Terms of Service
Chapter 1 General Provisions
Article 1 (Purpose) This Agreement is intended to regulate the rights, obligations,
and responsibilities between the organization and users regarding the use of digital content (hereinafter referred to as "Content")
and related services provided online by the organization.
Article 2 (Definitions) The definitions of terms used in this Agreement are as follows:
1. "Organization" refers to an entity engaged in economic activities related to the content industry
that provides content and related services.
2. "User" refers to both members and non-members who access the organization's site and use the "Content" and services provided
by the organization in accordance with this Agreement.
3. "Member" refers to a user who has entered into an agreement with the organization and has been assigned an ID,
continuously receives information from the organization, and can continuously use the services provided by the organization.
4. "Non-member" refers to a user who uses the services provided by the organization but is not a member.
5. "Content" refers to data or information expressed in electronic form, such as signs, characters, voices, sounds, images, or videos,
used on information and communication networks under Article
2, Paragraph 1, Item 1 of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection,
which are produced or processed in electronic form to enhance their utility in preservation and use.
6. "ID" refers to a combination of letters or numbers determined by the member for identification and service use purposes, approved by the organization.
7. "Password" refers to a combination of letters or numbers chosen by the member to confirm their identity corresponding to the ID and to protect confidentiality.
Article 3 (Provision of Identity Information, etc.)
The organization shall post online on the initial screen of the service the contents,
trade name, name of the representative, address of the business place (including the address where consumer complaints can be processed),
telephone number, fax number, email address, business registration number, telecommunication sales business declaration number,
and personal information manager responsible for managing personal information, so that users can easily find them.
However, terms may be made accessible to users through a connection screen.
Article 4 (Posting of Agreement, etc.)
① The organization takes technical measures to allow users to print out the entire agreement and
confirm the contents of the agreement during the transaction process.
② The organization installs technical devices to enable users to inquire about and respond to the contents of the agreement.
③ Before users agree to the agreement, the organization provides separate connection screens or pop-up screens to ensure that
users can easily understand important contents such as withdrawal of subscriptions and refund conditions specified in the agreement.
Article 5 (Revision of Agreement, etc.)
① Within the scope not violating relevant laws such as the Act on Promotion of Digital Content Industry,
the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce Transactions, and the Act on Regulation of Terms and Conditions, the organization may revise this Agreement.
② When revising the agreement, the organization announces the effective date and reasons for the revision on the initial screen of t
he service at least 7 days before the application date and sends the revised agreement to existing members via email.
③ When revising the agreement, the organization confirms whether users agree to the application of the revised agreement.
If users do not agree to the application of the revised agreement, the organization or users may terminate the content use contract.
In this case, the organization compensates the user for any damages incurred due to contract termination.
Article 6 (Interpretation of Agreement)
Matters not specified in this agreement and the interpretation of this agreement shall comply
with the Act on Promotion of Digital Content Industry, the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce Transactions,
the Act on Regulation of Terms and Conditions, Guidelines for Protection of Digital Content Users designated by the Minister of Culture,
Sports and Tourism, other related laws and customs.
Chapter 2 Member Registration
Article 7 (Member Registration)
① Member registration is concluded when the user agrees to the
contents of the agreement and applies for Member registration, and the organization approves such application.
② The Member application form must include the following items. Items 1 through 3 are required items, and other items are optional.
1. Member's name and resident registration number or internet personal identification number
2. ID and password
3. Email address
4. Type of content to be used
5. Other items deemed necessary by the organization
③ The organization generally approves Member registration for the user's application mentioned above. However,
the organization may not approve the following applications:
1. If the applicant has previously lost Member status under this agreement
2. In case of using a false name or using another person's name
3. In case of entering false information or not filling in the information provided by the organization
4. In case of applying in violation of other regulations or for reasons not approved due to the user's fault
④ If there is no available equipment related to the service or if there are technical or business problems, the organization may withhold approval.
⑤ In the case of withholding or not approving the Member registration application under paragraphs 3 and 4,
the organization shall notify the applicant. However, this is an exception if the organization cannot notify the applicant without its own fault.
⑥ The time of establishment of the Member registration contract shall be deemed to have reached the user at the time the organization's approval reaches the user.
Article 8 (Special Provisions on Member Registration of Minors)
① Users under the age of 14 must obtain consent from their legal
representative such as a parent after fully understanding the purpose of collecting personal information and then apply for
Member registration and provide their personal information.
② If the organization has not passed the confirmation process for consent from a legal representative for users under 14 years old,
it will cancel or disallow registration.
③ Legal representatives of users under the age of 14 may request access to and correction or update of
personal information regarding the child or withdraw consent for Member registration. In such cases, the organization must promptly take necessary measures.
Article 9 (Change of Member Information)
① Members can access and modify their personal information at any time through
the personal information management screen.
② If there is a change in the information provided at the time of Member registration, the member must inform the
organization of such changes online, via email, or by other means.
③ The organization is not responsible for any disadvantages caused by the member's failure to notify the organization of changes under paragraph 2.
Article 10 (Obligation of Member to Manage ID and Password)
① Members are responsible for managing their ID and password and
must not allow them to be used by third parties.
② If a member becomes aware that their ID and password have been stolen or used by a third party,
they must immediately notify the organization and follow the organization's instructions.
③ The organization is not responsible for any disadvantages caused by the member's failure to notify the organization under
paragraph 2 or for not following the organization's instructions even after notification.
Article 11 (Notification to Members)
① When the organization notifies a member, it may be done to the email address designated by the member.
② In the case of notifying all members, the organization may post it on the organization's bulletin board for more than
7 days instead of the notification under paragraph
1. However, notification under paragraph 1 shall be made for matters significantly affecting the member's transactions.
Article 12 (Member Withdrawal and Loss of Qualification, etc.)
① Members may request withdrawal from the organization at any time,
and the organization shall process the Member withdrawal immediately.
② If a member falls under any of the following reasons, the organization may limit or suspend Member:
1. If the applicant has registered false information when applying for Member
2. If the member fails to pay the service usage fee and other obligations that the member is responsible for under the organization's service
3. If the member disrupts the organization's service use of other people or misappropriates information
4. If the member uses the organization to engage in acts prohibited by law or this Agreement or contrary to public order and morals
③ After limiting or suspending Member, if the same behavior is repeated twice or if the reason is not corrected
within 30 days, the organization may terminate the Member.
④ If the organization terminates Member, it cancels the Member registration. In this case, the organization notifies the member,
provides an opportunity to substantiate the facts for at least 30 days before canceling the Member registration.
Chapter 3 Content Use Agreement
Article 13 (Posting of Content Information, etc.)
① The organization clearly indicates the following information on the initial screen of
the content's use or its packaging so that the user can easily understand it:
1. Name or title of the content
2. Date of production and display of the content
3. Name of the content producer (corporate name in case of a corporation), address, and telephone number
4. Content details, usage methods, usage fees, and other usage conditions
② The organization provides information on the minimum technical specifications required for devices available for each content
and necessary for use during the contract conclusion process to the user.
Article 14 (Conclusion of Use Contract, etc.) ① Users apply for use by the following or similar procedures provided by the organization.
Before the contract is concluded, the organization provides information to ensure that users understand and can transact accurately without errors or misunderstandings.
1. Browsing and selecting the list of content
2. Inputting name, address, telephone number (or mobile phone number), email address, etc.
3. Confirmation of contents on actions related to "content" that cannot be withdrawn, measures taken by the organization, etc.
4. Agreement to this Agreement and confirmation or refusal of the third-party actions (e.g., mouse click)
5. Confirmation of content
use and approval of content use
6. Selection of payment method
Article 15 (Payment Methods)
① The payment method available for the use of content shall be selected from the methods
specified in the payment section of the initial screen of the content use or content-related services.
② In addition to the methods listed in paragraph 1, the organization can pay for each payment method, and the user must not charge an additional fee.
③ The organization shall take necessary measures to ensure that users can view and print the payment history of the user for the past 3 months.
Article 16 (Supply of Content, etc.)
① Users can use the following or similar procedures provided by the organization to
access the contents and use them immediately after the content is available. However, when it is necessary to take special measures for the provision of
contents or for operational reasons, the organization can provide the contents at a later time.
1. Selection and use of content
2. Content acquisition method (e.g., download)
Article 17 (Change of Content Use)
① If a member applies for a change of content use, the member shall cancel the use of the
contents that have been used and reapply the use of the contents after the cancellation.
② The organization is not responsible for any disadvantages caused by the member's failure to apply for changes under paragraph 1,
and the member's responsibility for it.
Article 18 (Temporary Suspension of Content Use)
① The organization can restrict the use of content in the following cases:
1. When repairing or maintaining a member who needs it
2. If there is a cause beyond the control of the organization, such as a power outage
② If the organization suspends the use of content under paragraph 1, it must notify the member in advance. However,
in case of urgent need, you can notify the fact after the incident is over.
③ In the event of an organization's intention to suspend the use of content under paragraph 1, it is in no way responsible for
the damages suffered by the user. However, this is an exception to intentional conduct or gross negligence of the organization.
Article 19 (Method of Payment)
Payment methods for the use of "Contents" may be conducted through the following methods at the discretion of "Provider".
However, "Provider" shall not charge any additional fees under any pretext for the payment method chosen by "User".
Various account transfers such as phone banking, internet banking, mail banking, etc.
Various card payments such as prepaid cards, debit cards, credit cards, etc.
Online non-face-to-face deposits
Payments via electronic currency
Payments using points provided by "Provider" including mileage
Payments using gift certificates that have been contracted with "Provider" or recognized by "Provider"
Payments via phone or mobile phone
Payment via other electronic payment methods
Article 20 (Provision and Suspension of Content Services)
Content services are provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year as a principle.
"Provider" may temporarily suspend the provision of content services due to the maintenance, replacement,
breakdown of computer or telecommunications equipment, communication failure, or significant operational reasons.
In this case, "Provider" notifies "User" through the method specified in Article 11 ["Notice to Members"]. However,
in cases where "Provider" cannot notify in advance due to unavoidable reasons, notification may be made afterwards.
"Provider" compensates for damages incurred by "User" due to the temporary suspension of content services without substantial reason.
However, this does not apply if "Provider" proves no intention or negligence.
"Provider" may conduct regular inspections when necessary for the provision of content services, and the regular inspection time is notified according to the service provision screen.
In cases where "Provider" can no longer provide content services due to reasons such as change of business category,
business abandonment, or integration between companies, "Provider" notifies "User" through the method specified in
Article 11 ["Notice to Members"]
and compensates "User" according to the conditions initially presented by "Provider". However,
if "Provider" fails to notify compensation criteria or the notified criteria are inadequate,
"User" may be compensated with points or savings in cash or goods.
Article 21 (Change of Content Services)
"Provider" may change the provided content services due to operational or technical necessity with substantial reasons.
When "Provider" changes the content, method of use, or usage hours of content services, "Provider" posts the reasons for change,
contents of the changed content services, and the date of provision on the initial screen of the relevant content at least 7 days before the change.
If the changed content is substantial or disadvantageous to "User", "Provider" notifies "User" receiving
the content service through the method specified in Article 11 ["Notice to Members"] and obtains consent. In this case,
"Provider" provides the service before the change to "User" who refused consent. However, if such service provision is not possible, "Provider" may terminate the contract.
"Provider" compensates for damages incurred by "User" due to the change of service under paragraph 1
and termination of contract under paragraph 3.
Article 22 (Provision of Information and Posting of Advertisements)
"Provider" may provide various information necessary during content use to "Members" via notice or electronic mail. However,
"Members" may refuse to receive such information at any time through electronic mail, etc.
When intending to transmit the information under paragraph 1 through telephone or facsimile, "Provider" obtains prior consent from "Member" before transmission.
"Provider" may post advertisements on content screens, websites, or electronic mails related to content service provision.
"Member" who received advertisements via electronic mail, etc., may refuse to receive them from "Provider".
Article 23 (Deletion of Posts)
"Provider" promptly deletes youth-inappropriate materials violating the Act on Promotion of Information and
Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, if posted on bulletin boards. However, boards restricted to "Users" aged 19 and older are exempted.
Persons whose legal interests are infringed due to information posted on bulletin boards operated by "Provider"
may request "Provider" to delete such information without delay or to post a rebuttal. In this case, "Provider"
takes necessary measures promptly and notifies the applicant immediately.
Article 24 (Ownership of Copyrights and Others)
Copyrights and other intellectual property rights for works created by "Provider" belong to "Provider".
Copyrights and other intellectual property rights for works provided under partnership agreements among
"Provider"'s services belong to the respective providing entities.
"User" shall not reproduce, transmit, publish, distribute, broadcast, or commercially use information with intellectual
property rights belonging to "Provider" or providing entities without prior consent from "Provider" or the providing entity, obtained through "Provider"'s services.
"Provider" obtains permission from "User" for the use of "User"'s works according to agreements.
Article 25 (Protection of Personal Information)
① "Provider" may collect the minimum necessary information required for "User" content usage, in addition to the application
details specified in Article 7, Paragraph 2. In this regard, "User" must sincerely disclose accurate information in response to the queries posed by "Provider".
② When "Provider" collects personally identifiable information of "User", consent from the respective "User" shall be obtained.
③ "Provider" shall not use or provide to a third party the information collected from "User" for purposes beyond
the scope of consent without the explicit permission of the "User", and shall bear full responsibility for any breaches. However, exceptions apply in the following cases:
When necessary for statistical analysis, academic research, or market research, provided in a form that does not identify specific individuals.
When necessary for fee settlement related to content provision.
When necessary for personal identification to prevent fraud.
When unavoidable reasons exist under provisions of the terms or laws.
④ When consent from "User" is required as per Paragraphs 2 and 3, "Provider" must explicitly specify and
notify the details as prescribed under Article 22, Paragraph 2 of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization
and Information Protection, including the identity of the personal information manager (affiliation, name, telephone number, and other contact details),
purposes of information collection and use, and details regarding provision of information to third parties.
⑤ "User" may withdraw consent under Paragraph 3 at any time.
⑥ "User" may request access to and correction of their personal information held by "Provider" at any time,
and "Provider" shall promptly take necessary actions to comply with such requests. Until correction of any errors requested by
"User", "Provider" shall not use such personal information.
⑦ "Provider" shall minimize the number of administrators responsible for personal information protection and shall be
liable for damages to "User" caused by the loss, theft, leakage, alteration, etc., of "User" personal information, including credit cards, bank accounts, etc.
⑧ "Provider" or recipients who have received personal information from "Provider" may use such information within
the scope agreed upon by "User" and shall promptly destroy such personal information once the purpose has been achieved.
⑨ "Provider" shall make efforts to protect "User" personal information in accordance with relevant laws and regulations,
including the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection,
and shall apply its personal information protection policy.
Chapter 4. Withdrawal of Content Use Contract, Contract Cancellation and Termination of Use
Article 26 (Withdrawal of User's Offer and Contract Cancellation or Termination)
① "User" who has entered into a contract with "Provider" regarding the use of "Content" may withdraw their offer
within 7 days from the date of receiving confirmation of receipt. However, the right of withdrawal of "User"
may be restricted if "Provider" has taken one of the following actions:
When the fact that withdrawal is not possible for the "Content" is included in the representation matters.
When a trial product is provided.
When a method of temporary or partial use, etc., is provided.
② "User" may cancel or terminate the content use contract within 3 months from the date the
"Content" is supplied or within 30 days from the date they became aware or should have known
about the fact, if one of the following reasons exists:
When the agreed "Content" under the service contract is not provided.
When the provided "Content" significantly differs from what is displayed or advertised, etc.
When normal use of the "Content" is significantly impossible due to defects.
③ The withdrawal of offer under Paragraph 1 and cancellation or termination of the contract under Paragraph
2 takes effect when "User" expresses their intention through telephone, email, or fax to "Provider".
④ Upon receipt of the withdrawal of offer for withdrawal or cancellation or termination of the contract as expressed
by "User" under Paragraph 3, "Provider" immediately notifies "User" of this fact.
⑤ Before expressing the intention to cancel or terminate the contract under Paragraph 2, "User" may demand
a cure period for the defect in complete "Content" or service use for a reasonable period.
Article 27 (Effect of Withdrawal of User's Offer and Contract Cancellation or Termination)
① "Provider" shall refund the payment in the same manner as the payment of the amount due to "User"
within 3 business days from the date "User" expressed their intention to withdraw the offer or cancel or terminate the contract,
or from the date "Provider" responded to "User" regarding the withdrawal of the offer.
② When refunding under Paragraph 1, "Provider" may deduct the amount corresponding to the benefit "User" obtained from the service use.
③ When "User" has paid for goods, etc., through a payment method such as credit card or electronic money under Paragraph 1,
"Provider" promptly requests the business operator who provided such payment method to suspend or cancel the payment of the goods,
etc. However, this does not apply when it is necessary to deduct the amount under Paragraph 2.
④ "Provider," "Recipient of the payment for the content, etc.," or "Person who entered into a content use contract with the user"
shall jointly assume responsibility for the fulfillment of obligations related to the refund of fees due to withdrawal of
offer or cancellation or termination of the contract.
⑤ "Provider" shall not claim a penalty or damages for withdrawal of offer by "User". However, the cancellation or
termination of the contract by "User" does not affect the claim for damages.
Article 28 (Cancellation or Termination of Contract by Provider and Restriction of Use)
① "Provider" may cancel or terminate the contract or restrict the use of the service without prior notice if "User"
has taken the actions specified in Paragraph 2 of Article 12.
② Cancellation or termination under Paragraph 1 takes effect when "Provider" expresses their intention to "User"
through the notification method specified by "Provider".
③ "User" may raise objections to the cancellation or termination and restriction of use by "Provider" according
to the procedure set by "Provider". In this case, if "Provider" acknowledges the objection as legitimate, "Provider"
immediately resumes the use of the service.
Article 29 (Effect of Cancellation or Termination of Contract by Provider)
The effect of cancellation or termination of the contract due to "User's" fault is subject to Article 27 mutatis mutandis.
However, "Provider" refunds the payment in the same manner as the payment of the amount due to "User" within 7 business days
from the date "Provider" expressed their intention to cancel or terminate the contract.
Chapter 5. Overpayment, Compensation for Damages, etc.
Article 30 (Overpayment)
① "Provider" shall refund the entire amount of overpayment in the same manner as the payment of the service fee
when overpayment occurs. However, when it is not possible to refund in the same manner, this shall be notified in advance.
② When overpayment occurs due to "Provider's" responsibility, "Provider" shall refund the entire amount of overpayment
regardless of contract costs, fees, etc. However, when overpayment occurs due to "User's" responsibility,
the reasonable expenses incurred in refunding the overpayment shall be borne by "User".
③ "Provider" bears the burden of proving that the service fee was properly imposed if "Provider"
refuses to refund the overpayment claimed by "User".
④ "Provider" processes the refund procedure for overpayment in accordance with the Digital Content User Protection Guidelines.
Article 31 (Compensation for User Damage Due to Content Defects, etc.)
"Provider" handles the standards, scope, methods, and procedures for compensation for user damage due to
content defects according to the Digital Content User Protection Guidelines.
Article 32 (Exemption Clause)
① "Provider" shall be exempted from liability for providing content due to force majeure or events equivalent thereto.
② "Provider" shall not be liable for the inability to provide "Content" due to "User's" fault.
③ "Provider" shall not be liable for the reliability, accuracy, etc., of the information, data, facts posted by "User" regarding "Content".
④ "Provider" shall not be liable for disputes, etc., arising between "Users" or between "User" and third parties through "Content".
Article 33 (Dispute Resolution)
"Provider" takes appropriate and prompt measures reflecting reasonable opinions or complaints raised by "User" when a dispute arises.
However, if prompt handling is difficult, "Provider" notifies "User" of the reason and processing schedule.