Chapter 1. General Provisions
Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of these Terms of Service is to define the rights, obligations, responsibilities, and other necessary matters between [ReadNote] (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") and the service user (hereinafter referred to as the "Member") concerning the use of the ReadNote educational service and its accompanying network, website, and other services (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Service") provided through mobile devices.
Article 2 (Definition of Terms)
① The definitions of terms used in these Terms of Service are as follows:
"Company" refers to the business entity that provides the Service through mobile devices.
"Member" refers to a person who has entered into a user agreement in accordance with these Terms and uses the Service provided by the Company.
"Mobile Device" refers to devices such as mobile phones, smartphones, and tablets on which content can be downloaded or installed for use.
"Account Information" refers collectively to the Member's member number, external account information, device information, nickname, and other information provided by the Member to the Company, as well as service usage information (such as level, EXP, wrong note data) and paid service payment information.
"Content" refers to any paid or free material (including applications, learning materials, paid features, etc.) created digitally by the Company in connection with the provision of the Service for use on Mobile Devices.
"Application" refers to the ReadNote program downloaded or installed via a Mobile Device to use the Service provided by the Company.
② Except as defined in Paragraph 1 of this Article, the definitions of terms used in these Terms of Service shall be governed by relevant laws and the Company's Privacy Policy.
Article 3 (Provision of Company Information, etc.)
The Company shall display the following information within the Service in a manner easily accessible to Members.
However, the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service may be made available for viewing through a link.
Company name and the name of the representative
Address of the place of business (including the address where Member complaints can be handled)
Phone number, email address
Business registration number
E-commerce business report number
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Article 4 (Effect and Amendment of Terms)
① The Company shall post the content of these Terms of Service within the Service or on a linked screen so that Members can be aware of them.
In this case, important contents of these Terms, such as service interruption, cancellation of subscription, refunds, contract termination, and the Company's disclaimers, shall be clearly marked with bold text or other means.
② If the Company amends the Terms, it shall announce the effective date and reasons for the amendment within the Service at least 7 days prior to the effective date.
However, if the changes are unfavorable to the Member or involve material matters, the Company shall provide notice at least 30 days prior to the effective date and notify the Member individually via their email address.
③ If the Company amends the Terms, the Member has the right to disagree with the amended terms.
If the Member continues to use the Service without expressing refusal, they are deemed to have agreed. If the Member does not agree to the amended terms, either the Company or the Member may terminate the service user agreement.
Chapter 2. Management of Personal Information
Article 5 (Protection and Use of Personal Information)
① The Company shall strive to protect the personal information of Members as stipulated by relevant laws. The protection and use of personal information shall be governed by the relevant laws and the Company's Privacy Policy.
② The Company shall not provide a Member's personal information to others without their consent, except in cases where there is a request from state agencies in accordance with relevant laws.
③ The Company shall not be liable for any damages resulting from the leakage of personal information due to reasons attributable to the Member.
Chapter 3. Obligations of the Parties to the User Agreement
Article 6 (Obligations of the Company)
① The Company shall faithfully exercise its rights and fulfill its obligations as defined by relevant laws and these Terms in good faith.
② The Company shall have a security system to protect personal information so that Members can safely use the Service, and shall publish and comply with its Privacy Policy.
③ In the event of equipment failure or data loss, the Company shall do its best to repair or restore it without delay to ensure the continuous and stable provision of the Service, unless there are unavoidable reasons.
Article 7 (Obligations of the Member)
① The Member shall not engage in the following acts:
Providing false information when applying for use or changing member information.
Impersonating an employee or operator of the Company or using another person's name without authorization.
Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of information obtained through the Company's Service.
Infringing on the intellectual property rights of the Company or others.
Intentionally distributing malicious programs such as computer viruses.
Altering the Application, hacking the server, or reverse-engineering.
Any other act that violates relevant laws or is contrary to good morals and other social norms.
② The Member may use this Service only for personal and non-commercial purposes. The Member may not use the content of the Service for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the Company.
③ The responsibility for managing Account Information lies with the Member, and it must not be made available for use by third parties.
④ The Member's account represents a personal right of use belonging to the Member, and under no circumstances may the Member share, lend, sell, or permit the use of the account to others.
⑤ To prevent abnormal sharing of accounts, the Company may apply technical measures such as restricting concurrent access or limiting the number of mobile devices on which the Service can be used. The responsibility for any problems arising from a violation of this provision lies solely with the Member, and if a violation is confirmed, the Company may take measures such as restricting service use or terminating the user agreement in accordance with Article 10.
Chapter 4. Service Use and Contract Termination
Article 8 (Provision, Change, and Interruption of Service)
① In principle, the Company shall provide the Service to Members 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
② The Service may be temporarily suspended on days or at times designated by the Company for regular system maintenance, server expansion, and replacement, in which case prior notice will be given.
③ If it is difficult to continue the Service due to significant managerial reasons, the Company may suspend the entire Service.
In this case, the reason for suspension and compensation terms will be announced and notified to Members at least 30 days prior to the suspension date.
Article 9 (Paid Services and Subscription Withdrawal)
① The Company may provide paid services in the form of subscriptions or in-app purchases, and the specific details and prices will be separately announced within the app.
② Withdrawal of subscriptions for paid services, payment of fees, and refunds of overpayments shall be handled in accordance with relevant laws such as the 「Content Industry Promotion Act」 and the 「Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc.」, as well as the policies of app market operators like Google Play.
③ If a minor purchases a paid service without the consent of a legal guardian, the minor or the legal guardian may cancel the contract in accordance with relevant laws.
Article 10 (Membership Withdrawal and Disqualification)
① If a Member no longer wishes to use the Service, they may terminate the user agreement at any time by requesting withdrawal through the settings menu within the app.
② Upon withdrawal, all of the Member's data, including learning history stored within the Service, will be immediately deleted and cannot be recovered.
③ If there are serious reasons why the contract cannot be maintained, such as the Member violating Article 7 (Obligations of the Member), the Company may restrict service use for a specified period or terminate the user agreement.
④ To protect the personal information of a Member who has not used the Service for one consecutive year from the last date of use (dormant account), the Company may terminate the user agreement and destroy the personal information.
In this case, the Member will be notified of the contract termination and personal information destruction 30 days prior to the action.
Chapter 5. Indemnification and Disclaimer
Article 11 (Indemnification)
Either the Company or the Member shall be liable for compensating the other party for any damages caused by a violation of these Terms.
However, this shall not apply if there is no intent or negligence.
Article 12 (Disclaimer of the Company)
① The Company shall be exempt from responsibility if it cannot provide the Service due to a natural disaster or other force majeure events.
② The Company shall not be responsible for any obstacles in using the Service due to reasons attributable to the Member.
③ The Company shall not be liable in connection with the use of services provided for free, unless there are special provisions in the relevant laws.
④ The Company shall not be responsible for the Member's failure to obtain or the loss of expected learning effects from using the Service.
Article 13 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
① Disputes arising between the Company and the Member shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea.
② Lawsuits concerning disputes between the Company and the Member shall be filed with the court of competent jurisdiction under the Civil Procedure Act.