Defines the rights, obligations, and responsibilities regarding membership registration and service use.
Additional Notice (Relation to Apple Standard EULA)
For iOS app usage, this Terms of Service operates in conjunction with the Apple Standard EULA (or a Custom EULA set by the Company). In the event of any conflict between this Terms of Service and Apple’s EULA, Apple’s EULA shall prevail for iOS-related use.
Article 1 (Purpose)
This agreement aims to define the rights, obligations, and responsibilities between the company and members regarding membership registration and service use.
Article 2 (Definition of Terms)
The definitions of the terms used in this agreement are as follows:
1. 'User' refers to a member who accesses or visits the company and receives services provided by the company according to this agreement.
2. 'Member' refers to a customer who has registered as an online member by providing personal information to the company through the provided site or application. They continuously receive information from the company and can use the services provided by the company.
3. 'Site' refers to all websites prepared in the internet space for the company to provide services and the webpages provided by these websites.
4. 'Application' (hereinafter referred to as 'App') refers to software prepared for use on personal computers (PCs) and electronic mobile terminals (smartphones, tablets, PDAs, etc.) for the provision of services by the company.
5. 'Service Contract' refers to the contract concluded between the company and the member regarding the use of services.
6. 'Member ID' refers to a combination of characters and numbers selected by the member for identification and service use.
7. 'UGC' stands for User Generated Content.
Article 3 (Effectiveness and Revision of Terms of Service)
This agreement takes effect when members agree to the terms for membership registration. It also becomes effective through notification via the service menu or other methods to members. The company can revise this agreement within the scope that does not violate related laws for smooth operation. When revising this agreement, the company will specify the application date and reasons for revision and announce them along with the current terms on the initial screens of the site and app from 7 days before the application date until the day before. In urgent cases, changes can be announced immediately and implemented. The revised terms will apply to usage after the application date, and the previous terms will apply as they are for usage before that. However, if members do not express their rejection within a reasonable period after being notified of the revised terms, they are deemed to have agreed to the revised terms. Members who express their rejection of the revised terms may withdraw their membership. Nevertheless, if they do not withdraw within 15 days after the company's notification according to the set procedure, they are deemed to have agreed to the revised terms. Matters not specified in this agreement and the interpretation of this agreement shall follow the consumer protection guidelines for electronic transactions established by the government, related laws, or customary laws.
Article 4 (Formation of Service Contract)
The service contract is established by the member's application for use and the company's acceptance of use.
Article 5 (Application for Use and Agreement to Terms)
Applicants express their consent to these terms and then apply for membership according to the format set by the company.
Article 6 (Acceptance and Rejection of Application for Use)
Given the nature of this app, the service can be used immediately without a separate acceptance process at the time of membership registration. The information collected during the membership process is minimal, and setting a password is not necessary. The company may refuse membership registration if there are falsehoods, omissions, or errors in the registration content or for other reasons deemed necessary by the company.
Article 7 (Assignment and Characteristics of Member ID)
The Member ID is a unique random value automatically generated at the time of membership registration. This ID is not disclosed to the member for privacy protection and security and cannot be changed by the member or the company. The Member ID is used internally for personal identification and service usage and is not disclosed externally.
Article 8 (Responsibility for Member ID)
The Member ID is the member's unique identifier and is not under the member's management. The company is fully responsible for the security and management of the Member ID. Members must immediately notify the company if they suspect that the security of their Member ID is threatened or used by a third party, and the company is obligated to take appropriate measures in such cases.
Article 9 (Personal Information Protection)
The company collects the minimum information necessary for the use of its services when collecting member information. The following items are mandatory, and other items are optional: 1. Gender 2. Device identification value 3. Nickname set by the user. The company operates with the minimum number of administrators for the protection of personal information and is responsible for any loss, theft, leakage, or alteration of the member’s personal information. The company may provide information to third parties for service provision, and the company or third parties that have received personal information will destroy such information immediately after achieving the purpose of collection or receipt.
Article 10 (Change of Member Information)
Members must directly modify any changes to the member information provided at the time of application using the company’s website or application. If direct modification is not possible, they must notify the company. The responsibility for any problems arising from not updating or falsely reporting member information lies entirely with the member.
Article 11 (Member's Obligations)
Members must comply with related laws, matters stipulated in these terms, service usage guides, and precautions. Members must also comply with usage restrictions announced by the company in service notices or separately. Members must not engage in the following acts during service use:
1. Registering false information during membership registration
2. Misusing the services provided by the company
3. Unauthorized alteration of information posted by the company
4. Unauthorized transmission or posting of information other than that determined by the company (such as computer programs)
5. Transmission or posting of information by means other than those determined by the company
6. Infringing on the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of the company or third parties
7. Acts that damage the honor of the company or third parties or interfere with their work
8. Sharing of obscene or violent messages/images/sounds/other content contrary to public morals or good customs as UGC
9. Disseminating information, sentences, figures, etc., that violate public order and good customs
10. Providing information that distorts facts and other acts deemed inappropriate by the company
11. Illegitimately acquiring or using goods within the service
Article 12 (Copyright and Usage Restrictions)
All copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the works created by the company belong to the company. Members may not reproduce or alter the information obtained from the company for purposes other than service use without the company's prior consent, nor use it for commercial purposes or as a means of realizing products for the member's commercial purposes. If information deemed inappropriate by the company for operational reasons is posted or linked by the company, the company may delete such information or linked information without the consent of the person who posted it.
Article 13 (Push Message Service)
The Push message service collectively refers to text messages for announcements and content-specific notification settings sent by the company to members. The company sends Push messages to all or individual members for smooth guidance on service use. Members are responsible for not being aware of significant matters related to the company due to refusal of the message service, and the company is not responsible for non-receipt due to telecommunication company issues, communication environment, communication status, or abnormal state of the member's device.
Article 13-1 (Subscriptions and In-App Purchases)
1. The Company may offer auto-renewing subscriptions (In-App Purchases) for certain features or content. Payment for all subscriptions is processed through the in-app purchase system provided by Apple (iOS) or Google (Android).
2. The Company does not directly collect or store any payment information (such as credit card numbers or bank account details). The transaction is handled through Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
3. Subscription Renewal and Cancellation:
- On iOS devices, you can manage or cancel your subscription at any time by going to your Apple ID settings > “Subscriptions.”
- On Android devices, you can manage or cancel your subscription through the Google Play Store subscription settings.
4. Unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, the subscription will automatically renew, and your designated payment method will be charged.
5. All subscription fees are subject to the refund policies of the respective app marketplace (Apple App Store or Google Play Store). Please review the relevant store's policies for more information.
Article 14 (Service Usage Time)
The service is available 24 hours a day, year-round, except for designated regular maintenance times, unless there are special reasons such as operational or technical difficulties. However, the company may operate the service on a limited basis for a certain period determined by the company if necessary for equipment inspection, equipment failure, or service use in whole or in part.
Article 15 (Service Limitation and Suspension)
The company may limit or suspend part or all of the service in case of war, incident, natural disaster, or similar national emergency, or if other unavoidable reasons exist, such as the suspension of telecommunication services by telecommunications business operators under the Telecommunications Business Act. If the service is limited or suspended according to the provisions of paragraph 1, the company must immediately notify members of the reason and duration of the limitation or suspension.
Article 16 (Member Withdrawal and Loss of Qualifications)
If a member wishes to terminate the service, they can proceed with withdrawal at any time within the application. When a member withdraws, all personal profile information is deleted immediately. However, chat logs may be retained for up to three (3) months to comply with applicable legal requirements. If there is a different mandatory retention period under relevant laws, the Company will follow such laws.
If a member falls under any of the following reasons, the company may limit or suspend their membership without prior notice:
1. False or dishonest acts discovered during service use
2. Misuse of personal information of others
3. Acts that damage the honor of others or cause disadvantages
4. Infringement of intellectual property rights of the company, other members, or third parties
5. Use of service information obtained from the company for reproduction, distribution, or commercial purposes without prior consent
6. Intentionally disrupting service operations or transmitting a large amount of information or advertising for such purposes
7. Intentionally spreading contents that violate public order and good customs or engaging in acts prohibited by law and these terms using the service
8. Posting obscene materials on the bulletin board or linking to pornographic sites
9. Disseminating computer virus programs that cause malfunctions of information and communication facilities or destruction of information
10. Planning or executing service use for purposes detrimental to national or public interest
11. Receiving corrective requests from external organizations such as the Information and Communication Ethics Committee or interpretations from the Election Management Committee regarding illegal election campaigning
12. Threatening the order of electronic transactions
If the company limits or suspends membership and the same act is repeated more than twice or the reason is not corrected within 30 days, the company may terminate the membership. When the company terminates membership, the member registration is deleted. In this case, the member is notified, and an opportunity for explanation is given before the deletion of member registration.
Article 17 (Notification to Members)
When the company notifies members, it can do so based on the members’ consent to receive Push messages. For notifications to an unspecified number of members, the company may replace individual notifications with postings on the company’s notice board for at least one week.
Article 18 (Exemption)
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for the following:
1. Any failure by members to gain expected benefits from the service or any damage arising from selection or use of service materials.
2. Any service disruption or financial loss caused by the member’s own fault.
3. The content of materials posted or transmitted by members.
4. Transactions or disputes arising between members, or between a member and a third party, through the service.
5. Any loss of data or materials, as the Company is not responsible for storing or transmitting all service materials.
6. Failure to provide the service due to force majeure (e.g., natural disasters).
7. Service use obstacles arising from the member’s fault.
8. The reliability or accuracy of information provided through the service network.
Nothing in this agreement shall limit or exclude the Company’s liability for matters where such liability cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law.
Article 19 (Dispute Resolution)
The company operates a complaint handling officer to reflect legitimate opinions or complaints from members and compensate for damages. Complaints and opinions submitted by members are handled first. However, if prompt handling is difficult, the reason and schedule for handling are immediately notified to the member. Disputes between the company and members can be adjusted according to the Electronic Transaction Dispute Mediation Committee.
Article 20 (Jurisdiction and Governing Law)
Lawsuits related to electronic commerce disputes between the company and members can be filed in the court having jurisdiction over the company’s head office. Korean law applies to lawsuits related to electronic commerce filed between the company and members.
Article 21 (Location-Based Service Provisions)
1. The company can collect and use members’ location information for providing location-based services.
2. Location data is only used when members actively use specific features requiring location data. The user can refuse or disable location services at any time from the device settings (e.g., iOS Settings > Privacy > Location Services).
3. Members can withdraw their consent to the collection and use of location information at any time.
4. Collected location information is automatically deleted within 3 days after achieving the purpose of service provision, unless otherwise required by law.
5. Detailed matters related to the purpose, use, and provision of location information collection are in accordance with the personal information processing policy. The policy is consistent between this Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy.
Article 22 (Prohibition of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation)
Our app is strictly for adult users (19+), and we prioritize the safety and protection of all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE). This prohibition is outlined in our service terms, community guidelines, and all publicly accessible user policy documentation (CSAE Policy). The following actions, among others, are strictly prohibited:
1. Creation, sharing, or distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
2. Sexual exploitation or endangerment of children in any form.
3. Activities or communication aimed at exploiting or harming children sexually.
Violating these policies will result in immediate account suspension and could lead to legal action. Users are urged to report any instances of CSAE they encounter to us immediately. We are committed to working with law enforcement to protect children and maintain a safe environment free from these dangers.
This is a personal information processing policy for APP Service provided by FORESTSOFT.