Chapter 1: General Provision

Article 1: Purpose
The purpose of these Terms and Conditions is to define the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of “About Korea” (https://abtsouthkorea.com/) and its users regarding the terms, conditions, and procedures for using the services provided by the Company, as well as other related matters.

Article 2: Effectiveness and Modifications

  1. These Terms shall take effect upon their disclosure to the user.
  2. The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms due to changing circumstances or for significant business reasons. Any modifications will take effect following the same procedure as the original disclosure.

Article 3: Governing Laws
Any matters not explicitly stated in these Terms shall be governed by the relevant laws and regulations.

Chapter 2: Membership and Service Use

Article 1: Definition of Member
A Member is an individual approved by the Company who agrees to these Terms, completes the membership registration process, and is assigned an ID and password.

Article 2: Service Subscription

  1. Service subscription is completed when the user’s application is accepted by the Company, and the user agrees to the Terms.
  2. Users applying for membership must provide personal identification information as required by the Company.
  3. Upon approval, the Company will issue the user’s ID and other necessary information.
  4. The ID provided at the time of registration cannot be changed, and only one ID will be issued per individual.
  5. The Company reserves the right to reject applications under the following circumstances:
    A. The application is made using another person’s name
    B. The application is not made under the applicant’s real name
    C. False information is provided in the application form
    D. The application is intended to disrupt social order, public morals, or customs

Article 3: Service Availability and Restrictions

  1. The service is available 24/7, except in cases of business or technical difficulties.
  2. Service availability may be restricted for reasons such as system maintenance, with prior notice provided to members.
  3. Online consultation services may be unavailable at certain times due to the personal circumstances of the responsible consultant.

Article 4: Service Fees

  1. Membership is free of charge.
  2. If the Company introduces paid services, the timing, policies, and costs will be disclosed in advance.

Chapter 3: Service Withdrawal, Rejoining, and Use Restrictions

Article 1: Service Withdrawal

  1. Members wishing to withdraw from the service must submit a request via email.
  2. Upon receipt of the member’s name, registration number, ID, phone number, and reason for withdrawal, the Company will verify the details and process the termination.
  3. Once terminated, the member’s ID and password will no longer grant access to the service.

Article 2: Rejoining the Service

  1. Members who have withdrawn may rejoin by submitting an email request.
  2. Identification details, including name and ID, will be required to complete the rejoining process.
  3. Rejoining is confirmed once the member can log in with their previous ID and password.

Article 3: Restrictions on Service Use

  1. The Company may terminate or suspend access to the service without prior notice if the member:
  2. Violates public order and morals
  3. Engages in criminal activity
  4. Uses the service to harm national interests or public welfare
  5. Steals another person’s ID and password
  6. Defames or causes harm to others
  7. Registers multiple accounts with different IDs
  8. Interferes with the proper functioning of the service
  9. Violates relevant laws or these Terms

Chapter 4: Limitation of Liability

Article 1: Online Consultation

  1. The Company will make every effort to ensure the confidentiality of consultation content between users and service personnel. However, the Company will not be held liable for the disclosure or loss of consultation content in the following cases:
    A. Disclosure due to the user’s negligence in managing their password
    B. User-initiated deletion of consultation content
    C. Disclosure or loss resulting from natural disasters or circumstances beyond the Company’s control
  2. The service team may reference consultation content for the purpose of providing comprehensive responses.
  3. Consultation content may be used for the following purposes, with personal identification removed:
    A. Academic research
    B. Publications (print, CD-ROM, etc.)
    C. FAQs or recommended consultations within the service
  4. Consultation responses are subjective and do not reflect the Company’s official stance.
  5. Consultations may be denied in cases such as:
    A. Repeated requests for the same consultation
    B. Use of inappropriate language or nonsensical requests

Article 2: Information Service

  1. Information provided through the service is general and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. Users should consult a healthcare provider for medical diagnoses or treatment.
  2. The Company does not endorse specific tests, products, or treatments. Opinions expressed are those of the individual practitioners and do not reflect the Company’s views.
  3. The user assumes full responsibility for their use of the information provided, and the Company is not liable for any consequences resulting from the use of products, information, or advice obtained from the service.

Chapter 5: Obligations

Article 1: Company Obligations

  1. The Company will provide service access to members unless exceptional circumstances arise.
  2. The Company is committed to providing stable and continuous service in accordance with these Terms.
  3. The Company will handle user feedback in a timely and appropriate manner. If additional time is required, the member will be notified of the delay.

Article 2: Member Responsibilities

  1. Members are responsible for the security of their ID and password.
  2. Members agree to receive service-related communications via email.
  3. Members must notify the Company of any unauthorized use of their ID.
  4. The Company will not sell or share personal information with third parties without the user’s consent, except to:
    A. Provide information for service improvement
    B. Share statistical information with advertisers (without disclosing personal details)
    C. Conduct advertisements or services based on user preferences
  5. Personal information disclosed in public forums (such as bulletin boards) may be accessed by third parties, and the Company is not responsible for unauthorized use of such information.
  6. Cookies may be used to enhance service functionality. Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit service functionality.

Chapter 6: Dispute Resolution

  1. Disputes related to the service will be resolved through mutual agreement wherever possible.
  2. If legal action is required, the court in the Company’s jurisdiction will have authority over the case.

Chapter 7: Affiliate Links

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  1. We disclose the use of affiliate links for transparency. Purchases made through affiliate links do not incur additional costs to users, and commissions help maintain the website.
  2. Products and services promoted through affiliate links are carefully selected to provide value to users.
  3. The Company is not responsible for the products or services provided through affiliate links. Users are advised to contact the respective providers with any issues.
  4. The Company is not responsible for the content of external sites accessed through affiliate links.

These Terms are effective as of September 22, 2024.