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Article 1 (Purpose)
These Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as the “Terms”) aim to stipulate the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of STX ECO (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) and users who register as members and use the online Internet services provided by the Company (hereinafter referred to as the “Services,” which means all services provided by the Company accessible via any type of wired or wireless device, regardless of the device type). Members who have agreed to these Terms and completed registration are hereinafter referred to as “Members.”
Article 2 (Specification, Effectiveness, and Amendment of Terms)
The Company shall post the contents of these Terms on the initial screen of the Service so that Members can easily access and understand them.
The Company may amend these Terms within the scope that does not violate laws related to consumer protection in electronic commerce, laws regulating Terms and Conditions, the Framework Act on Consumers, and other relevant laws.
In the event of amendments, the Company shall clearly state the existing Terms, the amended Terms, the effective date of the amendments, and the reasons for the amendments, and post these on the Service website for a reasonable period from at least 15 days prior to the effective date. If the amendments are disadvantageous to Members, they will be posted at least 30 days prior to the effective date. The Company shall also notify existing Members of the amendments by sending the revised Terms to the email addresses provided by Members.
If a Member does not express objection within 7 days after notification as described in the preceding paragraph, it shall be deemed that the Member has agreed to the amended Terms. If a Member does not agree to the amended Terms, the Member may terminate the Service Agreement in accordance with the regulations.
Article 3 (Membership Registration Procedure)
If a Service user reads these Terms and clicks the “Agree” button or checks “Confirm” or a similar option, it shall be deemed that the user has agreed to these Terms.
To register as a Member for using the Company’s Services, a user must provide the required information in the online registration form prescribed by the Company and click the “Submit” or “Confirm” button after agreeing as described in Paragraph 1. If deemed necessary by the Company, the user may be required to submit additional documents.
Article 4 (Establishment, Suspension, and Rejection of Membership Registration)
Membership registration is established when a Service user submits a membership application according to the procedure in Article 3 and the Company approves the registration. The Company must promptly approve the application after verifying that the applicant has properly completed the required information, except in cases where additional documents are required.
The Company may suspend approval of membership registration in the following cases:
When there is no practical capacity in the infrastructure for providing the Service
When it is technically problematic to provide the Service
Other cases deemed necessary by the Company for financial or technical reasons
The Company may reject membership registration in the following cases:
When the application contains false information or is accompanied by false documents
When a child under the age of 14 does not obtain consent for providing personal information from a parent or legal representative
Other cases where it is clear that registration would violate public order or morals based on relevant laws
When a Member whose contract was previously terminated under Article 16(2) reapplies
Article 5 (Responsibility for Managing Member ID, etc.)
Members are responsible for managing their member ID and password for using the Services and are liable for all disadvantages caused by intentional or negligent acts, including unauthorized use by a third party. However, the Company is responsible if such issues arise due to the Company’s willful misconduct or negligence.
If a Member becomes aware that their member ID, password, or additional information has been stolen or used by a third party, the Member must immediately change their password and take other necessary actions and promptly notify the Company, following the Company’s guidance.
Article 6 (Collection of Personal Information)
The Company collects necessary personal information from Members in accordance with relevant laws to provide the Services.
Article 7 (Changes to Member Information)
Members must immediately update their information on the member information management page in the following cases. The Company is not liable for any damages caused by a Member’s failure to update their information:
Changes in date of birth, residential area, or contact information
Changes in mailing address or address for prizes, etc.
Other changes recognized by the Company
Article 8 (Use of Services)
Service use is available immediately after the Company grants approval for use. In the case of paid services, use may begin once the Company confirms payment.
A Member who is a minor under civil law must obtain consent from their legal representative before using paid services.
The service is generally available 24 hours a day, year-round (00:00?24:00), except in cases where it is technically or operationally impossible. However, for paid services, the Company may set specific service hours depending on the availability of consulting attorneys, or for regular maintenance or other reasons, the Company may specify separate dates and times for service provision.
Article 9 (Ownership of Rights and Use of Works)
Copyright of posts and other materials (hereinafter referred to as “Posts”) submitted by Members within the Services is jointly held by the Member and the Company.
Posts may be displayed through the Company’s website and mobile applications, as well as in search results or promotional materials. For such display purposes, Posts may be partially modified, copied, or edited. The Company will comply with copyright laws, and Members may request deletion, exclusion from search results, or private status for their Posts at any time via the customer center or management functions within the Service.
Article 10 (Restriction and Suspension of Service Use)
The Company may restrict or suspend a Member’s use of the Service under the following circumstances:
If a Member intentionally or negligently interferes with the operation of the Company’s Services
If a Member violates obligations under Article 12
Due to unavoidable reasons such as maintenance, repair, or construction of service facilities
If a telecommunications service provider suspends services under the Telecommunications Business Act
In cases of national emergencies, facility malfunctions, or excessive demand affecting service use
Other serious reasons for which the Company deems continued service provision inappropriate
The Company shall notify Members of the reasons and duration when restricting or suspending Service use.
If the Company decides to terminate a Member’s contract and withdraw the Member under Article 16(2), it shall notify the Member appropriately before withdrawal, and the Member has the right to raise objections within 30 days from receipt of notice.
If a Member has not logged in for 12 consecutive months, the Company may delete the Member’s information.
Under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, a Member or third party (hereinafter referred to as “Requestor”) whose rights are infringed may request deletion or posting of rebuttal regarding a Post that infringes privacy or defames. In such cases, the Company may temporarily block access to the Post (hereinafter referred to as “Temporary Measure”) for up to 30 days.
Members whose Posts are temporarily blocked (hereinafter referred to as “Posters”) may request restoration (hereinafter referred to as “Reposting Request”), and the Company will act according to the decisions of the Korea Communications Standards Commission with the consent of the Poster and Requestor. Without such consent, the Company shall decide whether to restore the Post. If no decision is made within the Temporary Measure period, the Post will be deleted after the period expires.
If the Company recognizes that a Post infringes privacy, defames, or violates other third-party rights, it may take a Temporary Measure even without a Report from a Member or third party. Handling of such Posts shall follow the procedures in Articles 10(5)?(6).
If another Member or third party initiates legal action against a Member or the Company due to infringement of legal rights caused by a Member’s Post, the Company may temporarily restrict access to the Post until a court ruling is finalized. The Requestor bears the burden of proving legal actions and court judgments regarding restricted access.
Article 11 (Company’s Obligations)
The Company shall maintain, inspect, and restore facilities to ensure continuous and stable provision of the Services.
The Company shall not send commercial advertisements via email or SMS to Members who have not consented to receive them.
The Company shall not disclose or distribute Members’ personal information to third parties without consent and shall take measures to protect such information. Other matters regarding personal information protection shall follow the Information and Communications Network Act and the Company’s “Personal Information Management Guidelines.”
When providing Services through a third-party contract, the Company shall clearly indicate the Member information provided to the third party, obtain explicit consent, and share personal information only during the service period in compliance with applicable laws.
Article 12 (Member’s Obligations)
Members shall not violate the following provisions or other rules established by the Company:
Registering false information during membership application or update
Modifying, reproducing, publishing, broadcasting, or providing information obtained via the Service for commercial or non-commercial purposes without prior approval
Using the Service to gain promotional opportunities for themselves or third parties in exchange for money
Posting false information or infringing intellectual property rights, thereby violating the Company’s or third parties’ rights
Using another Member’s ID or password without authorization
Using someone else’s account or credit card information without permission for paid services
Posting obscene, violent, or immoral images or audio
Transmitting or posting information prohibited by relevant laws including the Information and Communications Network Act
Posting media harmful to minors as regulated by the Youth Protection Act
Spreading content against public order or morals
Impersonating Company staff or service administrators, or using another’s name to post or send messages
Posting or sending software viruses or other harmful code intended to disrupt normal operation of software, hardware, or telecommunication equipment
Stalking, abusive language, spamming, or interfering with other Members’ use of the Service
Collecting, storing, or disclosing another Member’s personal information without consent
Using the Service for commercial activities such as advertising or spamming to multiple Members
The Company may delete Posts, temporarily remove content, restrict Service use, or unilaterally terminate the contract if a Member violates Paragraph 1.
For Services requiring age verification under applicable laws, Members must provide real-name information as instructed by the Company.
Article 13 (Prohibition of Transfer)
Members’ rights to use the Services may not be transferred, gifted, or used as collateral.
Article 14 (Payment of Service Fees)
Members shall, in principle, pay the fees for paid Services provided by the Company before using such Services.
Payment methods for paid Services are as follows:
Bank transfers via phone banking, internet banking, etc.
Payment via prepaid card, debit card, credit card, and other cards
Online direct deposit (virtual account)
Payment using points issued by the Company, such as mileage points
Payment via gift certificates recognized by the Company or under this agreement
Payment via telephone or mobile phone
Other electronic payment methods
The Company may request additional personal information necessary to complete the payment, and Members must provide accurate information. The Company is not liable for any damages incurred by the Member due to false or inaccurate information provided by the Member.
Article 15 (Refunds and Objections)
For Services that are completed with a single use or purchase after payment, refunds are not available once the Service has been used. Refunds are also not available if a paid video has been played for even one second.
Notwithstanding Paragraph 1, full refunds will be provided in the following cases:
The Member has not used the Service after completing payment
The Service purchased by the Member was not provided
Members may raise objections regarding service fees. Objections must be made within 7 days from the date the Member became aware of the issue, or within 30 days from the date of the issue.
If the Company restricts a Member’s service use or unilaterally terminates the contract due to a violation of Article 12, no refund will be provided.
In principle, refunds are made using the same payment method used for the Service, but if this is not possible or in the case of partial refunds due to early termination, the Company may provide refunds using another method it deems appropriate.
Refunds under this Article shall be made within 3 business days from the date the refund obligation arises. Delayed interest will accrue at 1% per annum, except when the delay is caused by the Member’s cooperation being required.
Costs associated with refunds shall be borne by the Member if caused by the Member, or by the Company if caused by the Company.
Article 16 (Termination of Service Agreement)
Members may terminate their Service Agreement at any time by deleting their ID and withdrawing via the Company’s member management procedures.
If a Member violates Article 12, the Company may unilaterally terminate the contract and claim civil and criminal liabilities if damages occur due to service operation disruption.
If a Member does not log in to the Service for one consecutive year, the Company may terminate the Service Agreement with that Member.
Termination of a paid Service agreement occurs upon the Member’s withdrawal request and the Company’s approval. Termination is effective at the time of approval, and any refundable amount will be refunded in accordance with Article 15.
If an individual paid Service specifies different termination procedures or effects in its separate terms, such terms shall govern termination of that particular Service.
Chapter 4 Miscellaneous
Article 17 (Limitation of Liability)
The Company shall not be liable for damages incurred by Members in the following cases:
Force majeure events such as natural disasters
Intentional service interference by third parties contracted with the Company
Service disruption caused by the Member
Use of free Services in compliance with the privacy policy
Damages caused by errors in the Member’s computer or mobile device
Incorrect personal information provided by the Member
Other causes not due to the Company’s intention or negligence
The Company is not responsible for Members failing to achieve expected profits or loss of profits, or for damages caused by data obtained through the Service.
The Company is not responsible for the content, reliability, or accuracy of information posted by Members, nor for disputes arising between Members or between Members and third parties through the Service.
The Company has no obligation to pre-screen Posts or continuously review content prior to registration and shall not be liable for any resulting damages.
Article 18 (Dispute Resolution)
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea. Any disputes arising between the Company and Members regarding Service use shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Seoul Central District Court.
Article 19 (Application of Regulations)
Matters not specified in these Terms and Conditions shall be governed by relevant laws, and in the absence of legal provisions, by customary practices.
Article 20 (Supplementary Provisions)
These Terms and Conditions shall come into effect on August 19, 2025.