Article 1 (Purpose)

These Terms and Conditions govern the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of First Coffee & Bakery (hereinafter “Company”) and its members with respect to the use of all services provided by the Company, as well as other necessary matters.

Article 2 (Definitions)

• ① “Services” refers to all related services offered by First Coffee & Bakery that members may access and use, regardless of the device used (including PCs, TVs, mobile devices, and other wired/wireless terminals).
• ② “Member” means a customer who accesses the Company’s Services, enters into a use agreement with the Company under these Terms and Conditions, and uses the Services provided by the Company.
• ③ “Content” means information in the form of text, photos, audio, video, and various files or links posted by a Member on the Service.

Article 3 (Posting and Amendment of Terms)

• ① The Company shall post these Terms and Conditions on the initial screen of the Service so that Members can easily review them.
• ② The Company may amend these Terms and Conditions within the scope that does not violate relevant laws, such as the “Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions” and the “Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection” (“Network Act”).
• ③ When the Company amends these Terms and Conditions, it shall specify the effective date and reasons for amendment and notify Members from 30 days before the effective date until the day before the effective date, in the same manner as for the original posting. However, if the amendment is disadvantageous to Members, the Company shall also notify Members separately via email or pop-up consent screens.
• ④ If the Company clearly states that failure to express disagreement within 30 days will constitute consent, and a Member does not explicitly object within that period, the Member shall be deemed to have agreed to the amended Terms and Conditions.
• ⑤ If a Member does not agree to the amended Terms and Conditions, the Company may not apply the amendments, and the Member may terminate the use agreement. However, if the original terms cannot apply due to special circumstances, the Company may terminate the use agreement.

Article 4 (Interpretation of Terms)

① Matters not specified in these Terms and Conditions and any interpretation thereof shall be governed by relevant laws and customary practice.

Article 5 (Protection of Personal Information)

The Company shall make every effort to protect Members’ personal data in accordance with the “Network Act” and related regulations. Personal data handling is governed by applicable laws and the Company’s Privacy Policy. However, the Privacy Policy does not apply to external sites linked from the Company’s official site.

Article 6 (Company’s Obligations)

• ① The Company shall not engage in prohibited or immoral conduct and shall endeavor to provide continuous and stable Services.
• ② The Company shall establish and maintain security measures to protect Members’ personal data (including credit information) and shall publicly post and comply with its Privacy Policy.
• ③ The Company shall address any legitimate opinions or complaints raised by Members regarding the Service. The Company shall inform the Member of the handling process and results via bulletin board or email.

Article 7 (Member’s Obligations)

• ① Members shall not engage in the following acts:
  • – Register false information when applying or updating
  • – Use another person’s information
  • – Alter information published by the Company
  • – Transmit or post information (e.g., computer programs) other than what the Company permits
  • – Infringe on the Company’s or third parties’ intellectual property rights
  • – Damage the reputation of the Company or third parties, or interfere with their business
  • – Post obscene, violent, or illicit content that violates public order and morals
  • – Use the Service for commercial purposes without the Company’s consent
  • – Other illegal or improper acts
• ② Members must comply with relevant laws, these Terms and Conditions, service guidelines, and any notifications by the Company, and must not impede the Company’s business.

Article 8 (Provision of Services)

• ① The Company provides Members with the following services:
  • - Bulletin board–style services
  • - Search services
  • - Security patches and antivirus services
  • - Any other services developed by the Company or offered in partnership with third parties
• ② The Company may divide the Services into sections and set separate operating hours for each section, with prior notice to Members.
• ③ The Services are, in principle, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• ④ The Company may temporarily suspend the Services for maintenance, system upgrades, equipment failure, communication outages, or other operational reasons. In such cases, the Company will notify Members in accordance with Article 9 (Notices to Members). If advance notice is impossible, the Company will notify Members as soon as possible afterward.
• ⑤ The Company may conduct regular maintenance as needed; maintenance schedules will be posted on the Service screen.

Article 9 (Changes to Services)

• ① The Company may change all or part of the Services for operational or technical reasons.
• ② If changes are made to the content, usage method, or operating hours of the Services, the Company will post the reasons for change, details of the new Services, and the effective date on the Services’ initial screen before the changes take effect.
• ③ The Company may modify, suspend, or discontinue free services without compensation to Members, unless otherwise provided by applicable law.

Article 10 (Provision of Information and Advertising)

• ① The Company may provide Members with various information deemed necessary during the use of the Services via notices or email. Members may opt out of promotional emails at any time, except for transactional information or responses to inquiries.
• ② Before sending promotional calls or faxes, the Company will obtain prior consent from the Member, except when responding to transaction-related inquiries.
• ③ The Company may display advertisements on Service screens, its website, or in emails. Members who receive such emails may unsubscribe.
• ④ Users (Members and non-members) shall not alter, edit, or block any content or information provided by the Company through the Services.

Article 11 (Copyright of Content)

• ① Copyright in any Content posted by a Member belongs to that Member.
• ② Content posted by Members may appear in search results, Services, or related promotions; the Company may modify, reproduce, or edit such Content as necessary for display, in compliance with copyright law. Members may delete their Content at any time via customer support or the Service’s management functions.
• ③ Any use of Member Content beyond the scope of paragraph ② requires the Member’s prior consent via phone, fax, or email.

Article 12 (Management of Content)

• ① If any Content violates the Network Act, Copyright Act, or other laws, rights holders may request its removal or suspension, and the Company will take action under the relevant laws.
• ② Even without a rights holder’s request, if the Company deems Content infringing or in violation of policy or law, it may take provisional measures under applicable law.
• ③ Detailed procedures under this Article follow the Company’s “Content Removal Request Service,” within the scope of the Network Act and Copyright Act.

Article 13 (Ownership of Rights)

• ① Copyright and other intellectual property rights in the Services belong to the Company, except for Member-provided Content and works provided under partnership agreements.
• ② The Company grants Members only the rights to use accounts, IDs, content, and points under specified conditions; Members may not transfer, sell, or use them as collateral.

Article 14 (Termination and Cancellation of Contract)

• ① Members may terminate the use agreement at any time via the customer center or account settings; the Company shall promptly process such requests per applicable law.
• ② Upon termination, all Member data shall be deleted immediately, unless the Company is required by law or its Privacy Policy to retain certain information.
• ③ Deletion of an account results in removal of all Content under that account, except for Content on public boards, which must be deleted by the Member before withdrawal.

Article 15 (Restrictions on Use, etc.)

• ① If a Member violates these Terms or disrupts the normal operation of the Services, the Company may impose progressive restrictions on the Member’s access to the Services, such as warnings, temporary suspension, or permanent suspension.
• ② Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Member is found to have committed acts in violation of applicable laws—such as identity theft or payment fraud under the Resident Registration Act; distribution of illegal software or interference with operation under the Copyright Act or Computer Program Protection Act; unlawful communications, hacking, or distribution of malware under the Network Act; or exceeding authorized access—the Company may immediately impose permanent suspension. Upon permanent suspension, any Points or other benefits accumulated through the Services shall be forfeited without compensation.
• ③ If a Member does not log in for three consecutive months, the Company may restrict Service use for data protection and operational efficiency.
• ④ The specific conditions and details of any restriction under this Article shall be governed by the Company’s Usage Restriction Policy and the operational policies of individual Services.
• ⑤ When the Company restricts access or terminates a Member’s contract under this Article, it shall notify the Member in accordance with Article 9 (Notices to Members).
• ⑥ A Member may appeal any restriction under this Article by following the Company’s prescribed procedure. If the Company determines the appeal to be valid, it shall immediately restore the Member’s access to the Services.

Article 16 (Limitation of Liability)

• ① The Company shall be exempt from liability for Service interruptions caused by natural disasters or other force majeure events.
• ② The Company shall not be liable for Service disruptions attributable to the Member’s own fault.
• ③ The Company shall not be responsible for the reliability or accuracy of any information, data, or materials posted by Members through the Services.
• ④ The Company shall not be liable for any transactions or disputes between Members or between Members and third parties conducted via the Services.
• ⑤ Unless otherwise provided by law, the Company shall not be liable for any free Services it provides.

Article 17 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

• ① Any disputes between the Company and Members shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea.
• ② Any legal action arising between the Company and Members shall be brought before the competent courts under the Civil Procedure Act of the Republic of Korea.

Article 18 (Supplementary Provisions)

① These Terms and Conditions shall take effect on January 15, 2021.