• Terms and Conditions of Use (SBS / SBSi)

    Terms and Conditions of Use (SBS / SBSi)

    Chapter 1. General Provisions Article 1 (Purpose)
    These Terms and Conditions are intended to define the basic matters regarding the terms, conditions, and procedures for the use of services provided by SBS Co., Ltd. and SBSi Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), in accordance with the Telecommunications Business Act and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc.

    Article 2 (Effect and Amendment of Terms)

    1. These Terms shall become effective when the Company posts their contents on the service screen and the user agrees to them.

    2. The Company may establish and amend these Terms to the extent that such actions do not violate applicable laws and regulations, including the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions, the Telecommunications Business Act, and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. Any member who objects to the amended Terms may withdraw at any time in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Company.

    3. When the Company amends these Terms, it shall specify the effective date and reasons for amendment and announce them together with the current Terms on the initial service screen at least seven (7) days prior to the effective date (or at least thirty (30) days prior in the case of changes unfavorable to users or significant changes), and the amended Terms shall take effect in the same manner as described in Paragraph 1.

    4. In principle, the amended Terms shall apply only to contracts concluded after the effective date, and the provisions of the Terms prior to the amendment shall continue to apply to contracts already concluded before such date. However, if a user who has already concluded a contract does not express an objection to the application of the amended Terms despite the notice provided under Paragraph 3 of this Article, such user shall be deemed to have agreed to the amended Terms in the same manner as set forth in Paragraph 1 of this Article, and the amended Terms shall apply.


    Article 3 (Matters Not Specified in These Terms)
    Matters not specified in these Terms and Conditions and the interpretation of these Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the Framework Act on Telecommunications, the Telecommunications Business Act, the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc., and other relevant laws and regulations or commercial practices.

    Article 4 (Definitions)
    The definitions of terms used in these Terms are as follows:

    1. "Company" means SBS Co., Ltd. and SBSi Co., Ltd.

    2. "User" means both members and non-members who use the services provided by the Company.

    3. "Member" means an individual who has provided personal information to the Company, entered into a service use agreement in accordance with these Terms, and has been assigned a user ID, and who continuously uses the services provided by the Company. This also includes individuals who use the Company's services by agreeing to these Terms through accounts of SNS or portal sites.

    4. "Non-member" means a person who uses the Company's services without registering as a member.

    5. "ID" means a combination of letters and/or numbers determined by the member and approved by the Company for the purpose of identifying the member and using the service.

    6. "Password" means a combination of letters and/or numbers set by the member to verify that the user is the rightful holder of the ID and to protect the member's confidentiality.

    7. "Termination" means the cancellation of the service use agreement by the Company or the member after the commencement of service.

    8. "PIN" means a password consisting of numbers.

    9. "Service" means the services provided by the Company that can be accessed by users through various wired and wireless devices (including PCs, TVs, IPTV, DMB, mobile phones, PMP, and other portable devices), as specified in Article 8.

    10. "Points" means virtual data within the service, without monetary value, that is arbitrarily determined and granted by the Company to members for efficient use of the service, and serves as an indicator allowing members to receive benefits in specific services, content, or events designated by the Company.

    Chapter 2. Membership Registration, Information Changes, and Withdrawal Article 5 (Membership Registration and Conclusion of Service Agreement)

    1. The service use agreement is concluded when a person who wishes to become a member agrees to these Terms, applies for membership in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Company, and the Company approves such application.

    2. In the case of users under the age of 14, prior to providing personal information to the Company, they must complete the consent procedure of their legal representative in accordance with the membership registration form prescribed by the Company, as required by applicable laws. In such cases, the legal representative of a user under the age of 14 shall have the following rights after completing the prescribed procedures (including provision of information for verification of the representative):

    ① Consent to the provision of personal information regarding users under the age of 14 to third parties

    ② Withdrawal of consent for the provision of personal information by users under the age of 14, and request for access to or correction of errors in personal information provided by the child concerned

    3. The Company may not approve membership or may terminate the service agreement if a user who has applied for membership pursuant to Paragraph 1 or 2 falls under any of the following subparagraphs:

    ① If the applicant has previously lost their membership status

    (However, an exception may apply if three (3) years have elapsed since such loss and the Company approves re-registration.)

    ② If the application contains false information, omissions, or errors

    ③ If the applicant is not using their real name or has used another person's identity fraudulently

    ④ If the Company determines that the applicant's membership registration would cause significant impediment to the provision of the Company's services

    4. Depending on the type of service used upon application pursuant to Article 5, Paragraph 1 or 2, or after membership registration, the Company may request real-name verification and identity authentication through a specialized institution.

    5. When a user first registers as a member of the Company, the user may be enrolled in paid service membership for convenience, subject to the applicable terms and to provide the Company's various services, and the user agrees that the applicable terms and conditions shall apply. The member or the member's legal representative may cancel such membership at any time by separate email notice.

    6. Upon user registration, the Company collects and uses the member's personal information as follows to verify the member, process payment for services, send prizes, and provide optimal services tailored to the member's preferences using marketing data derived from statistical analysis:

    ① Information collected through the membership application form: Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile Phone Number, Email Address, CI, and SNS account linkage information (Kakao, Naver, Apple, Google – Name (nickname) and email provided from such accounts upon linkage)

    ② Information regarding legal representatives (parents) additionally collected when a child under the age of 14 registers as a member: Consent obtained through real-name verification

    ③ SBS Money transaction records, SBS Point accumulation/usage records, login records, usage history of content (videos, bulletin boards, images), participation records in events and activities conducted by the Company or its partners, and service usage information

    ④ Information provided through other sources, such as third parties like credit information providers

    ⑤ Personal information collected at the time of membership registration shall be retained by the Company until membership withdrawal and shall thereafter be processed in accordance with Article 7


    Article 6 (Changes to Member Information)

    1. Members may view or modify their personal information using the personal information modification screen or request modifications from the administrator via email, etc. However, IDs required for service management and real-name verified information (name, date of birth, gender) cannot be modified.

    2. If there are any changes to the information provided at the time of membership registration, the member must notify the Company using the method specified in Paragraph 1. The Company shall not be held responsible for any disadvantages arising from failure to update such information.


    Article 7 (Termination of Service Agreement, Withdrawal, Loss of Membership Status, and Restrictions on Use)

    1. If a member wishes to withdraw, they may request withdrawal, and the Company shall process the withdrawal immediately using the prescribed form.

    2. If a member voluntarily terminates the contract, the Company shall delete all customer information within one (1) month from the date of termination in accordance with relevant laws.

    3. Re-registration after termination is not permitted within thirty (30) days, and re-registration using the same ID is also not allowed.

    4. If a member falls under any of the following, the Company may restrict or suspend the member's status:

    ① If false information is provided at the time of registration

    ② If the member interferes with another person's use of the service, damages another person's reputation, or misuses another person's information, thereby disrupting electronic transactions or information and communications service order

    ③ If the member interferes with the operation of the Company, such as by altering provided information

    ④ Cases where acts prohibited by laws and regulations or these Terms and Conditions, acts contrary to public order and good morals, or violations of the terms of use established by the Company.

    ⑤ If a minor registers as a member without the consent of a legal representative

    ⑥ If the member fails to fulfill obligations under Article 17 (Member Obligations), Paragraphs 4 through 9

    5. If the cause is not rectified after the Company has restricted or suspended a member's eligibility or service usage, the Company may revoke the member's membership.

    6. If the Company revokes a member's membership, it shall delete the member registration. In such case, the Company shall notify the member and provide an opportunity for explanation before the membership registration is deleted.

    Chapter 3. Provision and Use of Services Article 8 (Use, Provision, Usage Hours, and Suspension of Services)

    1. In principle, the Service shall be provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, except in special cases for business or technical reasons. However, the Service may be temporarily suspended during periods determined by the Company for operational purposes (such as regular server maintenance and repairs). In such cases, the Company shall provide prior or subsequent notice.

    2. The Company may suspend the provision of services in any of the following cases:

    ① In unavoidable circumstances due to construction work, such as maintenance of service facilities

    ② When a key telecommunications business operator, as defined in the Telecommunications Business Act, suspends telecommunications services

    ③ When there is an impediment to Service use due to facility failure or a surge in usage

    ④ Where there are other force majeure events

    3. The Company provides users with the following services:

    ① Services based on TV and radio broadcast content (e.g., VOD, AOD, live streaming, photos, text)

    ② Bulletin board-type or comment-type services (broadcast programs, news, etc.)

    ③ Radio live streaming player service (Gorilla Player)

    ④ Any other services developed in-house by the Company or provided to users through partnership agreements with other companies

    4. To provide stable services when users utilize certain services, the Company may use distributed solution technology using users' PC and network resources to transmit data to other users.

    5. If there are changes to the content, methods, or hours of service use, the Company shall provide notice of such changes (including details and effective date) on the service's main page at least seven (7) days prior to implementation.


    Article 9 (Notice to Users)

    1. The Company may provide members with various information deemed necessary during the use of the Service via email or other methods.

    2. In the case of notice to an unspecified number of members, the Company may substitute individual notice by posting such notice on the bulletin board for at least one (1) week.


    Article 10 (User Obligations Regarding Personal Information, ID, and Password)

    1. When registering to use the Service, Members must provide complete information that is consistent with current facts (hereinafter referred to as "Registration Information"). Furthermore, if any changes occur to the Registration Information, Members must update it immediately. If the content of the information provided by a Member is found to be false, or if there are reasonable grounds to suspect such falsity, the Company may suspend the Member's use of this Service in whole or in part, and shall not be liable for any disadvantages arising therefrom.

    2. Upon completing the registration process for using the Service, a Member will receive an ID, user account, and password. (However, a separate ID and password will not be assigned when logging in via linked SNS accounts.) Members are responsible for managing their IDs and passwords and must immediately report to the Company any unauthorized use of their ID or password and ensure that they log out at the end of each session.

    3. Members shall bear full responsibility for any information that they illegally post, transmit, or obtain, including the personal information of others, or for information posted, transmitted, or obtained through emails or other means. The Company shall not be liable for such information.

    4. Except where the Company is liable under applicable laws and the Privacy Policy, responsibility for managing IDs and passwords lies solely with each member.

    5. Members must not allow third parties to use their ID or password.

    6. If a member becomes aware that their ID and password have been stolen or are being used by a third party, they must immediately notify the Company and follow the Company's instructions if provided.


    Article 11 (Advertising Placement)

    1. The Company may place advertisements on service screens, the homepage, emails, etc., in connection with the operation of the Service.

    2. The Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising as a result of a member's participation in promotional activities of advertisers posted on the Service or as a result of a transaction.


    Article 12 (Member Posts)

    1. All rights and responsibilities, including copyright, regarding posts shall reside with the member who posted them, and the Company shall have the right to use such content within the Company's services. However, in the case of posts created using multimedia content (such as videos, images, or audio) provided by the Company, the member's rights and responsibilities stipulated in this Paragraph shall not apply to the original content portion. Instead, this Paragraph and Paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article shall apply only to the content added by the member and the resulting post.

    2. The Company shall not be responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information posted by users.

    3. The Company shall not be liable for the content posted, published, transmitted, or received by a Member through the Service, nor for the results thereof, and may delete posts at its discretion in cases falling under any of the following:

    ① Cases where a post defames others, infringes on privacy, or damages reputation

    ② Violation of public order and morals

    ③ Interference with or potential disruption of stable service operation

    ④ Content deemed related to criminal activities

    ⑤ Infringement of the Company's or a third party's intellectual property or other rights

    ⑥ Cases where the content is posted for commercial purposes, such as the promotion of specific products

    ⑦ Cases where entered information is modified without authorization

    ⑧ Cases where another member's ID or password is stolen or misused

    ⑨ Cases where the content is intended for cyber protests or spamming that does not align with the purpose of the bulletin board

    ⑩ Other violations of applicable laws and regulations

    ⑪ Content exceeding the posting period set by the Company


    Article 13 (Posting of Member Works Using Content Provided by the Company)

    1. "Content provided by the Company" refers to multimedia content, such as videos, images, and audio, that is owned by the Company or provided to Members through contracts between the Company and third parties. In this context, "content not provided by the Company" refers to Member posts as defined in Article 12 of these Terms and Conditions.

    2. "Member works using content provided by the Company" refers to the results of a member's creative activities, such as editing video, image, or audio files or inserting subtitles, using the multimedia editor provided by the Company. This applies to all Member works created, in whole or in part, using the content and creative tools provided by the Company.

    3. If a member creates a new work by editing content provided by the Company together with other content, the member shall have the right to create, post, and delete such content; however, no other rights shall be granted and such rights shall remain vested in the Company. The member does not possess rights other than creation, posting, and deletion because the Company has not transferred to the member any rights, including copyright, regarding the content provided by the Company.

    4. When editing videos or other content provided by the Company, members shall not engage in illegal acts such as altering persons appearing in the video or its content in a manner that infringes upon the copyrights of the original copyright holders, the portrait rights of the individuals concerned, or the reputation of others.

    5. If all or part of a work created by a member by adding to or deleting content provided by the Company falls under any of the items in Paragraph 4 of this Article or Paragraph 3 of Article 12, the Company may delete the relevant post at its discretion pursuant to those provisions.

    6. With respect to a member's copyrighted works created using content provided by the Company, the Company has the right to provide services through sites operated by the Company, other sites designated by the Company, and other forms (media), and the Member agrees to this by participating in activities such as creation and editing. If the Member does not wish for this to happen, they may prevent it by utilizing the Member's right to delete granted under Paragraph 3 of this Article. If the Company has already converted or distributed the Member's content to other sites or media before the Member deletes such content, and it is technically difficult to reflect the deletion request in real time, the Company shall be deemed to have fulfilled its obligations by reflecting the deletion afterward.

    7. If, after a member creates new content using content provided by the Company, a change in the rights to that content occurs and the service can no longer be provided, the Company will not notify the member who used it individually; instead, the Company may delete the relevant content after making an announcement through the website it operates.

    8. If the service is suspended (or terminated) due to a change in the company's policy, the company may stop the service and delete related content after giving notice of this through the site operated by the company for at least seven (7) days.

    9. With respect to content created through a Member's creative activities using the Company's content, the Company may allow such content to be used on other sites (blogs, personal homepages, etc.) through methods and procedures determined by the Company, such as links, for the convenience of the Member. In this case, it is prohibited to abuse the methods and procedures determined by the Company to systematically and mechanically collect related data without the Company's prior written approval, store it in the form of a database, or use it for any commercial or equivalent purpose (such as collecting and processing the Company's metadata related to this service on portals or search sites to provide services, or providing it on search result pages in the form of images, titles, content, or links provided by the Company). If this is violated, the Company may take legal action against the relevant Member or business entity in accordance with Article 15, Paragraphs 1 and 2.


    Article 14 (Points)

    1. The Company may award points to members based on their service usage, and these points may expire periodically according to the period set by the Company.

    2. Detailed rules regarding the accumulation, use, and expiration period of points shall be governed by the "Paid/S Point Membership Terms and Conditions," and matters not specified therein shall be governed by the information posted on the service guide page.


    Article 15 (Protection of Intellectual Property Rights)

    1. All copyrights and other intellectual property rights in works created by the Company belong to the Company, and any use outside the service (including reproduction, transmission, or distribution) is prohibited.

    2. Members shall not commercially use any materials posted on the service, including processing or selling information obtained through the service.

    3. Members are prohibited from using any content or services provided by the Company outside this site through simple links or other electronic means, regardless of whether it is for commercial purposes. However, this shall not apply to specific services designated by the Company; even in such cases, such use must follow the methods and procedures prescribed by the Company.

    Chapter 4. Protection of Personal Information Article 16 (Personal Information Protection Policy)
    The Company's Personal Information Protection Policy complies with the provisions of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. The relevant details are prepared in accordance with the "Privacy Policy" effective as of November 2, 2012, and are disclosed on the website.

    Chapter 5. Obligations of the Parties Article 17 (Obligations of the Company)

    1. The Company shall not engage in any acts prohibited by applicable laws or these Terms and shall make its best efforts to provide continuous and stable services in accordance with these Terms.

    2. The Company shall take necessary measures to protect and manage users' personal information (including credit information) so that users may safely use the services.

    3. The Company shall not send commercial advertising emails that users do not wish to receive.

    4. As a general principle, the Company shall not disclose or distribute members' personal information to third parties without the member's consent. However, the following cases shall be exceptions:

    ① When there is a request from a government agency in accordance with the provisions of laws such as the Framework Act on Telecommunications

    ② Where required for investigative purposes related to criminal activities or upon request by the Korea Communications Standards Commission

    ③ When there is a request in accordance with procedures stipulated in other relevant laws and regulations

    5. The Company may create and use data regarding the personal information of all or some members in connection with its business and may transmit cookies to members' computers through the Service.


    Article 18 (Obligations of the Members)

    1. Members shall comply with all matters stipulated in these Terms and Conditions, as well as service usage guidelines and precautions.

    2. Members shall provide and maintain complete information regarding the details required in the registration form that is truthful, accurate, and consistent with current facts.

    3. Members have the obligation to manage their ID and password and are responsible for all consequences arising from their negligence in managing them.

    4. Members shall not allow a third party to use their ID and password. If a member becomes aware that their ID and password have been stolen or are being used by a third party, they must immediately notify the Company and follow any instructions provided by the Company.

    5. Members may not use any services or content provided by the Company for commercial purposes without the Company's prior consent.

    6. Members may not rent or sell the software provided by the Company for commercial purposes, nor provide commercial services using the software.

    7. Members may not arbitrarily manipulate or process the software or related documents provided by the Company through modification, translation, reverse compilation, reverse engineering, or other alterations.

    8. Members shall not commercially utilize or allow a third party to utilize information obtained through the use of the Company's services by means of reproduction, transmission, publication, distribution, broadcasting, or other methods without consent.

    9. If a member fails to update information pursuant to Paragraph 2 of Article 6 (Change of Member Information), the member shall be responsible for any resulting consequences.

    10. Code of Conduct for Members

    ① Members shall bear responsibility for posts or content posted through this Service.

    ② Members shall not engage in illegal acts, acts that harm others, or acts that defame others.

    ③ Members shall not collect or store the personal information of others for misuse.

    Chapter 6. Miscellaneous Article 19 (Dispute Resolution and Other Matters)

    1. The Company shall take appropriate and prompt measures by reflecting reasonable opinions or complaints raised by users.

    2. If prompt handling is difficult, the Company shall notify the user of the reason and the expected processing schedule.


    Article 20 (Liability for Damages)
    The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by a Member in connection with the use of services provided by the Company unless such damages are caused by the Company's willful misconduct or gross negligence.

    Article 21 (Disclaimer)

    1. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred during the use of the Service that are not attributable to the Company.

    2. If the Company is unable to provide the Service due to reasons specified in these Terms, the Company shall not be liable for any failure to provide the Service.

    3. The Company does not guarantee or assume responsibility for linked websites and shall not be liable for any transactions conducted between users and such linked sites.

    4. The Company shall not be liable for any service disruption caused by reasons attributable to the Member.

    5. The Company shall not be responsible for the reliability, accuracy, or content of information, data, or materials posted by Members on the Service.

    6. The Company does not guarantee that the Service or digital content will satisfy a Member's specific purposes or needs. Therefore, the Company shall not be liable for any dissatisfaction regarding quality, performance, accuracy, or effort in the use of the Service.


    Article 22 (Dispute Handling)
    In cases where the Company's fault is clearly recognized, a Member may first notify the Company before filing a lawsuit or similar action and attempt to resolve the dispute amicably through the Customer Center or other channels operated by the Company.

    [Supplementary Provision]
    These Terms shall take effect on April 29, 2026.
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