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Terms of Use
[Chapter 1 General Provisions]
Article 1 (Purpose)
These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) are intended to set forth in detail the rights, obligations, responsibilities, and other necessary matters concerning the services (the “Services”) provided by Law Firm LX (the “Firm”) and the use thereof between the Firm and service users (the “Members”).
Article 2 (Definitions)
1. The terms used in these Terms shall have the following meanings:
ㆍ “Member” means a user who agrees to these Terms and uses the Services.
ㆍ “Member Number” means a unique number or code assigned by the Firm for identification of a Member and use of the Services.
ㆍ “Terminal” means an electronic device used by a Member to access the Services, including a personal computer, PDA, mobile phone, or tablet PC.
2. Any terms not defined in Paragraph 1 above shall be governed by applicable laws and service-specific guidelines, and otherwise by general commercial practice.
Article 3 (Posting and Amendment of Terms)
1. The Firm shall post these Terms, its trade name, business address, name of representative, business registration number, and contact information (telephone, fax, email address, etc.) on the initial screen of the Services so that users may easily access such information.
2. The Firm may amend these Terms to the extent such amendment does not violate applicable laws, including the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions, the Framework Act on Electronic Commerce, the Digital Signature Act, the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, the Door-to-Door Sales Act, and the Consumer Protection Act.
3. If the Firm amends these Terms, it shall specify the effective date and reason for amendment and post the amended Terms together with the current Terms on the initial screen of the Firm from at least seven (7) days before the effective date until the day immediately preceding the effective date.
4. Amended Terms shall apply only to agreements concluded after the effective date of such amendment, and the previous Terms shall continue to apply to agreements already concluded before such date. However, if a user who has already entered into an agreement notifies the Firm during the notice period of the amended Terms that the user wishes to be subject to the amended Terms, and the Firm consents thereto, the amended Terms shall apply.
5. Matters not provided for in these Terms and the interpretation of these Terms shall be governed by the Electronic Commerce Consumer Protection Guidelines established by the government, applicable laws, or customary practice.
Article 4 (Rules Outside These Terms)
Where necessary, the Firm may establish separate terms or operating policies for specific items of the Services (the “Service Guidelines”). If these Terms conflict with the Service Guidelines, the Service Guidelines shall prevail.
Article 5 (Provision and Change of Services)
1. The Firm provides the following Services:
- Online consultation request services
- Legal information
- Other services as determined by the Firm
2. If the Firm changes the content of the Services promised to users due to technical specification changes or other reasons, the Firm shall not be liable for damages incurred by users as a result thereof, unless such damages were caused by the Firm’s intent or negligence.
Article 6 (Suspension of Services)
1. The Firm may temporarily suspend the provision of Services in the event of maintenance, inspection, replacement, or breakdown of information and communication facilities such as computers, or interruption of communications.
2. In the event of suspension under Paragraph 1, the Firm shall notify users in the manner prescribed in Article 8.
3. The Firm shall not be liable for damages suffered by users or third parties due to temporary suspension of the Services under Paragraph 1, unless such damages were caused by the Firm’s intent or negligence.
[Chapter 2 Obligations of the Firm and Users]
Article 7 (Protection of Personal Information)
1. The purpose of collecting and using personal information is to facilitate the smooth use of content and services provided on the site and to manage members.
2. The items of personal information collected include basic information such as name, contact information, and email address for online consultation.
3. Personal information shall be retained while the individual uses the services provided by the Firm after submitting such information, and if the individual requests withdrawal of membership, such information shall be deleted and no longer retained.
4. In communication spaces such as bulletin boards, personal information (such as name, ID, email, etc.) may be voluntarily disclosed. In such cases, the disclosed information may be collected, linked, and used by third parties, and unsolicited messages may be received from such third parties. The Firm cannot control such acts by third parties and does not guarantee the discoverability of member information by means beyond its control.
Article 8 (Obligations of the Firm)
1. The Firm shall not engage in acts prohibited by law or contrary to public order and morals, and shall make every effort to provide the Services continuously and stably in accordance with these Terms.
2. The Firm shall endeavor to protect Members’ personal information so that Members may use the internet services safely.
Article 9 (Obligations of Members)
1. Members shall not engage in any of the following acts:
ㆍ Registering false information when applying for or modifying an online consultation request
ㆍ Arbitrarily altering information posted by the Firm
ㆍ Infringing the personal rights or intellectual property rights of the Firm or any third party, or interfering with their business
ㆍ Misusing another Member’s ID
ㆍ Sending junk mail, spam mail, chain letters, emails recommending participation in pyramid schemes, or emails containing obscene or violent messages, images, or audio, or otherwise disclosing or posting information contrary to public order and morals
ㆍ Transmitting or posting information (including computer programs, etc.) whose transmission or posting is prohibited by applicable laws
ㆍ Posting content or sending emails while impersonating an employee or administrator of the Firm’s internet service, or misusing another person’s name
ㆍ Posting or emailing materials containing software viruses or other computer code, files, or programs designed to disrupt or destroy the normal operation of computer software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment
ㆍ Harassing other Members, including stalking
ㆍ Collecting, storing, or disclosing personal information of other Members without consent
ㆍ Using the Firm’s Services for commercial purposes by posting advertisements or promotions to an unspecified number of people or sending spam mail
ㆍ Violating these Terms or any other rules regarding the use of Services provided by the Firm
2. If a Member engages in any act set forth in Paragraph 1, the Firm may restrict, suspend, or revoke such Member’s membership by an appropriate means.
3. Members shall be liable for damages suffered by the Firm or other Members due to reasons attributable to such Members.
Article 10 (Deletion of Public Posts)
If the content of a Member’s public post falls under any of the following categories, the Firm may delete such post without prior notice to the Member and may restrict, suspend, or revoke such Member’s membership:
1. Content that defames another Member or third party or damages their reputation through slander
2. Content that distributes information, statements, or images contrary to public order and morals
3. Content deemed related to criminal activity
4. Content that infringes the copyright or other rights of another Member or third party
5. Content that is clearly promotional or commercial in nature
6. Any other content deemed to violate applicable laws and regulations
Article 11 (Attribution of Copyright and Restrictions on Use)
1. Copyright and other intellectual property rights in works created by the Firm belong to the Firm.
2. Members shall not, without prior consent of the Firm, reproduce, transmit, publish, distribute, broadcast, or otherwise use for commercial purposes information obtained through use of the Firm, nor allow any third party to use such information.
Article 12 (Provision of Information)
1. The Firm may provide Members with various information deemed necessary for the use of the Services by email, letter, mail, SMS, telephone, mobile application push notifications, or other means.
2. For purposes such as improving Services and introducing Services to Members, the Firm may collect additional personal information in accordance with applicable laws, subject to the Member’s consent.
Article 13 (Rules Regarding Consultation)
1. The content of consultations conducted through the Services may not be used for any purpose other than the intended purpose without the Firm’s consent.
2. The Firm may refuse to provide all or part of consultation services in the following cases:
- Where the same consultation is repeatedly requested
- Where the consultation contains language contrary to common sense or uses abusive expressions
- Where the consultation is requested for the purpose of obtaining information to harm another person
[Chapter 3 Damages and Miscellaneous]
Article 14 (Damages)
1. If the Firm or a user causes damage to the other party intentionally or negligently in connection with the use of the Services, the responsible party shall compensate for such damage.
2. However, the Firm shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of free Services unless it violates the Privacy Policy.
Article 15 (Disclaimer)
1. The Firm shall be exempt from liability for providing the Services if it is unable to provide the Services due to force majeure, including natural disasters, war, suspension of services by a telecommunications carrier, or any event equivalent thereto.
2. The Firm shall be exempt from liability for damages arising from unavoidable reasons such as maintenance, replacement, regular inspection, or construction of service facilities.
3. The Firm shall not be liable for damages caused by a user’s computer error or by inaccurate or incomplete personal information or email addresses provided by a user.
4. The Firm shall not be liable if a Member fails to obtain or loses expected profits through use of the Services, nor for damages caused by materials obtained while using the Services.
5. The Firm shall not be liable for the reliability, accuracy, or content of various information, materials, or facts posted by Members on the Services, and shall have no obligation to intervene in disputes arising between Members or between a Member and a third party through the Services, nor to compensate for any damages resulting therefrom.
6. The Firm has no obligation to pre-screen Members’ posts before registration or to continuously verify or review posted content, and shall not be responsible for the results thereof.
Article 16 (Amendment of Terms)
1. The Firm may amend these Terms to the extent such amendment does not violate applicable laws, including the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions, the Framework Act on Electronic Commerce, the Digital Signature Act, and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection.
2. If the Firm amends these Terms, it shall post the amended Terms together with the current Terms on the initial screen, specifying the effective date and reason for amendment, from at least seven (7) days before the effective date until the day immediately preceding the effective date.
3. If the Firm amends these Terms, the amended Terms shall also apply to Members who joined before the amendment, unless the amended content violates applicable laws.
4. Any Member who objects to the amended Terms may request withdrawal of membership.
Article 17 (Jurisdiction and Governing Law)
1. Matters not specified in these Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea, including the Telecommunications Business Act, and by customary commercial practices.
2. In the case of fixed-rate service Members and Members using other paid Services, separate terms and policies established by the Firm shall apply to such Services.
3. Any lawsuit arising out of disputes related to the use of the Services shall be brought before the court having jurisdiction under the Civil Procedure Act.
[Supplementary Provision]
Article 1 (Effective Date)
These Terms shall take effect on December 1, 2017.