Last updated: May 1, 2025
These Terms of Service aim to define the rights, obligations, responsibilities, and other necessary matters between Echad Labs Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") and its members regarding the use of applications and internet-related services (hereinafter referred to as the "Service") provided by the Company. The Company aims through this Service to aid in understanding the Bible and support the formation of a healthy and mutually respectful community.
The definitions of terms used in these Terms are as follows:
"Service" means all applications, websites, and related services (including community and marketplace) provided by the Company.
"Member" refers to a customer who has entered into a service use agreement with the Company according to these Terms and uses the services provided by the Company.
"ID" means a combination of letters or numbers chosen by the Member and approved by the Company for Member identification and service use.
"Password" means a combination of letters or numbers set by the Member to confirm their identity matching the assigned ID and to protect confidentiality.
"Post" means information in the form of symbols, text, voice, sound, images, videos, etc., posted by the Member on the Service while using the Service, including writings, photos, videos, and various files and links.
"Points" means virtual data on the Service that has no monetary value, which the Company may arbitrarily assign, grant, or adjust for the efficient use of the Service.
"Marketplace" means a virtual place of business set up by the Company using information and communication facilities such as computers to enable Members to trade goods or services (hereinafter "Goods, etc."), and is also used to mean the operator running the Marketplace.
"Paid Service" means a service that the Member must pay a separate usage fee to the Company to use.
"Premium Membership" means a specific bundle of Paid Services used by the Member upon payment of a regular usage fee.
① The Company posts the content of these Terms on the initial service screen or a connected screen so that Members can easily understand them.
② The Company may revise these Terms within the scope not violating relevant laws such as the "Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions", "Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc." (hereinafter "Information and Communications Network Act").
③ When the Company revises the Terms, it shall announce the effective date and reason for revision along with the current Terms in the manner described in Paragraph 1, from 7 days before the effective date of the revised Terms until the day before the effective date. However, for revisions disadvantageous to the Member, the Company shall announce them 30 days prior to the effective date and separately notify the Member clearly through electronic means such as email or in-service notifications.
④ If the Company, when announcing or notifying the revised Terms according to the preceding paragraph, clearly informs the Member that failure to express intent within a certain period will be deemed as expression of intent, and the Member does not explicitly express refusal, the Member shall be deemed to have agreed to the revised Terms.
⑤ If the Member does not agree to the application of the revised Terms, the Company cannot apply the content of the revised Terms, and in this case, the Member may terminate the service agreement. If there are special circumstances where the existing Terms cannot be applied, the Company may terminate the service agreement.
Matters not stipulated in these Terms and the interpretation of these Terms shall be governed by the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc., the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions, consumer protection guidelines in electronic commerce, etc., set by the Fair Trade Commission, and relevant laws or commercial practices.
① The Company provides the following services:
1. Basic Service (Free): Bible reading, note-taking (limited), highlighting (limited), festival and event schedules, Torah portion schedule provision, community service (some features may be restricted), etc.
2. Premium Membership Service (Paid): Audio Bible, note-taking (unlimited), highlighting (unlimited), ad removal, other premium-exclusive features (as separately determined by the Company)
3. Marketplace Service (Provision of information on Goods, etc., and conclusion of purchase contracts, etc.)
4. Other services provided to Members through additional development by the Company or partnership agreements with other companies.
② In cases such as the unavailability of Goods, etc., or changes in technical specifications, the Company may change the content of Goods, etc., to be provided under future contracts. In this case, the content of the changed Goods, etc., and the provision date shall be specified and immediately announced where the current Goods, etc., content is posted.
③ The Company may change all or part of the services provided due to operational or technical needs, and shall notify the Member of the content of the changed service and the provision date in the manner specified in Article 11.
④ The Company may conduct regular inspections if necessary for service provision, and the regular inspection time shall follow what is announced on the service provision screen.
⑤ The Company may provide part of the Service for a fee. Specific conditions such as the usage fee, payment method, and refund policy for Paid Services shall follow the Paid Service Terms of Use or operating policy separately determined by the Company. The Member must check and agree to these regulations before using Paid Services.
① The Company may temporarily suspend service provision in case of maintenance, replacement, or breakdown of information and communication facilities such as computers, communication interruption, or significant operational reasons. In this case, the Company shall notify the Member in the manner specified in Article 11. However, if there are unavoidable reasons preventing prior notification, the Company may notify afterwards.
② The Company may restrict or suspend the Member's service use if any of the following reasons occur:
1. If the Member intentionally or through gross negligence interferes with the operation of the Company's service.
2. If the Member violates the obligations under Article 9.
3. If unavoidable due to inspection, maintenance, or construction of service facilities.
4. If a telecommunications service provider stipulated in the Telecommunications Business Act suspends telecommunications services.
5. When service use is hindered due to a national emergency, service facility failure, or excessive service usage.
6. If the Company deems it inappropriate to continue providing the service due to other significant reasons.
③ When the Company restricts or suspends service use, it shall inform the Member of the reason and the restriction period.
④ The Company shall be exempt from responsibility for service provision if it cannot provide services due to natural disasters or equivalent force majeure.
① Membership registration is concluded when a person wishing to use the service (hereinafter "Applicant") agrees to the content of the Terms, applies for membership registration, and the Company approves such application.
② The Company, in principle, approves the Applicant's application for service use. However, the Company may refuse approval or terminate the service agreement afterwards for applications falling under any of the following:
1. If the Applicant has previously lost membership qualification under these Terms (except when obtaining the Company's approval for re-registration).
2. If using a non-real name or another person's name.
3. If providing false information or failing to provide the information requested by the Company.
4. If a minor under 14 years of age applies without the consent of a legal representative (e.g., parent).
5. If approval is impossible due to the Applicant's fault or if applying in violation of other stipulated requirements.
6. If intending to use the service for fraudulent purposes or profit-seeking.
7. If applying for a purpose that violates relevant laws or could harm public order or morals.
8. If the application is confirmed to violate these Terms or is otherwise illegal or improper, or if the Company deems it necessary based on reasonable judgment.
③ For applications under Paragraph 1, the Company may request real-name verification and identity authentication through specialized agencies depending on the type of Member.
④ The Company may withhold approval if there is insufficient service facility capacity or if there are technical or operational issues.
⑤ The membership registration agreement is established when the Company's approval reaches the Member.
⑥ The Member may view and modify their personal information at any time through the personal information management screen. However, real names, IDs, etc., necessary for service management cannot be modified.
⑦ If the information provided at the time of membership registration changes, the Member must notify the Company of the changes online or by email or other methods.
⑧ The Company is not responsible for any disadvantages arising from the failure to notify the Company of the changes mentioned in Paragraph 7.
① The Company endeavors to protect the Member's personal information as stipulated by relevant laws such as the "Information and Communications Network Act" and the "Personal Information Protection Act".
② The protection and use of personal information are subject to relevant laws and the Company's Privacy Policy. However, the Company's Privacy Policy does not apply to linked sites other than the Company's official service.
③ The Company strives to protect the Member's personal information obtained in connection with service provision and not disclose or distribute it to third parties without the Member's consent. Other matters concerning the Member's personal information protection shall follow the Information and Communications Network Act and the Company's separately established Privacy Policy.
① Members shall not engage in the following acts:
1. Registering false information upon application or modification.
2. Stealing others' information.
3. Altering information posted by the Company.
4. Transmitting or posting information (computer programs, etc.) other than that permitted by the Company.
5. Infringing on the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of the Company or third parties.
6. Damaging the reputation of or interfering with the business of the Company or third parties.
7. Disclosing or posting obscene or violent messages, images, sounds, or other information contrary to public order and morals on the Service.
8. Using the Service for profit without the Company's consent.
9. Collecting, storing, or disclosing other users' personal information.
10. Hacking or distributing viruses, malicious codes, etc.
11. Interfering with the Company's service operation.
12. Other illegal or improper acts.
② Members shall comply with relevant laws, the provisions of these Terms, usage guidelines, precautions announced in connection with the Service, and matters notified by the Company, and shall not engage in acts that interfere with the Company's business.
① The Company shall not engage in acts prohibited by relevant laws and these Terms or contrary to public morals, and shall make utmost efforts to provide the Service continuously and stably.
② The Company shall establish a security system to protect personal information (including credit information) so that Members can use the Service safely, and shall announce and comply with the Privacy Policy.
③ The Company shall handle opinions or complaints raised by Members regarding service use if deemed justified. The Company shall communicate the handling process and results to the Member via bulletin boards, email, etc.
④ The Company shall be liable for compensating damages incurred by a Member due to the Company's unfair display or advertising practices concerning Goods, etc., in the Marketplace, as stipulated in Article 3 of the "Act on Fair Labeling and Advertising".
① When the Company notifies a Member, it may do so via the email address designated by the Member, in-service notifications, etc.
② For notifications to an unspecified number of Members, the Company may substitute individual notifications by posting on the service notice board for at least one week. However, individual notifications shall be made for matters significantly affecting the Member's own transactions.
① The Member is responsible for managing their ID and password and shall not allow third parties to use them.
② The Company may restrict the use of a Member's ID if there is a risk of personal information leakage, if it is antisocial or contrary to public morals, or if there is a risk of being mistaken for the Company or its operator.
③ If the Member becomes aware that their ID and password have been stolen or are being used by a third party, they must immediately notify the Company and follow the Company's instructions.
④ The Company is not responsible for any disadvantages arising from the Member's failure to notify the Company of the fact mentioned in Paragraph 3 or failure to follow the Company's instructions even after notification.
① The copyright of posts posted by Members within the Service belongs to the author of the respective posts.
② Posts published by Members within the Service may be exposed in search results, the Service, and related promotions. For such exposure, they may be partially modified, copied, or edited to the extent necessary. In this case, the Company complies with the Copyright Act, and Members can request deletion, exclusion from search results, privacy settings, etc., for their posts at any time through customer service or management functions within the Service.
③ If the Company intends to use a Member's posts in ways other than described in Paragraph 2, it must obtain the Member's prior consent via phone, fax, email, etc.
④ If the Company determines that a post published or transmitted by a Member falls under any of the following cases, the Company may delete, move, or refuse registration without prior notice, and the Company assumes no liability for this:
1. Content that slanders or defames other Members or third parties.
2. Content corresponding to the distribution of information, text, figures, etc., that violates public order and morals.
3. Content deemed to be connected to criminal activity.
4. Content that infringes on the Company's copyright, third-party copyrights, or other rights.
5. Posting unnecessary or unapproved advertisements or promotional materials.
6. Content that impersonates another person's ID, pseudonym, name, etc., or fraudulently alters another person's information.
7. Posting the same content multiple times, contrary to the purpose of posting.
8. Content judged to violate other relevant laws and Company guidelines.
Members shall not engage in any of the following acts:
1. Acts stipulated in Article 9 (Member Obligations).
2. Acts within the community service that disrespect others' beliefs or backgrounds, defame others, or promote division.
3. Acts that cause discomfort or offense to others, such as hate speech, discriminatory language, sexual harassment, or insults.
4. Acts that cause confusion by disseminating claims that are clearly false or anti-intellectual and difficult to accept according to social norms.
5. Acts that interfere with normal transaction order when using the Marketplace service, such as fraudulent orders, repeated orders without intention to purchase, or unreasonable demands for returns/exchanges.
6. Hacking the Company's servers or arbitrarily altering part or all of the website or posted information.
7. Harming or intentionally interfering with the Service.
8. Engaging in commercial activities using the Service without the Company's prior consent.
9. Reproducing information obtained through this Service for purposes other than service use, publishing or broadcasting it, or providing it to third parties without the Company's prior consent.
10. Transmitting, posting, emailing, or otherwise distributing content that infringes on others' patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights.
11. Transmitting, posting, emailing, or otherwise distributing obscene or vulgar information, text, figures, sounds, or videos that violate public order and morals.
12. Transmitting, posting, emailing, or otherwise distributing insulting or personal content that may infringe on others' honor or privacy.
13. Harassing or threatening other Members, or persistently causing distress or discomfort to specific Members.
14. Collecting or storing other users' personal information without the Company's approval.
15. Acts objectively judged to be connected to crime.
16. Violating any regulations or terms of use established by the Company, including these Terms.
17. Other acts that violate relevant laws.
① If a Member's post contains content that violates the "Information and Communications Network Act," "Copyright Act," etc., the rights holder may request the suspension of posting, deletion, etc., of the post according to the procedures stipulated in the relevant laws, and the Company shall take measures according to the relevant laws.
② Even if there is no request from the rights holder as described in the preceding paragraph, if there are grounds to recognize infringement of rights or if it violates other Company policies and relevant laws, the Company may take temporary measures, etc., regarding the post according to the relevant laws.
③ Detailed procedures related to this shall follow the "Posting Suspension Request Service" established by the Company within the scope prescribed by the "Information and Communications Network Act" and the "Copyright Act."
① For the efficient use and operation of the Marketplace service, the Company may adjust, recover, or expire some or all Points after prior notice. Points may periodically expire according to the period set by the Company.
② Members cannot transfer Points to third parties or other IDs, trade them for value, or convert them into cash.
③ Specific matters concerning purchase applications, contract conclusions, payments, delivery, subscription withdrawal, etc., for Goods, etc., provided by the Company through the Marketplace shall follow relevant laws and the Marketplace usage guidelines separately established by the Company.
④ The Company shall establish and operate a damage compensation processing body to reflect justified opinions or complaints raised by Members and process compensation for damages.
⑤ The Company shall prioritize the handling of complaints and opinions submitted by Members. However, if prompt handling is difficult, the Company shall immediately notify the Member of the reason and processing schedule.
⑥ In relation to e-commerce disputes arising between the Company and a Member, if the Member requests damage relief, the matter may be subject to mediation by the Fair Trade Commission or a dispute mediation agency commissioned by the city/provincial governor.
① Members may request withdrawal from the Company at any time, and the Company shall process the membership withdrawal immediately. Upon membership withdrawal, membership qualification is lost, and various benefits provided by the Company expire.
② If a Member falls under any of the following reasons, the Company may restrict or suspend membership qualification:
1. Registering false information upon application.
2. Failing to pay debts incurred in relation to the use of the Service, such as the price of Goods, etc., purchased using the Marketplace, by the due date.
3. Interfering with others' service use or stealing their information, thereby threatening the order of electronic commerce.
4. Using the Service to engage in acts prohibited by law or these Terms, or contrary to public order and morals.
5. Failing to fulfill Member obligations under Article 9.
6. Engaging in prohibited activities under Article 14.
7. If it is deemed inappropriate to continue the Member's qualification for other reasons.
③ If, after the Company restricts or suspends a Member's qualification, the same act is repeated twice or more, or the reason is not rectified within 30 days, the Company may revoke the membership qualification.
④ If the Company revokes membership qualification, it shall cancel the membership registration. In this case, the Company shall notify the Member and provide an opportunity to explain for a period of at least 30 days before canceling the membership registration.
⑤ Upon membership withdrawal or loss of qualification, the Member's personal information shall be processed according to relevant laws and the Privacy Policy. However, posts created by the Member may not be deleted, so they must be deleted directly beforehand.
① Some services provided by the Company may be offered for a fee. The types, contents, fees, etc., of Paid Services will be separately posted within the Service.
② Members must pay the usage fee according to the methods specified by the Company (e.g., Google Play Store in-app purchase, Apple App Store in-app purchase, web payment via Lemon Squeezy, etc.) to use Paid Services. The operating policies of each payment method follow the policies of the respective platform.
③ Subscription-based Paid Services, such as Premium Membership, may be automatically renewed and billed periodically through the designated payment method unless the Member cancels the subscription. If Members do not wish for automatic renewal, they must cancel the subscription themselves before the next billing date.
④ For one-time Paid Products (e.g., in-app items), the product becomes effective or available immediately upon completion of payment.
⑤ The Company does not store Members' payment information directly. All payments are securely processed through payment gateway providers contracted by the Company, such as Google, Apple, and Lemon Squeezy.
⑥ If a minor Member uses Paid Services without the consent of their legal representative, the minor Member or the legal representative may cancel the contract in accordance with relevant laws.
① Cancellation of subscription and refunds for Paid Services purchased by Members shall follow relevant laws, such as the "Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc.," and the refund policies of the respective platforms (Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Lemon Squeezy, etc.) through which the Member made the payment.
② Due to the nature of digital content, Paid Services that are used immediately after purchase or whose effects begin immediately (e.g., completion of one-time in-app product purchase, start of Premium Membership subscription) may have restricted cancellation and refunds according to relevant laws.
③ For subscription services, refunds for the remaining period upon mid-term cancellation are generally not provided. However, exceptions may apply if separately stipulated by relevant laws or respective platform policies.
④ If a Member cannot use Paid Services normally due to the Company's fault, such as significant defects in the service or system errors, the Company shall strive to provide appropriate compensation (e.g., extension of usage period, point provision, refund) according to the Company's internal policies and relevant laws.
⑤ Refund requests and processing must be initiated and handled directly by the Member through the platform where the payment was made (Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Lemon Squeezy, etc.). The Company will cooperate with the refund process within the scope of the platform's policy.
① The Company is exempt from responsibility for service provision if it cannot provide services due to natural disasters or equivalent force majeure.
② The Company is not responsible for service usage failures caused by the Member's fault.
③ The Company is not responsible for the reliability, accuracy, etc., of information, data, and facts posted by Members in relation to the service.
④ The Company is exempt from responsibility for transactions, etc., conducted between Members or between Members and third parties mediated through the Service.
⑤ The Company is not responsible for the use of services provided free of charge unless there are special provisions in relevant laws.
⑥ The Company is exempt from responsibility for damages caused by unavoidable reasons such as repair, replacement, regular inspection, or construction of service facilities.
⑦ The Company is not responsible for damages caused by the Member's computer errors or damages incurred because the Member inaccurately provided personal information and email address.
Members cannot assign or gift their right to use the Service or other status under the service agreement to others, nor can they provide it as collateral.
① The Company and the Member shall make necessary efforts to amicably resolve disputes arising in connection with the Service.
② Lawsuits concerning disputes arising between the Company and the Member shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea and filed in the competent court under the Civil Procedure Act.