Terms of Service

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this agreement is to define the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the company (hereinafter referred to as 'the Company') and the members in relation to the use of the various services provided by Mingling, as well as other necessary matters.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The definitions of key terms used in this agreement are as follows:

1. 'Service' refers to the various services provided by the Company that can be accessed by 'users', regardless of the type of device (including various wired and wireless devices such as PCs, TVs, portable devices, etc.) used to access them.

2. 'User' refers to 'individual members', 'corporate members', and 'non-members' who receive services provided by the Company in accordance with this agreement.

3. 'Individual member' refers to a person who has registered as a member by providing personal information to the Company, and who can continuously receive information from the Company and utilize the services provided by 'the Company'.

4. 'Corporate member' refers to a person who has registered as a member by providing corporate information and personal information to the Company, and who can continuously receive information from the Company and utilize the services provided by the Company.

5. 'Non-member' refers to a person who uses the services provided by the Company without signing up as a member.

6. 'ID' refers to a combination of letters or letters and numbers that the member chooses and the Company approves for the identification of the member and use of the services.

7. 'Password' refers to a combination of letters (including special characters) and numbers chosen by the member to confirm the identity of the member corresponding to the ID given to them, ensuring the protection of confidentiality.

8. 'Content' refers to writings, photos, videos, various files, and links in the form of information such as protected text, sound, and images used on information communication networks, as defined by the Information and Communications Network Act.

Article 3 (Other Regulations Not Specified in the Terms)

Matters not specified in this agreement shall be governed by laws or the individual terms and conditions established by the Company’s services, operational policies, and rules (hereinafter referred to as service guidelines). In the event of a conflict between this agreement and the service guidelines, the detailed guidelines shall take precedence.

Article 4 (Validity and Modification of the Terms)

1. This agreement is published and announced on all internet services provided by Mingling. The 'Company' may change these terms within the scope that does not violate relevant laws, including the 'Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce' (hereinafter 'Electronic Commerce Act'), the 'Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions' (hereinafter 'Regulation of Terms Act'), the 'Basic Act on Electronic Documents and Electronic Transactions' (hereinafter 'Electronic Document Act'), the 'Electronic Financial Transactions Act', the 'Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection' (hereinafter 'Information and Communications Network Act'), and the 'Consumer Protection Act'. In the event of changes in the terms, the Company shall set the content and effective date of the changed terms, announce it for a significant period of time beginning at least 7 days (30 days for changes that are detrimental or significant to users) prior to the effective date, and notify existing users of the changed terms, effective date, and reasons for the change (including explanations of important changes) through separate electronic means (such as email, text messages, electronic postings within the service, notifications, etc.). The changed terms shall take effect from the announced or notified effective date.

2. In case the Company announces or notifies amended terms as per the first clause, it will also notify 'If you do not agree to the changes, you can withdraw from the contract within 7 days (or 30 days in cases where the changes are detrimental or significant to the user) from the date of notification or announcement of the change. If you do not express your intention to terminate the contract, it will be regarded as an agreement to the changes.'

3. If the user does not express any refusal regarding the changed terms within 7 days (or within 30 days for changes that are detrimental or significant to the user) from the date of notification or announcement, it shall be deemed that the user agrees to the change of this agreement.

Article 5 (Notifications to Users)

1. Unless otherwise specified in this agreement, the Company may notify users through electronic means such as email, text messages (SMS), electronic notes, and push notifications.

2. For notifications to all users, the Company may substitute the notification stated in the previous clause by posting it on the bulletin board on the website operated by the Company for 7 days or more. However, for matters that significantly affect the user's individual transaction, individual notifications will be sent.

3. The Company shall consider the notification made in the previous clause valid when individual notifications cannot be made due to the user not providing contact information, failing to update it after changes, or providing incorrect entries.

Article 6 (Conclusion of Usage Agreement)
The usage agreement is concluded in the following cases:

1. When a user wishes to register as a member, the user agrees to the terms and conditions, applies for membership, and the Company accepts this application.

2. When a user wishes to use services that can be accessed without signing up for membership without applying for membership, the user does so at the time of payment for the use of the Company's services.

3. When a user wants to use a free service that can be accessed without signing up for membership, they must go through the procedures outlined in items 1 or 2 above to utilize related additional services.

Article 7 (Acceptance of Membership Registration)

1. The Company, as a principle, accepts the use of services when there is a request for a usage agreement.

2. In requests as per the first clause, the Company may require real-name verification and personal identification through a professional institution when necessary for providing services.

3. The Company may reserve its acceptance if there is a lack of resources related to the service or if there are technical or business-related problems.

4. If the Company does not accept or reserves the acceptance of service use as per the third clause, it shall generally inform the applicant about it, except in cases where it is unable to inform the user due to the Company's fault.

5. The establishment time of the usage agreement under item 1 of Article 6 shall be when the Company indicates the completion of registration in the application process. In the case of item 2 of Article 6, it shall be when the payment is indicated as completed.

6. The Company may classify members by grade according to company policy, providing differentiated access in terms of usage time, frequency of use, service menu, and more.

7. The Company may restrict use or impose grade limits on members to comply with ratings and age restrictions under the 'Promotion of Movies and Video Works Act' and 'Youth Protection Act'.

Article 8 (Change of Member Information)

1. Members can access and modify their personal information at any time through the personal information management screen. However, real names, IDs, and other information necessary for service management cannot be modified.

2. Members must inform the Company of any changes to the information recorded at the time of application for membership either online or by other means such as email.

3. Members are responsible for any disadvantages that arise from not notifying the Company of any changes as stated in item 2.

Article 9 (Management and Protection of Member Information)

1. The responsibility for managing the member's ID and password lies with the member, and it must not be allowed to be used by a third party.

2. The Company may restrict the use of the member's ID if there are concerns regarding personal information leakage or if it is likely to mislead the identity of the Company or service operator.

3. If a member becomes aware that their ID and password have been stolen or are being used by a third party, they must immediately notify the Company and follow its guidance.

4. In the case where the member does not notify the Company of such fact under item 3 or fails to follow the Company's instructions after notification, the Company is not responsible for any disadvantages arising therefrom.

Article 10 (Obligations of the Company)

1. The Company shall promptly repair or restore facilities in the event of failure or loss to provide continuous and stable services and may temporarily suspend the provision of all or part of the services without prior notice in case of the occurrence of unavoidable circumstances. In this case, the reasons and the suspension period will be communicated to the users without delay afterwards.
   a. In the case of emergency inspections, expansions, replacements, maintenance or construction of systems.
   b. If it is deemed necessary to replace the system to provide new services.
   c. If normal service provision becomes impossible due to system or other service equipment failure or wired and wireless network failure.
   d. In case of national emergencies, blackouts, or force majeure.

2. The Company shall strive to provide convenience to users regarding the conclusion of usage agreements, changes in contract terms, cancellations, and other procedures and contents related to the contract with users.

3. The Company shall post the name of the representative, business name, address, telephone number, fax number, sales business registration number, terms of service, personal information handling policy, etc., on the initial online service screen so that users can easily know.

Article 11 (Protection of Personal Information)

1. The Company places great importance on the personal information of users and strives to comply with related laws such as the Information and Communications Network Act, Personal Information Protection Act, etc. The Company informs users how their provided personal information is used and what measures are taken to protect it through the personal information protection policy.

2. The Company applies the relevant laws and the Company's personal information processing policy regarding the protection and use of users' personal information. However, the personal information processing policy of the Company does not apply to external web pages linked from the Company's operated website.

Article 12 (Obligations of Users)

1. When users apply for use via membership enrollment, they must fill out the application truthfully. If a user registers false information or that of others, they cannot assert any rights against the Company, and the Company will not be responsible for any damages arising therefrom.

2. Users must comply with what is outlined in this agreement and other regulations established by the Company and announcements made by the Company. They must also refrain from actions that disrupt the Company's business or damage the Company's reputation.

3. If there are changes to the user's address, contact information, email address, etc., they must be modified immediately online. The user is responsible for any liabilities arising due to failure to modify the changed information or delays in modification.

4. Users must directly manage their assigned ID and password. The Company is not responsible for any issues arising from the user's lax management.

5. When selecting an ID, nickname, or any other names used in the service, users must not engage in actions falling under the following categories:
   a. Impersonating the official operator of the service provided by the Company or using similar names to confuse other users.
   b. Using names that contain provocative and obscene content.
   c. Using names that may infringe upon the trademark rights, copyrights, etc., of third parties.
   d. Using names that may damage the reputation of third parties or interfere with their work.
   e. Using names that contain content that is socially unacceptable or violates relevant laws.

6. Unless explicitly consented to by the Company, users may not transfer, gift, or dispose of any rights granted in the service use or any positions regarding the usage contract.

7. Details related to cautions in service usage and other detailed content related to this clause will be determined by the operational policies, and if users violate the terms of service and operational policies, they may face service restrictions and civil or criminal liabilities.

Article 13 (Provision of Services)

1. The Company's services are provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, in the event of special circumstances requiring system maintenance, replacement of communication equipment, etc., there may be a temporary suspension of all or part of the service.

2. Details for individual services provided by the Company can be checked on the individual service screens.

3. The contents of the services provided by the Company are as follows:
   a. Services allowing users to share daily content and converse or chat with nearby users.
   b. Services recommending nearby users based on user data and vice versa.
   c. Services enabling users to upload photos and share their thoughts with nearby users in real-time.
   d. Services allowing users to interact with nearby users through likes, comments, etc.

Article 14 (Restrictions on Services, etc.)

1. The Company may restrict or suspend all or part of the services in cases where there are national emergencies, major events, natural disasters, or other circumstances deemed unavoidable, or when the telecommunications operator suspends telecommunications services under the Telecommunications Business Act.

2. Even with the provisions of the previous clause, free services may be limited or suspended due to reasons such as the Company’s operational policies, and they may transition to a paid service.

3. When the Company restricts or suspends service usage, it shall promptly notify users of the reasons for restriction, duration of suspension, scheduled date and time, etc.

4. When the Company receives prepaid information and transitions a service currently offered for free to a paid service, it must notify the reasons for the transition and the schedule for the change, securing user consent for the charge.

Article 15 (Cancellation, Termination of Services, and Withdrawal Procedures)

1. Users wishing to terminate the usage agreement may request termination of the usage contract at any time through the user withdrawal application on the homepage. However, immediate withdrawal may be restricted for a certain period of time after new registration to prevent fraud.

2. The Company may terminate the contract with the user if they violate the obligations as defined in this agreement, engage in abnormal usage, use programs that violate social norms, or create broadcasts and posts that damage the reputation of others, and will notify the user if such requests have accumulated more than twice.

3. The Company will respond to the user regarding the receipt of their intention to withdraw, cancel, or terminate. The Company may respond based on one of the methods notified to the Company, and if no contact exists, it may choose not to reply.

Article 16 (Compensation for Damages)

1. The Company or users may claim damages if they suffer damages due to the other party’s fault. However, the Company will not be liable for damages arising from malfunctions, service interruptions, loss or deletion of stored materials, alteration due to free services.

2. Regarding the use of services provided by the Company, as long as infractions against the Company's operating policies, personal information protection policies, and other service-specific terms are not violated, the Company is not liable for any damages.

Article 17 (Disclaimer)

1. The Company is not responsible for providing services if it cannot do so due to natural disasters or other similar unavoidable events.

2. The Company is not responsible for service usage disruptions caused by the fault of users.

3. The Company will not be liable for any failure to earn expected profits while using the services or for damages arising from materials obtained through the service.

4. The Company shall not be responsible for the trustworthiness, accuracy, or content of material posted by the user and will not intervene in disputes arising among users or between users and third parties.

Article 18 (Provision of Information and Publication of Advertisements)

1. The Company may provide (or transmit) various information and advertisements considered necessary for users during service use through methods such as banner postings, email, mobile phone messages, telephone, and postal mail. However, if a user does not desire this, they may refuse reception according to the method provided by the Company.

2. Even if a user refuses reception, the Company may provide information regarding important changes that could affect the user's interests, such as changes to terms of service, personal information protection policy, etc., as stipulated by the 'Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection.'

3. If the user undertakes the refusal of reception under the previous paragraph, and as a result, the Company fails to convey transaction-related information, responses to inquiries, etc., the Company bears no responsibility for this.

4. The Company shall verify the consent status for the commercial transmission of advertising information every two years in accordance with the implementation regulation of the 'Information and Communications Network Act.'

5. The Company is not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from user participation in promotional activities of advertisers or consequences arising from the transactions.

Article 19 (Attribution of Rights)

1. Rights such as copyright for services provided by the Company belong to the Company.

2. The Company only grants users the authority to use the services provided by the Company under conditions defined by the Company, and users may not transfer, sell, or dispose of these rights.

3. Notwithstanding item 1, copyright regarding content personally created or authored by users and offered under a partnership agreement with the Company will not be attributed to the Company.

Article 20 (Management of Content)

1. If content created or composed by a member includes any violations of the 'Personal Information Protection Act' or 'Copyright Act,' the administrator may request suspension or deletion of the content following procedures established by related laws, and the Company must act in accordance with applicable laws.

2. Even in cases where there are no requests from the rights holders as per the previous clause, if there are justifiable reasons for recognizing the infringement of rights or if they violate other Company policies and laws, the Company may take temporary measures concerning such content as per the applicable laws.

Article 21 (Copyright of Content)

1. The copyright for content posted by users within the service belongs to the respective authors of that content.

2. Notwithstanding the first clause, the Company may freely use content registered by members for purposes such as operating the service, displaying, transmitting, distributing, and promoting in accordance with copyright laws and fair trading practices without separate permission:
   a. The range of use for creating derivative works or editing works that do not infringe the copyright of the content written by users in the service, unless the user requests deletion or cessation of use of that content, in which case, the Company shall delete or cease all related content excluding matters that must be preserved under relevant laws.
   b. Use for purposes of operating, promoting, service improvement, and developing new services.
   c. Use for purposes of promoting via media and telecommunications companies to provide or display user content.

Article 22 (Competent Court and Governing Law)
In the event of a dispute related to the service, the competent court shall be the court of the Company’s location, and the governing law shall be the laws of the Republic of Korea.

Supplement
Article 1 (Effective Date)
This agreement shall take effect from **March 19, 2025**.