Terms of Service
Effective date: 2025.08.29
1. Purpose
These Terms of Service set forth the rights, obligations, responsibilities, and other necessary matters between ChefTory (the "Company") and members in connection with the use of the Company's services.
2. Definitions
Key terms used in these Terms are defined as follows:
1. "Service" means all services provided by the Company that "Users" can use regardless of the type of device implemented (including PCs, TVs, mobile devices, and other wired/wireless devices).
2. "User" means "Individual Members," "Business Members," and "Non-members" who receive services provided by the Company under these Terms.
3. "Individual Member" means a person who has registered by providing personal information to the Company and can continuously receive information and use the Services.
4. "Business Member" means a person who has registered by providing business information and personal information to the Company and can continuously receive information and use the Services.
5. "Non-member" means a person who uses the Services without registering as a member.
6. "ID" means a combination of letters and numbers determined by a member and approved by the Company for identification and service use.
7. "Password" means a combination of letters (including special characters) and numbers determined by the member to verify identity and protect confidentiality.
8. "Content" means signs, letters, voice, sound, images, or videos used on information and communications networks under the relevant laws, including text, photos, videos, files, links, etc.
3. Governing Rules
Matters not specified in these Terms shall be governed by applicable laws or the Company's separate terms, operating policies, and rules (collectively, "Detailed Guidelines"). If these Terms conflict with the Detailed Guidelines, the Detailed Guidelines shall prevail.
4. Effect and Amendment of Terms
1. These Terms are posted and announced on the Company's internet services. The Company may amend these Terms within the scope permitted by applicable laws, and will announce changes at least 7 days in advance (30 days in case of material changes) prior to the effective date.
2. If the Company announces or notifies amended Terms pursuant to Paragraph 1, users may terminate the contract within 7 days (30 days for material changes) from the date of announcement/notice if they do not agree. If users do not terminate, they will be deemed to have agreed to the changes.
3. If users do not express refusal within 7 days (or 30 days) from the date of announcement/notice, they will be deemed to have agreed to the changes.
5. Notice to Users
1. Unless otherwise specified in these Terms, the Company may notify users by electronic means such as email, SMS, in-app messages, or push notifications.
2. For notices to all users, the Company may substitute individual notice by posting the notice on the website bulletin board for at least 7 days.
6. Formation of the Use Contract
A use contract is formed in the following cases:
1. When a user agrees to the Terms during sign-up, applies for membership, and the Company accepts the application
2. When payment is completed for paid services used without membership registration