Article 1 [Purpose]
These Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as the "Terms") set forth the rights, obligations, and responsibilities between CounselCat (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") and users regarding the use of the service provided by the Company.
Article 2 [Definitions]
1. "Application" refers to the virtual business platform established and operated by the Company using information and communication facilities such as computers or mobile devices to provide goods or services (hereinafter referred to as "Goods/Services") to users.
2. "User" refers to any individual who accesses the "Application" and uses the "Service" provided by the Company under these Terms.
3. "Member" refers to a User who has completed the registration process with the "Application" and maintains an ongoing right to use the services provided by the "Application."
4. "Non-member" refers to a User who uses the services provided by the "Application" without completing the registration process.
Article 3 [Notice and Explanation of Terms and Conditions and Amendment]
1. The Company shall display these Terms, including the company name, representative's name, business address, telephone number, fax number, email address, business registration number, electronic commerce registration number, and personal information manager, on the main service screen of the "Application" in an easily accessible manner.
2. Prior to obtaining User consent to these Terms, the Company shall provide a separate link or popup screen that enables Users to review critical provisions, including but not limited to refund conditions.
3. The Company may amend these Terms within the scope permitted by applicable laws, including the Electronic Commerce Consumer Protection Act, the Act on Regulation of Terms and Conditions, the Electronic Documents and Electronic Transactions Basic Act, the Electronic Financial Transactions Act, the Electronic Signatures Act, the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, and the Consumer Protection Act.
4. When amending these Terms, the Company shall post the amended version, effective date, and rationale for amendment on the main screen of the "Application" for a period of at least 7 days prior to the effective date. However, for any amendments that may disadvantage Users, the Company shall provide at least 30 days' prior notice. In all cases of amendment, the Company shall clearly present both the current and revised provisions in a manner that facilitates easy comparison by Users.
5. Any amendments to these Terms shall apply only to contracts concluded after the effective date of such amendments, while existing contracts shall remain governed by the previous Terms. However, if a User with an existing contract expressly consents to the application of the amended Terms within the notice period specified in Paragraph 3, the amended Terms shall apply to that User's contract.
6. Any matters not addressed in these Terms and the interpretation thereof shall be governed by the Electronic Commerce Consumer Protection Act, the Act on Regulation of Terms and Conditions, the Consumer Protection Guidelines for Electronic Commerce, and other applicable laws or established commercial practices.
Article 4 [Provision and Modification of Services]
1. The Company provides the following services through the Application:
1) Information provision regarding Goods/Services and facilitation of purchase contracts
2) Delivery of Goods/Services pursuant to purchase contracts
3) Other services as designated by the Company
2. The Company may modify the content of Goods/Services to be provided under future contracts in cases of inventory depletion or technical specification changes. In such cases, the Company shall immediately announce the modified content and implementation date at the same location where the current content was displayed.
3. If any modification to the existing service occurs due to inventory depletion or technical specification changes, the Company shall promptly notify affected Users through their designated contact information.
4. In the event of modifications described in the preceding paragraph, the Company shall compensate Users for any damages incurred, unless the Company can demonstrate the absence of intentional misconduct or negligence.
Article 5 [Suspension of Service]
1. The Company may temporarily suspend services for maintenance, equipment replacement, or to address technical malfunctions affecting computer or communication systems.
2. In the event of temporary service suspension as described in Paragraph 1, the Company shall compensate Users or third parties for any damages incurred, unless the Company can demonstrate the absence of intentional misconduct or negligence.
3. If the Company becomes unable to provide services due to business changes, discontinuation, or corporate merger, the Company shall notify Users and provide compensation in accordance with the terms initially established under Article 8. In the absence of predetermined compensation criteria, the Company shall compensate Users with goods or cash equivalent to the value of any accumulated mileage or points in the Application.
Article 6 [Membership Registration]
1. Users may apply for membership by completing the designated membership application form and indicating their acceptance of these Terms.
2. The Company shall grant membership to all applicants except in the following circumstances:
1) When the applicant has previously had their membership terminated under Article 7, Paragraph 3 of these Terms, provided that this restriction shall not apply if three years have elapsed and the Company has approved their reapplication;
2) When the application contains false, incomplete, or erroneous information;
3) When granting membership would substantially interfere with the technical operation of the Application.
3. The membership contract shall be deemed concluded when the Company's acceptance is communicated to the User.
4. Members must promptly update their registration information through the designated member information modification process whenever changes occur.
Article 7 [Membership Withdrawal, Suspension, and Termination]
1. Members may request withdrawal from membership at any time, and the Company shall process such requests without delay.
2. The Company may restrict or suspend membership privileges in the following cases:
1) Submission of false information during registration;
2) Failure to fulfill payment obligations for purchases or other debts related to Application use by the specified due date;
3) Interference with other users' access to the Application or misappropriation of their information in a manner that disrupts orderly electronic commerce;
4) Violation of applicable laws or these Terms through use of the Application.
3. If a member repeats any restricted or suspended conduct two or more times, or fails to remedy the underlying cause within 30 days, the Company may terminate their membership.
4. Upon membership termination, the Company shall cancel the member's registration. The Company must provide notice to the affected member and allow at least 30 days for the member to present their position before finalizing the termination.