Chapter 1: General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of these Terms of Service is to define the conditions and procedures for using the services provided by kpopnewscentral (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”), as well as the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of both the Company and the users.

Article 2 (Effect and Modification of Terms)

1. These Terms shall become effective once they are disclosed and made available to users.
2. The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms in the event of changed circumstances or significant business reasons. The modified Terms shall take effect in the same manner as described in the preceding paragraph.

Article 3 (Rules Outside the Terms)

Any matters not explicitly stated in these Terms shall be governed by the relevant laws and regulations.

Chapter 2: Membership Registration and Service Use

Article 1 (Definition of Member)

A “Member” refers to an individual whom the Company deems suitable for membership, who agrees to these Terms, completes the service registration form, and is issued a “User ID” and “Password.”

Article 2 (Establishment of Service Agreement)

1. The service agreement is established when the Company accepts the user’s application and the user agrees to the contents of these Terms.
2. Individuals wishing to register as a member and use the service must provide the personal information requested by the Company.
3. Upon accepting the user’s application, the Company will notify the user of their Member ID and any other information the Company deems necessary.
4. The ID entered at the time of registration cannot be changed, and only one ID is issued per person.
5. The Company shall not approve applications for registration that fall under any of the following cases:
   • A. Applying under another person’s name.
   • B. Not applying with one’s real name.
   • C. Providing false information in the application form.
   • D. Applying with the intent to disrupt public peace, order, or social morals.

Article 3 (Service Use and Restrictions)

1. In principle, the service is available 24 hours a day, year-round, unless there is a specific operational or technical hindrance on the part of the Company.
2. The Company may restrict the service hours specified in the preceding paragraph after prior notice to members if necessary, such as for regular system maintenance.
3. Online counseling services within the platform may not be available 24 hours a day depending on the personal circumstances of the representative in charge of responding.

Article 4 (Service Fees)

1. The service is free of charge for all registered members.
2. If the Company decides to introduce paid features or services, the timing, policies, and costs of such changes will be announced on the platform prior to implementation.

Chapter 3: Cancellation, Re-registration, and Service Restrictions

Article 1 (Service Cancellation / Membership Withdrawal)

1. If a member wishes to withdraw from the service, they must directly submit a cancellation request to the administrator via email.
2. Upon receiving a cancellation request containing verifiable information (Name, Resident Registration Number/Identification Details, ID, Phone Number, and Reason for Cancellation), the Company will verify the details against registration records and terminate the membership.
3. Membership is considered successfully terminated when logging in with the existing ID and password is no longer possible.

Article 2 (Service Re-registration)

1. Users who have withdrawn from the service in accordance with Article 1 and wish to re-register may directly submit a re-registration request to the administrator via email.
2. Re-registration will be processed once the user provides verifiable information, including their Name, Identification Details, ID, and Phone Number.
3. Re-registration is complete when the user is able to log in successfully using their ID and password.

Article 3 (Restrictions on Service Use)

The Company may terminate the service agreement or suspend service usage for a set period without prior notice if a member commits any of the following actions:

• A. Acting contrary to public order and good social morals.
• B. Engaging in criminal activities or related behavior.
• C. Planning or executing service usage with the intent to harm national or public interests.
• D. Stealing and misusing another person’s ID and password.
• E. Defaming or causing disadvantage to others.
• F. Registering multiple times under different IDs by the same user.
• G. Undermining wholesome service usage, such as harming or disrupting the platform.
• H. Violating any other relevant laws or conditions of use set forth by the Company.

Chapter 4: Limitation of Liability Regarding Services

Article 1 (Online Counseling)

1. The Company makes every effort to maintain strict security to ensure that the counseling details of members or users are not leaked to third parties, excluding the consulting doctors and service managers. However, the Company shall not be held liable for the disclosure or loss of counseling contents in the following situations:
   • A. The password is leaked due to user carelessness, resulting in the disclosure of counseling content.
   • B. The user deletes the consultation using the “Delete” function.
   • C. Counseling contents are disclosed or lost due to natural disasters or other circumstances beyond the Company’s control.
2. To provide comprehensive and appropriate answers to the user’s inquiry, representatives and managers may refer to the counseling contents and responses.
3. The contents of consultations conducted within the service may be used for the following purposes after completely removing all personal identification details:
   • A. Academic and research activities.
   • B. Authoring materials such as printed publications or CD-ROMs.
   • C. Utilizing contents as part of service features like FAQs or Recommended Consultations.
4. Answers provided during consultations are subjective responses based on the individual representative’s knowledge and do not represent the official opinions of the Company.
5. The Company may refuse to provide online counseling services, in whole or in part, if a user submits requests that:
   • A. Repeatedly apply for consultations with the identical content.
   • B. Use expressions that violate common sense or decency.

Article 2 (Information Services)

1. Content provided through the service is for rough, general informational purposes only. Information or advice provided through this service can never replace a professional medical diagnosis. It is not intended to substitute for medical diagnosis, clinical care, or treatment. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your health status, you must visit an actual specialist for a proper diagnosis. Under no circumstances should you disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment because of information provided by this service.
2. The Company does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, or treatment methods mentioned within the service. All opinions expressed in the service belong solely to the consulting professional. The Company assumes no responsibility for the content of any documents or advice provided within the service.
3. Acceptance of information from this service, participating specialists, or opinions from other members or visitors is entirely at the user’s own discretion. Therefore, the Company shall not be held liable for any damages, injuries, or other disadvantages arising from the utilization of any products, information, ideas, or instructions provided to members.

Chapter 5: Obligations

Article 1 (Obligations of the Company)

1. The Company shall ensure that members can use the service unless there are extraordinary circumstances.
2. The Company is obligated to provide services continuously and stably in accordance with these Terms.
3. The Company shall process opinions or complaints raised by members through proper procedures. If processing requires time, the Company must inform the member of the reason and the expected schedule.

Article 2 (Obligations for Member Information Security)

1. Members are solely responsible for managing their own User ID and password.
2. Members agree to receive service-related emails sent as part of the service.
3. If a member’s ID is used unauthorizedly, the member must immediately notify the Company.
4. The Company will not sell or provide personally identifiable information to third parties unrelated to the Company without the prior permission of the member or user. However, the Company may utilize voluntarily registered information in the following instances:
   • A. Providing developers with necessary data to develop useful new features, information, and services for members.
   • B. Providing advertisers with statistical (never personally identifiable) information about the service members and user groups.
   • C. Conducting targeted advertising or services tailored to member and user preferences.
5. Personally identifiable information (such as user name, ID, e-mail address, etc.) may be voluntarily disclosed in communication spaces like bulletin boards. In such cases, the disclosed information may be collected, linked, and used by third parties, and you may receive unsolicited messages. Such third-party actions are beyond the control of the Company. Therefore, the Company makes no guarantees regarding the discoverability of member information through methods outside its control.
6. The Company may use Cookie technology for the convenience of using the service. A Cookie is a small text file used by a website to identify returning users and facilitate continued access and personalized service delivery. Generally, cookies work by assigning a unique number to a user that has no meaning outside the site that assigned it. Cookies do not invade the user’s internal system and are not hazardous to the user’s files. The Company cannot prevent advertisers or relevant third parties from using cookies on the platform. If members or users do not wish to have information collected through the use of cookies, they can adjust their web browser settings to accept or reject cookies. However, cookies may be necessary for certain services (particularly personalized information) to function properly.
7. The Company may mutually provide and utilize member information between the service and business partners allied with the Company.

Chapter 6: Dispute Resolution

1. Any disputes arising from service use that are not explicitly stipulated in these Terms of Service shall be resolved through mutual agreement between both parties to the greatest extent possible.
2. If a lawsuit is filed regarding a dispute arising from service use, the court having jurisdiction over the location of the Company shall be the court of competent jurisdiction.

Chapter 7: Notice Regarding Affiliate Links

The Company may include affiliate links to enhance service quality and support website operations. These affiliate links connect to products or services related to online monetization tools that the Company recommends and currently uses directly. If a user makes a purchase through these links, the Company receives a small commission. This is one way to support our service at no additional cost to the user.

1. To maintain transparency, the Company discloses the use of affiliate links to users. Purchases made through affiliate links do not incur additional costs for the user, and the commissions provided contribute to the continuous operation and service improvement of the website.
2. Products or services provided through affiliate links have passed strict selection criteria to ensure they endeavor to deliver substantial value to users.
3. The Company assumes no direct responsibility for any products or services provided through affiliate links. Purchase decisions are entirely at the user’s own discretion, and any issues arising during the product selection or purchase process should be directed to the respective product or service provider.
4. The Company is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any external sites accessed by users through affiliate links.

The purpose of this section is to ensure that users fully understand our use of affiliate links and can make informed decisions based on a relationship of trust with the Company.

Effective Date: This policy shall take effect on July 07, 2026.