Chapter 1. Terms and Conditions and Agreement

Article 1. Purpose

These Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as “these Terms”) aim to define the rights, obligations, responsibilities, and other necessary matters between the Company and the User regarding the use of the Conti site and related services provided by Conti (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”).

Article 2. Definition of Terms

1. The definitions of terms used in these Terms are as follows:

   a. “Site” refers to the virtual business space established by the Company using computer or other information and communications equipment to enable transactions of services, etc., for the purpose of providing goods or services to members, or the website operated by the Company below. ***www.ardy.im

   b. “Member” refers to an individual who has completed the prescribed membership registration process on the Site and is authorized to use the services provided by the Company in accordance with these Terms.

   c. “ID” refers to the email address set by the Member and approved/registered by the Company for Member identification and service use, or the email address collected through social service linkage.

   d. “Email Verification” means confirming the authenticity of an email address using a verification code submitted by the Member for service use.

   e. “Password” means a combination of letters and numbers set by the Member themselves and registered on the site for identity verification and protection of the Member's rights, interests, and confidentiality.

   f. “General Member” refers to an individual who has registered as a member to use the service.

   g. “Non-Member” refers to an individual who uses the services provided by the ‘Company’ without registering as a “Member”.

   h. “Corporate Member” refers to an individual member who has proven to the Company that they are a corporation registered in the public entertainment planning industry.

   i. The meaning of any term in these Terms not defined in the preceding paragraphs shall follow general commercial practices.

2. For terms used in these Terms not defined in Paragraph 1, their meaning shall follow relevant laws and regulations and the Company's policies; otherwise, they shall follow general commercial practices.

Article 3. Disclosure, Effectiveness, and Amendment of Terms and Conditions

1. The “Company” shall post the contents of these Terms and Conditions, its trade name, business location address, telephone number, representative's name, business registration number, and mail-order business registration number on the initial service screen or a linked screen where “Members” can easily access them.
2. The Company may amend these Terms within the scope that does not violate relevant laws and regulations, including the Consumer Protection Act in Electronic Commerce, etc., the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions, the Framework Act on Electronic Documents and Electronic Transactions, the Electronic Financial Transactions Act, the Electronic Signature Act, the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc., the Framework Act on Consumer Protection, and the Youth Protection Act.
3. When the “Company” amends these Terms, it shall post the amended Terms on the site bulletin board in accordance with the method specified in Paragraph 1, along with the current Terms, clearly stating the effective date, amendment details, and reasons for amendment, from 7 days prior to the effective date until the day before the effective date. However, if the amendment is unfavorable to the “Member,” the Company shall notify the Member individually and clearly via electronic means such as the site bulletin board at least 30 days prior to the effective date, as well as through in-service electronic means like email, chat, or a consent window upon login. However, changes related to new service features that do not affect the rights or obligations under these Terms, or changes made to comply with revised laws and regulations, may take effect immediately without prior notice.
4. If the “Company” clearly notifies or informs the “Member” that failure to express intent within the aforementioned period shall be deemed consent to the revised terms, and the ‘Member’ does not explicitly express refusal, the “Member” shall be deemed to have consented to the revised terms.
5. If a “Member” does not agree to the application of the amended terms, the “Company” cannot apply the amended terms. In such a case, either the ‘Company’ or the “Member” may terminate the Service Agreement.
6. The “Member” has the obligation to review the contents of these Terms. The “Company” shall not be liable for any damages incurred by a ‘Member’ who has agreed to the amended Terms due to changes in the Terms, nor for any damages arising from the “Member's” failure to review the amended Terms and resulting lack of knowledge of their contents.

Article 4. Interpretation of Terms

1. Matters not stipulated in these Terms shall be governed by relevant laws and regulations, including the “Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions,” the “Information and Communications Network Act,” the “Electronic Commerce Act,” the “Framework Act on Telecommunications,” the “Telecommunications Business Act,” the “Personal Information Protection Act,” and the “Youth Protection Act.”
2. The “Company” may establish separate terms or operating principles (hereinafter referred to as ‘Policies’) for individual items within the Service as necessary. “Members” shall be deemed to have agreed to the Company's Policies upon membership registration. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the Policies, the contents of the Policies shall take precedence.
3. If a “Member” enters into an individual contract with the “Company” to use the Service, the rights and obligations related to the Member's use of the Service shall be applied sequentially according to the terms of the individual contract, the individual Service Terms of Use, and these Terms.

Article 5. Formation of the Service Agreement

1. The Service Agreement is formed when an individual wishing to use the service (hereinafter referred to as the “Service Applicant”) agrees to the contents of these Terms and the Privacy Policy upon registering as a member through the website, etc., and the “Company” accepts the simplified login and membership registration application via Kakao, Naver, or Google.
2. The “Company” deems the “Service Applicant” to have read and agreed to the contents of these Terms and the Privacy Policy.
3. The Service Agreement is deemed established at the time the Company indicates completion of the registration process during the application procedure.
4. The Company may assign membership tiers to members according to its policies and may differentiate the services provided accordingly.
5. Members must notify the Company of any changes to the information registered during membership sign-up within a reasonable period by modifying their member information or other appropriate means.

Article 6. Acceptance and Limitations of Service Applications

1. The “Company” shall, in principle, accept service applications from “Applicants” in the order they are received, provided there is sufficient capacity in its facilities for performing its duties and providing services, and no technical impediments exist.

2. The Company may refuse to accept a service application or terminate the service agreement retroactively if any of the following conditions apply:

   a. The “Service Applicant” did not use their real name during membership registration or used another person's identity fraudulently.

   b. The contents of the service agreement application were falsely or inaccurately stated.

   c. If an individual with a history of restricted usage applies for service.

   d. If the application could negatively impact the service's reputation or prestige.

   e. If the applicant engages in activities that undermine public order or good morals through fraudulent acts or processes.

   f. Damaging another person's reputation or causing them disadvantage

   g. Abusing the service for profit-seeking purposes

   h. Intentionally interfering with the operation of the service

   i. Applying for service when approval is impossible due to the applicant's fault or when violating other stipulated matters

   j. Using the service through abnormal or circumventing methods in countries where the service is not provided.

   k. Registering as a member using a temporary email service.

   l. Other cases where the application is confirmed to violate these Terms, be illegal, or constitute improper use.

   m. Other similar reasons where approval is deemed inappropriate.

3. The “Company” may withhold approval for an application until the grounds for restriction are resolved in the following cases:

   a. When the Company lacks sufficient capacity in its facilities for performing its duties and providing the service.

   b. When there are technical impediments to the Company performing its duties and providing the service.

   c. Other similar reasons making approval difficult.

4. The “Company” may differentiate service usage for ‘Members’ by classifying them into tiers according to the “Company's” policies.

5. The “Company” may impose usage restrictions or tier-based limitations on ‘Members’ to comply with ratings and age requirements under laws such as the “Youth Protection Act”.

Chapter 2. Information and Services

Article 7. Use of Services

1. The services provided by the “Company” are as follows:

   a. Profile registration and viewing services

   b. Entertainment agency intermediary services via profiles

   c. Directing services for aspiring idols

   d. Audition intermediary services

   e. Headhunting/outsourcing services

   f. All services related to job recruitment/job seeking

   g. All services related to idol-related education

   h. Services related to material transactions

2. Any other services the “Company” may develop or provide to “Members” through partnership agreements or other means.

3. The “Company” may add or modify service content as necessary. However, in such cases, the ‘Company’ must notify “Members” of the additions or changes.

Article 8. Service Use

1. The “Company” provides services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, unless there are special circumstances. However, separate usage hours may be designated for certain service types or natures, and the ‘Company’ shall notify “Members” of such usage hours in advance.
2. The “Company” may temporarily suspend the service for reasonable causes, including system maintenance for information processing or data updates, corrective work to resolve system failures, regular PM work, system replacement work, line failures, excessive usage volume, termination of contracts with partners, orders/regulations from government agencies, or suspension of telecommunications services by telecommunications carriers. For planned work, the service suspension time and work details shall be announced in advance. However, in unavoidable circumstances where the “Company” cannot provide advance notice, such as the occurrence of unforeseen failures, the details may be announced afterward.
3. The “Company” may change or terminate the service if there are substantial operational or technical reasons. The ‘Company’ shall notify or announce this to the “Member”. However, this shall not apply if prior notice or announcement is impossible due to unforeseeable or uncontrollable circumstances.
4. Unless otherwise specifically stipulated by relevant laws, “Members” may not claim separate compensation or damages from the “Company” regarding the use of the service. However, for paid services, Article 13 shall apply.

Article 9 Provision of Information and Posting of Advertisements

1. The “Company” may provide information to “Members” for purposes such as introducing various products and services, or for promotional purposes, via methods including postal mail, email, or new technologies and devices such as mobile devices and IoT.
2. The “Company” may post advertisements related to the Service on the Service screen, homepage, email, etc.
3. The Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from a Member's participation in, communication with, or transactions involving the activities of affiliates posted on the site or elsewhere. Furthermore, if a member is directed to a page provided by an affiliate through an affiliate's banner or link, that page is not within the Company's service domain. Therefore, the Company does not guarantee its reliability or stability and shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the member as a result.
4. “Users (including members and non-members)” shall not take any action to alter, modify, or restrict posts or other information related to the services provided by the Company.

Chapter 3. Paid Services, etc.

Article 10. Paid Services

1. To use paid services, a “Member” must apply for use of the paid service (hereinafter referred to as ‘Application’) according to the procedures provided by the “Company.”

2. The “Company” may not accept a “Member's” Application or may terminate the paid service usage contract retroactively if any of the following conditions apply:

   a. Use of a false name or another person's name.

   b. Provision of false information or failure to provide information requested by the “Company”.

   c. Attempt by a minor to use a paid service prohibited by the Youth Protection Act or other relevant laws.

   d. Cases where the application could negatively impact the status or reputation of the “Service”.

   e. When the “Service” cannot be provided due to limitations on the supply capacity of the services offered under the “Paid Service”

   f. When the “Member” has a history of requesting the “Company” to perform acts that violate these Terms

   g. When the “Member” falls under any of the items listed in Article 6, Paragraph 2

3. The time of establishment of a “Member's” subscription for a Paid Service shall be when the “Member's” payment for the relevant Paid Service is completed in accordance with Article 11.

4. The “Member” shall familiarize themselves with the matters notified by the “Company” in these Terms and Conditions and on individual guidance pages to ensure they can subscribe to Paid Services without error.

Article 11 Payment for Paid Services

1. Members of the “Site” shall apply for purchases on the ‘Site’ using the following or similar methods, and the “Site” shall clearly provide the following details when users apply for purchases:

   a. Searching for and selecting goods, etc.

   b. Entering the recipient's name, phone number, etc.

   c. Confirmation of the terms and conditions, services with restricted right of withdrawal, and cost burdens such as shipping fees and installation charges

   d. Indication of agreement to these terms and confirmation or rejection of the items in subparagraph 3 above (e.g., mouse click)

   e. Purchase application for goods, etc., and confirmation thereof or consent to the “Site's” confirmation

   f. Selection of payment method

Article 12. Cancellation of Order

1. The Company's paid services are provided as either cancellable or restricted for cancellation, and this information is notified in these Terms or at the time of the Member's payment.

2. A “Member” who has paid for a paid service eligible for withdrawal may withdraw their application within 7 days from the time of payment by contacting the “Company's” customer service center.

3. Unless otherwise stipulated by relevant laws and regulations such as the Electronic Commerce Act, a “Member” cannot withdraw their application for a paid service after the withdrawal period specified in the preceding paragraph has expired.

4. The “Member” must request cancellation of the subscription to the Company through the customer service center or other designated channels within the period specified in Paragraph 2. The ‘Company’ shall refund all or part of the usage fee within 3 business days from the date of receiving the refund request from the “Member,” in accordance with the refund principles specified in Paragraphs 5 and 6.

5. The Company's refund policy is as follows:

   5-1. Directing

   a. Before completing the directing request form: Full refund possible

   b. After completing and submitting the directing request form: No refund possible

6. Refunds to the “Member” are restricted for items falling under any of the following subparagraphs:

   a. If the “Member” is forcibly terminated by the Company for violating relevant laws and regulations or the provisions of these Terms, the refund provisions of this Article shall not apply.

   b. Refunds are not possible for product usage rights transferred (gifted) from another person.

   c. Amounts acquired by the Member through products or discount coupons provided free of charge by the Company shall not be refunded.

Article 13. Refund of Usage Fees

1. When the “Company” becomes aware that it is difficult to provide a paid service to a “Member” who has paid for it, the “Company” shall immediately notify the relevant “Member” of this fact and cancel the use of the paid service. The ‘Company’ shall take the necessary measures for refund and issue the refund within 3 business days from the date of notification to the relevant “Member”.
2. Refunds of usage fees shall be processed within 3 business days from the date the Company approves the refund, using the same method as the original payment (e.g., credit card reversal, simplified payment). However, if there are any outstanding usage fees or amounts owed to the Company as compensation, such amounts shall be deducted from the refundable usage fee first, and the remaining balance shall be returned.
3. When refunding payments made via credit card, if the electronic payment service provider, electronic payment intermediary, or intermediary service provider's policy prohibits cancellation of the same payment method after a specific period has passed, the refund will be processed as a refund settlement amount. Refund settlement amounts may be processed within 15 business days, depending on member information collection and internal processes.
4. If financial fees are incurred during the refund process, the Company may deduct 10% of the payment amount and refund the remaining balance in accordance with relevant laws.

Article 14 Fee Policy for Paid Services

The “Company” shall notify the ‘Member’ of the usage fee policy prior to the “Member's” subscription to paid services, post it on the usage fee information screen within the service, and notify the “Member” via the service's notification function if the usage fee policy changes. The “Member” agrees that the revised fee policy shall apply from the payment date following the notification (however, the existing fee policy shall apply to services already paid for). The “Member” may withdraw from the service or cancel paid services at any time (however, withdrawal from the service or cancellation of paid services is not possible for services already paid for).

Chapter 4. Member Rights and Obligations, etc.

Article 16. Account Management

1. “Members” must immediately update their member information (including paid payment information; the same applies hereafter) to reflect any changes. However, the ID cannot be modified.
2. “Members” must not allow third parties to use their ID or other member information. Members shall be liable for any damages arising from negligent management of their ID or other member information, or from permitting third-party use.
3. If a Member becomes aware that their ID or other member information has been stolen or is being used by a third party, they must immediately notify the Company and follow the Company's instructions.

Article 17. Member Obligations

1. Members shall comply with relevant laws and regulations, the provisions of these Terms of Service, the Company's service operation policies, and other matters notified by the Company. Members shall not engage in any acts that interfere with the Company's business operations.

2. “Members” may not copy, reproduce, translate, publish, broadcast, or otherwise use information obtained through the use of the Service, nor provide such information to others, without the prior consent of the “Company.”

3. “Members” shall not use the Service for purposes other than those specified in these Terms and Conditions and shall not engage in any of the following acts of improper use of the Service:

   a. Registering false information during application or modification.

   b. Stealing another person's information or misusing another person's ID.

   c. Infringing upon another person's intellectual property rights or other rights.

   d. Hacking or spreading viruses.

   e. Acts deemed likely to disrupt or potentially disrupt the stable operation of the Service.

   f. Commercial activities using the site's information or services.

   g. Unauthorized alteration, deletion, or damage to any information posted on the Service.

   h. Using the Service or accessing the Company's systems through abnormal methods.

   i. Acquiring or using the Service through fraudulent means.

   j. Acts that interfere with others' use of the service.

   k. Acts that damage the company's reputation or credit, or interfere with its business operations, through spreading false information, fraud, or other deceptive means.

   l. Collecting ideas, promoting businesses, selling goods, offering job placements, arranging side jobs, or soliciting funds under the guise of using the service.

   m. Copying, storing, editing, disclosing, leaking, notifying, distributing, transmitting, or posting information about other members learned during service use

   n. Unauthorized modification of information posted on the site

   o. Transmission or posting of information (including computer programs) other than that specified by the company

   p. Infringement of the Company's or third parties' intellectual property rights, including copyrights

   q. Acts damaging the reputation of the Company or third parties, or interfering with their business operations

   r. Acts involving obscene or violent messages, images, or audio that violate public morals and social order, or violate relevant laws and regulations

4. The Company may take the following measures at its discretion against a Member who violates their obligations or is found to fall under the grounds for refusal of membership application under Article 6, Paragraph 2: a. Deletion of relevant posts without prior notice b. Reclaiming part or all of complimentary services c. Suspend service use for a specified period d. Claim compensation for the full amount of damages incurred by the CompanyNotify government agencies regarding violations of law, file complaints or reports with investigative authorities e. Terminate the service agreement and process member withdrawal

Article 18. Obligations as a General Member and Corporate Member

1. A “Corporate Member” shall have the following roles and authorities within the Service and shall bear the corresponding obligations.

   a. A “Corporate Member” may contact applicants through the Company within the scope of compliance with relevant laws and regulations and these Terms.

   b. All “Members,” including “Corporate Members” and “General Members,” may not disclose another “Member's” personal information to third parties without the prior written consent of that “Member.” All legal liability arising from any violation of this provision rests solely with the violating “Member.”

   c. “Corporate Members” may not use the service space for purposes inconsistent with the service's intent, such as personal profit-seeking, illegal activities, or fraud, except for legitimate educational purposes.

   d. Upon withdrawal as a member, a “Corporate Member” forfeits all privileges associated with that status.

2. “General Members” shall have the following roles and privileges within the Service and shall bear the corresponding obligations:

   a. Members shall not access the Service using accounts other than their own and shall not permit others to use their account.

   b. Members shall not engage in misconduct such as illegal copying or providing false information during Service activities like directing-related questions, surveys, or evaluations.

   c. Upon completing the service, if a certificate of completion is issued later, they shall not engage in any actions such as illegal copying or changing the name of the certificate holder.

   d. Acts that damage the reputation of “Corporate Members” or the “Company” or interfere with their business operations.

   e. Demanding actions from the “Company” that violate these Terms and Conditions.

3. If a “General Member” or “Corporate Member” violates the obligations under this Article, the ‘Company’ may revoke the membership status of the relevant “Sales Member” or “General Member” as stipulated in these Terms and restrict their access to or participation in the Service.

Article 19. Management of Member Postings

1. If damage or other problems arise to the “Member” or others due to posts registered by the “Member” on the Service, the ‘Member’ shall bear full responsibility for this, and the “Company” shall not be liable under any circumstances.

2. The “Company” may take relevant measures such as temporarily suspending posting, modifying, deleting, moving, or refusing registration of posts that fall under any of the following items without the Member's prior consent.

   a. Content that severely insults or damages the reputation of other Members or third parties.

   b. Content that disseminates or links to material violating public order or good morals.

   c. Content that encourages illegal copying or hacking.

   d. Content that constitutes advertising for profit.

   e. Content objectively recognized as being connected to criminal activity.

   f. Content infringing on the copyright or other rights of other users or third parties.

   g. Content deemed by the Company's independent judgment to be incompatible with the nature of the service.

   h. Content otherwise determined to violate relevant laws and regulations.

3. “Members” shall ensure that posted content does not include phrases or material contrary to social norms, violate any laws or regulations, infringe upon another person's honor, personality rights, copyrights, or other rights, or contain equivalent content. The “Member” shall bear responsibility for all issues arising from the inclusion of such content in their posted material.

4. The “Company” may temporarily delete posts upon receiving a request from a third party to suspend posting due to defamation, infringement of intellectual property rights, or other rights. Such temporarily deleted posts may only be reinstated if the legal dispute concerning the post is resolved through litigation, settlement, or other means between the objecting party and the poster, and a request is subsequently made to the “Company” based on this resolution.

Article 20. Editing and Deletion of Information

The “Company” may request to add, modify, alter, or delete information in consultation with the “General Member” in the following cases. However, if the “General Member” unreasonably refuses such a request, or if the matter involves a significant policy violation or clear illegality, rendering prior consultation inappropriate, the ‘Company’ may add, modify, alter, or delete the information without the “General Member's” prior approval and shall notify the “General Member” via email afterward.

a. If the category or other information associated with the content of the service operated by the “General Member” is deemed inappropriate.

b. If the service title, video title, profile image, lecture cover image, etc., related to the General Member is deemed inconsistent with the Company's policies or socially unacceptable.

Article 21. Postings and Intellectual Property Rights, etc.

1. Copyright and other intellectual property rights pertaining to postings or works created by the “Company” belong to the “Company”.
2. Copyrights for posts provided or posted by the “Member” on the site or elsewhere belong to the “Member.” The “Member” grants the ‘Company’ a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such posts within the scope necessary for the “Company's” service operation, improvement, and promotion. The license granted by the “Member” to the “Company” remains valid for the duration of the “Company's” operation of the site, etc., and continues even after the “Member” terminates the service use agreement. The “Member” must possess the necessary rights to grant the ‘Company’ a license for the posted content. The “Member” shall bear responsibility for any issues arising from not possessing such rights.
3. The “Member” shall not infringe upon copyrights by recording, reproducing, editing, displaying, transmitting, distributing, selling, broadcasting, performing, or otherwise utilizing information obtained through the use of services provided by the “Company” without the prior consent of the copyright holder.
4. Content provided or posted by the “Member” on the site or elsewhere may be exposed within search engines, services, and related promotions. For such exposure, the content may be partially modified, reproduced, or edited within the necessary scope. In such cases, the ‘Company’ shall comply with copyright law regulations. The “Member” may request deletion, exclusion from search results, or privacy settings for such content at any time via customer inquiries or in-service chat.
5. If a post uploaded by a “Member” is unlawfully or illegally reproduced by a third party without the “Member's” consent, and this conflicts with the interests of both the “Member” and the “Company,” the “Company” may exercise copyright on behalf of the “Member.” However, in such cases, the ‘Company’ shall seek the “Member's” individual consent.

Chapter 5. Contract Termination and Usage Restrictions

Article 22. Member Termination, Data Deletion, etc.

1. If a “Member” wishes to terminate the service agreement, they must submit a termination request through the “Company's” customer service center or the “Member Withdrawal” menu. However, the “Company” may restrict immediate member withdrawal for a certain period after membership registration to prevent fraudulent service use.
2. Upon termination of the Service Agreement by the “Member” or by the “Company,” the ‘Company’ shall immediately destroy all the “Member's” information and may impose a restriction period preventing the same “Member” from re-registering for a certain period. However, in cases where the Company may retain member information in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and the Personal Information Handling Policy, the Company may retain the minimum information necessary for the purpose of retention.
3. If a “Member” terminates the Service Agreement, any posts registered under their account, such as “Posts” and comments directly created by the ‘Member’ within the Service, or posts registered on public bulletin boards, will not be deleted solely by terminating the Service Agreement. Therefore, the “Member” must delete such content themselves beforehand before terminating the Service Agreement.

Article 23. Usage Restrictions, etc.

1. The “Company” may restrict a “Member's” use of the service through measures such as warnings, temporary suspension, or permanent suspension if the Member violates the obligations under these Terms or interferes with the normal operation of the service.
2. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the “Company” may immediately and permanently terminate service access if the “Member” violates relevant laws and regulations, such as identity theft, payment fraud, providing or operating illegal programs, illegal communications or hacking, distributing malicious programs, or exceeding authorized access rights. Upon permanent suspension under this clause, all benefits obtained through service use, including earned profits, shall be forfeited, and the “Company” shall not provide separate compensation for this.
3. The “Company” may restrict use if a “Member” fails to log in for three consecutive months or more, to protect member information and ensure operational efficiency.
4. Within the scope of usage restrictions under this Article, the conditions and details of such restrictions shall be determined by the Usage Restriction Policy and the operational policies of individual services.
5. When restricting service usage or terminating the contract pursuant to this Article, the “Company” shall notify the “Member” of the reason and restriction period, etc., in accordance with Article 25.
6. The “Member” may file an objection to any usage restriction under this Article following the procedures established by the “Company.” If the “Company” deems the objection justified, it shall immediately resume the service.

Article 24. Prohibition and Blocking of Improper Use

1. The “Company” shall deem any of the following acts as improper use:

   a. Simultaneous logins occurring on two or more devices using the same ID

   b. Using the service from multiple PCs or IP addresses using the same ID

   c. Providing one's ID and services such as lectures for use by others

   d. Selling, renting, transferring one's ID or services such as lectures to others, or advertising such actions

   e. Running copying programs during service use, or recording lectures or attempting to do so

   f. Redistributing lecture materials

2. If an unauthorized user is discovered under the preceding paragraph, the “Company” may take the following measures:

   a. [Upon First Discovery] Issue a warning via email, private message, pop-up window, or other means.

   b. [Upon Second Discovery] Enforce mandatory termination of membership and proceed with criminal complaints through the Company's legal representatives and civil litigation.

3. A “Member” may not demand an extension of their service usage period based on the measures taken under the preceding paragraph.

4. If a “Member” objects to the measures taken by the ‘Company’ under Paragraph 2 of this Article, they may submit a detailed explanation with supporting documentation through the “Company's” legal representative.

5. The “Company” identifies and blocks unauthorized use through the following methods. ‘Members’ may not raise any objection to the “Company's” measures to block unauthorized use. a. The “Company” classifies and verifies unauthorized use through its servers based on data such as IP information collected and confirmed during the “Member's” service use. b. The Company forcibly terminates service access if a Member executes a cloning program or simultaneously logs in with the same ID during service use.

CHAPTER 6. NOTIFICATION, DAMAGES, AND INDEMNIFICATION, ETC.

ARTICLE 25. NOTIFICATION TO MEMBERS

1. When the “Company” notifies a Member regarding these Terms, it may do so via in-service chat, a consent window upon login, or the email address registered as the “Member's” ID, unless otherwise specified in these Terms.
2. For notifications to all Members regarding these Terms, the “Company” may substitute the notice required in Paragraph 1 by posting on the site's bulletin board for at least 7 days.

Article 26. Compensation for Damages

1. If a “Member” suffers damages due to reasons attributable to the ‘Company’ in connection with any service provided by the “Company,” the “Company” shall compensate for such damages.
2. If a “Member” causes damage to the “Company” or a third party through acts violating the provisions of these Terms, or if damage is caused to the ‘Company’ or a third party due to the “Member's” fault, the “Member” shall compensate for such damage.
3. The Company shall not be liable for damages incurred by a Member due to the fault of another Member.

Article 27. Exemption from Liability

1. The Company shall not be liable for any failure of the Member to achieve the expected results from using the Service. Furthermore, regarding the use of free services provided by the Company, the Company shall not bear any liability to the Member unless such damage was caused by the Company's intentional act or gross negligence, or unless the Company violated relevant laws.
2. The Company shall be exempt from liability for service provision in cases where it is unable to provide the service due to force majeure or similar unavoidable circumstances.
3. The Company does not represent any party, including Members, in legal relationships or transactions between Members, and shall bear no liability whatsoever to any party.

Article 28. Dispute Resolution

1. The “Company” may mediate disputes arising between Members or between a Member and a third party within a reasonable scope.
2. The “Company” and the “Member” shall make all necessary efforts to amicably resolve any disputes arising in connection with the Service.
3. Disputes arising between the “Company” and the “Member” may be resolved through the mediation procedures of the Electronic Transactions Dispute Mediation Committee established under the Framework Act on Electronic Transactions.
4. If litigation is filed regarding a dispute arising between the “Company” and the “Member” despite the efforts in the preceding paragraph, it shall be resolved by the court having jurisdiction over the address of the party concerned.

Privacy Policy

Welcome to ardy.

We value your personal information and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website at http://www.ardy.im.

Please review our views, practices, and methods regarding your personal information through this policy.

Information We Collect

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2.1 Unique Identifiers

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Payment information (e.g., credit card details)

2.2 Service Information (Optional)

• Age
• Nationality
• Gender
• Height
• Weight
• Residence
• MBTI
• Education
• Languages
• Position
• Practice Duration
• Hobbies
• Special Skills
• Special Notes

2.3 Non-Identifiable Information

We may also collect the following non-personal information:

• Browser Type
• Device Type
• IP Address
• Browsing Behavior (e.g., pages viewed, links clicked)

Use of Personal Information

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3.1 Profile Service

• Profile Registration
• Agency Browsing

3.2 Directing Service

• Directing Evaluation
• Directing Creation

3.2 Service Improvement

• Enhancing website user experience
• Analyzing site usage and trends
• Improving customer service and support

3.3 Communication

• Sending purchase-related updates and information
• Distributing promotional materials and newsletters (with consent)
• Responding to inquiries and customer service requests

Data Protection

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4.1 Security Measures

We employ various security measures to protect personal information when users place orders or enter, submit, or access personal data. These measures include SSL encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to personal information.

4.2 Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Information Sharing

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5.1 Third-Party Services

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist with website management, business operations, or customer service. These services are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if we determine it is necessary to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, or to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Your Rights

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6.1 Access and Updates

You have the right to access and update your personal information. You can do this by logging into your account on our website or by contacting us directly.

6.2 Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails you receive from us or by contacting us directly.

6.3 Data Deletion

You may contact us to request deletion of your personal data. Upon request, we will remove your information from our records, except where we are required to retain it by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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Use of Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand visitor sources. Cookie usage can be controlled at the individual browser level.

Changes to This Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date at the bottom of this policy.

Contact Us

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If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us below.

Email: kimep@contikorea.kr

Address: 202, 2F, Peace Building, 68 Sinbanpo-ro 47-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Effective Date: January 1, 2024