Membership Terms and Conditions

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of Membership Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as "The Terms") is to prescribe the rights, obligations and responsibilities of KINX Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "KINX") and its members in using the services provided by "KINX" (hereinafter referred to as "The Services") through its website (www.kinx.net : hereinafter referred to as "The Website").

Article 2 (Effect and Changes of "the Terms")

① "The terms", posted on "The Website" or disclosed to members in any other means, shall take effect by consenting to "the Terms" during the membership registration process.
② "KINX" may amend "the Terms" to the extent that it does not violate related laws, such as the 'Act on Regulation of Terms and Conditions'.
③ If "KINX" revises "the Terms", the reason and details for the revision will be announced on "The Website" 7 days before the enforcement date of the revision. However, the revision of "the Terms" that is disadvantageous to members will be notified separately through electronic means such as sending e-mail, in addition to notifying them 30 days before the enforcement date.
④ In the following cases, if the member does not express his/her refusal to change ""the Terms"" by the enforcement, the member shall be deemed to have agreed to the revision of "the Terms" ;
"KINX" announces or notifies the member of the revision and the fact that he/she shall be deemed to have agreed to the revision if he/she does not express his/her refusal to change "the Terms" before the enforcement date.
⑤ If a member disagrees with the revision, he/she may request the withdrawal of the member pursuant to the provisions of Article 8 (Membership Retirement).
⑥ Accepting "the Terms" means that you agree to visit KINX's website regularly to verify any changes to "the Terms". "KINX" is not responsible for any damage to the members caused by not knowing the information on the revision of "the Terms".

Article 3 (Criteria other than "the Terms")

① Matters not prescribed in "the Terms" and the interpretation of "the Terms" shall be governed by the relevant laws and regulations of the Republic of Korea.
② "KINX" may publish specific guidelines or policy, such as website using guidelines, company policy changes, enactment/revision of laws and regulations, or public institutions' notices or guidelines, on its website. The contents of publishing form part of "the Terms".
③ "KINX" may have separate terms and conditions and policies for the service (hereinafter referred to as "The Terms of Service"), and if they conflict with each other, "the Terms of Service" shall take precedence.

Article 4 (Definition of Terms)

The definitions of terms used in "the Terms" are as follows.
① 'Member' refers to a person who has completed the registration process, such as agreeing to "The Terms" and Privacy Policy and entering an ID and password, for the purpose of signing up for and using "The Services".
② Affiliated member
    1. refers to a person who may use "The Services" to the extent that a member has granted.
    2. Subscription for the affiliated member triggered by the invitation of the member is made through normal membership registration procedures.
    3. "KINX" shall apply "the Terms" and " the Tems of Service" by considering the service use of the affiliated member as the use of the member who delegated the right to use the service.
    4. Unless otherwise stated in "the Terms", the application and understanding of "the Terms" to the affiliated members will be the same as the members.
③ 'ID' means a unique e-mail address or a combination of letters and numbers selected by the member for identification and service use.
④ Password
    1. It means a combination of letters or numbers determined by the "member" himself to confirm that he/she is a "member" consistent with the "ID".
    2. Only one password for each 'ID' can be set and used.
⑤ 'The Website' refers to KINX's website (https://kinx.net/) to provide "The Services".

Article 5 (Subscription for the member and qualification)

① The membership registration is completed by filling out the membership information according to the form set by "KINX", applying for membership registration, and accepting it by "KINX".
② In any of the following cases, "KINX" may have the right to prohibit the membership, restrict on the use of "The Services", permanently prohibit the membership, or deprive the membership.
    1. In the case of applying for membership in the name of another person
    2. Where required information are not stated at the time of application or are false
    3. Where there is a purpose or act in violation of the relevant laws and regulations.
    4. Where the purpose or act is to impede the well-being order or the good customs of society
    5. In the case of threatening electronic transaction order, such as obstructing others from using "The Services" or stealing others' information.
    6. Where the article 12 (the obligations of the members) of "the Terms" are not fulfilled.
③ In the application under the clause (①), "KINX" may request identification according to the type of member.
④ If "KINX" disqualified a member, "KINX" will cancel the registration for that member. In this case, the member will be notified in advance and given an opportunity to explain. However, if the notification cannot be made due to reasons attributable to the member, the notification may be omitted.

Article 6 (Acquisition and Use of Personal Information)

① "KINX" establishes and implements Privacy Policy and complies with the Act on the Acquisition, Use, and Protection of Personal Information. The Privacy Policy are regularly posted at the bottom of "The Website".
② "KINX" shall not use personal information provided by members for any purpose other than managing "The Services".
③ In principle, "KINX" performs the processing and management of the collected personal information on its own but if necessary, part or all of its duties may be entrusted to a third party selected by "KINX". The entrustment of personal information of members is operated according to the Privacy Policy.
④ Affiliate member information (email ID, member name, organization, phone number) under the same master member account will be disclosed to each other. The disclosure of information disappears when the connection between the master member and affiliated members ends (deletion of the affiliated member, withdrawal of the member, etc.).

Article 7 (Changes and Protection of Member's Information)

① Members can view and modify their information at any time through the member's Information management interface on "The Website". However, "ID" cannot be modified for service management except in special cases.
② If there are any changes to the information entered at the time of application for membership, the member shall immediately revise it online or notify the changes in the specific form and method set by "KINX".
③ "KINX" is not responsible for any disadvantages caused by the member's failure to notify the information changes.
④ "KINX" tries to protect members' information as prescribed by related laws such as the Personal Information Protection Act and so on.

Article 8 (Withdrawal from membership)

① Members may request withdrawal from membership at any time, and "KINX" will process the withdrawal immediately.
② Restriction on membership withdrawal
    1. If the service period the member is using has not expired, "KINX" will not proceed with the membership withdrawal.
    2. The service termination procedure is separately defined by the detailed provisions of "the Terms of Service".
③ Restriction on affiliated membership withdrawal
    1. "KINX" will not proceed with the withdrawal of the affiliated member if the valid authority delegated by the member(s) exists.
    2. After the member(s) deletes the affiliated member and the relationship between the member(s) and the affiliated member is removed, "KINX" normally proceeds with the request for withdrawal of the affiliated member.

Article 9 (Notification to Members)

① If "KINX" notifies the member, the email address entered by the member as the member's information can be targeted.
② In case of notifications to an unspecified number of members, "KINX" may replace individual notifications by posting them on the website community forum for at least one week.

Article 10 (Provision of information, publication of advertisements, and hyperlinks)

① Through "The Website", service page, SMS, E-mail, etc., "KINX" can post advertising information that is appropriate or usable in the operation of the service. Members may refuse to receive such advertisements through the prescribed procedure in the clause (④).
② It is entirely a matter between the member and the advertiser that a member communicates or deals to use an advertisement falling under the clause (①) or to participate in any form of advertiser's promotional activities. If there is an issue between the member and the advertiser, "KINX" will not be responsible for the problem.
③ "KINX" is not responsible for transactions between members or between members and third parties for products and services provided independently by hyperlinked websites.
④ Members may refuse to receive e-mails from "KINX" at any time except information related to the use of the service provided under the relevant laws and answers to their inquiries. However, e-mail already being sent may not be interrupted due to technical reasons.
⑤ Members may not arbitrarily delete, smear, or otherwise obstruct banner advertisements posted by "KINX".

Article 11 (Duty of "KINX")

① "KINX" is committed to provide continuous and reliable services as set forth in "the Terms".
② "KINX" provides best effort to secure information by taking administrative and technical safety measures for its members' personal information.
③ "KINX" will take immediate action against any legitimate issue or complaint of discomfort raised by the Member. However, if it is difficult to expedite the process, "KINX" immediately notifies the member of the reason and processing schedule.
④ "KINX" will actively cooperate with requests from consumer protection agencies and public institutions for data and other materials needed to promote consumer protection.
⑤ "KINX" complies with laws and regulations related to the operation and maintenance of services, such as the Act on Promotion of Information and Communication Network Utilization and Information Protection, the Communication Secret Protection Act, and the Telecommunications Business Act.

Article 12 (Duty of Members)

① Members are responsible for managing their IDs and passwords.
② Members should not allow third parties to know their IDs and passwords.
③ In using "The website" and "The Services", the following are prohibited by members.
    1. Registration of false information at the time of application or change
    2. Application for registration or "The Services" using someone else's information
    3. Changing information posted by "KINX"
    4. Infringement of intellectual property rights such as copyrights of "KINX" or third parties
    5. Defaming or obstructing "KINX" or any third party
    6. Disclosure or publication of obscene or violent messages, images, voices, or information contrary to public order and customs
    7. Any illegal or unjust act
④ Members comply with "The Terms" and with the relevant laws and regulations.
⑤ Members must obtain prior consent from "KINX" if they use the information obtained by using "The Services" by means of copying, copying, changing, translating, or publishing.

Article 13 (Compensation for damages)

① If a member fails to use "The Services" due to reasons attributable to "KINX," "KINX" shall compensate the member for damages. Details and procedures for compensation shall be in accordance with "The Terms of Service".
② In the event that a member violates "The Terms" and incur damages to "KINX", the member shall compensate for all damages incurred to "KINX".
③ If the cause of a claim or lawsuit filed by a third party against "KINX" is a violation of the law, including a violation of the "Terms" committed by the member using "The Website" or "The Services", the member shall indemnify "KINX" for any damage caused to "KINX".

Article 14 (Exemption)

① If "The Services" cannot be provided due to a natural disaster or equivalent force majeure, "KINX" is exempt from responsibility for providing "The Services".
② "KINX" is not responsible for any failure of the services occured due to reasons attributable to the member.
③ "KINX" is not responsible for any loss of revenue that the member expects from the use of "The Services".
④ "KINX" is not responsible for the failure of services provided by other companies except as stated in "The Terms of Service".
⑤ "KINX" is not responsible for information, data, reliability of facts, accuracy, etc. posted by members on "The Website".
⑥ "KINX" is not responsible for transactions between members or between members and third parties through the services.
⑦ "KINX" shall not be liable for the use of free services unless otherwise provided for in the relevant laws.
⑧ The application of "The Terms" is limited to members who have entered into a service contract, and "KINX" exempts them from liability for compensation, litigation, etc. against third parties.

Article 15 (Jurisdictional Court)

① In the event of a dispute between "KINX" and its members, both parties shall consult faithfully to resolve the dispute.
② If the dispute is not resolved, both parties may file a lawsuit in the competent court under the Civil Procedure Act. The competent court is the court where the "KINX" headquarters is located.

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"The Terms" take effect on July 30, 2025.