TERMS OF USE
Article 1. Purpose
These TERMS OF USE (these “ToU”) establish the terms and procedures for the use of various services (the “Services”) provided on the official website (the “Website”) operated by the Wonder Festival Korea Executive Committee and Open Portal Co., Ltd. (collectively, the "Company" or "we," including other grammatical variations) and define the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the Company and Users.
Article 2. Definitions
(1) The capitalized terms as used in these ToU shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them below:
(i) “User” (or “you”, including other grammatical variations) shall mean any person accessing the Website and using the Services provided by the Company in accordance with these ToU.
(ii) “Member” shall mean any person who agrees to provide personal information, completes the Website membership registration process, and thereby enters into a Service Agreement. Upon registration, a Member may download participation application forms after logging into the Website.
(iii) “Non-Member” shall mean any person who does not register as a Member but uses the Services on the Website in a limited manner.
(iv) “Content” shall mean any and all information posted or provided on the Website, including text, audio, images, and video.
(v) “Event” shall mean Wonder Festival 2025 Korea.
(vi) “Relevant Laws” shall mean any act, regulation, decree, rule, ordinance, or subordinate legislation that is currently in force in the Republic of Korea.
(2) The definitions of terms herein shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. The words “include”, “includes”, and “including” as used herein shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation”.
(3) Any capitalized terms used but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms under Relevant Laws. If not defined elsewhere, they shall take on their generally accepted meaning.
Article 3. Posting and Revision of ToU
(1) We will post these ToU on the landing page or a linked page of the Website for your convenience.
(2) We may revise these ToU from time to time within the legal boundaries of the Relevant Laws (each, a “Revision”).
(3) For any Revision, we will post the effective date and the grounds for the Revision, along with the existing ToU, on the Website’s landing page for at least seven (7) days prior to the effective date (the "Notice Period”). Notwithstanding, if the Revision is unfavorable to Users, the Notice Period will be extended to thirty (30) days.
(4) If you disagree with a Revision, you should promptly stop using the Services and withdraw your membership. Continued use of the Services after the effective date will be deemed as your consent to the Revision.
Article 4. Provision of Services
(1) The Services provided on our Website are as follows:
(i) Provision of Event-related information;
(ii) Management of Event participation applications; and
(iii) Other Services as determined by the Company.
(2) We may modify or suspend our Services in accordance with these ToU and shall notify Users thereof by posting on the Website, either in advance or afterward.
Article 5. Availability, Modification, and Suspension of Services
(1) As a general principle, the Website is available twenty-four (24) hours a day, year-round; provided that the Services may be modified or suspended, either temporarily or permanently, due to substantial reasons, including:
(i) Maintenance or operational issues, including regular or urgent maintenance, power outages, equipment failures, or excessive demand;
(ii) Business decisions, such as restructuring, service discontinuation, or Company closure;
(iii) Technical disruptions, including telecommunications failures, cybersecurity incidents (e.g., hacking, DDoS attacks), or third-party interference;
(iv) External factors, such as national emergencies, wars, riots, terrorism, or government-imposed restrictions;
(v) Legal or regulatory compliance, including government orders, policy changes, or other unavoidable legal requirements; or
(vi) Force majeure events, such as natural disasters, pandemics, strikes, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond the Company’s control.
(2) We are neither liable nor responsible for any damages Members may incur due to above modification or suspension of Services, provided that such suspension is not a result of willful misconduct or gross negligence on our part.
Article 6. Membership Registration and Management
(1) Users applying for Website membership (each, an “Applicant”) shall agree to these ToU and fill out the registration form provided on the Website (each, an “Application”).
(2) Upon the Company’s approval of an Application, a contractual relationship between the Company and the Applicant governing the Applicant’s use of the Services shall be deemed established (each, a “Service Agreement”).
(3) As a general rule, the Company approves all Applications. Notwithstanding, the Company may postpone, deny, or cancel approvals in the following cases:
(i) Applicant-related issues, such as incomplete forms, false information, impersonation, ToU violations, or failure to meet the Company’s membership registration conditions;
(ii) Service limitations, including insufficient capacity, technical malfunctions, or operational constraints;
(iii) External factors, such as force majeure events or regulatory requirements; or
(iv) Other justifiable grounds, including financial, technical, or business considerations.
(4) A Service Agreement becomes effective upon the Applicant’s receipt of the Company’s approval, at which point the Applicant is recognized as a Member.
(5) Members must notify the Company of any changes to their registered information. The Company shall not be liable for any issues resulting from a Member’s failure to do so.
Article 7. Member Obligations and Prohibited Conduct
(1) Members shall not engage in the following activities. The Company may restrict Service usage, revoke membership, or delete membership account for any violation:
(i) Providing false information or impersonation when applying for or updating membership;
(ii) Membership account misuse, including sharing accounts or creating multiple accounts for abuse;
(iii) Service disruption, including interfering with other’s use or overloading networks, servers, or systems;
(iv) Automated abuse, including using bots, scripts, or other tools that overload or harm the Website;
(v) Malicious Software, including viruses, malware, worms, or other harmful code targeting the system of Users;
(vi) Violations of laws or other harmful activities, including defamation, fraud, harassment, threats, stalking, spamming, vandalism, or infringement of intellectual property rights; or
(vii) Violations of policies or social norms, including breaches of these ToU, the Service Agreement, the Company’s Privacy Policy, or actions deemed contrary to common decency.
(2) Members agree to provide the Company with accurate, complete, and updated information on their membership account. Members are solely responsible for any activity in their membership account and for maintaining the confidentiality and security of their ID and PASSWORD. The Company is not liable for any acts or omissions by Members in connection with their membership account.
(3) If a Member becomes aware of unauthorized use of their account, they must immediately notify the Company and follow the Company’s instructions. The Company shall not be liable for any losses resulting from the Member’s failure to report such unauthorized use or to comply with the Company’s instructions, unless caused by the Company’s willful misconduct or gross negligence.
Article 8. Membership Withdrawal
(1) Members may terminate their Service Agreement at any time by submitting a membership withdrawal request on the Website. The Company may verify Member identity before processing the request.
(2) Upon membership withdrawal, the Company shall delete all information related to the Member, except in cases where retention is required under the Relevant Laws or the Company’s privacy policy.
(3) If a Member breaches these ToU, the Company may terminate the Member’s Service Agreement by providing prior notice specifying the reason and timing. However, if the Member violates the Relevant Laws or causes damage to the Company due to willful misconduct or gross negligence, the Company may terminate the Service Agreement without prior notice.
Article 9. Intellectual Property Rights
(1) All copyrights and other intellectual property rights related to Content posted on the Website belong to the Company or rightful third parties under the Relevant Laws.
(2) Users shall not reproduce, transfer, publish, distribute, broadcast, or otherwise use the Content or provide it to third parties without the Company’s explicit consent.
Article 10. Disclaimers
To the extent permitted by Relevant Laws, the Company shall not be liable for:
(i) Delays or interruptions in Service due to force majeure events, including natural disasters, war, riots, or government regulations;
(ii) Damages resulting from User interactions or reliance on third-party content posted on the Website;
(iii) Damages arising from Members' selection or use of Website Content, except in cases of the Company's gross negligence or willful misconduct; or
(iv) Special, indirect, or punitive damages.
Article 11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
(1) These ToU shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the Relevant Laws.
(2) The Company and Users shall endeavor to resolve any disputes relating to these ToU (each, a “Dispute”) amicably through mutual consultation.
(3) If a Dispute cannot be resolved through consultation and legal action is necessary, the competent court shall be determined in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Relevant Laws.
Article 12. Privacy Protection
(1) The Company complies with Relevant Laws governing privacy and data protection, including the Personal Information Protection Act, to safeguard Users’ personal data and maintains a separate privacy policy.
(2) The Company’s privacy policy is posted separately on the Website, and Users are advised to review it before using the Website or any of its Services.
Article 13. Miscellaneous
(1) Any agreements, notices, advertisements, or policies separately established between the Company and Users concerning the Services shall be deemed part of these ToU.
(2) If any provision of these ToU is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Supplementary Provisions
These ToU shall take effect on and as of March 1, 2025.
