Terms of Service

Last Updated: 2025-12-25

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using K-HERE ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and K-HERE ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of the Service.

2. Service Description

K-HERE is an online Korean language learning platform designed for K-pop fans. The Service provides:

  • Interactive quizzes focused on natural Korean expressions
  • Situation-based learning content (concert, travel, fan chat, etc.)
  • Multi-language support (English, Japanese, Vietnamese)
  • Text-to-speech Korean pronunciation
  • Learning progress tracking

3. Eligibility

To use the Service, you must:

  • Be at least 13 years of age (or 14 in Korea)
  • Have a valid Google account for authentication
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws

If you are under 18 years old (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction), you must have your parent or legal guardian's permission to use the Service.

4. Account Registration

To access the full features of the Service, you must sign in using Google OAuth. By doing so, you agree that:

  • You will provide accurate information
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Google account
  • You will notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • You are responsible for all activities under your account

5. Subscription and Payment

5.1 Free and Paid Plans

The Service offers both free (sample content) and paid subscription plans. Features and pricing are subject to change with reasonable notice.

5.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed by Paddle.com, our Merchant of Record. By making a purchase, you also agree to Paddle's Checkout Buyer Terms.

5.3 Recurring Billing

Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually as selected). Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date.

5.4 Price Changes

We may change subscription prices with at least 30 days advance notice. Continued use after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new price.

5.5 Taxes

Prices may be subject to applicable taxes (VAT, GST, sales tax) depending on your location. Paddle handles tax calculation and collection as our Merchant of Record.

6. Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Please see our Refund Policy for detailed information on refunds and cancellations.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
  • Share your account credentials with others
  • Attempt to access other users' accounts
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service's infrastructure
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
  • Reverse engineer or decompile any part of the Service
  • Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content without permission
  • Use the Service in a way that infringes others' rights
  • Attempt to bypass any security measures
  • Upload malicious code or content

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Content

All content on the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, quiz questions, audio files, and software, is owned by K-HERE or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial learning purposes only.

8.3 Restrictions

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service or content without our prior written consent.

8.4 Third-Party Trademarks (K-pop Disclaimer)

K-HERE is an independent Korean language learning service and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any K-pop entertainment companies, artists, or their management agencies.

All K-pop group names, artist names, and related trademarks mentioned in our educational content are the property of their respective owners. These references are used solely for educational purposes to provide context for Korean language learning.

We do not claim any ownership or rights to third-party intellectual property. If you believe any content infringes your copyright, please contact us at [email protected].

9. User Content

If you submit any content to the Service (such as feedback or suggestions), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and incorporate such content into our Service.

10. Third-Party Services

The Service uses third-party services including:

  • Google - Authentication and text-to-speech
  • Supabase - Database and backend infrastructure
  • Paddle - Payment processing
  • Vercel - Web hosting

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The Service is free of viruses or harmful components
  • The results from using the Service will meet your expectations

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, K-HERE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless K-HERE and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

14. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

15. Account Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if:

  • You breach these Terms
  • We are required to do so by law
  • We discontinue the Service

You may also delete your account at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the competent courts of Seoul, Republic of Korea.

For EU consumers, this does not affect your rights under mandatory consumer protection laws in your country of residence.

17. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any legal proceedings, you agree to first contact us at [email protected] to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days.

18. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified at least 30 days in advance by posting on the Service or by email. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Refund Policy, and Accessibility Statement, constitute the entire agreement between you and K-HERE regarding the Service.

21. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

Email: [email protected]

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