Article 1 (Objective)
The objective of these Terms and Conditions (hereinafter "Agreement"), in regards to registration and use of
the online store www.StyleKorean.com (hereinafter "StyleKorean.com") operated by Silicon2 Co. (hereinafter
"Company"), is to stipulate the Company and customers’ rights, responsibilities, and terms and procedures
concerning the customer’s use of services.
Article 2 (Definitions)
The terms used in this Agreement are defined as follows. Terms used in this Agreement, with the exception of
those defined in Article 1, are in accordance with standard commercial practice or relevant law.
1. "StyleKorean.com" refers to a virtual business place created by means of telecommunication equipment or
computer in order to enable users to transact goods or services (hereinafter "Goods, etc.").
2. "Services" refers to all online services and other various services provided by the Company on
StyleKorean.com.
3. "User" refers to Registered Customers and guests who use the services provided by the Company in
accordance to this Agreement.
4. "Registered Customer" refers to a person who has consented to this Agreement and is registered on
StyleKorean.com in order to receive provided Services.
5. "Guest" refers to a person who uses Services provided by StyleKorean.com without registering.
6. "ID" refers to the email address provided by Users for usage of Services, and used by the Company for
customer identification purposes.
7. "Password" refers to a combination of letters and numbers created by the User in order to verify
identification and to protect the rights of the customer.
8. "Application (App)" refers to the mobile application provided and managed by the Company in order for
Users to purchase goods and use services on StyleKorean.com.
9. "Reward Points" are a type of payment method provided to Users by the Company, and can be accumulated and
used following the purchase of goods or services.
Article 3 (Statement and Modification of Terms)
(1) The Company shall, for easier recognition by users, display the contents of this Agreement, store name,
representative, address, business registration number, and contact information (phone number, email address,
etc.) on the initial homepage of StyleKorean.com. Details of this Agreement may be provided in the form of a
link to a separate page.
(2) Once a User completes the procedure for registration, the User shall be deemed to have consented to this
Agreement, and the Agreement shall take effect upon registration.
(3) The Company may modify this Agreement provided that the modification does not violate any relevant laws
such as the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc., Regulation of Adhesion Contract
Act, Framework Act on Electronic Commerce, Digital Signature Act, Act on the Promotion of Information and
Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc., and Framework Act on Consumers, etc.
(4) Should any modification be made to this Agreement, the Company shall announce the effective date and
the reasons of such modification 7 days prior to the effective date on the initial page of StyleKorean.com,
and inform Registered Customers via email. However, if the changes are disadvantageous to the Registered
Customer, the announcement shall be made for 30 days prior to the effective date. In such a case, the
Company shall display the contents of the modification in a clear manner to facilitate Registered Customers’
understanding of the modification.
(5) If the Company notifies Registered Customers of the contents of the amendment via email to the email
address registered by the Registered Customer, the Company shall be deemed to have properly notified.
(6) Registered Customers who do not agree to the modified terms can request to terminate their account.
Article 4 (Types of Services)
(1) The Company provides the following Services.
1. Information on goods and services, execution and implementation of purchase contracts
2. Opportunities for new product review and related activities
3. Opportunities for participation in various events
4. Emails on new products and company news
5. Other services as determined by the Company
(2) The contents of services provided can be modified if the Company deems it necessary for management,
technical, or operation reasons.
Article 4-2 (Stylekorean.com Membership Service)
(1) The Company may provide membership service of ‘Stylekorean.com Membership Service’. Details are governed
by Stylekorean.com Membership Service Operation Policy.
(2) Stylekorean.com membership operation policy (including membership benefits) will be notified through
the Stylekorean.com Membership Menu and may be changed according to the company's circumstances. Members are
responsible for regularly checking for any changes to the policy, and the Company shall not be liable for
any disadvantages incurred due to a Member’s failure to do so.
Article 5 (Provision and Withdrawal of Services)
(1) We do not guarantee that access to the website will be uninterrupted or error-free.
(2) Unauthorized redistribution or commercial use of our content is prohibited.
1. The Company shall provide Services for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, unless any business or technical
problems arise.
2. The Company may restrict usage time for certain Services or Registered Customers. In the event of such
restriction, an announcement shall be made in advance.
3. The Company may temporarily suspend Services in the event of repair or inspection of telecommunications
facilities, breakage in communication, or force majeure such as natural disasters.
4. Excluding force majeure such as natural disasters or national emergencies, the Company shall notify
Registered Customers in the event of any suspension of Services.
Should Services be suspended due to force majeure, customers shall be notified immediately after the
relevant issue is resolved.
1. For any damages to the Registered Customer or a third party due to suspension of Services, with the
exception of cases due to force majeure such as national emergencies, the Company is held liable. However,
the Company shall not be held liable in the event that the Company provides evidence of no intention or
negligence.
2. In the event that Services can no longer be provided due to reasons such as change in business item,
abandonment of business, or company acquisition, the Company shall inform Registered Customers and
compensate in accordance to the conditions stipulated by the Company. Should the Company does not publish
its conditions or standards for compensation, Reward Points shall be returned to Users in the form of cash
or merchandise equal in value.
Article 6 (Establishment of Contract of Use)
(1) Users may apply to become a Registered Customer after entering customer information and consenting to
this Agreement provided by the Company.
(2) By following the procedure for registration as determined by StyleKorean.com, and by clicking "Agree"
upon reading this Agreement, the User acknowledges his or her consent to this Agreement.
(3) Users that register according to Sections (1) and (2) of this Article may be suspended or restricted
from Services in the following cases.
1. Registration is made with falsified, missing, or incorrect information.
2. Registration is made with the purpose of harming public order and morals.
3. User is obstructing the Company’s legitimate business operation.
4. 30 days have not passed since Registered Customer voluntarily closed his/her account.
5. The registering customer is under 16 years of age
6. Other reasons deemed appropriate by the Company
(4) The contract of customer registration takes effect once the Company’s approval reaches the Registered
Customer.
(5) Any changes in customer information shall be immediately informed to the Company via methods such as the
Edit Profile menu.
Article 7 (Customer Duties)
(1) Registered Customers shall not participate in the following activities, which are considered harmful to
public order and morals.
1. Using a stolen ID and password
2. Unauthorized usage, reproduction, distribution, or commercial exploitation of information obtained
through Services provided by the Company
3. Infringement of intellectual property rights and/or other rights of a third party
4. Defamation or intentional activities that harm another person
5. Distribution of crime-instigating or obscene content for criminal purposes (and other activities harmful
to social order)
6. Unauthorized distribution or advertisement of contents unrelated to Services provided by the Company
7. Hacking or spreading computer viruses to disrupt or harm information services provided by the Company
8. Other activities in violation of relevant laws
(2) Registered Customers are responsible for the management of their own ID and password, and are held
liable for all consequences that occur as a result of user negligence.
(3) In regards to use of Services, duplicate IDs are not permitted. If your ID is exposed to another person,
change your password immediately and inform the Company.
(4) Registered Customers are obliged to comply with the terms of this Agreement.
Article 8 (Account Termination and Suspension)
(1) Registered Customers may request to terminate their account directly on the website or by means of
phone, email, etc. Account termination takes effect immediately after the request is processed.
(2) The Company may restrict or suspend accounts without prior notification in the following circumstances:
1. ID or password theft
2. Registration made with falsified information in violation of the effective Agreement at the time of
registration
3. Intentional spreading of computer viruses
4. Activities that threaten the order of electronic commerce, such as information theft or obstructing other
users on StyleKorean.com
5. Activities on StyleKorean.com that harm public order, violate this Agreement, and/or violate relevant
laws
6. Distribution of unconfirmed or untruthful information that damages the reputation and credibility
StyleKorean.com or obstructs its business
7. Obstructing business by repeatedly cancelling or returning Goods, etc. purchased on
StyleKorean.com with no evident reason
8. Obstructing business by insulting, threatening, or sexually harassing a staff member of
StyleKorean.com
9. Obstructing the transaction order of StyleKorean.com by making repeated purchases of Goods, etc.
for resale purposes
10. Registrations that do not comply to this Agreement nor meet the requirements set by the Company
(3) The Company may defer approval of a user’s registration request in circumstances under the following
circumstances:
1. Shortage in facilities
2. Technical difficulties
3. Other reasons in which deferment is deemed inevitable
4. Violations of this Agreement
(4) Once an account is restricted or suspended, in the event that the reason for restriction or
suspension occurs more than twice or remains unresolved within a 30-day period, the Company reserves the
right to terminate the relevant account.
(5) In the event that the Company terminates an account, the account registration is canceled, and the
Registered Customer will be informed and given an opportunity to present a defense.
(6) In the case of Section (2) of this Article the Company may claim damages to the Registered Customer.
Article 9 (Company Duties)
(1) The Company shall not partake in any activities that are prohibited by this Agreement or any relevant
laws.
(2) The Company shall use its efforts to provide continuous and stabilized services.
(3) Should a User’s opinion or complaint be deemed justified, the Company shall promptly process relevant
requests without delay. However, if processing is impossible, the Company is obliged to inform the User of
the reason and provide an expected resolution schedule.
Article 10 (User Notification)
(1) The Company may provide Users with notifications via the email address provided by the User at the time
of registration or as later updated by the User.
(2) For notifications intended for all Users, the Company may substitute individual notice by posting the
relevant information in the "Notices" section of StyleKorean.com, or by displaying a pop-up on the main
screen of StyleKorean.com.
Article 11 (Protection of Personal Information)
(1) The Company collects the minimum required amount of personal information through legal and fair
means for purposes of establishing and implementing this Agreement. Should a Registered Customer close
his/her account, or if the purpose of processing is fulfilled, the Company shall delete the personal
information without delay in accordance with its Privacy Policy. However, following relevant laws or the
User’s separate consent, the Company may retain some or all of the User’s information.
(2) For more details on the Company’s personal information policies, please refer to the Privacy Policy.
Article 12 (Posting Deletion)
The Company may delete a User’s posting or any of its services without prior notification in the following
circumstances.
1. The User is committing slander or defaming a third party
2. The User is transmitting a large amount of information that destabilizes the operation of services
3. The User is spreading falsified information or advertisements against the recipient’s will.
4. The User is harming public order and morals
5. The User is infringing the intellectual property rights or other rights of a third party
6. Other circumstances in violation of this Agreement or relevant laws
Article 13 (Intellectual Property Rights)
(1) All intellectual property rights in regard to Services belong to the Company.
(2) Users may not, without prior permission from the Company, duplicate, transmit, publish, distribute,
or broadcast information obtained during use of Services for commercial purposes, nor may they allow a third
party to do so.
(3) Product reviews and postings made by Users on StyleKorean.com may be duplicated, distributed,
transmitted, or displayed on websites used by or in affiliation with the Company for the purpose of
promoting StyleKorean.com or the goods and services sold on StyleKorean.com. Such reviews and posts can be
modified or edited so long as the original meaning remains intact.
Article 14 (Establishment of Purchase Contract)
(1) Users who wish to make a purchase on StyleKorean.com may submit a request in the following (or
similar) order. The Company is obliged to disclose the following information to Users in a manner that is
easy to understand.
1. Search and select good(s) to purchase
2. Enter recipient’s name, address, phone number, email address (or mobile phone number), etc.
3. Confirm purchase terms and conditions, information on restricted services, liabilities for
shipping fees, installation fees, etc.
4. Indicate your consent or refusal to the purchase terms and conditions (e.g. via mouse click)
5. Agree to confirmations regarding purchase of Goods, etc.
6. Select payment method
7. Other procedures determined by the Company
(2) In the event that the Company provides a User’s personal information to a third party, the Company
is required to obtain the User’s consent. This consent is not implied in advance at the time of
registration.
(3) The Company reserves the right to decline a purchase request for reasons indicated in the following
clauses. For minors who wish to establish contract without the consent of a legal guardian, the Company
shall inform you that the User or legal guardian may terminate the contract.
1. The purchase request includes falsified, missing, or incorrect information.
2. Approving the request may result in significant technological obstructions to the Company.
(4) The contract shall be binding once the notification of approval reaches the Registered Customer. The
notification of approval must include the confirmation and sales availability of the relevant purchase
request, as well as information on modification and cancellations to purchase request.
(5) It is the customer's responsibility to ensure accurate shipping information is entered.
(6) The Company is not liable for delivery issues resulting from incorrect or incomplete shipping
addresses provided by the customer.
Article 15 (Payment Method)
(1) Users can make payments for goods or services using the following methods.
(2) The Company may not charge additional fees for any payment method.
1. Credit card payment
2. Debit card payment
3. PayPal
4. Electronic currencies
5. Other electronic forms of payment
(3) Fraudulent transactions may be subject to legal action under Korean law.
Article 16 (User Notification and Modification/Cancellation of Order)
(1) The Company is obliged to provide a notification of confirmation in the event of a purchase request
made by a User.
(2) The User may request to modify or cancel the purchase request at any time before the product has
been packed for delivery. If such a request is received before packing, the Company shall promptly process
it. If the item has already been packed or shipped, or if payment has been completed, the User's right of
cancellation shall be governed by Article 19 (Refunds, Returns, Exchanges).
Article 17 (Provision of Goods, etc.)
(1) Unless specific terms are stipulated regarding the provision period of Goods, etc., the Company
shall take appropriate measures such as customized production, packaging, etc., to ship the User’s item
within 7 days of contract establishment. However, if the payment has already been made in full or in part,
the Company shall take appropriate measures within 3 business days of payment. If a separate agreement
exists between the Company and User, the relevant agreement shall take precedence. In such case, the Company
is obliged to take measures to provide the User with information on provision procedures and progress.
(2) The Company shall disclose the shipping method for delivery of Goods purchased by Users, shipping
cost responsibilities per method, and shipping time per method, etc. for purchases made by the User. In the
event that the Company exceeds the agreed shipping time, the Company is held liable for damages incurred
from the delay. However, the Company is not held liable in the event that the Company provides evidence of
no intention or negligence.
Article 18 (International Shipping Services)
(1) The Company provides international shipping services for goods with a sales contract through an
international shipping network in which the Company has a business relationship.
(2) If the User wishes to change delivery information (delivery address and contact information, etc.),
the User can change the information directly only if the order status is ‘Payment completed’. However, after
the order status is ‘Preparing Shipment’, delivery information can only be changed through the CS center,
and immediate customer service response may not be possible due to time difference.
(3) Customs duties and taxes that are levied by the destination country as a result of international
shipping are the recipient’s responsibilities.
(4) International shipments are processed at customs upon arrival in the destination country, and Users
acknowledge that this may result in a delay in expected delivery date.
(5) Once the reason for return is approved by the Company (once evidence of defect, etc. is submitted),
the User must contact the international shipping customer service center, return the product though a local
overseas shipping courier, and provide documentation to the Company proving the return shipping costs.
(6) Should the shipment be refused by the recipient, the User is responsible for initial shipping fees,
as well as all other costs incurred during return shipment. Such costs will be deducted from the refund.
(7) Customers are responsible for complying with their local regulations and tax obligations.
(8) The Company is not liable for customs delays or additional charges incurred.
Article 19 (Refunds, Returns, Exchanges)
(1) In the event that the Company is not able to provide Goods, etc. purchased by the User due to
reasons such as insufficient stock, the Company shall promptly inform the User and issue a refund or take
appropriate measures for refund within 3 business days of payment.
(2) If the item is incorrectly delivered, damaged, or expired, the User may request compensation within
14 days of receiving the item. However, for hygiene-related items such as food or cosmetics, returns may not
be accepted if the item has been opened or used without any defects. This limitation does not apply if the
product was defective, damaged, or incorrectly delivered.
(3) The User can directly cancel the order (purchase contract) through a cancellation request only in
the order status ‘Payment completed’. However, even if it is marked as ‘Payment completed’ on the homepage,
the Company may reject or withhold the User's request for cancellation if delivery has actually started or
there are special circumstances such as order production has been scheduled or created. In this case,
related matters will be separately notified to the User (including notice through the site).
(4) Since it is considered that international shipping has begun from the order status after "Preparing
Shipment", the order(purchase contract) can not be canceled, returned or exchanged. However, it may be
possible if the Company approves the User's request for return or exchange after the international shipping
is completed.
(5) Pursuant to the Section (4) of this Article, when the User wishes to obtain approval for a return
from the Company, objective evidence must be sent to the Company to prove the reason for the return, such as
primitive defects in the product. Once defects are proved, the Company will take responsibility for all
shipping costs incurred in the relevant return and reshipment.
(6) Even after completion of the order, if the delivery information is insufficient or it is considered
that normal transaction is not possible, the order(purchase contract) may be canceled at the discretion of
the Company. In this case, the Company refunds the payment or takes required procedures for the refund.
(7) In the case of partial cancellation or return of the order, the refund may be slightly different
from the original payment due to changes in the conditions of the discount policy.
Article 20 (Right to Terminate)
(1) A User who has established a purchase contract for Goods, etc. with the Company may request to
cancel the order within 7 days of the effective date of contract (if the Goods, etc. are provided later than
the effective date, the date of delivery or the date of the start of delivery is taken into account).
However, if the terms for cancellation are stated differently in the Act on the Consumer Protection in
Electronic Commerce, etc., the relevant regulations are to be followed. If the Company has set a different
cancellation period and has notified the User in advance, the User may cancel the order within the period
determined by the Company.
(2) The User may not request a return or exchange for items that fall under any of the following
clauses.
1. The item is destroyed or damaged due to reasons for which the User is held responsible (with the
exception of packaging being damaged in order to inspect the contents of goods).
2. The value of the item is significantly decreased due to full or partial consumption by the User.
3. The value of the item is significantly decreased due to passage of time and is deemed unsuitable for
resale.
4. An item that can be reproduced into an item of the same quality, of which the original item packaging
is damaged.
5. Services or digital contents stipulated under Article 2 of the Framework Act on the Promotion of
Culture Industries (with the exception of divisible services or divisible digital contents not stipulated).
6. The Company has notified the User of restrictions to cancellation in advance due to foreseeable and
irrevocable damages that may occur from cancellation, and has obtained consent.
(3) Regarding clauses 2 and 5 of Section (2) of this Article, in the event that the Company has not
clearly notified the restrictions to cancellation or taken appropriate measures such as providing product of
usage, restrictions do not take effect.
(4) Notwithstanding Sections (1) and (2) of this Article, in the event that the received Goods etc.,
differ from what is indicated or advertised, or the purchase contract is not executed accordingly, the User
may cancel the order within 3 months of delivery and within 30 days from the date on which the User became
aware of or could have reasonably become aware of the issue.
Article 21 (Effects of Termination)
(1) For returned goods, the Company is obliged to take appropriate measures in issuing a refund within 3 business days of return receipt. In the event that the refund is delayed, the Company is obliged to pay a delay interest rate in accordance to Article 21-3 of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc.
(2) Regarding refunds, in the event that the User has made payment with credit card or other methods determined by law, the Company shall promptly contact the processor of the relevant payment method to request the suspension or cancellation of billing.
(3) For cancelled orders, the User is responsible for fees incurred for returning an item. The Company shall not claim damages or penalty charges for cancellation of order. However, in the event that the received Goods etc., differ from what is indicated or advertised, or the purchase contract is not executed accordingly, the Company is responsible for all return costs.
(4) In the event that the item has already been partially used or consumed, the Company may, within legal boundaries, claim from the User the profits obtained from use or the costs incurred in providing the item.
(5) Reward Points issued from purchase must be returned in order for the purchase to be cancelled.
(6) In the event that the User has paid shipping fees at the time of initial delivery, the Company shall clearly indicate who is responsible for the costs in case of cancellation.
Article 22 (Operation of Reward Points and Other Systems)
(1) The Company can award Reward Points to Users who purchase Goods, etc. or use certain payment methods, the details of which are in accordance with Stylekorean.com Reward Point operation policies. Reward Point policies are separately notified and are subject to change following Company circumstances. The policy is subject to change, and Members are responsible for regularly checking for updates.
(2) Reward Points can be used like cash to purchase goods from Stylekorean.com. Points cannot be redeemed for cash (with certain exceptions such as gift certificates or gift cards), and are available for use starting from 0.1 point.
(3) Reward Points expire in the following cases.
1. Registered Customer closes account.
2. Expiration date has come or the conditions for expiring the Reward Point has been met
3. If 180 days have passed from the date rewarded
4. Reward Points used for unlawful profit or malicious transactions can be forfeited or suspended by the Company.
Article 23(Relationship Between StyleKorean.com and "Linked Mall")
(1) If StyleKorean.com is connected to another online store via hyperlink (hyperlinks include text, images, video, etc.), the latter is referred to as "Linked Mall" (website).
(2) The Company is not responsible for the goods provided by the "Linked Mall" nor for transactions held between the "Linked Mall" and User.
Article 24 (Damages)
For any damages resulting from either party violating this Agreement or relevant laws, the party responsible is obliged to indemnify the damaged party..
Article 25 (Exemption of Liability)
(1) The Company shall not be held liable for damages for which the User is responsible.
(2) In regards to information, data, or facts posted by a User or third party, the Company does not guarantee and is not responsible for the completeness, safety, appropriateness, legitimateness (no violation of third party right) of such information and intentions of the User or third parties to transact.
(3) The Company is not responsible for damages that arise from the inability to provide Services due to force majeure such as natural disasters.
(4) If the Company provides Services in partnership with an affiliate website, the Company is not held liable for any damages that arise from the services provided by the affiliate website.
(5) The Company is not responsible for damages resulting from the inability to provide Services due to force majeure, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, or governmental actions.
(6) The Company shall not be liable for any service interruptions or disruptions caused by unavoidable reasons such as system maintenance, replacement, or scheduled inspections that have been announced in advance, unless caused by the Company’s willful misconduct or gross negligence.
(7) The Company shall not be liable for issues arising from the User’s personal computer environment or network conditions, unless caused by the Company’s willful misconduct or gross negligence.
(8) The Company is not obligated to intervene in disputes between Users or between a User and a third party arising through the use of the website or related services, and shall not be liable for any damages resulting therefrom unless caused by the Company’s willful misconduct or gross negligence.
Article 26 (Disclaimer)
The content on this site is provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for any damage resulting from the use of this website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
However, this limitation of liability shall not apply to damage caused by the Company's gross negligence, willful misconduct, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
Article 27 (Applicable Laws and Jurisdiction for Disputes)
(1) This Agreement and Services shall be governed, construed and performed by the laws of the Republic of Korea.
(2) Both the Company and User are obliged to make every effort in amicably settling disputes that arise in regards to Services.
(3) Any dispute arising between Company and User arising out of or in connection with the Agreement or Services, shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures set out in the Civil Procedure Act of Republic of Korea.
(4) All disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Seoul Central District Court, unless other laws of the Republic of Korea designate a different court within the Republic of Korea.
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