TERMS OF SERVICE
Chapter 1 – General Provisions
Article 1 (Purpose)
These Terms of Service define the rights, obligations, and responsibilities between FunkyVine Inc. (“the Company”) and users of the Company’s game services provided via mobile devices, including all related networks, websites, and additional services (“the Services”).
Article 2 (Definitions)
1. “Company” refers to the business entity that provides the Services through mobile devices.
2. “Member” refers to a person who enters into a service agreement under these Terms and uses the Services provided by the Company.
3. “Temporary Member” refers to a user who provides limited information and uses only a portion of the Services.
4. “Mobile Device” refers to devices that can download or install content, such as mobile phones, smartphones, PDAs, and tablets.
5. “Account Information” refers to all information provided by the Member, including account number, external account information, device information, nickname, profile image, friend list, game usage information (character info, items, levels, etc.), and payment information.
6. “Content” refers to all digital items created by the Company for use on mobile devices, including games, network services, applications, game currency, and game items (paid or free).
7. “Open Market” refers to an e-commerce environment where game content can be installed and purchased on a mobile device.
8. “Application” refers to all programs downloaded or installed via mobile devices for the purpose of using the Services.
9. “Game Service” refers to games and related services provided by the Company for execution on mobile devices.
Unless otherwise stated in Paragraph 1 above, terminology shall follow relevant laws, individual service policies, and general industry practices.
Article 3 (Provision of Company Information)
The Company shall clearly display the following information within the Game Service for easy access by Members:
1. Company name
2. Business office address (including the address for customer complaints)
3. Telephone number and e-mail address
4. Privacy Policy
5. Service Terms of Service
Article 4 (Effect and Amendment of Terms)
1. The Company shall publicly display these Terms in the Game Service or through a link. Important items, such as service suspension, withdrawal, refunds, termination, and liability limitations, will be highlighted or displayed on a separate screen.
2. If the Company amends the Terms, the revision date, reason, and details shall be announced at least 7 days prior to implementation, or at least 30 days in advance if the amendments are disadvantageous to Members or involve significant changes. The previous and revised versions shall be compared for easy understanding.
3. The Company will request user consent for amended Terms. If a Member does not express acceptance or refusal by the implementation date after proper notice, the Member will be deemed to have consented. If a Member does not agree, either party may terminate the Service agreement.
4. The Company shall provide channels for Members to ask questions regarding the Terms.
5. Amendments may be made within the scope permitted by applicable laws.
Article 5 (Formation and Application of Service Agreement)
1. A service agreement is formed when an applicant agrees to these Terms, applies for Service use, and the Company accepts the application.
2. The Company may refuse an application if:
â—¦ information is falsely entered
â—¦ the Service is accessed abnormally from regions where it is not supported
â—¦ the purpose violates applicable laws
â—¦ the purpose threatens public order or morality
â—¦ the Service is intended for improper or commercial exploitation
â—¦ or other equivalent improper circumstances exist
3. The Company may delay accepting an application if technical limitations, outages, payment failures, or similar issues exist.
Article 6 (Matters Not Specified in These Terms)
Where not specified in these Terms, relevant laws and general industry practices shall apply.
Article 7 (Operational Policy)
1. Operational Policies may be designated for items delegated by the Terms and for efficient service operations.
2. The Company shall disclose the Operational Policy within the Game Service.
3. Operational Policy amendments follow the procedure of Article 4, Paragraph 2, except when:
â—¦ delegated matters only are revised
â—¦ revisions unrelated to user rights and obligations
â—¦ revisions fall within predictable operational scope
Chapter 2 – Management of Personal Information
Article 8 (Protection and Use of Personal Information)
1. The Company complies with relevant laws and strives to protect Member personal information under its Privacy Policy.
2. Depending on service characteristics, non-personal introductory information (nickname, character image, status, etc.) may be publicly displayed.
3. Personal information shall not be shared without user consent, except when required by law.
4. The Company is not responsible for damages caused by user negligence leading to information leakage.
Chapter 3 – Obligations of Parties
Article 9 (Obligations of the Company)
The Company shall comply with legal obligations, protect personal information, and provide stable service except where service interruption results from unavoidable events (natural disasters, emergencies, unavoidable technical failures, etc.).
Article 10 (Obligations of Members)
Members shall not engage in:
• false registration
• trading or transferring cyber assets without Company permission
• identity fraud, impersonation, or unauthorized payment
• collection or distribution of personal information
• gambling, obscene or harmful content exchange
• commercial or political misuse of the Service
• exploiting bugs or unauthorized duplication
• infringing intellectual property, defaming others, or causing harm
• distributing viruses or interfering with systems
• hacking, reverse engineering, modifying the application without authorization
• any act violating laws or public morals
Users are responsible for safeguarding their accounts and devices. Improper management or sharing results in user liability.
The Company may define additional behavioral rules for account names, chat, bulletin use, and external platform services.
Chapter 4 – Use of Service and Restrictions
Article 11 (Provision of Service)
The Company provides Services immediately after the service agreement is completed.
Article 12 (Use of the Service)
Service hours follow Company policy and may be suspended for:
• maintenance
• high traffic, equipment failure, power outages
• uncontrollable situations (war, disaster, emergency)
Paid content requires payment of designated fees; carrier data charges may apply.
Article 13 (Service Modification and Suspension)
The Company may modify the Service for operational or technical needs and will notify Members in advance unless urgent circumstances require otherwise. Full service suspension due to significant business reasons will be notified at least 30 days in advance, and unused paid items will be refunded.
Article 14 (Collection of Information)
The Company may store chat logs and review them only when resolving disputes or violations.
Device information (excluding personal information) may be collected for stable services.
Article 15 (Advertising)
The Company may display advertisements within the Service and send marketing messages only to users who agreed to receive them. Users may withdraw consent at any time.
Article 16 (Intellectual Property Rights)
All content within the Game Service is owned by the Company.
Users grant the Company a worldwide, free license to use user-generated content within the Service (except posts not integrated with the Service, which require explicit consent).
Article 17 (Paid Content Usage Period)
Paid Content is usable on the purchasing device only and expires as indicated at purchase.
Article 18 (User Restrictions)
If users violate Article 10, the Company may apply penalties including:
• temporary authority restrictions
• character suspension
• account suspension
• Service suspension
Investigation-related temporary suspensions may occur. Compensation for unjustified suspensions applies only when the Company is at fault.
Article 19 (Procedure for Restrictions)
The Company notifies Members of reasons, duration, and appeal methods before applying restrictions unless urgent enforcement is necessary.
Article 20 (Appeals)
Members may file formal objections within 14 days. The Company responds within 15 days.
Chapter 5 – Withdrawal, Refunds, and Termination
Article 21 (Payment)
Payment is determined by carrier or open market platform policies. Exchange rates may cause differences in displayed prices.
Article 22 (Withdrawal of Purchase)
Users may withdraw paid content purchases within 7 days, except when:
• immediately applicable content was used
• bonus benefits were consumed
• content functionality is determined by opening / activation
Incorrect or misleading content enables withdrawal within 3 months, or 30 days after discovery.
Refunds occur within 3 business days following successful verification.
Special rules apply to minors purchasing without legal guardian consent.
Article 23 (Refunds for Overpayment)
Overpayments are refunded; user-caused overpayments may require the user to pay transaction fees.
Article 24 (Termination of Agreement)
Users may terminate service use at any time; game information will be permanently deleted.
The Company may terminate accounts for severe violations.
Accounts inactive for one year may be terminated to protect personal data.
Chapter 6 – Compensation and Liability
Article 25 (Compensation)
Parties violating these Terms shall compensate for damages caused by intent or negligence.
Article 26 (Disclaimer of Company Liability)
The Company is not liable for damages due to:
• uncontrollable causes (disaster, war, emergency)
• maintenance or unavoidable outages
• user negligence or violation of Terms
• disputes between users
• loss of expected profits
• loss of experience, items, or currency (unless caused by Company intent or gross negligence)
• third-party payments due to poor device/password management
• device change, OS change, roaming, or network carrier change
• actions of Temporary Members
Article 27 (Notices to Members)
Notices will be sent via e-mail, in-game messages, SMS, etc.
Mass notices may be posted for 7 days within the Service.
Article 28 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea. Disputes shall be resolved in accordance with legal jurisdiction.
Article 29 (Complaint Handling and Dispute Resolution)
The Company shall operate a customer support system and respond quickly to legitimate complaints. If a third-party mediation body becomes involved, the Company will cooperate in good faith.