processing schedules.
- When "Users" apply for damage relief regarding e-commerce disputes between the "Company" and "Users", mediation by consumer damage dispute mediation organizations may be followed according to Article 33 of the [Consumer Protection Act in Electronic Commerce].
Article 26 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
- When lawsuits arise from disputes between the "Company" and "Users", jurisdiction is determined according to the Civil Procedure Act.
- For "Users" without addresses or residences in Korea, despite the previous paragraph, Seoul Central District Court of the Republic of Korea is the jurisdiction court.
These Terms are interpreted and governed by Korean law.
Supplementary Provisions
These Terms and Conditions shall take effect from 4th February, 2025.


