Terms of Service

Article 1 (Purpose)

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern the rights, obligations, and responsibilities between Handicraft (the "Company") and individuals using the Handicraft mobile application and related services (the "Service").

Article 2 (Definitions)

• "Company" means Handicraft, the business entity that provides the Service.
• "Service" means all features and functions provided to users through the Company's mobile applications (on smartphones, tablets, and similar devices) and related services.
• "User" means any individual who agrees to these Terms and uses the Service.
• "Paid Service" means services or content provided by the Company for a fee (including in-app purchases and subscriptions).
• "Content" means all information, data, and features available within the Service.

Article 3 (Effect and Amendment of Terms)

• The Company makes these Terms available to Users in a manner that is easy to access, such as within the Service or through a linked screen.
• These Terms become effective when the User downloads, launches, or otherwise begins to use the Service.
• The Company may amend these Terms to the extent permitted by applicable laws, including the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce and the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions.
• When the Company amends these Terms, it will specify the effective date and reasons for the amendment and notify Users at least 7 days before the effective date by posting the amended Terms together with the current Terms on the main screen of the Service or a related screen. However, if the amendment is disadvantageous to Users, the Company will notify Users at least 30 days in advance and may also provide additional individual notice by reasonable means such as email or in-app notifications.
• If a User continues to use the Service after the amended Terms have taken effect, the User is deemed to have agreed to the amended Terms.

Article 4 (Provision of the Service)

• In principle, the Company provides the Service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• The Company provides the following information to Users and obtains their consent where necessary:
  • Privacy Policy: consent to the collection and use of minimal personal information necessary for using the Service.
  • Terms for Paid Services: agreement to the terms related to the use and purchase of paid features.

Article 4-2 (Characteristics and Limitations of Location-Based Services)

• The current location information (address) provided by the Service may be derived or calculated using various technologies such as mobile network base stations, Wi-Fi, and GPS.
• The accuracy of location information may vary depending on the User's device environment, surrounding communication environment, and geographical conditions. The Company does not guarantee that location information will always be accurate.
• Users acknowledge the potential risks that may arise from inaccurate location information and use the Service at their own discretion. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company is not liable for any damages arising from errors or inaccuracies in location information unless caused by the Company's intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

Article 5 (Changes and Suspension of the Service)

• The Company may change all or part of the Service for operational or technical reasons where there is a valid reason to do so. In such cases, the Company will notify Users of the changes in advance.
• The Company may temporarily suspend the provision of the Service due to maintenance, replacement or malfunction of information and communication equipment, communication failures, natural disasters, or other force majeure events. In such cases, the Company will notify Users within the Service where reasonably possible.
• The Company may discontinue the Service due to changes in its business model, business discontinuation, mergers, or similar reasons. In such cases, the Company will notify Users in advance, and refunds for Paid Services will be handled in accordance with Article 7.

Article 6 (Use and Payment of Paid Services)

• Users may use Paid Services in accordance with separate policies provided by the Company within the Service.
• The price, payment method, billing cycle, and other conditions of Paid Services are as specified on the payment screen within the Service.
• The Company is not responsible for any disadvantages or losses arising from the information entered by the User in connection with payment, unless such loss is caused by the Company's intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

Article 7 (Withdrawal of Subscription and Refunds)

• Matters concerning withdrawal of subscription and refunds for Paid Services are governed by applicable laws, including the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, as well as by the Company's separate refund policies.
• Users may withdraw from a subscription to a Paid Service within 7 days from the date of purchase. However, withdrawal may be limited in the following cases:
  • Where the content is immediately available or applied upon purchase.
  • Where the value of the Paid Service has significantly decreased due to the User's use.
• Users may request withdrawal and refunds via the in-app customer support or email. The Company will process refunds without undue delay in accordance with the applicable policies once it confirms the User's request.

Article 8 (User Obligations and Prohibited Conduct)

• Users must comply with applicable laws, these Terms, service usage guidelines, and notices provided by the Company.
• Users must not engage in any of the following acts:
  • Copying, disassembling, reverse engineering, or otherwise imitating the Service.
  • Using the Service for commercial purposes (such as advertising or promotion) without the prior approval of the Company.
  • Infringing on the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of the Company or third parties.
  • Distributing computer viruses or malicious code, or otherwise interfering with the secure operation of the Service.
  • Providing false or misleading information (including payment information).

Article 9 (Intellectual Property)

• All copyrights and other intellectual property rights in content created by the Company within the Service belong to the Company.
• Users must not reproduce, transmit, publish, distribute, or otherwise use information obtained through the Service for purposes beyond personal use, nor allow any third party to do so, without the prior consent of the Company.

Article 10 (Liability and Disclaimer)

• The Company is not liable for any failure to provide the Service due to force majeure events such as natural disasters or similar events beyond its reasonable control.
• The Company is not liable for service interruptions or problems arising from reasons attributable to the User.
• The Company is not responsible for any losses suffered by the User arising from the User's failure to obtain expected benefits or revenue from using the Service, or from using the Service, unless such losses are caused by the Company's intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
• The Company has no obligation to intervene in disputes between Users, or between a User and a third party, arising from the use of the Service, and is not liable for any damages resulting from such disputes.

Article 11 (Dispute Resolution and Jurisdiction)

• The Company and the User will make good faith efforts to resolve any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the use of the Service through mutual consultation.
• If the dispute cannot be resolved through consultation, it will be brought before the court having jurisdiction under the Civil Procedure Act of the Republic of Korea.