Terms of Use for CURI AI

Article 1 (Purpose)

These terms and conditions aim to define the rights, obligations, and responsibilities between Blackhoods Inc. (the 'Company') and the 'Member' in relation to the use of various services provided by the Company, including CURI AI (the 'Services').

Article 2 (Definitions)

Definitions of terms used in these terms and conditions are as follows:

1. 'Services' refers to all services related to CURI AI that Members can use regardless of the device used (PCs, TVs, mobile devices, etc.).
2. 'Research Service' refers to the Company's research activities conducted upon the Member's request, including survey design, panel recruitment, data collection, and report generation.
3. 'Member' refers to a person who enters into a service contract with the Company and uses the services provided.
4. 'Non-member' refers to a person who uses the services without registering as a Member.
5. 'Application' means software that can be downloaded via app stores on iOS, Android, Windows, etc.
6. 'Panel' refers to respondents to the research requested by the Member.
7. 'ID' refers to the Member's email address used for identification and service use.
8. 'Password' refers to a combination of characters and/or numbers set by the Member for security.
9. 'Paid Services' include Research Services, CURI AI Points, statistical data, and other paid content.
10. 'CURI AI Points' refer to credits used to access paid services.
11. 'Response Data' refers to any data generated during the research process.
12. 'Results' refer to final deliverables created based on the Response Data.
13. 'Refund' refers to returning the paid amount either in cash or via cancellation of payment.

Article 3 (Notice and Amendment of Terms)

The Company may amend these Terms in accordance with applicable laws. Changes will be announced on the service interface at least 7 days in advance of the effective date.

Article 4 (Conclusion of the Service Use Agreement)

1. A service use agreement is formed as follows:
   • When a person wishing to become a Member (hereinafter referred to as 'Applicant') agrees to these Terms and Conditions and submits the required information, the Company's approval of the application establishes the agreement.
2. The Company may refuse or later terminate the use agreement without notice in any of the following cases:
   • The Applicant has previously lost membership status under these Terms.
   • The application was submitted using a false identity or someone else's name.
   • False information was entered or required information was not provided.
   • Approval is impossible due to the Applicant's fault or a violation of these Terms or Company policies.
3. Depending on the type of membership, the Company may request real-name verification or identity confirmation through a professional agency.
4. If there is insufficient service infrastructure or technical/operational difficulties, the Company may withhold approval.
5. In cases where approval is withheld or denied, the Company shall notify the Applicant in principle.
6. The service use agreement becomes effective when the Company displays the completion of registration in the application process.
7. The Company may classify Members into different tiers according to internal policies and apply differentiated usage times, frequency, and menu access.

Article 5 (Modification and Termination of Member Information)

1. Members can view and edit their personal information at any time through their account settings, except for the ID, which can only be changed via customer support.
2. If a Member's information changes after registration, they must update it online or notify the Company via email or other methods.
3. The Company is not liable for disadvantages resulting from the Member's failure to update changes.
4. Members may cancel their membership at any time via customer support or account settings. The Company will verify identity and proceed according to relevant laws and policies. Re registration may be restricted for 30 days.
5. Unless otherwise required by law or the privacy policy, all Member data will be deleted upon cancellation.
6. Members who do not log in for over one year may lose their membership.

Article 6 (Obligation to Protect Personal Information)

The Company shall strive to protect Members' personal data in accordance with applicable laws, such as the Personal Information Protection Act. The Company's privacy policy applies, but it does not extend to external sites linked from the Company's official site.

Article 7 (Obligations of Members)

1. Members must not:
   • Provide false information during registration or updates.
   • Alter information posted by the Company.
   • Transmit or post unauthorized information (e.g., software).
   • Infringe on the Company's or third parties' intellectual property rights.
   • Defame or interfere with the Company or others' business.
   • Share obscene or violent content, or content against public morals.
   • Use services for commercial purposes without Company approval.
   • Misrepresent facts or engage in inappropriate conduct as judged by the Company.
   • Use others' information.
2. Members must comply with relevant laws, these Terms, usage guidelines, and notices provided by the Company. Failure to comply may result in termination of membership.
3. Members are responsible for managing their ID and password and must not allow others to use them. If their credentials are compromised, they must notify the Company immediately and follow its instructions.
4. The Company is not responsible for damages caused by failure to notify or comply.

Article 8 (Obligations of the Company)

1. The Company shall not engage in any acts prohibited by law or contrary to public order and morals, and shall make its best efforts to provide the Service continuously and reliably in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
2. The Company shall establish a security system to protect users' personal information (including credit information), and make every effort to ensure the safe use of the Service by users.
3. If the Company causes any damages to users by engaging in false or misleading advertising in violation of Article 3 of the Act on Fair Labeling and Advertising with respect to its services, it shall be liable for such damages.
4. The Company shall not send advertising text messages or commercial emails for profit to members who have clearly expressed their intention to opt-out.

Article 9 (Content of Services)

1. The Company provides the following services to Members:
   • Tools for recommending and designing types of research.
   • Research Service.
   • Additional analysis materials upon Member's request based on survey results.
   • All other services developed by the Company or provided through partnerships.
   • Any supplementary services offered by the Company.

Article 10 (Changes to the Service Content)

1. If there is a shortage of goods or services or a change in technical specifications, the Company may change the content of services to be provided in future contracts. The changes and their effective dates will be promptly posted where the existing content is displayed. In unavoidable situations, the notice period may be shortened.
2. If changes are made to the service after a contract has been established, the Company will notify Members at the contact address provided. If prior notice is not possible, post-notification is allowed.
3. The Company shall compensate Members for any damages caused by such changes unless the following conditions apply:
   • Maintenance, replacement, or breakdown of information and communication equipment.
   • Construction required for service maintenance.
   • Necessary for service upgrades or maintenance.
   • Service interruptions due to blackouts, facility failures, or surges in usage.
   • Natural disasters, national emergencies, or other force majeure.
   • Other unavoidable circumstances deemed by the Company.
4. The Company may conduct regular inspections and will announce the inspection times in advance.

Article 11 (Modification of Services)

1. The Company may modify part or all of the services for operational or technical reasons.
2. If changes occur, the reason, content, and date of the changes must be posted on the main page in advance.
3. For services provided free of charge, the Company may modify, suspend, or terminate the services at its discretion without compensation to Members unless otherwise stated in the law.

Article 12 (Provision of Information and Advertisement Placement)

1. The Company may provide Members with various information deemed necessary while using the service via notices, email, or other means.
2. Advertising may be placed on the service interface, and Members agree to the exposure of such advertisements.
3. Personal information used in statistical reports from surveys will be anonymized unless separate consent is obtained from the Panel.
4. The information of the Panel shall be provided to the Member based on the following criteria:
   • It is used solely as statistical data for the results of the survey commissioned by the Member, and any personally identifiable information such as real names shall be provided only with the explicit consent of the Panel, or shall be pseudonymized or de-identified.

Article 13 (Ownership of Rights Related to Services)

1. All intellectual property rights regarding the Services belong to the Company.
2. All rights to Response Data generated during the Research Service belong to the Company. However, Members may use such data within the scope of agreed purposes and in compliance with privacy laws.
3. The Company must include panel recruitment costs in the service fees and may use Member logos, product images, and pricing with prior agreement and solely for the purpose of performing the service.
4. The Company shall not use detailed research content for promotional purposes without explicit permission. 'Promotional use' means public disclosure of survey goals and questions.
   • The Company may use the Member's logo and provided reviews for promotional purposes, subject to prior mutual notice and agreement on any changes.
5. The Member agrees to provide the aforementioned information, and in the event of any changes to such information, both parties shall give prior notice and consult with each other.

Article 14 (Member Responsibilities)

Members are responsible for their actions, the Response Data, and communications with others while using the services.

1. The Company may suspend services or delete content if the Member:
2. Uses the services for illegal purposes or to cause harm.
3. Provides services to individuals under age 14.
4. Uses services to build competing products.
5. Disrupts normal operations or accesses services in unauthorized ways.
6. Attempts to bypass Company restrictions.
7. Scans or exploits security vulnerabilities.
8. Uses web crawlers to extract data.
9. Attempts denial of service attacks or reverse engineering.
10. Spreads malware or viruses.

Article 15 (Use of Paid Services)

1. Among the Services provided by the Company, some are designated as 'Paid Services.' Members can access these by paying the corresponding service fees.
2. In principle, Paid Services are only accessible after payment. Once payment is confirmed, the Company shall provide the agreed-upon services immediately.
3. Pricing, payment methods, service periods, and features may differ depending on the specific Paid Service. Details are posted on the website or individually provided to the Member.
4. The scope, content, and fees of Paid Services may be changed in accordance with the Company's policy.
5. If service fees change, Members deemed affected will be notified at least 30 days prior to the effective date. However, previously concluded contracts are not affected.
6. If a separate agreement is made between the Company and the Member regarding Paid Services, that agreement shall prevail over these Terms.
7. Refunds for Paid Services shall be made using the same payment method originally used. If this is not possible, the Company shall notify the Member and use another method it determines.
8. If a refund is requested before any Paid Service is provided, the full amount will be refunded. However, once service provision has begun, the Company is not liable for refunds unless the fault lies with the Company.
9. If a Member cannot receive services due to a fault of the Company, a refund of the paid amount must be issued through the original payment method.

Article 16 (Charging and Refund of CURI AI Points)

1. CURI AI Points may be purchased with cash. The exchange rate is 1,000 KRW = 1 Point.
2. Members may charge Points to teams they manage.
3. Points are shared among all Members within a team.
4. Unused Points exceeding the minimum charge amount may be refunded to the team manager's designated bank account upon request.
5. In the following cases, Members may request a refund of all charged Points except for the minimum charge amount:
   • If the Company discontinues the Services.
   • If the Response Data does not meet agreed quality or conditions.
   • If a legal violation is found during service operations.
   • If the Member is unable to use the Services without prior notice from the Company.
6. Points can be used indefinitely during the operation of the Services. However, promotional Points may expire after the designated period.
7. Points can be charged via bank transfer in excess of the minimum amount.
8. After confirming the transfer, the Company shall credit the Points to the specified team within three business days.

Article 17 (Use of Credits and Issuance of Tax Invoices)

1. Members may use CURI AI Points to pay for Research Services and other services.
2. Points cannot be transferred, sold, or used as collateral.
3. Points cannot be transferred to other teams.
4. At the end of each month (or the previous day if it is a holiday), a tax invoice will be issued based on the usage information set by the team administrator.

Article 18 (Conclusion of Research Service Contract)

When a Member makes a payment for Research Services, it is deemed that they have agreed to all items in Chapter 5, thereby concluding the service contract.

Article 19 (Use of Research Services and Limitation of Liability)

1. After payment, the Company shall:
   • Receive the Member's research proposal, including method, requirements, and questions.
   • Review and, if necessary, revise the proposal with the Member's consent.
   • Finalize the proposal through mutual agreement. This final version cannot be revised thereafter.
   • Conduct the research faithfully as per the final proposal.
   • Deliver the results based on the collected Response Data.
   • Coordinate additional tasks via written communication, email, or other channels.
2. The Company is exempt from liability for failure to provide services due to force majeure.
3. The Company is not liable for service disruptions caused by the Member.
4. For free Research Services, the Company assumes no responsibility unless otherwise provided by law.
5. In case of force majeure, the Company must notify the Member immediately and request schedule changes if necessary. The Member shall make reasonable efforts to accommodate such changes.

Article 20 (Service Period and Payment Amount for Research Services)

1. The service period and fee are based on information displayed on the payment screen.
2. If changes are needed due to the Member's request or review, they must be agreed upon in writing.
3. If the actual details differ from those in the proposal, the Company may change the service period and charge additional fees.
4. In principle, services are prepaid using CURI AI Points.
5. For post-payment arrangements, the Company will issue Points in advance, and the Member must pay within 30 days of the tax invoice issuance.
6. Payment must be made in cash to the designated Company account.

Article 21 (Intellectual Property Rights of Deliverables)

1. The rights (including intellectual property rights) to trademarks, designs, products, images, processes, ideas, and hypotheses (hereinafter 'Intellectual Property') provided by the Member to the Company for the purpose of performing Research Services shall remain with the Member. The Company may not use such Intellectual Property beyond the scope of the service and shall not be deemed to have acquired ownership or transfer rights.
2. The Company shall provide the research 'Results' as a web report via the CURI AI website (https://askcuri.com) and may additionally offer printable formats (e.g., PDF) upon the Member's request and for an additional fee.
3. Among the copyrights of the 'Results,' elements such as data labeling standards, data structure, and presentation methods are the Company's proprietary know-how and are not transferred to the client. However, ownership of internal information included in the Response Data inherently belongs to the Member.
   • The Company may refuse to provide materials that could significantly undermine its rights or interests, but may share them with the Member for internal reference within permissible scope.
4. If the Member uses the content or ideas from the 'Results' in services provided via information networks, the Company agrees not to assert any intellectual property rights (including moral rights) related to the Results against the Member.
5. Both the Company and the Member acknowledge that the 'Results' are considered 'Confidential Information' under Article 22. Upon request from the Member, the Company shall delete any logos, names, Intellectual Property, or Confidential Information of the Member from its data within 14 days.

Article 22 (Confidentiality Obligations)

1. Both the Company and the Member shall maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained during service provision, including trade secrets, business operations, management data, Intellectual Property, and all project-related content (hereinafter 'Confidential Information').
2. Disclosure of Confidential Information is permitted only if required by a court order, an investigative warrant, an administrative measure, or with the prior written consent of the disclosing party (hereinafter 'Disclosing Party'). If the receiving party ('Receiving Party') discloses, leaks, or publicizes Confidential Information without such consent, it must indemnify the Disclosing Party for all direct damages incurred. Force majeure-related damages are exempt. If disclosure is required by law, the Receiving Party must notify the other party in advance.

Article 23 (Liability for Damages)

If either the Company or the Member violates these Terms and causes damage to the other party, the responsible party shall fully compensate for all such damages.

Article 24 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

1. Legal disputes between the Company and the Member shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea.
2. Any disputes arising shall be brought before the court with jurisdiction under the Civil Procedure Act of Korea.

Article 25 (Business Information)

1. Company Name: Blackhoods Inc.
2. Representative: Eunho Lee
3. Personal Information Manager: Eunho Lee
4. Address: 20F, 8, Seongnam-daero 331beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
5. Phone: +1-415-231-8209