Terms of Service

1. Purpose

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of JoyStoria (the "Service"), including community feeds, local Q&A, posts and comments, translations, and related features.

2. Definitions

• "Service" means the JoyStoria website and apps at https://joystoria.com and related features.
• "Member" means a user who agrees to these Terms and accesses the Service via social login or other approved methods.
• "Content" means posts, comments, images, videos, Q&A, translations, and other materials submitted through the Service.
• "Operator" means 컬처허브 (Business Reg. No. 308-53-01059, representative Han Chungjae), the entity operating the Service.

3. Trademarks and brand notice

"JoyStoria" and related logos identify this Service only. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the art & technology organization at culturehub.org or any other business using a similar name.

We respect third-party trademark and copyright rights and will respond to valid infringement reports as required by law.

4. Effect and Changes

These Terms become effective when posted on the Service or otherwise notified to members.

We may update these Terms without violating applicable law. Material adverse changes will be announced at least 30 days in advance; other changes at least 7 days in advance.

Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

5. Service

The Service may include K-culture community feeds, category boards, Ask Locals Q&A, search, AI-assisted translation, bookmarks, notifications, and advertiser/creator programs where available.

The Service may be in beta. Features may be added, changed, or discontinued with notice where practicable.

6. Accounts

• You may register using social login or other methods we support.
• You must provide accurate information and must not impersonate others or create fraudulent accounts.
• We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations, abuse, or legal requirements.

7. Member Conduct

• Do not post content that infringes others’ rights (copyright, privacy, etc.).
• Do not post hate speech, harassment, spam, illegal content, or material that violates community guidelines.
• Do not disrupt the Service (hacking, scraping, excessive automated access).
• Do not spread false or misleading information in Q&A or community posts.

8. Content Rights

You retain copyright in your Content, subject to the license below.

You grant the Operator a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works from your Content as needed to operate, promote, translate, and improve the Service.

You represent that you have the rights necessary to post your Content.

9. AI Translation

AI-generated translations are provided for convenience only. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness. You are responsible for verifying translated content.

10. Advertising and Paid Features

The Service may include ads, advertiser programs, and paid or reward features subject to separate terms where applicable.

11. Enforcement

We may remove or hide Content and suspend or ban accounts to comply with law and community standards. You may contact us if you believe action was taken in error.

12. Disclaimer

To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for disputes between members or between members and third parties arising through the Service.

We are not liable for outages caused by force majeure or third-party services absent gross negligence.

Answers in Ask Locals Q&A reflect individual members’ opinions, not professional advice from the Operator.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Disputes shall be resolved in courts with jurisdiction under applicable law.

14. Contact

Questions: privacy@joystoria.com