genip

GenIP promises to maintain the same level of confidentiality as required of patent attorneys under the Patent Attorney Act when handling members' data. All rights to the generated specifications are attributed to the member, and GenIP may only process the data for the purpose of providing the service smoothly.

Chapter 1: General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Terms of Service is to set forth the rights, obligations, responsibilities, and other necessary matters between GenIP (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") and users regarding the use of services provided by the Company.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The definitions of the terms used in this Terms of Service are as follows:

"Service" refers to all services provided by the Company to members through the GenIP website (www.gen-ip.com) or other platforms (hereinafter referred to as “the Platform”).

“User” refers to members and non-members who access the Platform and use the services provided by the Company.

"Member" refers to an individual who agrees to this Terms of Service and completes the membership registration process on the Platform.

“Non-member” refers to a user who uses the services without signing up as a member. The provision of services to non-members is subject to the Company's operational policies.

"Account (ID)" refers to a unique combination of letters and numbers set by the member and approved and registered by the Company for identification purposes and service usage.

"Password" refers to a combination of letters, numbers, or special characters selected by the member and kept confidential to verify the member's identity and protect their information and rights.

"Account Information" refers to the member's account (ID), password, name, and other general information and service usage information provided to the Company.

"Specification" refers to the claims and description of inventions created by the member using the Company's services.

Article 3 (Notice and Amendment of Terms)

The Company will post the contents of this Terms of Service on the Platform or provide a linked screen to inform users of its terms.

The Company may amend this Terms of Service to the extent that it does not violate relevant laws, such as the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions.

When the Company amends this Terms of Service, it will specify the effective date, the amended content, and the reasons for the amendment. The Company will notify users at least 7 days before the effective date (30 days in the case of significant or disadvantageous changes for users) via the initial screen or a connected screen.

When the Company amends this Terms of Service, it will, in principle, confirm the user's consent to the amended Terms after notifying users. However, if the Company notifies users that failure to express consent or refusal will be deemed acceptance of the amended Terms, and the user does not express refusal by the effective date, the user will be deemed to have accepted the amended Terms.

If the user does not agree to the amended Terms, the user may terminate the service use agreement with the Company in the case of members, or the user may discontinue using the service.

The Company may establish and operate separate operational policies for the provision and operation of the service. After prior notice, the operational policies will be effective for all users who have agreed to the Terms of Service. The Company will ensure that users can view the content of the operational policies within the service.

Matters not specified in this Terms of Service and the interpretation of the Terms will follow separate operational policies, relevant laws, and general electronic commerce practices. In the event of a conflict between the Terms and operational policies, the separately specified operational policies will take precedence.

Chapter 2: Formation of the Service Agreement

Article 4 (Membership Registration)

An individual who wishes to become a member must apply for membership by filling out the form provided on the Platform’s membership registration page.

The Company may require real-name verification, identity authentication, and other necessary information from individuals wishing to become members, following the procedures and methods prescribed by relevant laws.

Individuals wishing to become members must provide truthful information in the required fields during the membership application process. If an individual provides false information or uses another person’s identity, the individual cannot claim rights under this Terms of Service, and the Company may cancel or terminate the service use agreement without additional measures.

Membership is established upon the member's consent to the Terms of Service and the Company's approval of the member's application. Consent to this Terms of Service is granted by selecting the "Agree" option or through other methods such as signing or clicking consent buttons.

Article 5 (Approval and Restriction of Applications)

The Company will approve membership applications submitted in accordance with Article 4 unless there is a significant reason not to do so.

Notwithstanding the above, the Company may not approve applications that fall under any of the following:

Applications submitted in violation of Article 4

Applications submitted by individuals with a record of service use restriction due to their own fault

Applications submitted for illegal purposes prohibited by law

Applications submitted with the intent to harm the Company's interests

Applications from individuals who have previously lost their membership status and have not been approved for re-enrollment

Other reasons equivalent to items 1-5 that the Company deems inappropriate for approval

The Company may defer approval for applications under any of the following circumstances until the issue is resolved:

Lack of sufficient capacity in the Company's facilities

Technical difficulties

Other reasons equivalent to the above making approval difficult

If the Company approves a membership application, the service use agreement between the member and the Company is deemed valid as long as the member does not violate this Terms of Service or related laws.

Article 6 (Member Account (ID) and Password)

The Company assigns an account (ID) to the member for service use.

The Company has the authority to manage members’ accounts and may request or enforce changes to the account (ID) or password under the following circumstances:

If the account is applied for with the intent to offend or violate public order and morals

If changes are necessary for security or smooth service provision

If the Company deems it necessary for other reasons

Members are responsible for managing their account information with due diligence. Members are responsible for any damages caused by their negligence or by permitting a third party to use their account, and the Company is not liable unless the Company is at fault.

Members are responsible for managing their password and may change it at any time.

Members should regularly change their password.

If a member becomes aware of the unauthorized use of their account by a third party, they must immediately notify the Company and follow the Company’s instructions. If the member fails to notify the Company or follow instructions, the Company is not responsible for any damages, provided the Company is not at fault.

Article 7 (Provision and Change of Member Information)

Members must provide truthful information when providing information to the Company under this Terms of Service and will not be protected from any disadvantages arising from providing false information.

Members may view and modify their personal information through the Platform. However, necessary information such as real names and account (ID) may be restricted from modification. In such cases, members must re-register with a new account (ID), and re-registration for accounts that have been terminated will be restricted.

Members must promptly update their personal information online if it changes, or inform the Company if self-modification is not possible.

The Company is not responsible for any disadvantages resulting from a member’s failure to modify or notify the Company of changes in personal information.

Article 8 (Protection and Management of Personal Information)

The Company strives to protect users' personal information, including account information, in accordance with relevant laws. The protection and use of users' personal information are governed by the relevant laws and the Company’s Privacy Policy, which is separately disclosed.

The Company must have a security system in place to protect users' personal information and credit information for safe service use. The Company must publicly disclose and comply with its Privacy Policy. Except as provided by law, this Terms of Service, or the Privacy Policy, the Company will not disclose or provide users' personal information to third parties.

The Company is not responsible for any personal information or confidential information of others, including account information, that is exposed due to the fault of the user.

If the Company expands or adds services, users' personal information and data may be transferred and used in connection with those services.

Chapter 3: Obligations and Notifications of the Parties

Article 9 (Obligations of the Company)

The Company must act in good faith and diligently exercise its rights and fulfill its obligations as stipulated in relevant laws and this Terms of Service.

In the event of any facility failure or data loss during service improvement, the Company must make every effort to repair or recover such failures or losses as soon as possible, except in cases of force majeure, emergencies, or technical defects that are difficult to resolve. However, if the failure is due to the facilities of a partner or caused by the partner's intentional or negligent actions, the Company is exempt from liability unless it is at fault.

The Company is responsible for damages caused to users due to its intentional or gross negligence, and the scope of such liability is limited to foreseeable damages.

If a user raises a legitimate opinion or complaint, the Company must promptly address it. If prompt handling is difficult, the Company must inform the user of the reason and the schedule for resolving the issue.

Article 10 (Obligations of Users)

Users must not engage in the following actions (or similar actions):

Abnormal System Access

Intentionally or negligently installing or distributing malicious codes, viruses, etc.

Modifying, unauthorized copying, reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise manipulating programs or services provided by the Company

Abnormal Use of Services

Using the service results for illegal purposes

Using the service for commercial, business, advertising, or political activities without the Company's consent

Registering for membership with information that does not match actual information or using another person’s information

Operating multiple accounts

Intentionally withdrawing and rejoining accounts to delete unfavorable information

Entering False or Exaggerated Information

Entering false or exaggerated information to interfere with or pose a risk to others' use of the service

Infringement of Others' Rights

Infringing or potentially infringing on the intellectual property rights of the Company, other users, or third parties

Infringing on others' personal information

Engaging in all other actions that infringe or may infringe on others' rights, such as using web hacking programs, macros, or phishing

Account Trading, Transfer, Delegation, Exchange

Selling, transferring, lending, or allowing a third party to use their account

Impersonation, Fraud

Impersonating other users, third parties, or Company employees

Other

Changing the information posted by the Company without authorization

Distributing false information to provide financial benefits to oneself or others or to harm others

Engaging in all actions prohibited by law, public order, or social norms that negatively affect service provision

Users must comply with this Terms of Service, usage guides, and other guidelines announced by the Company regarding the service.

Article 11 (Sanctions for User Violations)

If a user violates the obligations outlined in Article 10, the Company may impose the following sanctions, depending on the severity of the violation and the damage caused to the Company, other users, or third parties:

Written Warning

The Company may issue a written warning to the user specifying the content and timing of the violation.

Restriction of Use

The Company may restrict or suspend the user's access to the service for a certain period. In this case, the Company may block the user's access and arbitrarily delete all or part of the content posted by the user.

Permanent Suspension, Account Deletion

The Company may permanently suspend or delete the user’s account, and in the case of non-members, the Company may permanently restrict or suspend service use.

The Company will notify users who are subject to sanctions under Article 10 through email, text, or other appropriate methods. In cases where an account is clearly fraudulent, the Company may impose permanent suspension or deletion without prior notice.

Article 12 (Succession of Member Status)

Member status is succeeded under the following circumstances:

In the event of the member's death, the status is inherited.

If a corporation absorbs another corporation and inherits its rights.

In the case of a merger between two or more corporations, where the new corporation inherits the rights.

If a corporation is divided into two or more corporations and one inherits the rights.

Other circumstances similar to those listed above where the Company deems succession necessary.

Successors must notify the Company of changes in member information, billing addresses, and billing responsibility.

Chapter 4: Use of the Service

Article 13 (Service Content and Information Provision)

The content of the service includes all information and actions provided by the Company to users through the Platform, including information related to patents and intellectual property. Non-members may have limited access to certain services.

Article 14 (Conditions for Paid Services)

The Company may provide part or all of the services for a fee. In providing paid services, the Company may set usage fees and terms, such as the usage period, in accordance with its policies and within the limits allowed by law. These terms are detailed in the operating policies or posted on the payment screens for each paid service.

Users must pay the Company for the service using the method specified by the Company (including bank transfer, credit card, and other automatic payment methods).

The specific terms for paid services are provided in the detailed guidelines or individual contracts for each service, or on the payment screens.

Article 15 (Service Changes and Content Modifications)

The Company may modify or change the content of the service as necessary for operational or technical reasons, and such changes will be announced on the Platform. The Company assumes no responsibility toward users or third parties for such modifications.

Article 16 (Service Provision and Suspension)

The Company may begin providing certain services at specific times as necessary, and will notify users in advance or afterward. Some services may only be provided to certain members.

The service is generally available 24/7, year-round.

However, service may be unavailable for specific periods due to any of the following:

Necessary maintenance, replacement, regular inspection, or service modification

Electronic intrusions like hacking, abnormal service usage, or unpredictable instability

Legal prohibitions on service provision at certain times

Force majeure events like natural disasters, national emergencies, power outages, equipment failures, or surges in service usage

Significant management needs, such as mergers, business transfers, or service profitability issues

In the cases outlined above, the Company will notify users at least one week in advance on the Platform's initial screen or through other appropriate means. If prior notification is impossible, the Company will notify users as soon as possible after the fact.

The Company may suspend services for dormant members after sending a notification or announcement for a week.

Users must back up important data and verify the existence of such data after any service suspension, as stored or transmitted data may be lost. The Company is not responsible for this unless it is at fault.

If the Company permanently suspends services, it will notify users at least one month in advance, in accordance with the procedures outlined in this Article.

Article 17 (Provision of Information and Advertisements)

The Company may provide users with a variety of information and advertisements deemed necessary for their convenience through banners, emails, postal mail, text messages, or phone calls. Users can opt out of receiving these communications.

Even if users opt out of receiving such communications, the Company may still send information related to the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, or other important issues affecting users.

The Platform may contain various forms of advertising, including banners and links that may connect to third-party pages.

The Company does not guarantee the reliability or stability of third-party pages and is not liable for any losses or damages incurred by users in connection with those pages.

The Company is not liable for any losses or damages arising from promotions, transactions, or communications between users and third parties through advertisements posted on the Platform, except in cases of intentional or gross negligence.

Chapter 5: Termination of the Agreement and Withdrawal

Article 18 (Termination of the Service Agreement)

Members may terminate the service use agreement with the Company (hereinafter referred to as “membership withdrawal”). When a member applies for membership withdrawal, the Company may verify the member’s identity and, after verification, take appropriate action.

If a member applies for termination of the service, the Company may charge any outstanding service fees.

The Company may restrict membership re-registration for a certain period for users whose membership has been terminated, as specified in the operational policy.

Article 19 (Termination by the Company)

The Company may terminate the service use agreement with a member or take corrective action if the member violates this Terms of Service or in the following circumstances:

Use of a false identity or registration number

Criminal conduct

Planning or executing service use for purposes contrary to national interest or public welfare

Use of another person’s service ID or password

Damaging the reputation of others or causing harm

Dual registration under different IDs

Acts that impair or disrupt normal service use

Other acts that violate related laws or the Company’s terms of use

If the service use agreement is terminated, all services provided to the member will be suspended.

Article 20 (Prohibition of Transfer)

Members may not transfer, assign, or pledge their service use rights or any other rights under the service contract to a third party.

Article 21 (Limitation of Liability)

The Company is exempt from liability in the following cases:

Force majeure, such as war, disasters, or national emergencies

Service suspension due to the user’s fault

Suspension of telecommunications services by the telecommunications company

Suspension or service disruption due to unavoidable reasons, such as maintenance or system failures

Any issues arising from the user's computer environment or problems caused by network conditions for which the Company is not liable due to the absence of intentional misconduct or gross negligence

Service interruption due to the fault of a third-party partner

Disputes between users or between users and third parties through the service

Damage caused by the user’s device errors or inaccurate personal information

Service unavailability due to changes in law or government policy

If the Company suffers damage due to a user’s illegal actions or violations of this Terms of Service, the user must compensate the Company for the damage and indemnify the Company.

The Company does not guarantee any specific matters not expressly stated in this Terms of Service.

Chapter 6: Compensation and Miscellaneous Provisions

Article 22 (Compensation)

If a member suffers damages due to the Company’s intentional or gross negligence, the Company is liable to compensate the member up to three times the amount of service fees paid by the member for the affected service.

Article 23 (Exemption)

The Company is not liable for service suspension due to force majeure events like natural disasters or national emergencies.

The Company is not liable for service disruptions or damages caused by the member's fault.

The Company is exempt from liability for service disruption caused by telecommunications companies or due to device errors on the member's end.

The Company is not liable for damages caused by false or inaccurate information provided by members.

The Company is not responsible for the content of materials posted or transmitted by members.

The Company is not responsible for any disadvantage caused by the member's failure to comply with this Terms of Service.

The Company does not guarantee any third-party websites linked to the Platform and is not liable for transactions between users and linked third parties.

The Company is not liable for any damages related to free services provided to members.

The Company is not liable for any losses or damages related to the results obtained through the use of the service.

Article 24 (Intellectual Property Rights)

All intellectual property rights, ownership, and other rights to the service and related software (including design and code) and all outputs (excluding specifications and inventions created by the member) generated during the service process belong to the Company. The Company may use such outputs for service improvement and business purposes within the limits allowed by law.

The use of the service or installation of programs does not transfer intellectual property rights from the Company to the user. The license granted to use the service should not be interpreted as a transfer or sale of ownership or intellectual property rights.

The Company holds valid licenses for content related to the service but does not grant any licenses or usage rights to users. Users are solely responsible for any violations of copyright laws or other legal restrictions.

Users must use the service within the permitted scope and must not infringe the intellectual property rights or other rights of third parties. If a third-party rights infringement occurs, the user is solely responsible, and the Company is not liable.

If a member creates a specification or document through the service, the copyright and intellectual property rights to the result belong to the user. The Company may only process such data for the purpose of providing the service and related activities.

Article 25 (Jurisdiction)

In the event of a dispute between the Company and users related to service provision, both parties must make every effort to resolve the dispute amicably. If litigation is necessary, the competent court of the Company’s location will have jurisdiction.

Supplementary Provisions

This Terms of Service is effective as of August 20, 2024.