Terms of Service

Chapter 1: General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of these Terms of Service (the "Terms") is to set forth the conditions and procedures for using the AI-based content processing, conversion, and viewer services provided by Artygenspace Co., Ltd. (the "Company"), and to define the rights, obligations, and responsibilities between the Company and the Member.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in these Terms are defined as follows:

1. "Services" means all AI-based content analysis, conversion, generation, AR viewer, and related functions provided through the bookar.ai platform by the Company.
2. "Member" means an individual or legal entity that agrees to these Terms, enters into a service agreement, and uses the Services.
3. "Account" means a unique login unit created by the Member to use the Services.
4. "Content" means all materials, including text, images, documents (such as PDFs), and data, that the Member uploads or inputs into the Services.
5. "AI-Generated Content" means the results generated or converted through AI processing based on the Member's Content.
6. "Paid Services" means services within the platform that a Member can use by purchasing Credits or other paid means determined by the Company through a single-purchase (one-time payment) method.

Article 3 (Effectiveness and Amendments)

1. These Terms shall become effective once they are posted within the Services or otherwise notified to the Member. By creating an Account or using the Services, the Member is deemed to have agreed to these Terms.
2. The Company may amend these Terms to the extent that such amendments do not violate applicable laws, including the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce.
3. In the event of an amendment, the Company shall announce the effective date and the reasons for the amendment, along with the current Terms, at least seven (7) days prior to the effective date via service announcements or the homepage. However, for amendments that are significant or disadvantageous to the Member, the Company may provide additional notice through reasonable means.
4. If a Member does not object to the amended Terms by the day before the effective date, the Member shall be deemed to have agreed to the amendments.
5. If a Member does not agree to the amended Terms, the Member may stop using the Services and terminate the service agreement by deleting their Account at any time.
6. Continued use of the Services after the effective date of the amended Terms constitutes the Member's acceptance of the changes.

Chapter 2: Registration and Account Management

Article 4 (Execution of Service Agreement)

1. The service agreement is executed when an applicant applies for membership by agreeing to these Terms and the Company accepts such application.
2. Membership registration may be conducted through the following methods, and the Company may add authentication procedures according to its service policy:
   • Login via Google account
   • Login via Apple account
   • Registration via email address and password
3. Members must provide accurate and up-to-date information upon registration and must immediately update their information if changes occur.
4. The Company may withhold or refuse acceptance of a registration application in cases of identity theft, false information, violation of laws/public order, or failure to meet registration requirements.
5. The Company may withhold acceptance of registration for operational, technical, or legal reasons, in which case it will inform the applicant of the reason through reasonable means.
6. Applicants under the age of 14 may require the consent of a legal guardian in accordance with relevant laws, and the Company may request procedures to verify such consent.

Article 5 (Account Management)

1. A Member's Account is for the sole use of the Member and may not be transferred, leased, or shared with any third party.
2. The Member is responsible for securely managing their account information. The Company is not liable for loss or damage resulting from the Member's negligence or unauthorized access by third parties, unless caused by the Company's willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Article 6 (Nickname Management)

1. Members are assigned a unique nickname for service use and may change it according to the procedures set by the Company.
2. The Company may restrict, change, or delete nicknames that fall under the following:
   • Content that is profane, obscene, or offensive.
   • Content that infringes or is likely to infringe on the rights of others (trademarks, copyrights, portrait rights, reputation, etc.).
   • Content that impersonates the Company or a third party or may cause confusion among users.
   • Content that otherwise violates laws or public order and morals.

Chapter 3: Use of Services

Article 7 (Provision and Modification of Services)

1. The Company provides the following AI-based services to Members:
   • Recognition, analysis, and structuring of text, images, and documents (PDF, etc.).
   • Content conversion, generation, voice output, and interactive functions using AI.
   • AR viewer and related visual/experiential content functions.
   • All other supplementary functions developed or provided by the Company.
2. The Company may improve, modify, add, or discontinue all or part of the Services. For significant changes to Paid Services, prior notice will be provided in accordance with relevant laws.
3. The Services are not intended for permanent data storage. The Company does not guarantee the permanent storage or preservation of Content or results. Members must back up their results separately.

Article 8 (Service Interruption)

1. The Company may temporarily suspend the Services in the following cases:
   • System maintenance, upgrades, or repairs.
   • Server failure, network disruption, or other technical issues.
   • Force majeure events such as natural disasters or power outages.
2. For planned interruptions, the Company will notify Members at least seven (7) days in advance via service announcements or email. However, prior notice may be restricted in cases of urgent security measures or unavoidable circumstances.
3. In the event of unexpected interruptions, the Company will notify Members immediately and strive to restore the Services as quickly as possible.
4. Unless there is willful misconduct or gross negligence by the Company, the Company shall not be liable for damages resulting from service interruptions listed in Paragraph 1.

Article 9 (Service Access Rights)

1. To provide AR functions, the Company may request access to the following through the web browser with the Member's explicit consent:
   • Camera: Required for using AR functions and real-time filming.
2. Members may allow or deny camera access through browser settings or permission pop-ups.
3. If camera access is denied, use of AR-related functions may be restricted.

Article 10 (Service Notifications)

1. The Company may send notifications regarding payments, security/authentication, and important announcements (maintenance/policy changes).
2. Notifications may be delivered via email, in-service alerts, or web browser push notifications.
3. Members must keep their contact information/email up to date. The Company is not responsible for disadvantages caused by the Member's failure to receive notifications due to outdated information or blocking.

Chapter 4: Content Management and Restrictions

Article 11 (Privacy Protection)

Matters regarding the processing of personal information are governed by the Privacy Policy.

Article 12 (Content Ownership)

All Content uploaded by the Member shall be processed in accordance with the Copyright Policy.

Article 13 (Grant of Limited License for Content)

1. The Member agrees that the Company acts as a technical processor to process and convert Content submitted by the Member at the Member's request and direction.
2. The Member represents and warrants that they possess all rights and legal authority to submit the Content and request its processing.
3. The Company does not acquire any ownership, copyright, or independent use rights over the Content submitted by the Member.
4. The Company may technically process, convert, store, and transmit Content only within the scope necessary to provide the Services. If a Member deletes Content or terminates their account, the Company will stop such processing and delete the data within a reasonable period (except where retention is required by law).

Article 14 (Notice on AI-Generated Content)

1. AI-Generated Content is created by automated algorithms. The Company does not guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.
2. The final decision and responsibility regarding the use and results of AI-Generated Content lie entirely with the Member.
3. AI-Generated Content may produce similar results for other users based on identical or similar inputs.
4. The Company does not use the Member's Content for AI model training without separate consent.
5. To the extent permitted by law, the Company limits its liability for any damages arising from the use of AI-Generated Content.

Article 15 (User-Generated Content Policy)

1. The Company may technically process Content uploaded by the Member to generate components necessary for AR functions and store them on the Company's servers.
2. Such AR components are for use only within the bookar.ai Services. Members may only use them through the service interface and cannot download them as separate files.
3. The Company may limit or change the storage period or scope of use for AR components according to its service policy.
4. The Company shall not use Member Content or results for any purpose other than providing the Services and does not acquire any ownership or independent rights to use such Content or results.

Article 16 (Prohibited Activities)

Members shall not engage in the following:

1. Infringing on third-party rights, including copyrights, portrait rights, or personal information.
2. Uploading illegal, obscene, discriminatory, or defamatory content.
3. Interfering with the normal operation of the Services or unauthorized manipulation of the system.
4. Inputting personal or sensitive information into AI functions.
5. Making illegal or inappropriate requests using AI functions.
6. Any other acts that violate relevant laws or public order and morals.

Article 17 (Liability for Content and Disclaimer)

1. The Member bears all legal responsibility and copyright for all Content (documents, images, text, etc.) they directly upload or transmit.
2. Members must not upload content that violates laws or public order, such as pornography, violence, hate speech, or copyright infringement. All civil and criminal liability arising from such violations rests with the Member.
3. The Company is not obligated to pre-screen or monitor Content and is not liable for disputes or damages arising from Member Content, unless caused by the Company's willful misconduct or gross negligence.
4. The Company may delete or restrict access to violating Content and limit the Service use of the offending Member upon request from authorities or user reports.
5. The Company is not liable for damages caused by device incompatibility, network failure, system errors, external AI API (OpenAI, Google) failures, or data loss, unless there is willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Chapter 5: Obligations of the Company

Article 18 (Obligations of the Company)

1. The Company shall do its best to provide stable Services in accordance with laws and these Terms.
2. The Company complies with the Personal Information Protection Act and takes technical and administrative measures to protect Member data.
3. The Company strives to handle Member inquiries or complaints promptly.

Chapter 6: Intellectual Property

Article 19 (Ownership of Intellectual Property)

1. Copyrights and other intellectual property rights for the software, systems, UI elements, designs, algorithms, and database structures (the "Service Content") provided by the Company belong to the Company or its licensors.
2. Service Content does not include the Content uploaded by Members or the results generated based on Member Content.
3. Members may not copy, distribute, or create derivative works of the Service Content without prior written consent from the Company.

Chapter 7: Precautions for AI Service Use

Article 20 (Third-Party AI APIs)

The Company may use third-party external APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Google) to provide AI functions. Services may be partially limited or interrupted due to policy changes or system failures of these external providers.

Article 21 (Limitations of AI Responses)

1. AI responses are generated by automated algorithms and may contain factual errors. The Company does not guarantee accuracy or completeness.
2. AI results are for informational purposes only and cannot replace professional advice (legal, medical, financial, tax, etc.).

Article 22 (Prohibition of Sensitive Information)

1. Members must not input high-risk information such as Social Security numbers, passport numbers, bank account/credit card details, or health/biometric data into AI functions.
2. The Member is solely responsible for any liability arising from a violation of this Article.

Article 23 (Notice on Cross-Border Data Transfer)

1. Data input by the Member for AI functions may be transmitted to and processed on servers of third-party providers (OpenAI, Google, etc.) located outside the Member's country of residence.
2. While the Company applies protective measures (such as "no-retention" options) where possible, it cannot control the internal operations of external providers.

Article 24 (Copyright and Liability for AI Generative Works)

1. AI-Generated Content may be similar to existing works.
2. All legal responsibility regarding the use, disclosure, or distribution of AI-Generated Content rests with the Member.

Chapter 8: Provision of Paid Services

Article 25 (Paid Services)

1. The Company may sell "Credits" (paid usage rights), which Members can purchase via a single-payment method to access Paid Services.
2. Fees and terms for Paid Services are specified on the payment page.

Article 26 (Refunds and Cancellations)

1. Right of Withdrawal: In accordance with the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce of Korea, Members may request a full refund for purchased Credits within seven (7) days of the purchase date, provided that no Credits from that specific purchase have been used.
2. Restrictions on Withdrawal: Pursuant to Article 17, Section 2 of the Electronic Commerce Act, the right of withdrawal is restricted once the provision of the digital content has begun. For this Service, a Credit is considered "consumed" and non-withdrawable the moment it is used to initiate an AI transformation, AR generation, or any other digital processing.
3. Partial and Late Refunds: If a Member requests a refund after seven (7) days have passed, or if the Credit bundle has been partially used, a refund for the remaining balance may be issued after deducting an administrative fee of 10% of the original purchase price (or a minimum fee of 1,000 KRW, whichever is higher) to cover transaction and administrative costs.
4. Non-Refundable Items: Refunds are not available for the following:
   • Credits already consumed for service processing (AI transformation, AR generation, or EPUB file generation).
   • Bonus or promotional Credits provided free of charge.
   • Remaining balances less than the minimum administrative fee (1,000 KRW).
5. Service Failures: A 100% refund of the specific Credits used will be provided if the Service fails to generate an output due to a critical technical error in the Company's system or if a payment error occurs due to the Company's fault.

Article 27 (Process and Method of Refund)

1. Refunds will generally be processed using the original payment method.
2. Credit Cards & Digital Wallets (PayPal, PayPay, etc.): The timing of the actual credit back to your account is subject to the card issuer's or payment provider's timeline (typically 3-10 business days).
3. Konbini Payments: For Konbini payments, instead of a cash refund, the Company may provide an equivalent amount of bonus Credits to the Member's account upon the Member's agreement.
4. Fees: Original transaction fees charged by payment providers (e.g., PayPal, PayPay) may be non-refundable depending on the provider's policy, and such fees may be deducted from the final refund amount.
5. Refund requests must be submitted to bookar@artygenspace.com. Approved refunds are typically processed within three (3) to five (5) business days, though the actual timing of the credit back may vary by the payment service provider.

Chapter 9: Account Deletion and Termination of Service

Article 28 (Account Deletion by Member)

• Right to Close Account: You may close your account and terminate this Agreement at any time by using the "Delete Account" function within the Service settings.
• Forfeiture of Assets: Upon account deletion, all unused Credits, saved AR scenes/assets, and any other data associated with your account will be permanently deleted and forfeited. These assets are non-recoverable and non-refundable.
• Pre-requisites: It is your responsibility to download or back up any necessary content and cancel any active paid features before requesting account deletion. The Company is not liable for any data loss resulting from your failure to do so.
• Effect of Deletion: Once the account is deleted, your access to the Service will be immediately revoked. However, certain data may be retained for a limited period as required by law or our Privacy Policy (e.g., for tax or billing purposes).

Article 29 (Suspension and Termination by Company)

• Termination for Cause: The Company reserves the right to issue warnings, temporarily suspend, or permanently terminate your account and access to the Service, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms, any applicable laws, or infringe upon the rights of third parties.
• Discretionary Termination: To the extent permitted by law, the Company may suspend or terminate your account at its sole discretion for reasons including, but not limited to, prolonged inactivity or a change in our service offerings.
• No Liability for Termination: The Company shall not be liable to you or any third party for any loss of data, Credits, or access resulting from termination or suspension in accordance with this Article.
• Refusal of Service: In the event of termination for a violation of these Terms, the Company may permanently refuse future access to the Service for that specific user.

Chapter 10: Damages

Article 30 (Damages)

1. The Company shall compensate for damages caused to Members by its willful misconduct or gross negligence.
2. Members shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any damages caused to the Company due to the Member's violation of these Terms or relevant laws.

Chapter 11: Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Article 31 (Governing Law)

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea.

Article 32 (Dispute Resolution and Jurisdiction)

In the event of a lawsuit regarding disputes between the Company and the Member, the court having jurisdiction over the location of the Company's headquarters shall be the exclusive court of jurisdiction.

For inquiries regarding the Services or these Terms:

• Email: bookar@artygenspace.com