Terms of Service
Article 1 (Purpose)
These terms and conditions are intended to regulate the necessary conditions, procedures, rights, obligations, and responsibilities between the Company, RECYCLEFARM Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") and users regarding the provision and operation of services through the RecycleFarm app.
Article 2 (Definitions)
The definitions of terms used in these terms and conditions are as follows:
1) "Service" refers to the mobile services provided to members by the Company through the RecycleFarm app, including providing step-based rewards and rewards upon achieving goals set by the Company.
2) "RecycleFarm app" refers to the program provided by the Company for users to access the services.
3) "User" refers to an individual who has entered into a service usage agreement with the Company and uses the service after completing the procedures requested by the Company.
4) "Affiliate" refers to a business entity that provides benefits such as products, coupons, etc., to users in accordance with a partnership or agreement with the Company.
5) "Income (ESA Point)" (hereinafter referred to as "Income") refers to the service data recorded and accumulated in the system at no cost when a user completes certain actions as specified in Article 7.
6) "Task" refers to a service feature where users can participate selectively and receive rewards in the form of "Income" according to specified rules upon achieving conditions set by the Company. Participation criteria may vary for each task, and different tasks may be provided to different users.
7) "Coupon" refers to a mobile coupon that embodies goods, gift certificates, services, etc., which users can receive when purchasing products through affiliates. It is a voucher that can be exchanged for the specified goods based on the exchange conditions specified within the coupon.
Any terms not defined in these terms and conditions shall be governed by other provisions of these terms and conditions or individual service policies or guidelines for each RecycleFarm app service. If not specified therein, they shall be governed by applicable laws and general practices.
Article 3 (Conclusion of Service Usage Agreement)
The service usage agreement is concluded when an applicant for membership applies for service subscription, including agreeing to these terms and conditions, and the Company approves such application.
One account per person is the principle, and only one device can be used per account. The service usage history of an existing account will not be transferred to another account.
When a login request is made on a new device while logged into an existing device, the existing device will automatically log out, and the login will be performed on the new device.
Individuals under the age of 14 are not eligible to join or use the service.
The Company may not approve the following types of application for use:
1) Violation of the principle of one account per person or failure to meet the criteria set by the Company, such as being under the age of 14.
2) History of service application or usage being restricted or terminated in accordance with Article 6, Paragraph 2 or Article 9 due to violation of user obligations. However, exceptions may apply if the Company approves re-registration of the member after a certain period has elapsed since the service application or usage was restricted or terminated.
3) Provision of false, omitted, or incorrect information upon application for registration.
4) When it is determined that concluding a service usage agreement would significantly impede the Company's technological capabilities.
5) Application for registration with the intention of interfering with the Company's business or for unlawful purposes, or if there are reasons such as violation of laws, regulations, or matters specified by the Company that make approval impossible.
If false information is provided upon registration, service usage may be restricted, and any disadvantages or legal responsibilities arising from false information shall be borne by the applicant.
If there are any changes to the information provided at the time of registration, the user must amend or notify the Company of the changes. The Company shall not be held responsible for any disadvantages resulting from failure to amend or notify.
Article 4 (Service Termination and Re-registration)
Users may withdraw from the service by accessing "Settings> Login Information> Withdraw Membership" within the RecycleFarm app.
Upon requesting withdrawal from the service, the withdrawal will be processed immediately, and all information and records related to the account, such as income and rankings, will be deleted. However, they may be stored separately if required by relevant laws or in cases of fraudulent use history, posted content, etc., as notified by the Company.
The Company shall not be held responsible for any damages resulting from service withdrawal or termination.
Users may request the suspension of service through the procedures specified by the Company during service usage.
Article 5 (Provision and Use of Services)
The basic content of the services provided by the Company to users is as follows. In addition to the services mentioned in each subparagraph below, the Company may provide new services, events, etc. to users through development by the Company or partnerships with other companies.
Income accumulation: Accumulating income for users who have completed the acts specified in Article 7 to allow them to use affiliate content provided by the Company or affiliates.
Use of affiliate content: Utilizing income provided by the Company to enjoy benefits offered by affiliates.
Task services: Services where users participate and receive income based on goal achievement, as well as other additional services.
My activity analysis service: Measuring users' step count, etc., to provide income based on activity or relevant information.
Other additional services related to the above subparagraphs.
The Company may set different ranges of available users for certain services for the purpose of compliance with Company service policies, affiliate requirements, or relevant regulations.
The Company may display advertisements, including those from the Company or third parties affiliated with the Company, to users in order to provide services. Advertisements may be displayed through [task, income accumulation, etc., advertising exposure methods] and are not limited thereto.
Service content may be changed or terminated due to circumstances of affiliates or unavoidable contract changes. In such cases, changes or terminations will be announced through the service homepage one month in advance. However, if immediate provision of services is impossible due to changes in affiliate policies or Company's operational circumstances, the Company will notify changes or terminations immediately despite the provisions of this clause and Article 11, Paragraph 4.
For the use of this service provided by the Company, users may need to agree to personal identification, authentication, and collection/use/provision of information by the user. The requirements for using this service and the content of service provision may change according to relevant laws, government policies, and changes in Company policies.
In cases where there is concern about the misuse of user account information, the Company will notify the user via email after taking measures to transition to a dormant state. If advance notice is required under relevant laws, advance notice will be provided accordingly.
Article 6 (Restrictions on Provision and Use of Services)
The step count provided by RecycleFarm is based on information obtained from terminal data, and there may be differences from actual step counts due to synchronization procedures, etc. The Company shall not be liable to users for any responsibility arising from this, unless it is intentional on the part of the Company.
The Company may restrict the application and use of services for users, etc., under the following subparagraphs:
When the user does not own a terminal corresponding to the terminal number (phone number) registered in their own name, or when user information such as the terminal number is incorrect, making it impossible to send app PUSH notifications.
When there is no availability of system equipment and devices held by the Company and mobile carriers, or when there are technical or legal obstacles.
When there are technical issues with the user's terminal device that prevent the reception of app PUSH notifications, or when the user cannot receive app PUSH notifications for other reasons.
When the user has arbitrarily altered the operating system (OS), device information, etc., of the terminal device through rooting, jailbreaking, etc.
When the Company determines that normal service provision is not possible due to issues with the user's terminal device characteristics or OS version.
When the Company's provided program is unable to provide services due to issues with the user's device environment (e.g., firewall, permission denial, etc.).
When the user violates the obligations stipulated in Article 9.
When the Company determines that service restrictions are necessary according to the Company's security policies.
When the user receives monetary compensation, etc., as consideration for ESA point accumulation.
If a user engages in the acts specified in Article 9, the Company may restrict the user's application and use of services and may additionally unilaterally terminate this agreement (process membership withdrawal) and claim damages. In case of disagreement with the Company's sanctions, the user shall be given an opportunity to explain for a period of no less than 30 days, and such opportunity for explanation may be provided while the user is under service restriction or suspension.
Users may raise objections to the Company's restrictions on application and use of services according to the dispute resolution procedure established by the Company. If the objection is deemed valid by the Company, the Company will immediately resume service provision.
Article 7 (Accumulation and Use of Income)
The Company may provide income to users based on their use of the service.
The income accumulation paths provided by the Company to users are as follows. However, income accumulation paths may vary depending on the Company's circumstances:
Clicking the coin button on the home screen
Achieving attendance check conditions
Achieving friend invitation conditions
Performing tasks and other earning tasks set by the Company or winning events.
In order to efficiently utilize and operate the service, the Company may adjust some or all of the income provided after prior notice, and income may be modified, discontinued, changed, or extinguished according to the Company's policies and operational needs.
When a user withdraws from the service or loses eligibility, the income is automatically extinguished.
Users can use accumulated income above a certain amount to enjoy various benefits designated/provided by the Company within the service. The Company bears the tax liabilities incurred by income or benefit utilization. In this regard, RecycleFarm users must actively cooperate with the Company's requests for tax payment assistance, including providing personal information such as resident registration numbers. Failure to comply with the Company's requests during this process will result in the inability to purchase coupons.
The income-to-benefit conversion rate required to convert income into affiliate products, coupons, or points may vary depending on the affiliate's products, coupons, or points. Benefits such as gift certificates, vouchers, coupons, etc., are considered legally fulfilled when the Company sends the corresponding barcode through the member's mobile device or RecycleFarm app.
When converting income into benefits such as affiliate products, coupons, or points, the number of conversions is limited to three, and there is no option for re-conversion, refund, or cancellation. Additionally, mobile gift cards, gift certificates, vouchers, coupons, etc., cannot be refunded/reissued or have their validity period extended.
If the responsibility for disputes related to the use of benefits provided by affiliates lies with the affiliate, the Company shall not be liable.
In cases where payment issues arise during transactions between the Company and affiliates for reasons not attributable to the Company, such as bankruptcy or insolvency of the affiliate, the previously provided affiliate products, coupons, or income may be canceled, and the Company shall not be liable for this.
The Company does not return income used by users, and if it is confirmed that users have acquired or used income through unauthorized means, the Company may take measures such as recovering the income acquired by users, suspending or restricting activities, or initiating criminal prosecution.
Users can check accumulated income within the RecycleFarm app.
In cases where there is a discrepancy between the accumulated income recorded on the Company's server and the accumulated income displayed within the user service app, the accumulated income recorded on the Company's server shall take precedence, and the Company shall not compensate for income discrepancies caused by asynchronous synchronization between the Company's server and the user's app.
The income expiration period is one year from the date of accumulation, and income that has expired will be automatically extinguished in sequence.
When a user withdraws from the service or loses eligibility, the income is automatically extinguished.
If errors occur in income accumulation, members can request correction from the Company within 30 days from the date of the error, and the Company may make corrections within 30 days from the date of the correction request if the request is deemed valid.
Article 8 (Ownership of Rights and Use of Works)
Unless otherwise specified, all rights and responsibilities, including copyrights, pertaining to the posts created by users during the use of RecycleFarm services belong to the respective users. However, the Company may use the posts registered by users for the operation, exhibition, transmission, distribution, and promotion purposes of the service within a reasonable scope that conforms to fair practices without separate permission from the users, as follows:
Within the service, the Company may replicate, modify, adapt, exhibit, transmit, and distribute user posts, and may edit them within a range that does not compromise their creative integrity.
The Company may provide, replicate, modify, adapt, exhibit, transmit, and distribute the content of user posts for use in online and offline media, social network services (SNS), and telecommunication services, and may edit them within a range that does not compromise their creative integrity.
User posts created within the service may be deleted upon service withdrawal, at the user's discretion or according to Company policies.
All rights, including copyrights, pertaining to various services provided by the Company belong to the Company, including but not limited to the following:
Copyrights and intellectual property rights related to the service belong to the Company. Copyrights, trademarks, service marks, logos, and other intellectual property rights related to all trademarks, service marks, and logos provided by the Company, including the design, text, scripts, graphics, etc., of the services provided by the Company, are held or licensed by the Company in accordance with relevant laws. However, this excludes user posts and works provided under partnership agreements with affiliates.
The Company only grants users the authority to use the service according to the terms and conditions set by the Company, and users may not transfer, sell, or provide as collateral the service or any rights related to the service. Users do not own the service or hold copyrights to the service under these terms of service; instead, users are granted only the right to use the service and post content by the Company. Users may not use any content within the RecycleFarm app for commercial purposes or any other purposes.
Except for explicitly permitted use, users may not use, copy (including duplication), distribute (including transmission, publication, distribution, and broadcasting, etc.), or allow third parties to use information about the services obtained through the service, status information of other users, etc., for commercial or non-commercial purposes. Users may not copy or distribute texts, scripts, graphics, etc., created by the Company or allow third parties to use them.
Unless explicitly permitted in writing by the Company, users may not attempt to create derivatives, decompile, or extract source code related to the service or any software included therein.
Article 9 (User Obligations)
Users must not engage in the following actions:
Providing false information in user profiles.
Modifying information posted on the Company's services, or reproducing, publishing, broadcasting, or providing to third parties, for profit or non-profit purposes, information obtained through the services without prior consent from the Company.
Infringing upon the rights of the Company or third parties, such as damaging the honor or intellectual property rights of the Company or third parties.
Wrongfully using the services by impersonating another user or by using another user's information.
Sending junk mail, spam mail, chain letters, or messages containing obscene or violent content, or disclosing or posting other information that violates public order or morals.
Transmitting or posting information (such as computer programs) prohibited from transmission or posting under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc., and related laws.
Distributing content, sentences, images, or voices that violate public order or morals.
Impersonating Company employees or service administrators, or posting messages or sending messages under another person's name.
Threatening the security of the system, such as unauthorized modification or tampering with the Company's homepage or application, or hacking the Company's servers.
Interfering with the use of services by other users, such as stalking.
Collecting, storing, or disclosing the personal information of other users without their consent.
Engaging in profit-seeking activities using the services provided by the Company, such as posting advertisements or promotions targeting unspecified multiple users, or sending spam emails.
Violating current laws, the terms and conditions provided by the Company for the services, or other regulations regarding service use.
Obtaining or using points through fraudulent means.
Interfering with the Company's business or operations, or using the services for improper purposes.
Engaging in fraudulent methods to enter into service contracts or entering into service contracts without meeting the criteria set by the Company.
Failing to fulfill obligations under the terms and conditions or violating service policies provided in the RecycleFarm app.
Transferring or donating the right to use the service or other status under the service contract to others.
Users are responsible for managing their own devices, IDs, passwords, etc., set up for the service, and the user bears all responsibility for any results arising from their negligence.
If users become aware that their devices, IDs, passwords, etc., have been stolen or are being used fraudulently by a third party, they must immediately notify the Company and follow the Company's instructions. The Company shall not be liable for any disadvantages incurred due to failure to notify the Company or failure to follow instructions.
The Company shall not be liable for any losses incurred by users due to account theft or unauthorized use by third parties. If users cause losses to the Company or third parties due to their intentional or negligent acts, they may be held responsible for such losses.
Article 10 (Tumbler Verification Service)
The policies set forth in this article apply to all forms of posts, including photos, text, and location.
Tumbler verification photos are generally made public.
Users may report the following types of verification photos of other users' posts:
Incorrect verification feeds (contents unrelated to the mission)
Inappropriate content feeds (illegal, defamatory, excessively provocative content, etc.)
Feeds unrelated to the purpose (content unrelated to the RecycleFarm service or personal content such as advertisements or spam)
Other inappropriate feeds (copyright infringement, infringement of others' rights, etc., not included in the above categories)
After a user's report, the following actions will be taken:
The reported user's verification photo will not be displayed (blocked).
If suitable reports occur more than three times, the corresponding feed will be forcibly deleted, and the author will be notified.
If repeated reports occur, the company will suspend the user's usage after verifying the report content.
The company may arbitrarily delete or take temporary measures against user posts that violate the following:
Posts containing inaccurate or false information that may infringe upon third-party rights, such as infringing upon the honor or defaming third parties.
Posts that steal or impersonate personal or company information, causing harm to the company and other users.
Posts deemed to be associated with criminal activities under the Criminal Act of South Korea.
Posts discriminating or disparaging against race, gender, region, religion, politics, etc., or causing disputes between users.
Posts infringing upon third-party rights such as copyright, intellectual property rights, portrait rights, etc., or containing related content.
Posting false or exaggerated photos unlawfully through oneself or third parties (family, acquaintances, agencies, etc.) to increase verifications or reports.
Exposing personal information (name, address, phone number, etc.) of other users in posts, violating the Personal Information Protection Act.
Posts that damage the internal or external reputation of the company.
Posts that cause disgust or discomfort to the company or other users, such as sexual harassment, verbal abuse, swearing, obscenity, baseless one-sided defamation, etc.
Posts that interfere with the normal operation of services or cause disruption, disturbance, or inconvenience.
Posts that violate the company's terms and policies or other relevant laws, public order, and morals.
Posts unrelated to the purpose of the respective bulletin board.
Posts containing advertisements, promotions, or other commercial content.
If a user violates related laws such as defamation or insult while using the post service, they may be subject to civil and criminal legal liability under the relevant laws.
The user shall bear all civil and criminal liabilities arising from infringement of third-party rights, including copyrights and the honor of third parties, through their posts.
The company does not guarantee the legality, accuracy, or truthfulness of user posts.
Article 11 (Terms of Agreement Specification and Effectiveness Changes)
The company provides the contents of these terms to users through RecycleFarm (리사이클팜) app screens, separate connection screens, or the company's homepage in a manner easily accessible to users.
These terms become effective by being posted on the service screen or by any other means to notify users.
The company may amend these terms within the scope not violating related laws, and in such cases, the company shall specify the application of the new terms and the reason for the revision and notify users 7 days before the effective date of the amended terms. However, if the changes to the terms are significant or disadvantageous to consumers, the company shall notify and inform them 30 days in advance.
Even if the company notifies or informs the user of the amendment to the terms according to the provisions of this article and the user does not express refusal until the application date of the amended terms, the user shall be deemed to have agreed to the amendment of the terms.
If the user does not agree to the amended terms, the user may discontinue using the service and terminate the service agreement.
Article 12 (Withdrawal of Agreement to Terms)
The agreement to the terms is withdrawn upon termination of the service.
Article 13 (Data Collection and Use)
The company may collect non-personally identifiable information such as the user's app version and error information for quality improvement of the app.
The company may utilize and process the collected data to produce and distribute content.
In cases where the company provides advertisements in the app, the company may collect data such as the number of ad exposures and ad clicks for advertising statistics.
The data collected by the company is used as statistical data, and data that has completed its utilization for the purpose of collection is promptly discarded.
Article 14 (Company's Obligations)
The company has an obligation to continuously and stably provide the service in accordance with these terms. However, the service may be suspended due to reasons such as natural disasters like war, earthquakes, or unavoidable system failures, interruptions in communication service by telecommunication service providers not attributable to the company, or decisions based on company policies according to Article 5, Paragraph 5, maintenance, inspection, replacement, and failure of service-related equipment, interruptions in communication due to technical reasons, etc. In such cases, the company shall not be held responsible for any liabilities towards users.
The company endeavors to maintain, inspect, and restore the equipment related to service provision and security to ensure continuous and stable service provision.
The company may provide users with various information deemed necessary during service usage through service announcements, SMS, push notifications, etc. However, the company shall not send advertising information for profit-making purposes that users do not wish to receive via email, SMS, or push notifications.
The company makes efforts to protect the personal information of users obtained during the provision of the service from being disclosed or distributed to third parties without the user's consent. Other matters related to the protection of users' personal information shall comply with relevant laws, including the Personal Information Protection Act, and the "Privacy Policy" separately established by the company.
Article 15 (Liability and Indemnification)
The company and the user shall indemnify each other for damages caused to the other party due to the fault of one party.
The company shall not be liable for any damages caused by the intentional or gross negligence of the user.
If the user causes damage to the company by acquiring daily support funds, income, etc., through illegitimate means, the company may claim compensation from the user for the resulting damages.
Article 16 (Company's Disclaimer)
The company shall not be liable for damages incurred by the user due to the fault of the partner companies while providing goods or services directly to users or acting as agents on behalf of users to purchase goods or services from partner companies using points within the service.
The company shall not be liable for damages or injuries suffered by users while performing missions provided in the service.
The company has no obligation to intervene in disputes between users arising from the service, and shall not be liable for any damages resulting from such disputes unless attributable to the company's fault.
While the company may perform identity verification procedures such as mobile phone authentication for user verification, the company does not guarantee the accuracy, truthfulness, or validity of the user's provided information. The company shall not be liable for any damages arising from errors in the information provided by the user.
The company shall not be liable for compensating or indemnifying for damages caused to users or third parties by forgery, alteration, unauthorized use, or misrepresentation of device numbers, identification documents, etc., by the user.
The company shall not be liable for compensating or indemnifying for damages caused by downloading/installing the app through unofficial channels rather than the officially provided routes.
The company shall not be liable for compensating or indemnifying for damages caused by incorrect information provided by the user.
The company shall not be liable for the following reasons:
Inability to provide the service due to reasons beyond the company's control, such as natural disasters, strikes, changes in relevant regulations, orders and instructions from relevant authorities, or incidents from external sources.
Inability to smoothly provide the service due to inaccurate information, data, or facts provided by the user.
Inability to use the service due to malfunctions outside the company's management scope.
Inability to use the service due to malfunctions of websites related to the services provided by the app.
Other reasons not attributable to the company, including malfunctions of partner companies, telecommunication services, or failure to check notification messages by the user.
Article 17 (Dispute Resolution)
In the event of a dispute between the company and the user, both parties shall make sincere efforts to resolve the dispute through mutual consultation.
Any disputes or lawsuits related to the service and these terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction provisions of the Civil Procedure Act.
Article 18 (Provision of Information and Advertisement Posting)
The company may utilize its website and app bulletin boards or the user's device number or email to notify users. Additionally, the company may provide commercial advertisements related to the operation of the service through the same means. However, the transmission of commercial information using the user's device number or email is provided only with the user's prior consent or when permitted by law, and users may refuse to receive such information via email or through in-app settings.
Article 19 (Matters Not Specified in This Agreement)
Matters not specified in this agreement and the interpretation of this agreement shall be governed by relevant laws or customs.
The company may establish separate terms and policies for individual services within the RecycleFarm app, and if such terms and policies conflict with this agreement, the separate terms and policies shall take precedence.
(Effective Date) This agreement shall be effective from July 01, 2023.
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