Terms of Use
Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of these terms and conditions is to stipulate the general terms related to the use of the service 'Boost' (hereinafter referred to as 'Service') provided by Stronghold Robotics Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the 'Company'), and other necessary matters.
Article 2 (Definitions of Terms)
The definitions of the terms used in these terms and conditions are as follows.
'User' refers to anyone who accesses the Boost website (boost.stronghold.coffee, hereinafter referred to as the 'Website') and uses the services provided by the website according to these terms and conditions.
'Account' refers to data such as the ID and password created by the user for the purpose of using the service.
'Member' refers to a user who provides personal information and signs a service use contract, thereby being able to use services operated on a membership basis (hereinafter referred to as 'Member Service').
'Non-member' refers to a user who does not sign a service usage contract. Non-members can use services other than member services.
'Product' refers to roasting equipment and Smoke filters sold by the Company, and the list may change with the launch of new products.
'Product Registration' refers to the act of registering the products that a member purchases/uses at the Roastery to ensure smooth use of the service.
'Posts' refers to information directly registered by members at the Roastery during the use of the service, or information that is uploaded to the Roastery through the product after product registration.
'Roastery' refers to a function provided by the service and a virtual space where product registration is conducted to register posts or invite other members to view posts together.
'Roastery Owner' refers to a member who creates and owns a Roastery.
'Roastery Participant' refers to a member who is invited to a Roastery created and owned by another member, and is granted permission to view posts.
Definitions of terms used in these terms other than those specified in paragraph 1 shall be in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, and the internal regulations related to the use of the service established separately by the Company (hereinafter referred to as 'Internal Service Regulations').
Article 3 (Effectiveness and Amendment of the Terms)
The Company shall notify users of the contents of these terms and conditions by posting them on the website or by providing linked screens so that users can understand them.
If the Company amends these terms and conditions, it shall specify the application date, amendment details, and reasons for amendment, and notify users as specified on the initial screen of the website or via a connected screen at least 7 days before the application date (30 days for changes that are disadvantageous or significant to the user) and for a reasonable period thereafter.
If the Company amends these terms and conditions, it shall confirm the user's consent to the application of the amended terms after notifying the amended terms. If the notice of the amended terms includes content indicating that acknowledgment will be assumed if there is no expression of consent or objection, if the user does not express objection by the enforcement date of these terms, consent to the amended terms may be assumed.
If the user does not agree to the application of the amended terms, the Company or the user may terminate the service use contract.
These terms shall apply from the time the user fully understands the contents of these terms posted on the website and concludes a service use contract until the service use ends. A user who has started using the service is deemed to have agreed to comply with these terms. However, some provisions of these terms may be validly applied even after the termination of service use.
Article 4 (Rules Outside the Terms)
The use of the service shall be governed by these terms, and for matters not specified in these terms, relevant laws or the internal regulations of the service established by the Company shall apply.
Article 5 (Establishment of Service Use Contract)
The service use application is made by entering certain information requested by the Company on the website's member registration screen.
The service use contract is concluded when the Company approves the application by certifying the information entered by the user after the user agrees to the contents of these terms and completes the service use application specified in paragraph 1.
The Company may differentiate the use of member services for members who have provided product registration and selection information.
Article 6 (Service Use Restrictions)
The Company may refuse to accept the service use or restrict the use of the service in the following cases:
When the application is made by using someone else's name or falsely under a real name
When the application is made by using another person's product information
When false documents are attached or false information is provided in the application
When acts that disturb public order or morals are committed
When acts that interfere with the normal operation of the service are committed
When there is no realistic spare capacity for the facilities provided by the service
When technical issues in providing the service are deemed problematic
When the acceptance of the service use is difficult due to other circumstances related to the Company's business operations
When a member, who was subject to measures such as suspension of membership by the Company, arbitrarily terminates the service use contract during the suspension period and applies for re-use
When the requirements specified by the Company are not met for the application for use
If the applicant for service use is a minor, the Company may restrict service use as specified separately.
The Company may take measures such as temporary suspension, suspension, or termination of the service use contract without separate notice to members using restricted services under paragraphs 1 and 2, in accordance with the internal service regulations.
Article 7 (Service Provision)
Unless there are special business or technical difficulties, the service is operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However, the Company may temporarily suspend the service on days or times set by the Company for the purpose of regular system inspections, expansion, and replacement, and will notify users in advance through the website of any scheduled interruptions due to such work.
The use time of certain services that require essential manpower response is limited.
In the case of service interruption due to reasons beyond the Company's control (system administrator's unintentional disk failure, system downtime, etc.), advance notice is not possible, and in the case of system interruption due to the intentional fault or negligence of others (e.g., telecommunications service providers), no notice is provided.
To provide better services, the Company may display a variety of information, including various notices, management messages, and other advertisements related to the use of the service, within the service screen or send them to the member's email. In the case of sending advertising information, prior consent to receipt is required.
Article 8 (Management of Posts)
Members can upload posts to the service using the following methods.
After product registration, history of use, product information, product status, temperature information generated while using the product, Profile, and other information are uploaded through the product.
Members can upload information such as raw material usage history to ensure smooth use of the service while using the service.
For the product-related posts specified in paragraph 1-1, all information is automatically uploaded, and members have the right to refuse such uploads. However, refusal may result in restrictions on the use of the service.
The Company may delete, move, or refuse to register posts or materials corresponding to the following categories without prior notice.
If it severely insults other members or third parties, or damages their reputation
If it disseminates content that violates public order and morals or links to such content
If it encourages illegal copying or hacking
If it is an advertisement for profit
If it is objectively recognized as being associated with a crime
If it infringes on the intellectual property rights of others or third parties
If it violates the internal service regulations stipulated by the Company, or does not align with the board's nature
If it is deemed to violate other relevant laws or terms
Notwithstanding paragraph 3, if the Company determines that the content posted or registered by the member within the service violates the member's obligations specified in Article 13, the Company may delete, move, or refuse to register the content after notifying the member of the reasons for such actions in advance.
Article 9 (Use of Roastery)
Members can independently create a Roastery through the 'Create Roastery' button in the service.
The Roastery owner may invite other members using their account information if desired, and the use follows the details below.
Invited members have the right to refuse the invitation, which becomes void immediately upon refusal.
When inviting other members to the Roastery, it is assumed that access and viewing rights to all posts in the Roastery are granted to the participant.
The Roastery owner can remove invited members from the Roastery at any time using the 'Remove Participant' button if desired.
Edit rights for all records in the Roastery belong to the owner, who can grant certain rights to participants if desired.
Using the 'Leave Roastery' button within the service, members can leave a Roastery in which they are participating, or delete the Roastery they own using the 'Delete Roastery' button if desired.
Notwithstanding the above, changes according to service operating conditions are subject to separate internal service regulations, and the relevant content will be announced to members in advance.
Article 10 (Attribution of Copyrights)
The copyright and other intellectual property rights to the content produced by the Company within the service belong to the Company.
The user shall not duplicate, transmit, publish, distribute, broadcast, or use for profit, or allow third parties to use through any method, the information obtained through the service provided by the Company in which the intellectual property rights are attributed to the Company, without prior approval from the Company.
Users permit the Company to use the communication, images, and all materials and information posted by users in the service (hereinafter referred to as 'User Content') under the following methods and conditions.
Utilizing, editing, changing the format, and other modifications to the User Content (any form of use, including publication, reproduction, performance, transmission, distribution, broadcasting, secondary work creation, without limitation to use period and region)
Not using User Content for transactions without the user's prior consent for sale, rental, or transfer.
Article 11 (Account Management)
An account can only be used by the member himself/herself, and should not be allowed for use by others. Members are responsible for directly managing their passwords to prevent unauthorized use of their accounts. The Company may require password input and additional identity verification procedures to prevent account theft. If unauthorized use is detected, please inform the Company through the customer center, and the Company will guide you on measures to prevent unauthorized use.
Members can view and modify their account information through the settings screen within the service. However, some information necessary for the provision and management of the service may not be available for modification, and if modified, additional identity verification procedures may be required.
The Company does not bear responsibility for problems arising from not updating account information promptly.
Article 12 (Rights and Obligations of the Company)
The Company shall handle the opinions or complaints raised by members deemed legitimate. However, if processing such opinions and complaints proves difficult, the Company shall notify the member of the reasons for such difficulty, handling availability, or handling schedule via document, email, phone, or other methods within 2 weeks of receiving the opinion.
According to the Company's established Privacy Policy, which complies with applicable laws, the Company holds the obligation to protect the personal information of users. However, this may not apply in the case of lawful procedures prescribed by law.
To ensure continual and stable service provision, the Company must make efforts to repair or recover when failures or disappearances occur due to equipment issues. However, services may be temporarily interrupted or suspended in cases of force majeure, emergencies, or other compelling situations.
When a member requests access or correction of their personal information using electronic signatures, ID, etc., the Company must verify the identity and promptly take action following established procedures.
Article 13 (Rights and Obligations of Members)
Members shall not engage in the following acts while using the service:
Using another member's ID and password
Copying, processing, or translating information obtained from the service for personal use by members through reproduction, performance, broadcasting, exhibition, distribution, publication, or providing it to third parties
Acts that damage the reputation of others or cause disadvantages
Acts that infringe copyrights of the Company, third parties, or other rights
Disseminating information that violates public order and morals in the form of sentences, diagrams, voices, etc., to others
Acts objectively recognized to be associated with crime
Registering or distributing computer virus materials that cause malfunction or destruction of relevant facilities related to the service and confusion
Sending information that may interfere with the stable operation of the service or sending advertising information against the recipient's will
Acts that receive corrective requests from institutions with public trust such as consumer protection groups
Acts violating election laws subject to suspension, warning, or correction orders from the election commission
Acts that may cause social problems according to social norms
Acts violating other applicable laws or the terms
Members must comply with the provisions specified in these terms, service guidelines, or precautions, and follow matters announced or separately posted by the Company.
Without the Company's explicit prior consent, members may not engage in commercial activities using the service, and the Company assumes no responsibility for the results of any violations.
If the Company incurs damages due to business activities specified in paragraph 3, the member shall be liable for compensation.
Members may not assign, gift, or provide as collateral the status of party to the service use contract specified in Article 5 to others.
Without the Company's prior approval, members may not exclusively use all or part of the service's content and functions.
A member's agent may request access or correction of personal information from the Company, and the Company may request documentation evidencing the agency relationship.
If members violate any applicable laws, all terms, or policies established by the Company, the Company may investigate the violation, temporarily or permanently suspend the user's account or service use, or restrict re-registration. If the violation affects the stability of the service by causing malfunctions in the service facilities or severe interference with stable operation, the Company may impose usage restrictions on those members. Members may file disputes regarding usage restrictions through the customer center.
Article 14 (Protection and Use of Personal Information)
The Company implements a Privacy Policy to protect users' personal information as prescribed by relevant laws. The protection and use of user personal information are governed by applicable laws and the Company's Privacy Policy. However, the Company bears no responsibility for information exposed due to the user's negligence.
Article 15 (Contract Modification and Termination)
In order to terminate the service usage contract, the member must terminate it through the "Withdrawal of Membership" menu within the service.
Even if the service usage contract is terminated, the user may re-apply for a service usage contract with the Company.
If a member violates the obligations specified in these terms, the Company may terminate the service usage contract after prior notice to the member. However, if the member violates current laws and causes damage to the Company intentionally or with gross negligence, the service usage contract may be terminated without prior notice.
Article 16 (Scope and Claim of Compensation for Damages)
The Company shall not be liable for damages incurred by members from the service if they result from force majeure, such as Acts of God, or the member's intentional or negligent acts.
If a member violates these terms and causes damage to the Company, the member shall be liable to compensate for the damages to the Company.
If the Company receives a claim for compensation from a third party other than the member due to the member's illegal act while using the service, the member shall make efforts to exempt the Company from such claims. If the Company is not exempted, the member must compensate the Company for all damages incurred as a result.
Article 17 (Exemption Clauses)
The Company is exempt from liability for providing services if they cannot be provided due to force majeure, such as Acts of God, war, and other equivalent unavoidable reasons.
The Company is exempt from liability for damages incurred when telecommunication services are interrupted or not provided normally by the telecommunication carrier.
The Company is exempt from liability for damages incurred due to unavoidable reasons such as maintenance, replacement, regular inspection, and construction of service facilities.
The Company is not responsible for disruptions or damages in service use caused by reasons attributable to the member.
The Company is not liable for damages incurred due to computer errors or damages incurred by inputting personal information or email addresses inaccurately by the member.
The Company is not responsible for the reliability or accuracy of the content of information, data, or facts posted by members in the service.
The Company is not liable for any damages arising from transactions between members or between members and third parties in connection with the service, including transactions of intangible goods.
The Company bears no responsibility for any damages in connection with the use of services provided free of charge.
Article 18 (Notices to Members)
When notifying members, the Company may notify via the email address designated by the member.
When notifying all members, the Company may substitute the notice specified in paragraph 1 by posting it on the website for more than 7 days or providing a linked screen.
Article 19 (Jurisdiction and Arbitration of Disputes)
Matters not specified in these terms are governed by relevant laws such as the Telecommunications Business Act, and relevant customs, and internal service regulations.
Should disputes arise from the use of the service, the lawsuit shall be under the jurisdiction of the Seoul Central District Court located in Seoul, Republic of Korea. However, subject to agreement by the parties, arbitration by the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board in Seoul, Republic of Korea may be sought.
[Supplementary Provision]
Notice Date: October 14, 2024
Effective Date: October 14, 2024
[Supplementary Provision]
Notice Date: June 20, 2025
Effective Date: June 30, 2025