Chapter 1. General Provisions
Article 1. Purpose
These Terms of Use define the conditions, procedures, and other necessary matters for using the service (hereinafter “Service”) provided by BLS Clinic (hereinafter “Company”) at www.blsclinic.com.
Article 2. Definitions
The terms used herein are defined as follows:
“Member” refers to an individual who has been granted a user ID by providing personal information to receive the Service and is classified as a regular Member or free Member.
“User ID” refers to the combination of letters and numbers assigned for Member identification and use of Member services.
“Password” refers to the combination of letters and numbers selected by the Member to confirm identity and protect Member rights.
“Cancellation” refers to the termination of the Service Agreement between the Company and the Member after the Service has been initiated.
Article 3. Effect, Amendment, and Application of Terms of Use
1. These Terms of Use take effect upon posting on the Service screen or notification to Members by other means.
2. The Company may amend these Terms of Use at its discretion. In such cases, the Company shall specify the effective date and reasons for amendment and post the current and revised Terms of Use on the Service screen from seven (7) days prior to the effective date until the day before.
3. For new Service items added, these Terms of Use apply unless otherwise specified.
4. Matters not addressed herein shall be governed by the Framework Act on Telecommunications, Telecommunications Business Act, other relevant laws, and Service usage guidelines.
Chapter 2. Membership Registration Contract
Article 4. Agreement to Terms of Use
By clicking the “Agree” button when prompted during membership registration, the patient is deemed to have agreed to the Terms of Use.
Article 5. Membership Registration
1. The membership contract is formed when a patient who has agreed to these Terms of Use fills out all personal information required in the membership registration form prescribed by the Company and the Company approves the application.
2. All user information entered in the registration form for use of Service is considered actual and truthful. Users who fail to provide real names or accurate information may not receive legal protection and may face Service restrictions.
Article 6. Approval of Membership Registration
1. The Company approves applications for Service use under Article 5, except in cases specified in paragraphs 2 and 3.
2. Approval may be withheld until restrictions are resolved in the following cases:
① Insufficient capacity in Service-related facilities
② Technical difficulties
③ Non-payment for paid content
④ Other cases deemed necessary by the Company
3. The Company may reject applications in the following cases:
① Use of another person’s name
② Submission of false information
③ Application intended to disrupt public order or morals
④ Failure to meet Company-specified requirements
Article 7. Changes to Member Information
Members must promptly update any changes to personal information provided during the application for Service use through the online system. Members shall bear full responsibility for any consequences or issues arising from failure to make such updates.
Article 8. Consent to Use of Member Information
① Information requested in the registration form is used solely to perform the contract and provide Services under the contract.
② To facilitate convenient use of the Company and affiliate services, Member information may be shared with affiliates after prior notice by the Company. Members who do not consent to this may cancel their registration. However, continued use of the Service shall be deemed to constitute consent.
③ The Company may transmit cookies to Members’ computers via the Service. Members may adjust browser settings to refuse or receive warnings about cookies.
Chapter 3. Obligations of Contracting Parties
Article 9. Obligations of the Company
1. The Company shall not engage in any acts prohibited by laws or these Terms of Use, and shall strive to provide continuous and stable Services.
2. The Company shall not disclose or distribute Members' personal information obtained in connection with the provision of the Service to any third party without the prior consent of the Member. However, the foregoing shall not apply in the following cases:
① When there is a request from a government agency pursuant to the provisions of the Framework Act on Telecommunications or other relevant laws
② When there is a request for the purpose of a criminal investigation or from the Korea Communications Standards Commission
③ When there is a request made in accordance with procedures prescribed by other relevant statutes
3. Within the scope of paragraph 2, the Company may compile and use statistical data on personal information of all or some Members for business purposes.
Article 10. Personal Information and Protection Policy
The Company shall strive to protect Members' personal information upon registration and financial transaction records obtained during the provision of the Service, in accordance with the Company’s Personal Information Protection Policy and applicable laws.
Article 11. Obligation of Members
1. Members shall provide accurate information upon registration and ensure that such information remains current and correct.
2. Members shall be fully responsible for managing their ID and password and for all consequences arising from their use. Members must immediately notify the Company if unauthorized use of their ID or password occurs.
3. Members shall comply with these Terms of Use, applicable laws, Service usage guidelines, and any notices or instructions issued by the Company.
4. Members are prohibited from engaging in the following acts:
① Using another Member’s ID;
② Reproducing, modifying, distributing, or using information obtained through the Service for purposes other than personal use without the Company’s prior consent;
③ Infringing the copyrights of the Company or any third party;
④ Distributing content that disrupts public order or morals;
⑤ Engaging in activities connected to criminal acts;
⑥ Violating any other applicable laws.
5. Members shall observe any usage restrictions imposed by the Company.
6. Members may not engage in commercial activities through the Service without the Company’s prior written consent.
Article 12. Prohibition on Transfer
Members may not transfer, donate, pledge, or otherwise assign their rights to use the Service or their status under this contract to any third party.
Chapter 4. Use of Services
Article 13. Provision of Information
The Company may provide Members with information deemed necessary for use of the Service via email, regular mail, or other means. Members may opt out of receiving such information by notifying the Company via email.
Article 14. Deletion of Posts
The Company assumes no responsibility for content posted or transmitted by Members. The Company may delete such content without prior consent in the following cases:
① Content that defames another Member or third party, invades privacy, or harms reputation;
② Content that may interfere with stable operation of the Service;
③ Content that may infringe intellectual property rights of the Company or a third party;
④ Content exceeding the posting retention period designated by the Company;
⑤ Content deemed related to criminal activity or in violation of applicable laws.
Article 15. Service Usage Hours
1. The Service shall be available 24 hours per day and 365 days per year in principle, except where operational or technical issues prevent provision by the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Service may be unavailable during times specifically designated by the Company for scheduled maintenance or similar purposes. In all such instances, the Company shall notify Members in advance.
2. The Company may, in exceptional circumstances, restrict the provision of all or any portion of the Service where the ordinary delivery of the Service is materially hindered by force majeure events, including operational facility difficulties or excessive concurrent usage.
3. The Company may designate separate operating hours for specific Services. In such cases, the Company shall give prior notice to Members of the designated Service usage hours and any pertinent information.
Article 16. Responsibility for Service Use
Members are prohibited from engaging in illegal commercial activities, advertising, hacking, unauthorized distribution of commercial software, posting obscene material, or similar acts through the Service. The Company shall bear no liability for any resulting damages or actions by regulatory authorities.
Article 17. Suspension of Service Provision
1. The Company may suspend provision of the Service in the following cases:
① Expansion, repair, or maintenance of facilities;
② Suspension of telecommunications services by the relevant provider under the Telecommunications Business Act;
③ Other force majeure events rendering Service impossible.
2. Except in cases of national emergency or natural disaster, the Company shall provide advance notice of any suspension of service provision.
Chapter 5. Termination of Contract and Usage Restrictions
Article 18. (Termination of Agreement and Restriction of Service Use)
1. To terminate the membership contract, Members must notify the Company of their full name, user ID, resident registration number (or equivalent identification), and submit a termination request.
2. The Company may terminate the contract or restrict Service use without prior notice if a Member:
① Intentionally disrupts Service operations;
② Distributes content contrary to public order or morals;
③ Uses another person’s ID or password without authorization;
④ Provides false information during registration;
⑤ Reproduces or commercially exploits Service content without the Company's prior consent;
⑥ Damages another’s reputation or distributes illegal software;
⑦ Violates any other applicable laws.
Chapter 6. Intellectual Property Rights
Article 19. Intellectual Property
1. Rights and responsibilities for materials posted by Members belong to the Member; the Company may not use such materials for commercial purposes outside the Service without the Member’s consent.
2. Members may not use, modify, rent, distribute, transfer, or otherwise exploit, in whole or in part, materials, software, trademarks, or other intellectual property owned by the Company or its affiliates without the Company’s prior written consent.
Chapter 7. Compensation for Damages and Jurisdiction
Article 20. Compensation for Damages
The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred during periods when the Service is provided free of charge, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence by the Company.
Article 21. Disclaimer of Liability
1. The Company shall be exempt from liability if it is unable to provide the Service due to a natural disaster or other force majeure.
2. The Company shall be exempt from liability for any service disruptions caused by the Member's own fault or negligence.
3. The Company shall not be responsible for any loss of anticipated profits that the Member may have expected to derive from the use of the Service, nor shall the Company be liable for any damages arising from the Member’s own selection or use of data or information.
4. The Company shall be exempt from liability regarding the reliability, accuracy, or truthfulness of any information, materials, or facts posted or transmitted by Members through the Service.
5. The Company has no obligation to intervene in disputes between Members and third parties arising through the Service, nor shall the Company be liable for any damages resulting from such disputes.
6. If a Member violates these Terms of Use and thereby causes any loss or damage to the Company, the violating Member shall fully indemnify and compensate the Company for all such losses or damages and shall hold the Company harmless therefrom.
Article 22. Governing Jurisdiction
Any disputes arising from fees, Service use, or related matters shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court having jurisdiction over the location of the Company’s principal office.