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Article 1 (Purpose) These terms and conditions (hereinafter referred to as the “Terms”) are established in accordance with the Telecommunications Business Act and its Enforcement Decree. They set forth the conditions and procedures for using the internet homepage services (hereinafter referred to as the “Services”) provided by Brils (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”), as well as the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the Company and its users. 

Article 2 (Effectiveness and Amendment of the Terms)

  1. These Terms take effect after undergoing the disclosure procedures stipulated in Article 31 of the Telecommunications Business Act and Article 21-2 of its Enforcement Rules. They become effective once notified to users via the Company’s website, email, or other means.
  2. The Company may amend these Terms without prior notice, and the revised Terms shall be announced in accordance with Article 9. If a member does not agree to the revised Terms, they may cancel their membership (withdrawal). Continued use of the Services shall be deemed as acceptance of the amendments. The revised Terms take effect immediately upon announcement.

Article 3 (Supplementary Provisions) Matters not specified in these Terms shall be governed by the Basic Telecommunications Act, the Telecommunications Business Act, and other relevant laws and regulations. Article 4 (Definitions of Terms) The definitions of terms used in these Terms are as follows:

  1. Member: A person who provides personal information to register as a member and continuously receives and uses the Services.
  2. User: Any individual, whether a member or non-member, who receives the Services provided by the Company.
  3. ID (Username): A combination of letters and numbers selected by the member and approved by the Company for user identification and service access.
  4. Password: A combination of letters and numbers chosen by the member to protect their confidentiality in communication.
  5. Email: An electronic mail service via the internet.
  6. Termination: A declaration by either the Company or a member to end the service usage contract.
  7. Homepage: A virtual service space set up by the Company using information and communication technology to provide Services to users.

Article 5 (Provision and Modification of Services)

  1. The Company provides the following Services:
    1. Promotional information about the Company
    2. Information on products sold by the Company
    3. Various other information provided by the Company
    4. Customer consultation services
    5. Member-exclusive services
  2. The Company may add or modify the content of the Services as necessary.

Article 6 (Interruption of Services)

  1. The Company may temporarily suspend the Services due to maintenance, replacement, or malfunction of information and communication equipment, or disruption of communication.
  2. In the event of service suspension under Paragraph 1, the Company shall notify users in accordance with Article 9.
  3. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by users or third parties due to temporary service suspension, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence by the Company.

Article 7 (Membership Registration)

  1. Users may apply for membership by filling out the registration form and agreeing to these Terms.
  2. Users must register using their real names, and only one registration per social security number is allowed.
  3. The Company shall approve membership applications unless they fall under any of the following cases:
    1. Use of a false name
    2. Submission of false, incomplete, or incorrect registration information
    3. Registration under another person’s name
    4. Previous loss of membership under Article 8, Paragraph 3 (except where three years have passed and re-registration is approved)
    5. Applicants under the age of 14
    6. Failure to meet other registration requirements set by the Company
  4. The membership contract is established when the Company’s approval reaches the user.
  5. Members must update their registration information if any changes occur.

Article 8 (Membership Withdrawal and Disqualification)

  1. Members may request to withdraw from membership at any time, and the Company shall promptly process the request.
  2. The Company may restrict or suspend membership if a member:
    1. Registers with false information
    2. Disrupts other users’ services or misuses information
    3. Engages in illegal or unethical behavior using the Services
    4. Violates obligations stated in Article 13
  3. If the violation is repeated twice or not rectified within 30 days, the Company may terminate membership.
  4. The Company shall notify members of disqualification and provide an opportunity for explanation before processing the withdrawal.

Article 9 (User Notifications)

  1. The Company may notify users via the email address they provided.
  2. For general notices to multiple users, the Company may post them on the service bulletin board for at least one week instead of sending individual notifications.

Article 10 (Personal Information Protection)

  1. The Company collects only the minimum necessary information for user registration, including:
    1. Name
    2. Social Security Number
    3. Desired ID
    4. Password
    5. Email
    6. Address
    7. Phone number
    8. Subscription preference
  2. Users’ personal information shall not be disclosed to third parties without consent, except in the following cases:
    1. For delivery purposes, where necessary details (name, address, phone number) are shared with the delivery company
    2. For statistical analysis or research in a non-identifiable format
    3. When requested by government authorities under legal provisions
    4. When required for criminal investigations or ethical compliance
    5. When mandated by other relevant laws
  3. Users may access and correct their personal information at any time.
  4. Third parties who receive personal information must delete it once the purpose is fulfilled.

Article 11 (Company’s Obligations)

  1. The Company shall make its best efforts to continuously and stably provide the Services.
  2. The Company shall maintain and promptly repair service-related equipment in case of failure.
  3. The Company shall implement security measures to protect users’ personal information.
  4. The Company shall not send unsolicited commercial emails.

Article 12 (Member’s ID and Password Obligations)

  1. Members are responsible for managing their IDs and passwords.
  2. If a member suspects unauthorized use, they must immediately notify the Company and follow its instructions.

Article 13 (Member’s Obligations) Members shall:

  1. Comply with relevant laws and Company policies
  2. Not use the Services for commercial purposes without prior approval
  3. Not copy, modify, or distribute service information without permission
  4. Immediately update personal information upon changes
  5. Not engage in unauthorized access, hacking, spam, or illegal activities

Article 14 (Deletion of Posts)

  1. The company may delete posts or content posted or registered by users within the service without prior notice if they violate the provisions of Article 13 or if they fall under any of the following categories:

    1. Content that defames or slanders other users or third parties, damaging their reputation.

    2. Content that violates public order or good morals.

    3. Content deemed to be related to criminal activity.

    4. Content that infringes upon third-party copyrights or other rights.

    5. Content that may interfere with or is likely to disrupt the stable operation of the service.

    6. Content that criticizes the company without basis or verification, or spreads false information.

    7. Content that is deemed to violate relevant laws and regulations.

    However, an exception is made for the reader’s forum as follows:

    • In the case of large data uploads, the number of posts may be limited, and when this limit is exceeded, the oldest posts may be deleted first to ensure smooth server operation.

  2. If a user posts or registers content that violates Article 13 or contains links to information that falls under any of the categories in paragraph 1, the company may delete the content without prior notice.

Article 15 (Rights and Responsibilities Regarding Posts)

All rights and responsibilities, including copyright, related to posts belong to the users who posted them.

Article 16 (Relationship Between Linked “Homepage” and Connected “Homepage”)

  1. If an upper-level “homepage” and a lower-level “homepage” are connected via a hyperlink (including text, images, animations, etc.), the former is referred to as the linked “homepage,” and the latter as the connected “homepage (website).”

  2. The linked “homepage” does not bear any warranty responsibility for transactions conducted between users and the connected “homepage” regarding independently provided goods or services.

Article 17 (Copyright Ownership and Usage Restrictions)

  1. The copyrights and other intellectual property rights of content created by the company belong to the company.

  2. Users shall not use information obtained through the service for commercial purposes or allow third parties to use it through reproduction, transmission, publication, distribution, broadcasting, or other means without prior approval from the company.

Article 18 (Prohibition of Transfer)

Users may not transfer, donate, or provide as collateral their service usage rights or contractual status to others.

Article 19 (Compensation for Damages)

The company is not liable for any damages incurred by users from free services, except in cases of gross negligence by the company.

Article 20 (Disclaimer / Indemnification)

  1. The company does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or content of any information, materials, or facts posted by users on the service. Users are solely responsible for their use of the service and any damages arising from materials posted or transmitted, their selection, or any disadvantages incurred in connection with service use.

  2. The company is not responsible for any transactions, such as goods exchanges, between users or between users and third parties through the service in violation of Article 13. Furthermore, the company is not liable for any expected benefits users may anticipate from using the service.

  3. If a user violates Article 13 or any other provisions of these terms, causing the company to be held liable to other users or third parties and resulting in damage to the company, the violating user must compensate for all damages incurred by the company and indemnify the company against such damages.

Article 21 (Dispute Resolution)

  1. The company and users must make every effort to amicably resolve disputes arising from the service.

  2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, if a lawsuit arises due to such disputes, it shall be brought to the jurisdiction of the Seoul District Court.

  3. The applicable law for such lawsuits shall be the laws of the Republic of Korea.

Supplementary Provisions

These terms shall take effect from May 25, 2023.