Terms of Service

Article 1 (Purpose)

These Terms of Service (these "Terms") set forth the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of Photo Ink (the "Company") and its members, as well as other necessary matters, in connection with the use of the photo-taking, editing, and related services provided by the Company.

Article 2 (Effect and Amendment of the Terms)

These Terms take effect with respect to all members who wish to use the Service. These Terms become effective as of the date of each member's registration, and where reasonable grounds arise, the Company may amend these Terms to the extent that such amendment does not violate applicable laws and regulations.

Amended Terms take effect upon being posted in the Photo Ink app. When the Company amends these Terms, it shall post the amendment without delay, and where material matters concerning members' rights or obligations are amended, the Company shall post such amendment in advance.

If a member continues to use the Service without expressing an objection within seven (7) days from the date on which the amended Terms take effect, the member shall be deemed to have agreed to the amended Terms.

Article 3 (Other Rules Regarding the Terms)

Matters not specified in these Terms shall be governed by applicable laws and regulations and the purpose of the guidance provided for each service.

Article 4 (Definitions)

1. "Member" means a person who has registered an account in the Photo Ink app and uses the Service.

2. "Service" means the photo-taking, editing, collage creation, and overlay features (tables, stickers, timestamps, watermarks) and other related services provided by the Company through the Photo Ink app.

3. "Premium Service" means additional features (such as ad removal and feature unlocking) available through a one-time in-app purchase.

Article 5 (Formation of the Service Agreement)

The service agreement is formed when a member agrees to these Terms and applies for use of the Service, and the Company accepts such application.

Article 6 (Application for Use of the Service)

1. A member who wishes to use the Service must complete registration by signing in with an SNS account (Google, Kakao, LINE, or Apple).

2. Information such as nickname and email address is collected upon registration.

3. A member who registers using another person's identity may be subject to punishment under applicable laws and regulations.

Article 7 (Provision and Modification of the Service)

1. The Company provides the following services:

- Photo taking using the camera

- Photo editing (table, sticker, timestamp, and watermark overlays)

- Collage creation

- Photo record management (gallery, calendar, search)

2. When the Company modifies the contents of the Service, it will provide advance notice through an in-app announcement.

Article 8 (Premium Service and Payment)

1. The Company provides a paid Premium Service for certain features.

2. The Premium Service is provided through a one-time payment, processed via Google Play or the Apple App Store.

3. Purchasing the Premium Service provides banner ad removal, unlocking of all collage and table templates, unlimited sticker additions, and the image watermark feature.

4. Free members may use certain premium features once by watching a rewarded ad.

5. Payment cancellations and refunds are subject to the refund policy of the applicable store (Google Play or the Apple App Store).

6. When changing devices or reinstalling the app, previous purchases can be restored through the "Restore Purchases" feature.

Article 9 (Protection and Use of Personal Information)

The Company establishes and complies with a Privacy Policy to protect members' personal information. For details, please refer to the separate Privacy Policy.

Article 10 (Service Hours)

1. In principle, the Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, unless there are special operational or technical impediments on the part of the Company.

2. The Company may temporarily suspend the Service for scheduled system maintenance or the expansion or replacement of equipment, and any temporary suspension of the Service due to scheduled work will be announced in advance through an in-app notice.

3. The Company may temporarily suspend the Service without prior notice where unavoidable circumstances exist, such as urgent system maintenance.

Article 11 (Member Account Management)

1. Members bear full responsibility for managing their accounts.

2. Members sign in through an SNS account (Google, Kakao, LINE, or Apple), and each member is responsible for the security of his or her own SNS account.

3. Members bear full responsibility for any unauthorized use of their accounts.

Article 12 (Rights to Photos and Content)

1. The copyright in photos taken and edited by a member through the Photo Ink app belongs to the member.

2. Photos taken and edited by a member are stored on the member's device and are not transmitted to the Company's servers.

3. The Company does not use members' photos for commercial purposes without the member's consent.

Article 13 (Advertising)

1. The Company may display advertisements (banner ads and rewarded ads) within the app to operate the Service, and members consent to the advertisements displayed while using the Service.

2. Banner ads are removed for premium members.

3. Any transaction between a member and an advertiser conducted through an advertisement is a matter between the member and the advertiser, and the Company bears no liability for any damages arising therefrom.

Article 14 (Compensation for Damages)

Where a member suffers damages due to the Service provided by the Company, the Company shall be liable for compensation, within the scope of ordinary damages, only where such damages are caused by the Company's willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Article 15 (Disclaimer)

1. The Company is exempt from liability for providing the Service where it is unable to provide the Service due to natural disasters, war, or other comparable force majeure events.

2. The Company is not liable for any impediment to or damages arising from the use of the Service caused by reasons attributable to the member.

3. The Company is not liable for any failure of a member to obtain, or any loss of, profits expected from the use of the Service.

4. The Company is not liable for any loss of photo data stored on a member's device. Backing up photo data is the member's responsibility.

5. The Company does not guarantee the accuracy of location information or weather information, and is not liable for any damages arising therefrom.

※ Matters not provided for herein shall be governed by applicable laws and regulations and general commercial practice.