Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

These terms and conditions are intended to stipulate the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of users and members in relation to the internet-related services (hereinafter referred to as "services") provided by Gando (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") through the internet site (https://beyond-chapter.com) (hereinafter referred to as "the Site"), as well as the procedures for members to utilize these services.

Article 2 (Specification, Effect, and Change of Terms)

1. The Company will post these terms and conditions on the service-providing internet site (https://beyond-chapter.com) so that they can be recognized by users wishing to utilize the services.

2. The Company may revise these terms within the scope that does not violate related laws, including the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions, the Framework Act on Electronic Commerce, the Electronic Signature Act, the Act on Promotion of Information and Communication Network Utilization and Information Protection, the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce Act, and the Electronic Financial Transactions Act.

3. When the Company revises these terms, it will announce the application date and the reason for the revision at least 7 days prior to the application date in the manner prescribed in the preceding paragraph.

4. These terms are the basic agreement for the service utilization contract established between the Company and users. The Company may announce specific provisions applicable to certain services (hereinafter referred to as “individual terms”) as needed. If a member agrees to such individual terms and uses a specific service, the individual terms will take precedence, and these terms will have supplementary effect. Changes to the individual terms shall be subject to the provisions of paragraph 2 above.

Article 3 (Definitions of Terms)

1. The definitions of terms used in these terms and conditions are as follows:

   • 1. Member: Refers to a person who approves these terms and enters into a service use contract with the Company.

   • 1. Non-member: Refers to a person who uses the services provided by the Company without signing up as a member.

   • 1. ID (Identification): Refers to a combination of letters and numbers set by the member and approved by the Company for the identification of the member and service usage.

   • 1. Password: Refers to a combination of letters and numbers set by the member themselves and registered with the Company for the verification of the member's identity and the protection of the member's rights and secrets.

   • 1. Money Point: Refers to the Company's exclusive virtual currency that can be used like cash when purchasing goods or utilizing services provided by the Company.

2. The meanings of terms in these terms and conditions that are not defined in paragraph 1 shall be based on general trading practices.

Article 4 (Establishment of Purchase Service Use Contract)

1. The purchase service use contract (hereinafter referred to as “the Use Contract”) is established when the Company accepts the application for use by a person wishing to utilize the purchase service provided by the Company. The Company will notify the acceptance of the use application by posting it on the relevant service screen or notifying it by email or other means.

2. A person wishing to utilize the purchase service must agree to these terms and fill out necessary information such as personal details in the member registration application form set by the Company.

3. Membership registration must be applied in the real name of an individual aged 14 or older. Those who register as members using false names or impersonating others cannot use the services provided by the Company and must not do so.

4. The processing of the application will be in the order of application, and the time of establishment of membership registration will be when the Company's acceptance reaches the member.

5. The Company may refuse or suspend acceptance of the application in the following cases:

   • 1. If it is confirmed that the real name registration application is not true during the Company’s real-name verification process.

   • 1. If the name and email address are the same as those of an already registered member.

   • 1. If a re-application is made within two months from the date the service contract was terminated by the Company.

   • 1. If there is no capacity in the facilities or if there is a technical problem.

   • 1. If the application for use is confirmed to be in violation of these terms, illegal, or unjust, or if the Company reasonably deems it necessary.

Article 5 (Termination of Use Contract)

1. Termination by Member

   • 1. Members may terminate the use contract at any time by notifying the Company of their intention to terminate.

   • 1. The use contract shall terminate when the member’s intention to terminate reaches the Company.

   • 1. A member who has terminated under this clause may rejoin as a member according to the member registration process and related provisions set forth in these terms.

2. Termination by the Company

   • 1. The Company may terminate the use contract in the following cases. In this case, the Company will notify the member of the reasons for termination via email, phone, fax, or other means. However, the Company may provide the member with an opportunity to express their opinion regarding the reasons for termination in advance.

     • ① If it is confirmed that there are grounds for refusal of acceptance of the use contract as specified in Article 4, paragraph 4.

     • ② If a member has infringed on the rights, honor, credit, or other legitimate interests of the Company, other members, or third parties.

     • ③ If a member engages in acts that violate these terms or if grounds for termination as specified in these terms arise.

   • 1. The use contract shall terminate when the Company’s intention to terminate reaches the member, or if the Company is unable to notify the intention to terminate due to an error in the contact information provided by the member, it shall terminate when the intention to terminate is announced on the Company’s bulletin board.

3. If the use contract is terminated, the member’s cash-like money points will be extinguished.

4. The member shall be responsible for any damages arising in connection with the termination of the use contract, and the Company shall not be liable for any of these damages.

Article 6 (Change and Protection of Personal Information)

1. Members must not provide false information when applying for use and must immediately update any changes to the information provided with the most current information. However, names and IDs cannot be modified, except in cases provided by law.

2. Any damages arising from failure to update information will be entirely borne by the respective member, and the Company shall not be liable for this.

3. Even when placing an order as a non-member through Npay, only the personal information necessary for delivery, payment, order history inquiries, purchase confirmation, and identity verification will be requested. At this time, the information will be used solely for the purpose related to payment and product delivery and will not be used for any other purpose.

4. When non-members use the services, the Company’s privacy policy applies to the parts excluding those applicable only to members (e.g., personal information retention and usage periods).

5. The Company will not use the information provided by members for purposes other than operating its services and will not provide it to third parties without the user's consent. However, exceptions apply in the following cases:

   • 1. When the use of member information and provision of information to third parties is permitted by law.

   • 1. When providing the minimum necessary member information to suppliers for delivery.

   • 1. In other cases where the Company seeks the user’s consent in accordance with the Company’s terms and policies.

6. The Company has established a "Privacy Policy" to protect members' personal information and has appointed a person responsible for personal information protection to post and operate it.

Article 7 (Management of ID and Password)

1. Members are responsible for managing their IDs and passwords and must not transfer or lend their IDs and passwords to others.

2. The Company shall not be liable for any losses or damages arising from the leakage, transfer, or lending of IDs and passwords not caused by the Company’s actions.

3. If a member recognizes that their ID or password has been stolen or is being used by a third party, they must immediately notify the Company and comply with the Company's guidance if provided.

Article 8 (Service Period and Interruption)

1. The service period under these terms is from the date of application for the service until the termination of the use contract.

2. The Company may temporarily suspend the provision of the service in the event of maintenance, inspection, replacement of information and communication facilities such as computers, or breakdowns, as well as communication interruptions. In such cases, the Company will notify the site’s homepage of the temporary suspension and its reasons.

3. The Company may restrict or temporarily suspend the provision of services due to natural disasters or other force majeure situations that prevent the Company from providing its services.

Article 9 (Purchase Application)

Users may apply for purchases on the site using the following methods:

1. Input of name, address, and phone number

2. Selection of goods or services

3. Selection of payment method

4. Indication of agreement to these terms (e.g., mouse click)

Article 10 (Establishment of Contract)

1. The Company will accept purchase applications as described in Article 9 unless they fall under any of the following cases:

   • 1. If there is falsehood, omission, or error in the application details.

   • 1. If a minor purchases goods and services prohibited for minors under the Youth Protection Act, such as tobacco and alcohol.

   • 1. If the Company determines that accepting the purchase application would significantly hinder its technology.

   • 1. If there are grounds for refusal of acceptance of the purchase application specified in these terms.

2. The Company may notify members of the acceptance of their purchase applications via the homepage, email, or other means.

Article 11 (Cancellation and Refund)

1. A member who has made a purchase may cancel the purchase within a specified period and request a refund. Refunds will be processed as specified in the individual terms or the Company’s policies.

2. The Company shall inform the member of the cancellation and refund procedures.