Terms of Service
Article 1 Purpose
These Terms of Service are intended to regulate and comply with the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the Clinic and users, and other necessary matters related to the use of the services provided by 345 Plastic Surgery Clinic (hereinafter referred to as the “Clinic”) on its website (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”), in accordance with the Telecommunications Basic Act, the Telecommunications Business Act, the Personal Information Protection Act, and related enforcement ordinances.
Article 2 Definitions
“User” means a member or non-member who accesses the Website and uses the services provided by the Clinic in accordance with these Terms.
“Service” means all website-related services that members can use regardless of the device used (including wired and wireless devices such as PCs, TVs, and mobile devices).
“Member” means a person who agrees to these Terms, provides personal information, registers as a member, enters into a service agreement with the Website, continuously receives information, and continuously uses the services provided by the Website.
“Non-member” means a person who uses the services provided by the Clinic’s Website without registering as a member.
“Post” means information in the form of images, text, video, etc., posted by a “Member” while using the “Service”, including writings, photos, videos, various files, and links.
Article 3 Specification and Amendment of Terms
The Clinic shall post the contents of these Terms, its name, location, and contact information (telephone, fax, email address, etc.) so that users can easily check them on the initial screen of the Website.
The Clinic may amend these Terms within the scope of not violating relevant laws.
If the Clinic amends these Terms, it shall specify the effective date and reasons for the amendment and notify the users on the initial screen along with the current Terms at least seven days before the effective date.
The amended Terms shall apply only to contracts concluded after the effective date, and the previous Terms shall apply to contracts already concluded before the amendment. However, if a user who has already entered into a contract wishes to apply the amended Terms, the amended Terms may apply if the user sends a request to the Clinic within the notice period specified in Paragraph 3 and the Clinic agrees.
If a member does not agree to the application of the amended Terms, the Clinic cannot apply the amended Terms to the member, and in this case, the member may terminate the service agreement. However, if there are special circumstances where the existing Terms cannot be applied, the Clinic may terminate the service agreement.
Matters not stipulated in these Terms and the interpretation of these Terms shall be governed by relevant laws or customary practices.
Article 4 Compliance with Relevant Laws
Matters not stipulated in these Terms and their interpretation shall be governed by relevant laws or customary practices.
Article 5 Conclusion of Service Agreement
The service agreement is concluded when a person who wants to become a “Member” (hereinafter referred to as the “Applicant”) agrees to the contents of these Terms, applies for membership, and the Clinic accepts the application.
The Clinic shall, in principle, approve the use of the “Service” for the “Applicant.” However, the Clinic may not approve the application or may terminate the service agreement afterwards in the following cases:
(1) If the Applicant has previously lost membership qualifications under these Terms, except when the Clinic has approved re-registration.
(2) If the Applicant uses a name that is not real or uses someone else’s name.
(3) If false information is provided or the required information presented by the Clinic is omitted.
(4) If a child under the age of 14 has not obtained consent from a legal representative (such as a parent).
(5) If the application violates other regulations or if approval is not possible due to the Applicant’s fault.
Article 6 Obligation to Protect Personal Information
The Clinic shall endeavor to protect the personal information of “Members” in accordance with the Information and Communications Network Act, the Personal Information Protection Act, and other relevant laws. The protection and use of personal information shall be governed by the relevant laws and the Clinic’s Privacy Policy. However, the Clinic’s Privacy Policy does not apply to linked sites other than the Clinic’s official site.
Article 7 Notification to Members
When the Clinic gives notice to a member, it may be done via the email address submitted by the member to the Clinic.
In the event that the email address submitted by the member to the Clinic is intentionally or mistakenly different from the actual email address, all civil and criminal liability for any resulting loss shall lie with the member.
The Clinic may substitute individual notice by posting on the bulletin board for more than one week in the case of notification to an unspecified large number of members.
Article 8 Obligations of Members
Members must not engage in the following acts:
(1) Registering false information during application or modification
(2) Misappropriation of another person’s information
(3) Changing the information posted by the Clinic
(4) Transmitting or posting information (computer programs, etc.) other than the information specified by the Clinic
(5) Infringing on the copyright or intellectual property rights of the Clinic or other third parties
(6) Damaging the honor or interfering with the business of the Clinic or other third parties
(7) Publicly disclosing or posting obscene or violent messages, images, voices, or other information against public order and morals in the “Service”
(8) Using the “Service” for profit without the consent of the Clinic
(9) Other illegal or unfair acts
Members must comply with relevant laws, the provisions of these Terms, usage guidelines, notices related to the “Service”, and the matters notified by the Clinic, and must not engage in acts that interfere with the business of the Clinic.
Article 9 Obligations of the Clinic
The Clinic shall not engage in acts prohibited by relevant laws and these Terms or acts against public order and morals, and shall strive to provide the “Service” continuously and stably.
The Clinic must establish a security system to protect the personal information (including credit information) of members so that they can use the “Service” safely, and shall disclose and comply with its Privacy Policy.
If the Clinic acknowledges that opinions or complaints raised by members regarding the use of the “Service” are justified, it must handle them. The Clinic shall inform the member of the process and result of handling opinions or complaints via email or registered contact information.
Article 10 Provision and Modification of Services
The Clinic provides the following services:
(1) Reservation service provided through the Website
(2) Consultation service provided through the Website
(3) Medical information service provided through the Website
(4) Other services determined by the Clinic
The “Service” is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in principle.
The Clinic may temporarily suspend the provision of the “Service” in the event of maintenance, replacement or failure of information and communication facilities such as computers, communication interruption, or other significant operational reasons. In this case, the Clinic will notify the member as specified in Article 7. However, if it is impossible to notify in advance due to unavoidable circumstances, it may notify afterward.
The Clinic may conduct regular inspections if necessary for the provision of services, and the regular inspection time shall be announced on the service provision screen.
The Clinic may change all or part of the “Service” provided for operational or technical reasons if there are reasonable grounds.
The Clinic may modify, suspend, or change all or part of the services provided free of charge according to the Clinic’s policies and operational needs, and unless otherwise stipulated by relevant laws, no separate compensation will be provided to members.
Article 11 Service Fees
All registered “Members” can use the service free of charge.
If the Clinic charges for the service, the timing, policy, and cost of charging shall be announced on the service before the implementation of the charge.
Article 12 Appointment Service
Members may use the medical appointment service through the Website if they wish.
All members have the duty of good faith regarding pre-arranged appointments.
The Clinic shall not be liable for any civil or criminal liability for any losses arising from the member’s use of the appointment service, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence by the Clinic.
Article 13 Consultation Service
The online consultation service can never replace actual medical treatment, diagnosis, or surgery.
The Clinic shall make every effort to maintain security so that the content of the member’s consultation is not leaked to any third party other than the consulting doctor and service manager. However, in the following cases, the Clinic shall not be responsible for the disclosure or loss of consultation content:
(1) If the password is leaked due to the member’s carelessness
(2) If the member uses the ‘delete consultation’ function
(3) In cases of force majeure such as natural disasters
The content of consultations conducted on the Website may be used for the following purposes in a form that cannot identify specific individuals:
(1) Preparation of statistics, academic activities
(2) In cases where there are special provisions in the law
(3) Utilization as basic data necessary for the operation of the Clinic, such as FAQ usage
The response content to the consultation is a subjective answer based on the medical knowledge of each specialist and does not represent the opinion of the Clinic.
In the following cases, the Clinic may not provide all or part of the consultation service:
(1) When the same member repeatedly applies for consultation with the same content
(2) When the member applies for consultation using expressions that go against common sense
(3) When the member requests a diagnosis name in the consultation
(4) When the member requests consultation regarding treatment costs, examination fees, or drug prices
(5) When the member asks for confirmation regarding contents received from other medical institutions
(6) When the member slanders or defames medical institutions or medical professionals without specific reasons
Article 14 Medical Information Service
The content provided in the service is general and provided only for information purposes. The information or consultation provided in the service can never replace a medical diagnosis. The information or consultation provided in the service is never intended to replace medical diagnosis, treatment, or surgery. If you have any questions or concerns about your health, you should consult an actual specialist and receive a diagnosis. In any case, you should not ignore medical diagnosis or delay receiving diagnosis, treatment, or surgery due to the information provided by the service.
The Clinic does not recommend any specific tests, products, or treatments mentioned in the service. The opinions expressed in the service are all the opinions of the individual authors.
Accepting the opinions of the information in this service, the participating specialist doctors, or other members or visitors using the service is entirely at the user’s discretion. Therefore, the Clinic is not responsible for any damage, injury, or disadvantage arising from the use of any product, information, idea, or instruction provided to the member.
Article 15 Copyright Ownership
The copyright and other intellectual property rights of works created by the Clinic belong to the Clinic.
Members must not use or allow third parties to use information obtained by using the Website for profit by modifying, reproducing, transmitting, publishing, distributing, broadcasting, or other methods without prior consent from the Clinic.
Article 16 Management of Posts
If a member’s “Post” contains content that violates the Information and Communications Network Act, Copyright Act, or other relevant laws, the rights holder may request the suspension or deletion of the relevant “Post” in accordance with the procedures stipulated by the relevant laws, and the Clinic shall take measures accordingly.
Even if there is no request from the rights holder according to the preceding paragraph, if there is a reason to recognize infringement of rights or if the “Post” violates the policies of the Clinic or relevant laws, the Clinic may take temporary measures, etc., in accordance with the policies and relevant laws.
Article 17 Termination of Agreement
Members may apply for termination of the service agreement at any time through the information management menu on the initial screen of the service, and the Clinic shall process it immediately in accordance with relevant laws.
When a member terminates the contract, all data of the member will be destroyed immediately except in cases where the Clinic retains member information in accordance with relevant laws and the Privacy Policy.
When a member terminates the contract, “Posts” created by the member, re-posted by others, or registered in public bulletin boards will not be deleted, so please delete them in advance before withdrawal.
The Clinic may terminate the service agreement without prior notice or suspend the use of the service for a certain period if the member commits any of the following acts:
(1) Acts against public order and morals
(2) Acts related to criminal activity
(3) Planning or executing the use of the service for the purpose of harming the national interest or public interest of society
(4) Stealing another person’s ID and password
(5) Damaging the honor or causing disadvantage to others
(6) Registering multiple IDs under the same user
(7) Harming the sound use of the service such as harming the service
(8) Other acts that violate relevant laws or the terms of use established by the Clinic
Article 18 Limitation of Liability
The Clinic shall not be liable for the inability to provide the “Service” due to force majeure such as natural disasters or similar events.
The Clinic shall not be liable for obstacles to the use of the “Service” caused by the member’s fault.
The Clinic shall not be responsible for the reliability or accuracy of the information, data, facts, etc., posted by members in relation to the “Service”.
The Clinic shall not be liable for transactions between members or between members and third parties through the “Service”.
The Clinic shall not be liable for the use of the service provided free of charge unless otherwise specified by relevant laws.
Article 19 Dispute Resolution
Disputes related to the use of the service that arise other than those stipulated in these Terms shall be resolved as much as possible through mutual agreement between the parties.
If a lawsuit is filed regarding a dispute arising from the use of the service, the court having jurisdiction over the location of the Clinic shall be the competent court.
Addendum
These Terms shall be effective from August 18, 2021, until new terms are issued.