Term of use

Article 1 (Purpose) 1. Founded in 2024, Finedition Co. (hereinafter referred to as "Company") provides commerce-related services (hereinafter referred to as "Services"). These Terms and Conditions describe the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of "company" and "users" in using such services. Article 2 (Definition) 1. It is a virtual business establishment that enables the trading of goods, etc. Using information and communications facilities such as computers in order to provide goods or services (hereinafter referred to as "goods, etc.") to "users" on a lodging commerce platform operated by "company." 2. “Users” include both members and non-members who access the "platform" and use its services in accordance with these terms and conditions. 3. A “member” is someone who has registered as a member of the “platform” and is able to access the platform's services. 4. A “non-member” refers to individuals who do not join the "members" but use the services provided by the "platform." Article 3 (Explanation, clarification, and amendment of the terms and conditions, etc.) 1. The “platform” will be displayed on the initial screen of service (front) for users to easily understand the terms and conditions of the platform, the name of the representative, the address of the business office (including the address for complaints), the e-mail address, the business registration number, and the individual who is responsible for personal information management. The user may, however, view the full text of the terms and conditions on the linked screen. 2. It is possible to revise “platforms” provided that they do not violate applicable laws such as the Consumer Protection Act for Electronic Commerce, the Framework Act on Electronic Documents and Electronic Transactions, the Electronic Financial Transactions Act, and the Information and Communications Network Promotion and Information Protection Act. 3. When the “platform" revises the terms and conditions, it will specify the revision date and the reason for the revision, and notify the platform's initial screen 7 days in advance of the application date. If the terms and conditions are changed against the user, the notice will be provided with a grace period of at least 30 days. It is clear from the "platform" in this case that the content is compared before and after revision and displayed for the user's convenience. 4. In the event that the "platform" revises the terms and conditions, the revised terms and conditions apply only to contracts concluded after the revision date, and the terms and conditions prior to the revision remain in effect for contracts already concluded. Members, however, have the right to disagree with the new terms and conditions, in which case they may cease using the service and withdraw. 5. By using the "service" without objecting to the terms and conditions pursuant to the proviso to paragraph (4), the "member" is deemed to have consented to those terms and conditions. 6. The interpretation of these Terms and Conditions, as well as any issues not specifically addressed in this Agreement, will be guided by the Consumer Protection Act, the Regulations on Terms and Conditions, the Fair Trade Commission's e-commerce guidelines, as well as applicable laws and business practices. Article 4 (Provision of services and modification thereof) 1. The “platform” performs the following functions: 1. Providing information about Korea’s places and culture 2. Sells products 3. Introduce Hotels 4. Additional activities prescribed by the "platform" 2. It is possible for "platform" to make changes to the contents of goods or services to be provided by a future contract in the event of a shortage of goods or changes in technical specifications. In this case, the contents of the changed goods or services and the date of delivery will be specified and notified immediately to the place where the contents of the current goods or services were posted. 3. When changes are made to the contents of the service contracted by the user to be provided by the "platform" due to reasons such as shortages of goods or changes to technical specifications, the reason for the change will be immediately disclosed to the user. 4. "Platform" shall compensate the User for damages incurred if it fails to notify the User of any changes, pursuant to Article 3 of these Terms and Conditions. However, compensation shall not apply if "platform" proves that it had no wrong intention or negligence. Article 5 (Discontinuation of services) 1. There shall be no exception to the use of the "platform" 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, unless there are special circumstances. 2. Members sign up for membership by filling out the membership information according to the subscription form set by “platform” and indicating their agreement with these terms and conditions. 3. When a service interruption occurs under paragraph (1), the company shall notify the user in accordance with Article 8. 4. Service promises and hourly commitments shall not apply in the following cases: i) where it is caused by reasons beyond our reasonable control, including force majeure events or internet access beyond the scope of the relevant service; ii) where it is caused by “User” equipment, software, other technology, or third-party equipment, software, or other technology; iii) where service unavailability, interruption, termination, or performance commitments are caused by the suspension or termination of your right to use the service under the contract. Article 6 (Registration of members) 1. A "user" applies for membership by filling out a subscription form provided by the "platform" and indicating that he/she agrees to the terms and conditions. 2. Platforms are not considered members unless they fall under any of the following subparagraphs among "users" who applied to join as members according to paragraph (1). 1. In certain circumstances, an applicant for membership may be approved if he or she has previously lost membership under Article 7 (3) of this Agreement, but three years have passed since the loss of membership and he or she has obtained approval to re-enroll the "platform." 2. If there is an error in the registration, an omission in the registration, etc. 3. Where it is determined that registering as a member of another member significantly impedes the technology of the "platform" 3. A membership agreement is established according to the time when the members have approved the "platform". 4. In the event that the matters registered at the time of membership registration change, the member is required to notify the "platform" by modifying their membership information within a reasonable amount of time. Article 7 (Withdrawal of membership and loss of qualification, etc.) 1. Members may withdraw from the "platform" at any time, and the "platform" handles withdrawals promptly. Any membership benefits and coupons provided will be forfeited in this instance. 2. Members who fall under any of the following reasons may have their membership restricted and suspended. 1. Members who provide false information when registering for membership will have their membership suspended and restricted. 2. When the "members" fail to make payments on time for goods, etc. Purchased through the "platform", or other debts incurred by the "members" regarding their use of the "platform". 3. When it threatens the order of e-commerce, for example, by interfering with usage of another's "platform" or stealing information. 4. The use of the platform or performing acts contrary to public order and custom are prohibited if the laws and regulations of these terms and conditions are violated. 3. The "user" may lose its membership if the same action has been repeated more than twice or if the reason for restricting or suspending membership is not corrected within 30 days. 4. The membership registration will be canceled if the platform loses membership. When this occurs, the members are notified and given the opportunity to explain for 30 days before the membership registration is canceled. 5. The platform automatically switches to dormant members or withdraws them if "members" do not have a recorded usage history for the period prescribed by applicable laws and regulations. Article 8 (Notification of members) 1. Upon notification from "platform", "membership" can enter into a pre-contract with "platform" by way of email, SMS, etc. Article 9 (Agreement to use services and provide personal information) 1. "Platform" should make it easy for “users” to access each of the following information when using the service. 1. Facility search and selection, etc. 2. Information of the user's name, phone number, e-mail address, date of registration, and the number of people 3. Information about cancellation and refund policies 4. Indication of consent or rejection regarding the collection and use of personal information and its provision to third parties. 5. Acknowledgment or rejection of marketing information. 6. Payment method selection 2. If the "platform" needs to provide a third party with the "user's" personal information, it must inform the users and obtain consent regarding 1) the person receiving the personal information, 2) the purpose of the personal information use by the recipient, 3) the items of personal information being provided, 4) the retention and usage period of the personal information by the recipient. (The same applies if the agreed-upon matters change.) 3. If the "platform" entrusts a third party with handling the "user's" personal information for business purposes, it must notify the "user" and obtain consent regarding 1) the person receiving the personal information handling delegation, 2) the content of the business for which personal information handling is being delegated. (The same applies if the agreed-upon matters change.) However, if it is necessary for the fulfillment of a service contract and related to the enhancement of the buyer's convenience, the notification and consent procedures may be bypassed by notifying through the privacy policy, as stipulated in the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection. Article 10 (Establishment of the Contract) 1. "Platform" may refuse to approve or restrict or terminate the use of the Service for the following reasons under Article 9: 1. False, omitted, or misleading information in the "Service" application 2. Unaccompanied lodging of minors under 19 years of age without a legal guardian, or cohabitation 3. Minors purchasing goods or services prohibited by the Juvenile Protection Act, such as tobacco, alcohol, etc. 4. Other cases where "Platform" deems that accepting the purchase request would significantly impede its technological capabilities. 5. Attempts to use the "Service" in violation of relevant laws or public morals 2. As soon as the consent of the "platform" is received by the "user" in the form of a receipt notification, the contract is considered to have been established. 3. A statement expressing an intention to accept the "platform" should include information regarding the confirmation and sale of the "user's" purchase application, the cancellation of the correction of the purchase application, etc. Article 11 (Payment Method) 1. In order to pay for goods or services purchased on the “Platform”, you may use any of the following methods: 1. Telephone banking, online banking, email banking, etc. 2. Payment is accepted by a variety of credit cards, including prepaid cards, debit cards, and credit cards. 3. Electronic funds transfer 4. Settlement by electronic money 5. Payment upon receipt 6. Payment by coupon issued by “Platform” 7. The “platform” recognizes and processes gift certificates that have been signed or issued by third parties. Article 12 (Coupon) 1. "Coupon" means a discount voucher or accommodation voucher issued by the "Company" to members using the "Platform". It is applied at a certain amount or percentage of discount, and the coupon name, amount, target user, discount rate, expiration date, content, etc. may vary depending on the usage conditions stated on the coupon and the Company's policy. 2. The coupon name, usage method, expiration date, discount rate or amount, restrictions, etc. can be checked on the service screen within the "Platform". 3. Coupons can only be used during the validity period indicated on the service screen and will expire after the end of the validity period on the midnight of the expiration date. 4. Coupons cannot be converted into cash or withdrawn. 5. Coupons can only be used by the member who received them and cannot be sold or transferred to others. If it is confirmed that a member has used the coupon in an unauthorized way (such as scraping, hacking, damaging, reverse engineering and data tampering, trading with a third party other than the issuer), the Company may immediately invalidate the coupon, cancel the member's reservation, or restrict or revoke the member's qualifications. 6. In case of cancellation of a transaction, the restoration of the used coupon will be determined according to the type of coupon and the Company's policy. Details can be checked on the service screen within the Platform. 7. Coupons will expire upon withdrawal of membership and will not be restored even after rejoining. Article 15 (Notification of receipt, amendment, or cancellation of a purchase application) 1. If there is an application for the purchase made by the “user”, the ”platform” will notify the user of the receipt confirmation. 2. An individual who receives the notification of receipt and discovers there is a discrepancy in the declaration of intention may immediately request a change or cancellation of the use of the "service" and the "platform" shall be handled within the scope of relief. Article 16 (Individual Services) 1. "Company" may have separately drafted terms and conditions and policies relating to individual services, and consent to such terms and policies will be subject to a separate consent process if "members" use individual services. If these terms and conditions do not apply to an individual service, the terms and conditions and policies of that service take precedence. Article 17 (Refund) 1. It is the platform's responsibility to inform the "user" of the reason without delay if the "user" is unable to perform the "service" requested for purchase due to "platform" or "affiliated seller" reasons, such as out of stock, and where payment has been made in advance, to refund or reimburse the customer as necessary. Article 18 (Withdrawal of subscription, etc.) 1. It is in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act for e-commerce, etc. that cancellations and refunds are permitted. 2. An "affiliated seller" has its own cancellation and refund policies, and if the "user" agrees, the "user" will be subject to the cancellation and refund policies of the "affiliated seller". Article 19 (Protection of personal information) 1. When collecting personal information, the “platform” collects only the minimum information necessary to provide services. 2. During the registration process, the platform does not collect information necessary for the fulfillment of the purchase contract in advance. This is not the case, however, if identification is required in advance of signing a purchase contract in order to fulfill obligations under relevant laws and regulations, and minimal specific information is collected. 3. When the "platform" collects and uses the personal information of the "user", the "user" is informed of the purpose and is given consent to do so. 4. "Platform" cannot use the collected personal information for purposes other than those specified, and if a new purpose is to be realized or to provide it to a third party, it notifies the user of the purpose and obtains consent. There may be exceptions, however, when applicable laws and regulations specify otherwise. 5. In the case that the "platform" requires consent from the "user" under paragraphs (3) and (4), the person in charge of personal information management (affiliated, name, and phone number, other contacts), the purpose for collecting and using information, and the distribution of information to third parties. 6. The "user" may at any time request that his or her personal information held by the "platform" be accessed and corrected, and the "platform" is obliged to respond to the request without delay. The platform will not use any personal information until the error has been corrected upon request from the user. 7. A platform must minimize the number of individuals handling the personal information of the "user", including credit cards and bank accounts, and must be responsible for damages to the "user" caused by loss, theft, leakage, or unauthorized access by third parties. 8. When the purpose of collecting or receiving personal information is satisfied by the "platform" or a third party, the personal information shall be disposed of without delay. 9. A consent column is not available on the platform for the collection, use, and provision of personal information. The services that are restricted when "users" refuse to consent to the collection, use, or provision of personal information are specifically identified, and services such as membership registration are not restricted or rejected if the user refuses to consent to the collection, use, and provision of personal information. Article 20 (Obligations of the “Company”) 1. The "company" shall not engage in any activity that is prohibited or contrary to the laws and regulations of these terms and conditions and shall strive to provide goods and services in the manner prescribed in these terms and conditions. 2. In order to ensure the safety of Internet users, the company should provide a security system that protects their personal information (including credit card information). 3. Under the law, the "company" must compensate the "user" for damages resulting from unfair labeling and advertising activities pursuant to Article 3 of the law on fair labeling and advertising of goods and services. 4. Users of the platform will not receive advertising emails for commercial purposes that they do not wish to receive. 5. In the event of harm to the "user" caused by the "service", the "company" shall be liable only if such harm was the result of the company's negligence or intentional misconduct, and the damage is usually limited to the amount of damage caused. Article 21 (Requirement to use the "company’s” ID and password) 1. Except in the case of Article 17, it is the ”members” who are responsible for managing IDs. 2. Third parties should not be permitted to use ”member” IDs and passwords. 3. The "members" should immediately notify the "platform" if they become aware that their ID and password have been stolen or used by a third party. Article 22 (Obligations of the user) 1. The ”user” shall not: 1. Provide false information when registering, listing, applying for, or changing "services." 2. Use a service for profit without the consent of the service provider. 3. Attempt unjustified actions that interfere with the business of the "affiliated seller," such as duplicating payments. 4. Replicate, disassemble, imitate, or transform a service through the use of bots, crawlers, or similar devices. 5. Cause damage to property, such as damaging the facilities of the "affiliated seller." 6. Alter information posted on the platform without authorization. 7. Send or post information not specified by the "platform" (such as computer programs). 8. Engage in acts that infringe upon intellectual property rights, such as third-party copyrights, in relation to the "platform." 9. Damage the reputation of a third party or interfere with business operations on the platform. 10. Disclose or post on the platform obscene or violent messages, images, voices, or other information contrary to public order. 11. Engage in any other activities that violate applicable laws or regulations. 2. The "platform" may revoke or discontinue the "service" requested by the "user" if the "user" is found to have violated the preceding paragraph 1. Article 23 (Restrictions on attribution and use of copyright) 1. All rights to works created by "company" are owned by "company". 2. The "users" shall not reproduce, transmit, publish, distribute, broadcast, or otherwise use the information of intellectual property rights of the "platform" among the information obtained through the "platform" for commercial purposes without the prior approval of the "platform". 3. In accordance with the agreement, the "company" must notify the relevant user when it uses copyright that is attributed to the "user". Article 24 (Exemption) 1. In the event of a natural disaster or force majeure, the company is not liable for any services provided. 2. It only provides services that facilitate product transactions between "affiliated sellers" and "users"; it is not a party to the sale of goods, etc. The affiliates are responsible for any information or defects in goods besides "service"-related operational problems. 3. The "company" is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided by its affiliated sellers. 4. The "company" is not responsible for the loss of profits incurred to the "user" due to the use of the "service", nor is it responsible for damages caused by the use of the "service". 5. "Company" is not responsible for the reliability and accuracy of any posts (reviews of use, accommodation evaluations, etc.) submitted "user." 6. The "company" does not have any obligation to intervene in disputes that arise between "users" or between "users" and third parties via the "services", and is not responsible for compensating damages resulting from such disputes. 7. It is not the responsibility of "Company" to monitor the quality or content of products or services advertised by anyone other than "Company" on the "Service" screen or on linked websites, and it shall not be liable for any consequences. 8. Employers and agents of "Company" are not liable for damages resulting from the following, except for gross negligence. 1. False or inaccurate information provided by members. 2. Damages resulting from access to and use of services. 3. An illegal connection to the server or illegal use of the server by a third party may cause damage to the platform. 4. Damage resulting from any illegal interference or interruption by a third party with the transmission of the "platform" or transmission from the "platform" 5. Any damage resulting from viruses, spyware, or other malicious programs that have been illegally transmitted, distributed, or distributed by third parties using the "platform" 6. The transmission of incorrect data and damages caused by omission, omission, destruction, etc. 7. As a consequence of registering member status information between "members" and using services, the company may be liable for civil and criminal acts, including defamation. 9. The "Company" shall not be liable for any damages or disadvantages arising from the use of lodging facilities by minors under the age of 19 who are unaccompanied by guardians (legal representatives). Article 25 (Dispute Resolution) 1. The platforms represent legitimate opinions or complaints raised by "users" and act as a mediator between "users" and affiliated sellers to resolve disputes. 2. "Platform" complaints and opinions take precedence over complaints and opinions submitted by "Users." However, if it is difficult to process quickly, we will notify the user of the reason and the schedule of processing immediately. 3. Should a claim for damage relief from the "user" arise from an e-commerce dispute between the "platform" and the "user", the dispute may be subject to the mediation of the Fair Trade Commission or the adjustment agency selected by the city or state government. Article 26 (Regulations and applicable laws) 1. In the case of an e-commerce dispute between a platform and a user, the court with jurisdiction over the address of the "company" shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the court with jurisdiction over the address of the "company." 2. E-commerce lawsuits filed between a platform and its users are subject to Korean law. Provisions Supplementary to the Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions will come into effect on 1 Dec, 2024.