Terms of Service
Effective Date: June 22, 2025
Article 1 (Purpose)
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) are established to define the conditions and procedures for the use of the online community service “Stenka Community” (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”), the rights and obligations between Stenka Community (hereinafter the “Company”) and its members, and other necessary matters.
Article 2 (Definitions)
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“Service” refers to the Stenka Community and all related features provided by the Company through various wired and wireless devices, including PC and mobile web/app.
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“Member” refers to any individual who agrees to these Terms, registers for the Service, and uses an account granted by the Company.
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“Content” or “Post” refers to all data including text, photos, videos, files, and links that a Member uploads or registers through the Service.
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“Paid Service” refers to any content or additional services provided by the Company that require payment or subscription.
Article 3 (Posting, Effectiveness, and Amendment of Terms)
These Terms become effective once posted on the Service’s homepage or linked screen.
The Company may revise these Terms to the extent it does not violate applicable laws, including the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions, the Consumer Protection Act in Electronic Commerce, and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection.
In the event of revisions, the Company will publicly announce the amended Terms along with the effective date and reason for revision at least 7 days in advance (30 days if changes are unfavorable to Members or significant in nature).
Members are deemed to have agreed to the changes if they continue to use the Service after the effective date of the amended Terms.
Article 4 (Provision and Modification of Service)
The Company provides the following services:
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Community features such as forums and chats
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Content upload, browsing, and search services
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Other services developed or provided via partnerships
The Company may modify or suspend all or part of the Service due to operational or technical reasons, in which case it will notify users in advance. However, in case of urgent matters such as unexpected system failure or security issues, notice may be provided afterward.
Article 5 (Membership Registration)
Membership is completed when the user agrees to these Terms and the Privacy Policy by clicking the “Agree” button and completing the registration process as defined by the Company.
The Company may refuse or revoke membership under the following conditions:
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Use of another person’s name or email
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Submission of false information or omission of required fields
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Attempt to register without the legal guardian’s consent for those under the age of 14
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Any other reason deemed significantly inappropriate by the Company
Article 6 (Account Management)
Members are responsible for managing their ID and password. The Company is not liable for any damages caused by unauthorized use of a Member’s account due to negligence.
If a Member becomes aware of any account breach or unauthorized use, they must notify the Company immediately and follow the Company’s guidance.
Article 7 (Protection of Personal Information)
The Company complies with the Personal Information Protection Act and related laws. The purposes, retention period, and rights related to personal data are governed by the separately published Privacy Policy, which is available at all times.
Changes to the Privacy Policy will be announced in the same manner as these Terms.
Article 8 (Member Obligations)
Members must not engage in the following:
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Violating laws, these Terms, or public order and morals
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Defaming, threatening, or stalking others
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Uploading obscene materials, illegal recordings, or copyright-infringing content
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Overloading the server or disrupting normal operation of the Service
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Commercial activities such as advertising or spamming (unless permitted by contract)
If a Member violates this Article, the Company may suspend Service use, delete content, or revoke membership.
Article 9 (Content Management)
If a post violates laws such as the Information and Communications Network Act or Copyright Act, the rights holder may request removal or restriction, and the Company will act accordingly.
The Company may delete, move, or make content private without notice if it violates policies, laws, or the rights of others.
While copyright remains with the Member, the Member grants the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free, global license to use, store, modify, display, and transmit the content within the scope necessary to operate, promote, and expose the Service. No additional compensation is provided.
Article 10 (Restriction of Service Use)
If a Member violates these Terms or applicable laws, the Company may impose the following steps:
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Warning → 2. Temporary suspension → 3. Permanent suspension and contract termination
The Company will provide advance notice of such actions where possible, except in emergency or serious violations, where notice may follow.
Article 11 (Termination of Contract)
A Member may terminate the Service agreement at any time through the “Delete Account” function.
The Company may terminate the contract after prior notice if a Member seriously violates Article 8 or remains inactive (no login) for over a year.
Article 12 (Liability and Compensation)
The Company or Member shall be liable for damages caused to the other party due to violation of these Terms, to the extent permitted by law.
For free services, the Company shall not be liable for damages unless caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Article 13 (Limitation of Liability)
The Company shall not be liable if the Service cannot be provided due to natural disasters, force majeure, or reasons attributable to the Member.
The Company is not involved in disputes between Members or between a Member and a third party and bears no responsibility for any resulting damages.
Article 14 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea.
Any dispute arising between the Company and a Member regarding the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Seoul Central District Court.
Supplementary Provision
These Terms of Service shall take effect as of June 22, 2025.
Established on June 22, 2025. Any previous terms are hereby replaced by this version.