The purpose of these Terms of Use is to stipulate the conditions, procedures, and other necessary matters regarding the use of all services provided by the website operated by SCKOREA Co., Ltd.

The terms used in these Terms of Use are defined as follows.

• Member: An individual who has entered the basic membership information, concluded a service usage agreement with the company, and has been assigned an ID.
• ID: A combination of letters and numbers selected by the member and approved by the company for identifying the member and using the services.
• Password: A combination of letters and numbers chosen by the member to protect their privacy in communications.
• Termination: The end of the service usage agreement by either the company or the member.

This Terms of Use is posted on the membership registration page, and the company may amend the terms for reasons such as changes in circumstances or important business matters. Any amended terms will be announced through the notice board.

These Terms of Use, as well as any future amendments due to the company’s circumstances, become effective once they are posted and made available to users.

Matters not specified in these Terms of Use shall be governed by the relevant provisions of applicable laws, including the Framework Act on Telecommunications, the Telecommunications Business Act, the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization, the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions, the Framework Act on Electronic Transactions, the Digital Signature Act, the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, the Consumer Protection Act, and other related laws.

A user may apply for membership by agreeing to these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy on the membership registration guide, completing the registration process (filling out the company’s prescribed application form), and clicking the “Confirm” button.

Applicants must use their real name and accurate information, and only one application is allowed per date of birth.

Users who do not provide their real name or accurate information will not be entitled to legal protection and may face restrictions in using the services.

The company shall approve the use of services for applicants under Article 5, except in the cases specified in Paragraphs 2 and 3.

The company may withhold approval until the reasons for restriction are resolved if any of the following circumstances apply.

• When there is insufficient capacity in the service-related facilities
• When there are technical difficulties
• When it is otherwise deemed necessary due to company circumstances

The company may refuse approval if any of the following circumstances apply.

• If the application is made using another person’s name
• If false information is provided in the application
• If the application is made with the intent to disrupt public order or good morals
• If the application does not meet other requirements set by the company

The company shall operate the site in a stable and continuous manner.

If the company recognizes that any opinions or complaints raised by users are valid, it shall handle them immediately. However, if immediate handling is difficult, the company shall notify the user of the reasons and the schedule for resolution through the notice board or email.

The provisions of Paragraph 1 shall not apply in cases where requests are made by relevant authorities or the Korea Communications Standards Commission for investigative purposes, when a warrant is presented, or as otherwise required by applicable laws.

Users must familiarize themselves with and comply with these Terms of Use, the company’s notices, and the site usage guidelines, and must not engage in any activities that interfere with the company’s operations.

Users may not engage in any commercial activities on this site without the prior approval of the company.

Users may not copy, reproduce, modify, translate, publish, broadcast, or use the information obtained through this site in any other way, nor provide it to others, without the prior approval of the company.

Users shall use the site in accordance with the provisions of these Terms of Use.

Matters regarding the use of services not specified in these Terms of Use shall be governed by the notices posted by the company on the “Notice” board or by separate announcements.

The company may provide members with various information deemed necessary during the use of services via email, postal mail, or other means.

The company may post advertisements on service screens, the website, email, or other channels in connection with the operation of the services.

The company shall not be responsible for any loss or damage arising from a member’s participation in, communication with, or transactions resulting from the promotional activities of advertisers posted on the site.

If a user’s use of the site or conduct falls under any of the following items, the company may restrict the user’s access to the services.

• If the user disrupts public order, good morals, or other social order
• If the user’s actions are intended for criminal activity or are objectively recognized as related to criminal activity
• If the user damages the reputation of others or significantly interferes with others’ use of the services
• If the user continuously sends content or advertising information against the will of others
• If the user disrupts the proper operation of the services through hacking, spreading computer viruses, or similar actions
• If the user infringes on the intellectual property rights of other users or third parties, or if it is judged that an intellectual property owner may claim infringement
• If the user uses another person’s ID or password without authorization
• If the user violates other applicable laws or is deemed inappropriate by the company as a user

The company may suspend the provision of all or part of the services in any of the following cases.

• If a telecommunications service provider or internet network provider, as defined under the Telecommunications Business Act, suspends the service
• If service provision becomes impossible due to a power outage
• If unavoidable due to relocation, maintenance, or construction of facilities
• If normal service provision is difficult due to facility failure or excessive use of the service
• If a war, military conflict, natural disaster, or equivalent national emergency occurs or is likely to occur

The company may, at its discretion, delete, move, or refuse to register any materials posted or provided by users if it determines that they fall under Article 12, in order to promote a healthy communication culture and ensure efficient site operation.

Users may not engage in business activities using the services to sell illegal products, except as explicitly permitted in writing by an authorized company representative. In particular, users are prohibited from hacking, posting profit-making advertisements, conducting commercial activities through pornographic sites, or illegally distributing commercial software. The company shall not be responsible for any results or losses arising from such business activities, or for any legal actions, including detention by relevant authorities.

Members may pay for goods sold by the company using various card payment methods, such as prepaid cards, debit cards, or credit cards. In this case, the company shall not charge any additional fees for purposes other than the goods themselves.

• The company shall send a confirmation of receipt to the user when a purchase application is submitted. Details regarding the order confirmation can be checked on the relevant bulletin board.
• Upon receiving the confirmation of receipt, the user may immediately request changes or cancellation of the purchase application if there is any discrepancy in their intent. The company shall promptly process such requests before delivery. However, if payment has already been made, the “Return Policy” in Article 18 shall apply.

Unless otherwise agreed with the user regarding the delivery timing of goods, the company shall take necessary measures such as order production and packaging to ensure that the goods are delivered within seven days from the date the user makes the payment.

The company shall specify the delivery method, the party responsible for shipping costs for each method, and the delivery period for each method at the bottom of the product purchase page for the goods purchased by the user. If the company exceeds the agreed delivery period, it shall compensate the user for any resulting damages. However, this shall not apply if the company proves that there was no intentional or negligent fault on its part.

If the company is unable to deliver or provide the goods purchased by the user due to reasons such as being out of stock, it shall promptly notify the user of the reason. If payment for the goods has already been received, the company shall refund the payment or take the necessary measures for the refund within three business days from the date the payment was received.

• If the user cancels the payment before the goods are shipped, the company shall cancel the corresponding order and void the card payment authorization.
• Once the goods have been shipped, payment cancellation is not possible. However, if the goods are damaged or deteriorated due to the company’s negligence during delivery, the company shall provide the user with a return, refund, or exchange for the purchase amount.

The company shall be exempt from responsibility for service provision in the event that services cannot be provided due to natural disasters or other force majeure events.

The company shall not be liable for any outcomes arising from transactions between users or between users and third parties.

The company shall not be responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information, materials, or content posted by users on bulletin boards, and users shall use this site at their own risk.

Any damages resulting from materials posted or transmitted by users, selection of materials, or the use of other services provided for free shall be the sole responsibility of the user.

Users are responsible for managing their ID and password, and for any damages resulting from user negligence or unauthorized use by third parties.

If a user’s violation of these Terms of Use causes damage to the company, the user who violated the terms shall compensate the company for all resulting damages and indemnify the company from such damages.

Personal credit information obtained by the company in connection with membership registration must be provided to or used by third parties only with the user’s consent, in accordance with Article 23 of the Act on the Use and Protection of Credit Information.

The user’s consent is deemed to mean that the user agrees to allow the company to provide the user’s credit information, obtained through membership registration, to credit information agencies, credit information companies, and other users for the purpose of assessing the user’s credit, or for use by public institutions as policy data.

The company and the user shall make every effort to amicably resolve any disputes arising in connection with the use of this site.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 1, if a lawsuit arises from such a dispute, it shall fall under the jurisdiction of the court having authority over the location of the company’s headquarters.

These Terms of Use shall apply from 2024.