Article 1 (Purpose)
These Terms and Conditions were created to determine the rights, obligations, responsibilities and procedures between the company and users in using “VoCat” and related supplementary services provided by DevStory (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”).
Article 2 (Definition)
Definitions of terms used in these Terms and Conditions are as follows.
2.1 “VoCat” refers to an application that stores text, images, etc. in the device and uses the stored data to help learn a foreign language. (hereinafter referred to as “VoCat” or “service” depending on the context.)
2.2 "Member" refers to a user who uses the "Service" after entering into a use contract with the "Company" in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
2.3 "Terminal" means a mobile device that can be operated by installing the VoCat app, such as a smartphone or tablet PC.
2.4 "Contents" means all contents (including but not limited to text, audio, video, and network services) that the "company" provides to "members" for "services".
2.5 "Public content" means the text, audio, video, and images included in the "content" provided by the "company", which are published online for free or with advertisements.
2.6 "Account (ID)" means a combination of letters, numbers, or special characters selected by a member and granted by the company for member identification and mobile service use. Alternatively, information such as ID and e-mail address for identification provided by platform operators such as Google can be used as an account.
Article 3 (Effect and Application and Change of Terms and Conditions)
3.1 The company publishes these terms and conditions in a conveniently accessible place within the app so that members can easily understand it. Members are subject to the terms and conditions from the time they agree to the terms and conditions, and in the event of changes to the terms and conditions, the changed terms and conditions are applied from the time the changes take effect.
3.2 The company may change these terms and conditions if deemed necessary. In the event that the terms and conditions are changed, the company determines the contents and application date of the changed terms and announces them on the notice board in the app 7 days before the application date. However, if the contents of the terms and conditions are changed unfavorably to the member, it shall be notified 30 days prior to the effective date and notified in a reasonably possible way such as service notice, app push notification, e-mail, or message.
3.3 If the company does not express its intention to refuse by the date of application of the revised agreement while notifying or notifying the member in accordance with the preceding paragraph, the member does not expressly express his or her intention to refuse even though it has clearly notified or notified that he or she will be deemed to have agreed to the changed terms and conditions. If not, the company assumes that the member has agreed to the revised terms and conditions.
3.4 Members have the right to reject the changed terms and conditions. Members who have objections to the change of these terms and conditions may stop using the service and terminate the contract of use (withdrawal of membership).
Article 4 (Rules other than the terms and conditions)
4.1 The “Company” may have separate terms of use or policies (hereinafter “separate terms, etc.”) for paid services and individual services related to the service, and if the contents conflict with these terms and conditions, the “separate terms, etc.” take precedence to be applied.
4.2 Matters not stipulated in these Terms and Conditions and other terms and conditions shall be governed by relevant laws or commercial practices.
Article 5 (Conclusion of the contract of use)
5.1 The contract of use of the "service" is concluded when the person who wants to become a "member" (hereinafter "subscription applicant") agrees to these terms and applies for subscription, and then the "company" accepts it. If necessary, the "Company" may request real name verification and identity verification through an identity verification institution.
5.2 The "applicant for membership" must provide true information when applying for membership, and if false information is entered, there may be restrictions on the use of the "service", and further disadvantages and legal responsibilities are the responsibility of the applicant.
5.4 If the "applicant for membership" has previously lost membership, used a false name or someone else's name, or if there are other reasons for which acceptance is impossible, the acceptance of the contract of use may be rejected.
5.5 The "Company" may withhold the acceptance of the contract for use due to the availability of facilities related to the "Service" or other technical or business reasons, and the result will be notified to the applicant.
Article 6 (Account)
6.1 In order for “members” to use “services”, they must open a service account (“account”), provide accurate and complete information when opening an account, and update it if there is any change in information.
6.2 "Company" provides subscription linkage functions such as Apple and Google. Account information is not exposed to other members except for the "member" in the "service".
6.3 This "Service" supports only one account per "Member".
6.4 Members shall not engage in any of the following acts in relation to their account.
① Selecting or using another person's name as the user's name to impersonate that person
② Infringing on the rights of a person by using the name of a person or organization other than the person without proper permission
③ Acts that offend others or use vulgar or obscene names to offend others
6.5 The "member" is responsible for managing the "account", and the "member" must not inform or use the information about the "account" to a third party.
6.6 If a "Member" realizes that his or her "Account" is stolen or is being used by a third party, he or she must immediately notify the "Company" and follow the instructions of the "Company". The "Company" is not responsible for any disadvantages caused by not notifying the "Company" or not following the instructions.
6.7 The "Company" shall not be held responsible for any loss suffered by the "Member" due to the unauthorized use of the "Account".
Article 7 (Service Content)
7.1 The basic contents of “VoCat” service provided by the company to “members” are as follows.
① Vocabulary: Vocabulary consisting of various images, texts, sounds, links, etc. such as foreign languages and certifications may be provided.
② Interactive function: Vocabulary creation, quiz solving, text input, etc. may be provided.
7.2 The company does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the service contents.
Article 8 (Change of service)
8.1 The “Company” may change all or part of the “Service” provided according to operational and technical needs, and there is no separate compensation for the “Member” unless otherwise stipulated in the Terms and Conditions.
8.2 In case of changing the "Service", the reason, date, and change will be notified on the notice board 7 days prior to the change. However, if it is difficult to disclose the reason for the change or the details, the reason shall be indicated.
Article 9 (Notice to Members)
9.1 Notice to all members becomes effective when posted on the service notice for more than 7 days.
9.2 In case of matters that have a significant impact on members, we will notify you individually through app push notifications, e-mails, messages, etc.
9.3 "Member" must always keep the "Member" information such as e-mail address up-to-date in order to receive notifications from the "Company". The "Company" is not responsible for any disadvantages caused to "Members" by not fulfilling this.
Article 10 (Temporary Suspension of Service)
10.1 "The Company may temporarily suspend the provision of the "Service" for technical or business reasons, such as maintenance, replacement and breakdown of equipment related to the "Service", and communication interruption. If there is a reason, we may notify you afterwards.
10.2 Suspension of "Service" is notified by notice within "Service" or by posting on the "Service" website.
Article 11 (Member's contract termination, request for suspension of use, etc.)
11.1 "Member" may terminate the contract of use at any time by canceling membership in the "Service".
11.2 In accordance with the termination, the "service" related information recorded in the "account" of the "member" will be deleted. Therefore, the "member" must take appropriate measures with respect to the above information before termination, and the "company" is not responsible for any damage caused to the "member" because the "member" does not take such measures.
Article 12 (Termination of contract with the company, restrictions on use, etc.)
12.1 The "Company" may terminate the contract of use with the "Member" without prior notice in the following cases.
① In case the "member" dies
② When a "member" uses the "service" by stealing another's personal information or mobile device
③ In case of threatening or interfering with the provision of the "Service" such as changing the client program of the "Company" or hacking the server without permission
④ In case of interfering with the use of "service" by other "members"
⑤ In the event of damaging the reputation or credibility of the "company" or interfering with business by spreading false information, hierarchical or other means
⑥ In case of impersonating the operator, employee, etc. of the "company"
⑦ In the case of spamming activities for the "service"
⑧ In the event that the "Company" does not make corrections within a reasonable period of time despite the fact that the "Company" has tried to correct the "Members" who have acted in violation of other obligations or laws in these Terms and Conditions
12.2 "Company" may impose restrictions on use instead of loss of qualification in the case of the above reasons.
Article 13 (Publication of advertisements)
The Company may place advertisements of the "Company" or third parties affiliated with the "Company" on the "Service".
Article 14 (Obligations of the company)
14.1 The "Company" does its best to provide the "Service" continuously and stably.
14.2 The "Company" has a security system to protect the personal information of "members" including credit information, and will disclose and comply with the personal information processing policy.
14.3 The "company" listens to the opinions and complaints of "members" related to the use of "service" and, if deemed justifiable, handles them. The processed result is notified to the "member" through the bulletin board or e-mail.
Article 15 (Rights and Obligations of Members)
15.2 "Member" does not acquire any rights to "content" provided by "company" through "service".
15.3 "Members" shall not use "contents" for purposes other than receiving "services" without the consent of "company". However, regarding the scope of use of "public content", the permissible range set by the copyright holder of "public content" shall be followed.
① The act of arbitrarily producing "content" as a separate video file, etc.
② The act of arbitrarily posting "content" on the Internet
③ Any act of providing "content" to a third party
④ Commercial acts that harm the interests of this "service" or affiliates that provide "content"
⑤ Any copyright infringement on other "contents"
15.4 "Member" means any act of accessing the server and network system of the "Service" in an unauthorized way (for example, using an automated program to access the "Service" server and network, or "Content" for arbitrary collection You must not act to access the "service" system) or to interfere with the provision of the "service".
15.5 "Members" shall not engage in the following acts.
① Providing false information to the "company" or stealing other people's information
② Infringement of intellectual property rights such as copyrights of the "Company" and other third parties
③ Acts that damage the reputation of the "company" and other third parties or interfere with business
④ Disassembling, changing, or imitating the "Service" through any processing
⑤ Acts of collecting personal information of other "members" or damaging the reputation
⑥ Commercial use of the "service" without the consent of the "company"
⑦ Acts of exposing obscene or violent information
⑧ Acts of impersonating the “company” or disseminating false information in relation to the “service”
⑨ Other illegal or unfair acts such as those prohibited in Article 44-7 of the 「Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, Etc.」
Article 16 ("Member Content")
16.1 "Member Content" means all contents (including but not limited to text, image or video files) uploaded by a "member" within the "service" while using the "service".
16.2 "Member Content" shall not include the following:
① Content that defames others (including performers of the "Company" and "Contents") or slanders without basis
② Content that goes against good morals, such as profanity, obscene/indecent content, violent content, etc.
③ Contents that infringe on intellectual property rights of others (including performers of "Company" and "Contents") including copyright
④ Content that continuously causes fear or anxiety without any basis
⑤ Content that goes against good customs and other social order
16.3 If the "member" violates Article 16.2., the following actions may be taken.
① Temporary deletion measures may be automatically taken for “member content” whose reasons for violation of Article 16.2. However, the "member" who wrote the content may cancel the action by explaining that his/her content does not fall under the reason for violation of Article 16.2.
② The “Company” may restrict the use of the “Service” to “Members” who have been notified of reasons for violation of Article 16.2. there is.
16.4 "Company" may use "member content" to promote or improve "service", and edit, modify, reproduce, etc., "member content" within the scope of compliance with these purposes and laws. there is.
Article 17 (Attribution of Copyright and Restriction on Use)
17.1 The rights such as intellectual property rights for the trademarks, logos, "services" and advertisements of the "company" produced and provided by the "company" belong to the "company".
17.2 "Members" shall not use the information obtained by using the "Service" for profit-making purposes by copying, transmitting, publishing, distributing, broadcasting or other methods without the prior consent of the "Company" or allowing a third party to use it.
Article 18 (Exemption)
18.1 If the "Service" cannot be provided due to a natural disaster or a force majeure equivalent thereto, the "Company" is exempted from responsibility for the provision of the "Service".
18.2 In the case of "public content", it may not be available in some countries due to restrictions on the use of the original author, and the use of "public content" in the "service" may be suspended due to reasons such as the original author's conversion to private. .
18.3 The "Company" makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or adequacy of "Content", "Public Content" and "Member Content", and does not make purchases or acquisitions as a result of advertisements, other information or offers through the 'Service'. No warranty is made regarding the quality of third-party products or other information.
Article 19 (Termination of Service)
19.1 The "company" may terminate the "service" for business reasons, and in this case, the "service" is notified to the member by the method specified in Article 3.2. 3 months prior to the date of termination.
19.2 A part of the "Service" may be limited from the notice date of termination of the "Service" to the date of termination.
Article 20 (Governing Law and Settlement Jurisdiction)
20.1 Legal disputes between the "Company" and "Members" shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea.
20.2 Litigation regarding disputes between the "Company" and "Members" shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Civil Procedure Act.
Article 21 (Obligation to protect personal information)
The company strives to protect personal information, including "member" registration information, in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. This is in accordance with the relevant laws and the company's "Personal Information Handling Policy", and is disclosed through the website for members to check at all times.
Effective Date: August 20, 2022