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Terms of Service – General Members

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of these Terms of Service is to define the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of NINEAM Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, the “Company”) and its members, as well as matters regarding the procedures for members’ use of the Company’s online service (https://ctee.kr, hereinafter, the “Service”).

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in these Terms shall be defined as follows:

  1. “Member” means an individual who accesses the Service provided by the Company, registers as a member, agrees to these Terms, and continues to use the Service.

  2. “ID” means the combination of letters and numbers approved by the Company and chosen by the Member as an email account used for identification and use of the Service.

  3. “Password” means the combination of letters and numbers set by the Member and approved by the Company for verifying the Member’s identity and protecting member information.

  4. “Purchaser” means any individual who uses all or part of the content provided within the Service, whether paid or free of charge.

  5. “Creator” means a Member who operates a business or sells products and content using the Service.

  6. “Place” means an individual online space created by a Creator within the Service for the purpose of selling products.

  7. “Product” or “Content” means all types of digital goods, whether paid or free of charge, that a Creator sells using the Service.

  8. “Event” means an online or offline meeting product provided by a Creator to Members through the Service.

  9. “Support” means an online payment made by a Member with the purpose of providing financial benefit to a Creator using the Service.

  10. “Membership” means a subscription service sold by a Creator to Members using the Service, which allows Members to use content and products for a fixed period through recurring payments.

Any terms not defined in this Article shall be governed by relevant laws, the guidelines for each Service, and general commercial practices.

Article 3 (Effect and Amendment of the Terms)

  1. The Company shall post these Terms where Members and prospective users can view them, including on the Service’s website (https://ctee.kr) and within applications provided on mobile devices and tablets.

  2. These Terms shall take effect upon the Member’s consent and the Company’s approval. The Company may amend these Terms for reasonable causes, provided that such amendments do not violate relevant laws, including the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions (약관의 규제에 관한 법률) and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, Etc. (정보통신망 이용촉진 및 정보보호 등에 관한 법률).

  3. If the Company amends these Terms, the Company shall specify the effective date and the reason for amendment, and provide notice at least seven (7) days prior to the effective date until the day before the effective date, in accordance with Paragraph 1 above. However, if the amendments do not significantly affect the rights or obligations of Members, notice may be given until the day before the effective date.

  4. These Terms are the basic agreement governing the Service use contract between the Company and Members. The Company may establish separate terms applicable to certain services (hereinafter, “Individual Terms”), which shall be announced in advance. If a Member agrees to such Individual Terms and uses the relevant service, the Individual Terms shall take precedence, and these Terms shall have supplementary effect. Unless otherwise provided, the procedures in Paragraph 3 above shall apply mutatis mutandis to amendments of Individual Terms.

Article 4 (Relation to Relevant Laws)

  1. Any matters not provided for in these Terms or the Individual Terms shall be governed by the Telecommunications Business Act (전기통신사업법), the Framework Act on Electronic Commerce (전자거래기본법), the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, Etc. (정보통신망 이용촉진 및 정보보호 등에 관한 법률), the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, Etc. (전자상거래 등에서의 소비자보호에 관한 법률), and general commercial practices.

  2. Members shall comply with relevant laws such as the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, Etc. (전자상거래 등에서의 소비자보호에 관한 법률), the Framework Act on Electronic Commerce (전자거래기본법), the Consumer Protection Act (소비자보호법), the Act on Fair Labeling and Advertising (표시·광고의 공정화에 관한 법률), and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, Etc. (정보통신망 이용촉진 및 정보보호 등에 관한 법률) when using the Service, and may not claim exemption from liability for violation of such laws on the basis of these Terms.

Article 5 (Membership Registration and User Information Security)

  1. The service use contract between the Company and the Member shall be established when an individual who wishes to use the Service agrees to these Terms, sets up an ID and password, registers as a Member, and the Company approves such registration and announces its completion.

  2. The Company shall deem that the user has agreed to these Terms by clicking the “I agree to the Terms of Service” checkbox on the membership registration page and completing registration.

  3. Membership registration may also be completed through the linkage of a social media account. In such case, the user is deemed to have agreed to these Terms and granted the Company the authority to link with the relevant social media account.

  4. Applicants for membership must register under their real name. If registration is made under a false name or by misappropriating another person’s information, the Member may experience difficulties using the Service. Such false registrants are not legally protected, and all civil and criminal liability arising therefrom rests solely with the Member. (Refer to Article 21(2) of the Resident Registration Act (주민등록법 제21조 제2항) for penalties.)

  5. Members may access and modify their personal information at any time using the account settings function within the Service.

  6. The responsibility for the use and security of the ID and password rests with the Member. Any damages arising from negligence in managing the ID and password shall be borne by the Member, and the Company shall not be held liable.

Article 6 (Termination of the Service Use Contract)

  1. Members may request termination of the service use contract by withdrawing their membership in accordance with the procedures set forth in these Terms.

  2. Where the Member terminates the contract:

  3. A Member may terminate the contract at any time by notifying the Company of their intent to do so. However, before giving such notice, the Member must complete, cancel, or withdraw from all ongoing Service activities (including event participation, support, content purchases, and membership subscriptions). Any disadvantages arising from failure to do so shall be borne by the Member.

  4. The use contract shall be terminated at the time when the Company receives the Member’s notice of termination.

  5. A Member who terminates the contract pursuant to this Paragraph may be restricted from re-registering as a Member in accordance with the membership registration procedures and provisions of these Terms.

  6. Where the Company terminates the contract:

  7. The Company may terminate the contract if the Member violates these Terms.

  8. In such case, the Company may cancel transactions and related activities associated with the Member.

  9. Any damages related to the termination of the contract shall be borne by the Member whose contract was terminated.

  10. A Member whose contract is terminated pursuant to this Paragraph may be restricted from re-registering in accordance with the membership registration procedures and provisions of these Terms.

Article 7 (Services Provided by the Company)

  1. The services provided by the Company are as follows:

  2. Provision of services that enable Creators to sell products and content to Members

  3. Provision of services that enable Creators to receive Support from Members, including configuration and management tools

  4. Provision of services that enable Creators to provide membership subscription services to Members, including configuration and management tools

  5. Provision of ticket sales services that enable Creators to operate online and offline events

  6. Provision of online services that enable Members to use products, Support, memberships, and events provided by Creators through Places

  7. Notification services related to service use

  8. Community services within Places operated by Creators

  9. Product, content, and Creator search and recommendation services

  10. Other services incidental thereto and such business activities as determined by the Company

  11. Unless business or technical difficulties prevent otherwise, the Service shall, in principle, be available year-round, 24 hours a day (00:00–24:00). However, the Company may divide the Service into specific ranges and designate separate dates and times for reasons such as regular inspections of service facilities.

Article 8 (Use of the Service)

  1. For the purpose of this Article, the Company’s Service includes the following:

  2. (1) Purchasing products and content sold by Creators using the Service

  3. (2) Participating in events operated by Creators using the Service

  4. (3) Providing Support to Creators using the Service

  5. (4) Subscribing to memberships offered by Creators using the Service

  6. (5) All digital goods and services provided by Creators directly to Members using the Service, the rights and responsibilities of which rest solely with the Creators

  7. Members who wish to use the Service shall be obligated to pay the designated fees.

  8. Payments shall be made through payment methods provided by the Company. Limits may be imposed on each payment method in accordance with policies of the Company, payment agencies, or relevant authorities.

  9. The Company may refuse to provide or may subsequently revoke the provision of the Service in the following cases:

  10. When authentication is required and the Member fails to complete it

  11. When the order form submitted for Service use contains false, omitted, or erroneous information

  12. When authentication results confirm that the Member is under the age of 19 and is using the Service without the consent of a legal representative

  13. When the price of the Service and the amount paid by the Member do not match

  14. When payment is not completed properly or the payer cannot be verified

  15. When the payment method is used without authorization or consent of the rightful holder

  16. When the Company deems it necessary for other reasonable causes

  17. The Company shall use its best efforts to ensure that Creators provide Members with services or products within the promised timeframe. The Company does not hold any rights, responsibilities, or obligations regarding rewards, responses to Support, or benefits of memberships provided by Creators.

  18. If a Creator is unable to provide or delays the provision of services or products to a Member, the Company shall guide the Creator to post such information on the relevant Place.

  19. The Company shall use its best efforts to ensure that inquiries regarding service use are delivered to Creators and answered appropriately.

  20. For inquiries related to membership registration and paid service use to which Creators cannot respond, the Company shall be responsible for responding directly to Members.

  21. Refunds for service use by Members shall be handled in accordance with separately established policies.

Article 9 (Changes and Suspension of the Service)

  1. The Company may modify, change, or suspend part or all of the Service in accordance with its business plans and service operation policies. Unless otherwise stipulated by relevant laws and regulations, and provided no monetary loss is incurred, the Company shall not provide separate compensation to Members.

  2. If service provision is disrupted due to reasons such as inspections, maintenance, construction of service facilities, suspension of telecommunications services by common carriers, excessive traffic, or national emergencies, the Company may temporarily suspend the Service until the cause is resolved.

  3. If a reason for change, suspension, or temporary suspension of the Service arises under this Article, the Company shall notify Members by posting such information through the Service or other methods. However, where prior notice is impossible due to unavoidable reasons, the Company may notify Members after the fact.

  4. The Company shall use its best efforts to ensure that changes or suspension of Places operated by Creators, which provide products, content, events, and memberships through the Company’s Service, do not cause damage to Members.

Article 10 (Ownership of Rights and Use of Works)

  1. All rights, including intellectual property rights, in works created by the Company and services provided to Members shall belong to the Company. Provided, however, that intellectual property rights to content, events, and membership-related works that Creators provide (whether paid or free) within their Places shall belong to the Creators.

  2. The copyrights of information, photos, comments, and other postings that Members post during the use of the Service shall belong to the author of such postings.

  3. By posting content on the Service, Members are deemed to have granted permission for other Members to use such postings within the Service and for the Company to use them for the following purposes. However, Members may at any time request deletion, modification, exclusion from search results, or conversion to private status through the customer center or Service management features.

  4. To reproduce, transmit, display, or modify postings without altering their substance, for example, resizing or simplifying them for exposure within the Service (including highlighting exemplary postings on Service screens).

  5. To reproduce or modify postings without altering their substance, for exposure in external search results or for the purpose of creating promotional materials related to the Service.

  6. To disclose, report, or broadcast postings in whole or in part to media or communication companies for promotional purposes of the Service. In such cases, the Company shall not provide Member information to third parties without consent.

  7. If the Company intends to use a Member’s posting by methods other than those stated in Paragraph 3, it shall obtain the Member’s prior consent via phone, email, text message, or other means.

  8. Members shall be solely responsible for any damages arising from their postings infringing upon third parties’ copyrights or other rights. The Company may suspend or delete such postings in accordance with applicable laws.

Article 11 (Obligations of the Company)

  1. The Company shall not engage in activities prohibited by relevant laws and these Terms, and shall use its best efforts to operate the Service in a sound manner so that Members can use it with confidence.

  2. The Company regards the stable and continuous provision of the Service as an important duty and shall make efforts to prevent interruptions or failures.

  3. If failures or losses occur in service facilities, the Company shall restore or replace them without delay, unless special circumstances exist.

  4. The Company shall not provide or disclose a Member’s personal information to third parties without the Member’s prior consent, except as permitted by law through due legal process.

  5. The Company shall implement technical and administrative protection measures to ensure the safe management of personal information and shall faithfully comply with the Personal Information Protection Act (개인정보보호법) and other relevant laws.

  6. The Company shall establish and disclose a privacy policy to protect Members’ rights and interests, and shall ensure that Members may review it at any time.

  7. If damages to Members arise due to the Company’s willful misconduct or gross negligence, the Company shall be liable for such damages within the scope provided by law.

  8. The Company shall prepare reasonable compensation procedures to protect Members and shall promptly process legitimate requests.

  9. If complaints or opinions raised by Members are deemed reasonable, the Company shall handle them promptly, and if handling is delayed, the Company shall notify Members of the reason and schedule.

  10. The Company shall respect Members’ reasonable opinions to improve service quality and convenience, and shall endeavor to reflect them during the improvement process.

Article 12 (Obligations of Members)

  1. Members shall comply with these Terms, service notices, and relevant laws, and shall not engage in any act that interferes with the normal operation of the Company.

  2. In relation to the use of the Service, Members shall not engage in the following acts:

  3. Causing physical or psychological harm to others, or maliciously slandering or harassing them

  4. Misappropriating others’ IDs or passwords, or impersonating others

  5. Unauthorized use, forgery, or fraudulent acquisition of another person’s name or payment method

  6. Transferring, lending, or providing as collateral their service use rights or contractual status without Company approval

  7. Providing false information or deceiving others regarding relationships

  8. Spreading true or false information to infringe upon others’ honor or rights, or to obtain property benefits

  9. Sending language, images, or videos that cause humiliation, disgust, or fear

  10. Processing, selling, or using information from the Service for commercial purposes without Company approval

  11. Using the Service for industries or payment methods prohibited by card companies or payment gateways (PGs)

  12. Posting unauthorized advertisements, promotions, or spam, or engaging in business activities targeting unspecified persons

  13. Posting or sending vulgar or obscene materials in spaces accessible to minors

  14. Uploading or transmitting content without rights, or infringing upon third parties’ intellectual property or other rights

  15. Recording or duplicating Service screens without authorization

  16. Distributing malware, viruses, hacking, or otherwise disrupting normal operation through system overloads

  17. Collecting, storing, or disclosing others’ personal information without authorization

  18. Distributing or brokering gambling, speculative activities, pornography, or prostitution-related information

  19. Posting inappropriate materials, comments, or chats that cause disorder or confusion

  20. Abusing refund policies to disrupt fair transaction order

  21. Illegally copying or using content without a legitimate contract with the Company

  22. Engaging in unlawful or improper acts that violate relevant laws, such as the Resident Registration Act (주민등록법), Copyright Act (저작권법), and Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (정보통신망 이용촉진 및 정보보호 등에 관한 법률)

  23. Members shall use materials and information within the Service for learning and reference purposes only, and shall not hold the Company liable for any losses incurred by using them for investment, trading, or other economic activities.

  24. Members shall be responsible for all problems and damages arising from violations of this Article, and if such violations cause damages to the Company, the Member shall compensate the Company.

  25. If Members violate the obligations stipulated in this Article, the Company may, without prior notice, take the following actions:

  26. Blocking the Member from specific Creator accounts, restricting access to related services

  27. Resetting authentication or identity verification status of the Member’s account

  28. Restricting or suspending access to all or part of the Service

  29. Deleting or privatizing posts, comments, or tags created by the Member

  30. Terminating contracts for paid services

  31. Restricting or revoking Membership

  32. Blocking access to the Service entirely

  33. If such measures result in refund requests, the Company shall decide on the eligibility and scope of refunds in accordance with its policies and relevant laws, and shall notify Members in writing (including email) of the reasons and details.

  34. If Members believe such sanctions are unjust, they may file an objection or explanation through the customer center or an email designated by the Company.

Article 13 (Refunds)

  1. The Company is not the direct seller or provider of products, digital content, event tickets, donations, or membership benefits purchased by Members. However, as a platform operator, the Company supports the smooth execution of such transactions and, in relation to payment and refund issues, communicates with Members through its customer center and makes reasonable efforts to resolve disputes.

  2. Due to the nature of digital content, the Company does not provide refunds for reasons such as simple change of mind or subjective dissatisfaction.

  3. Members must check the product details page before making a purchase.

  4. After purchase, provided content may be downloaded without limitation, and the scope of use shall be determined by the Creator’s settings.

  5. The copyright and responsibility for provided content belong to the Creator, and the Company is not directly involved.

  6. Refunds are generally processed through the Company’s customer center. Refunds may be approved under the following circumstances:

  7. When the purchased product or content can no longer be provided and the Creator agrees to the refund

  8. When the Creator agrees to a refund due to circumstances preventing provision of the product

  9. When the Creator requests a refund through the Company

  10. When identical content is purchased more than once (excluding purchases caused by price changes or discounts)

  11. When the Member has not accessed the provided product or content

  12. In the case of membership services, refunds will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, excluding the period in which benefits have already been received

  13. Refunds may be restricted in the following cases:

  14. When a one-time digital product has already been accessed after purchase

  15. When membership benefits (including digital content or services) have been used

  16. When refunds violate separately defined refund policies for individual services

  17. In accordance with the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc. (전자상거래 등에서의 소비자보호에 관한 법률), the Company guarantees Members’ right to withdraw from a purchase. However, withdrawal may be restricted in cases falling under statutory exceptions.

  18. If an overpayment occurs in relation to paid services, the Company shall refund it:

  19. In cases attributable to the Company, the full amount shall be refunded.

  20. In cases attributable to the Member, any costs incurred in processing the refund shall be borne by the Member.

  21. The Company may charge a refund fee in cases of refunds due to a Member’s simple change of mind.

  22. Refund fees refer to costs imposed by the payment service provider.

  23. The Company shall separately determine and disclose the standards and methods of imposing refund fees.

  24. The Company shall establish procedures to mediate refund disputes.

  25. Refunds shall not be made without the Creator’s consent. However, if agreement between the Member and the Creator cannot be reached, the Company may mediate.

  26. If either the Member or the Creator fails to respond for three (3) business days after notice from the Company, the Company may deem agreement impossible and determine and implement measures at its own discretion.

Article 14 (Damages and Disclaimer)

  1. The Company does not hold authority or responsibility with respect to products, digital content, donations, membership benefits, etc. provided by Creators to Members, and is not liable for compensation, refunds, or non-performance of services arising therefrom. Such obligations belong solely to the Creator.

  2. The Company complies with the Commercial Act (상법) regulations on intermediaries and the Framework Act on Electronic Documents and Transactions (전자거래기본법) and other relevant laws to ensure smooth transactions between Members and Creators. Notwithstanding Paragraph 1, the Company shall make best efforts to mediate disputes within reasonable limits in cases of Member damages.

  3. If a Member violates these Terms or engages in unlawful conduct that causes damage to the Company, the Member shall compensate the Company for all damages arising therefrom.

  4. The Company shall not be liable for damages in the following cases:

  5. Service interruptions caused by the Member’s willful misconduct or negligence

  6. Damages resulting from the reliability or accuracy of data or information posted, stored, or transmitted by Members within the Service

  7. Damages arising from the use of free services

  8. Losses arising from investments or economic activities independently conducted by Members based on Service information

  9. Issues arising from failure to comply with these Terms

  10. Accidents caused by disruptions of telecommunications services provided by third parties other than the Company

  11. Inability to provide services due to force majeure such as natural disasters, power outages, war, or communication failures

Article 15 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

These Terms, individual service agreements between the Company and Members, and transactions between Members shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea. In the event of a dispute between the Company and a Member, in addition to courts of competent jurisdiction under the Civil Procedure Act (민사소송법) and other relevant laws, the Seoul Central District Court shall have jurisdiction.

Addendum

These Terms were partially amended on August 27, 2025.

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