CASTING n model
Terms of Service (General Membership for Products and Services)
Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of these Terms and Conditions is to define the rights and obligations of the parties involved in using the services (hereinafter referred to as the "Services") provided by www.castingnmodel.com (hereinafter referred to as the "Site"), an online model matching platform operated by CASTING n model.
Article 2 (Definitions)
1. The term "Company" refers to CASTING n model, the “Company” that operates the online model matching platform, www.castingnmodel.com.
2. The term "User" refers to both “Members” and “Non-members” who access the "Site" and receive services provided by the "Company" in accordance with these terms and conditions.
3. The term "Member" refers to a person who provides personal information to the "Company," registers as a “Member”, and can continue to use the services provided by the "Company."
4. The term "Non-member" refers to a person who uses the services provided by the "Company" without registering as a “Member”.
Article 3 (Criteria other than the Terms and Conditions)
Matters not specified in these terms and conditions shall be governed by the provisions stated in the individual terms and conditions, operating policies, and regulations (hereinafter referred to as "detailed guidelines") of services determined by the law or the company. In the event of any conflict between these terms and conditions and the detailed guidelines, the detailed guidelines shall prevail.
Article 4 (Notification and Amendment of Terms and Conditions)
1. The “Company” shall the contents of these terms and conditions, including the company name, representative's name, business address, telephone number, fax number, email address, business registration number, and online sales registration number on the initial service screen of the "Company" “Site” for easy reference by “Users”. However, users may also access the contents of these terms and conditions through the designated link.
2. The "Company" reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions, within the scope that does not violate applicable laws such as the Act on Regulation of Terms, the Framework Act on Electronic Transactions, and the Act on Promotion of Use of Information and Communications Networks.
3. If the “Company” intends to amend these Terms and Conditions, the effective date and reasons for the amendment shall be announced on the initial screen of the Site, starting from 7 days prior to the effective date until the day before the effective date. The current Terms and Conditions will also be provided. However, if the amendment is detrimental to the User's rights, a notice period of at least 30 days shall be given.
4. If the “Company” makes amendments to these Terms and Conditions, the revised terms will only apply to contracts entered into after the effective date. The terms and conditions prior to the amendment will continue to apply to contracts entered into before the effective date. However, if a” User” who has already entered into a contract expresses their intention to apply the amended terms to the “Company”, and the “Company” agrees, the amended terms will be applied.
5. Matters not specified in these Terms and Conditions and the interpretation of these Terms and Conditions will be governed by applicable laws and sound business practices.
Article 5 (Service Suspension, etc.)
1. The services provided by the “Company” are generally available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, temporary disruptions in the provision of services, either in whole or in part, may occur for the purpose of system maintenance and inspection, replacement of communication equipment, or other special reasons.
2. In the event of a national emergency, such as war, civil unrest, natural disasters, or similar events, or in the case of a similar national emergency, or if a telecommunications service provider suspends its telecommunications service in accordance with the Telecommunications Business Act, the “Company” may restrict or suspend the services, either in whole or in part.
3. When the “Company” suspends or restricts the services, it will promptly notify the “Users” of the reasons for the suspension or restriction, the duration of the suspension, and the expected time of restoration.
Article 6 (Membership Registration)
1. “Users” shall apply for membership by providing their “Member” information according to the format designated by the “Company” and expressing their consent to these terms and conditions.
2. The "Company" will be registered as a "Member" among the "Users" who have applied for membership in accordance with the preceding paragraph, unless any of the following reasons apply:
2-1. The applicant's membership qualification has been previously revoked in accordance with these terms and conditions, except in cases where the “Company” has approved re-registration.
2-2. The Member’s information contains false, incomplete, misleading, or omitted parts.
2-3. Registering the user as a “Member” would be deemed to cause a significant disruption to the operation of the "Company".
3. The timing of membership registration will be considered when the Company's acceptance notification reaches the “User”.
Article 7 (Membership Withdrawal and Disqualification)
1. “Members” have the right to request withdrawal from the “Company” at any time, and the “Company” shall promptly process the withdrawal request. However, if there are any existing contractual obligations that need to be fulfilled, these terms and conditions shall continue to apply.
2. The “Site” may restrict or suspend a Member's qualifications if any of the following circumstances occur:
2-1. The “Member” has provided false information during the registration process.
2-2. The “Member” disrupts the normal use of other users.
2-3. The “Member” engages in activities prohibited by relevant laws or these terms and conditions.
2-4. The “Member” engages in behavior that goes against public morals and ethics.
2-5. The registration of the “Member” is deemed inappropriate for other reasons.
3. If a “Member” does not use the Company's services for a period of one year, their account may be converted into a dormant account, and service usage may be restricted.
4. When converting an account into a dormant account, the “Company” will store and manage the Member's information separately, excluding the ID, password, name, and mobile phone number required for account reactivation. However, If there is a legal requirement to retain “Member” information under relevant laws, the “Company” will retain the information for the designated period
Article 8 (Notice to Members)
1. The “Company” may notify “Members” using the email address, mobile phone number, address, or other contact information provided by the “Member” during registration.
2. In the case of notifying an unspecified number of “Members”, the “Company” may do so by posting the notice on the Site's bulletin board for a minimum of one week, instead of individual notifications. However, for important matters related to the Member's use of the service, individual notifications will be provided.
Article 9 (Protection of Personal Information)
1. The “Company” collects only the minimum necessary information for providing services, including the following essential items, when collecting “User” information:
1-1. Name
1-2. Activity Location information
1-3. Telephone number (or mobile phone number)
1-4. ID (username)
1-5. Password
1-6. Email address
2. When the “Company” collects unique identification information and sensitive information under the Personal Information Protection Act, it must obtain the consent of the subject.
3. The “Company” must not use or provide personal information beyond the intended purpose without the consent of the "User". The “Company” holds full responsibility in this regard. However, exceptions are made in the following cases:
3-1. When providing the minimum necessary information (name, address, telephone number) to a delivery company for shipping prizes won through an event
3-2 When providing information in a form that does not allow the identification of specific individuals for statistical analysis, academic research, or market surveys
3-3. When necessary for settlement of payment related to the sale of goods or services
3-4. When personal verification is necessary for preventing identity theft
3-5. When required by applicable laws and regulations
4. Matters related to the protection of personal information, in addition to those specified in this agreement, are governed by the Company's "Privacy Policy."
Article 10 (Obligations of the Company)
1. The “Company” shall comply with applicable laws and regulations and make every effort to provide goods and services in accordance with the provisions of these terms and conditions, ensuring continuous and stable provision.
2. The “Company” shall establish a security system to protect personal information (including credit information) to ensure that “Users” can safely use the Internet services.
3. The “Company” shall not send commercial electronic mails, mobile messages, phone calls, or postal mails for profit purposes without the consent of the “Users”.
Article 11 (Obligations of Users and Members)
1. “Users” must provide accurate and truthful information when applying for membership. The “Company” shall not be held responsible for any claims or rights arising from false or unauthorized information provided by “Users”.
2. “Users” must comply with the provisions of these terms and conditions, as well as other regulations and notices set by the “Company”. “Users” shall not engage in any acts that disrupt the Company's operations or damage its reputation.
3. “Users” must promptly update their membership information, including address, contact details, and email address, in case of any changes. “Users” are solely responsible for any damages resulting from their failure to update or negligence in updating the changed information.
4. “Users” must refrain from the following actions:
4-1. Modifying information posted on the “Site”
4-2. Transmitting or posting information other than what is provided by the “Company”
4-3. Infringing upon the copyrights or intellectual property rights of the “Company” or third parties
4-4. Damaging the reputation of the “Company” or third parties, or interfering with their business operations
4-5. Disclosing or posting obscene, violent, or unlawful content on the Company's “Site”, violating relevant laws and public morals
5. “Members” are responsible for directly managing their assigned ID and password.
6. If a “Member” becomes aware of their ID and password being stolen or used by a third party, they must immediately notify the “Company" and follow the instructions provided.
Article 12 (Ownership and Use of Copyright)
1. All intellectual property rights related to the services provided by the "Site" belong to the “Company”.
2. The "User" shall not use information with intellectual property rights on the "Site" for profit by copying, transmitting, publishing, distributing, broadcasting, or any other means without prior consent. Furthermore, the “User” shall not allow a third party to use such information.
3. The copyright of “Content”, such as posts and reviews, posted by “Users” on the "Site," belongs to the respective authors of the “Content”.
4. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the “Company” may, without separate permission and free of charge, use the works created by “Users” for the purposes of operating, displaying, transmitting, distributing, and promoting the service, within the scope permitted by copyright law and fair trade practices, as follows:
4-1. Reproduction, modification, display, transmission, and distribution of the "Content" created by “Users” within the services provided by the “Company”, within the scope that does not infringe upon the copyright, for the creation of derivative works or edited works. However, if a “User” requests the deletion or suspension of use of the relevant "Content," the “Company” will delete or suspend all related "Content," except for any information that must be retained in accordance with applicable laws.
4-2. Use for the purposes of operating, promoting, improving the service, and developing new services within the scope necessary scope.
4-3. Use for providing and displaying the "Content" through media and communication channels for promotional purposes, such as media outlets and telecommunications companies.
Article 13 (Resolution of Disputes)
1. The “Company” will make efforts to promptly address any complaints or opinions raised by “Users”. However, if prompt resolution is not possible, the “Company” will immediately notify the “User” of the reasons for the delay and the expected timeline for resolution.
2. In the event of a dispute related to electronic commerce between the “Company” and a “User”, the “User” may request mediation from dispute resolution organizations such as the Korea Consumer Agency or the Electronic Document and Electronic Transaction Mediation Committee.
3. Any lawsuit arising from a dispute between the “Company” and a “User” shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the court with jurisdiction over the location of the “Company” as the court of first instance, and Korean laws shall apply.
Supplementary Provisions
Article 1 (Effective Date)
These Terms and Conditions shall be effective from August 1, 2023.