Terms of Service

These terms of service govern the rights and obligations between Ticklez (hereinafter referred to as "Platform") and the user (hereinafter referred to as "User") regarding the use of the Platform's services.

1. Purpose of the Terms These terms aim to clearly define the rights, obligations, and responsibilities between the User and the Platform by stipulating the basic conditions and procedures necessary for using the services provided by 17LAB.

2. Definitions

• "Platform" refers to the entire online services provided by 17LAB.

• "User" refers to an individual who registers with 17LAB and uses the services.

• "Points" refer to virtual currency accumulated on the platform, which can be used for purposes such as supporting creators.

• "Content" refers to all materials (texts, images, videos, etc.) that the User uploads or posts on the Platform.

3. Effectiveness and Changes to the Terms These terms take effect when the User agrees upon registering for 17LAB's services. The Platform may modify these terms as necessary, provided such changes do not violate relevant laws. Changes to the terms will be announced 7 days prior to their effective date, and in the case of significant changes, 30 days in advance. If the User does not agree with the modified terms, they may stop using the service and terminate their account.

4. Eligibility for Use

• Users under the age of 14 require consent from a legal guardian.

• Users aged 14 and older may use the services without restrictions.

• The services are available globally without regional restrictions.

5. Account Creation and Management

• The User is responsible for entering accurate information when creating an account. The Platform does not verify the information provided (e.g., birthdate).

• The User is responsible for maintaining the security of their password and account and is liable for all activities that occur under their account.

• The User is responsible for any issues arising from providing incorrect information, and the Platform bears no responsibility for such issues.

• The platform may modify a user's nickname without prior notice if there are operational issues or if the nickname is deemed inappropriate.

6. Service Provision and Restrictions

• The Platform provides services allowing users to support creators using accumulated points.

• Points are composed of passive points (automatically accumulated over time) and mission points (earned through specific activities).

• The User can manually collect accumulated points into their wallet by watching reward ads.

• The Platform may suspend, change, or terminate services after prior notice to the User, and may suspend services without prior notice in case of legal or other urgent issues.

7. Payments and Refunds

• Users cannot convert accumulated points into cash and can only use them to support creators.

• Creators can exchange the supported points for cash.

• Users may request refunds for errors occurring during the payment process, and the Platform will handle such requests promptly. However, refunds for points themselves are not possible.

8. Ownership and Copyright of Content

• The ownership of all content created by the User belongs to the User.

• The Platform shares the content uploaded by the User with the respective creator and may make it public for the purpose of communication between users in the future.

• The User is guaranteed that their content will not be used for commercial purposes by the Platform or sold or transferred to third parties without their consent.

9. Prohibited Activities The User is prohibited from engaging in the following activities on the Platform:

• Posting adult, violent, or harmful content

• Engaging in illegal activities or violating laws

• Defamation, insults, harassment, or other aggressive behavior towards others If such prohibited activities are detected, the Platform may suspend or terminate the User's account without prior warning.

10. Suspension and Termination of Services The Platform may suspend or terminate the User's service if they violate the terms or engage in prohibited activities. In the case of serious violations, the Platform may take legal action and ban the User from re-registering.

11. Limitation of Liability The Platform is not responsible for damages caused by technical issues, service interruptions, or data loss. The User is solely responsible for relying on information obtained through the Platform.

12. Privacy Protection The User's personal information is securely stored on Azure (Microsoft) servers. Collected personal information includes email, nickname, gender, and date of birth. The User has the right to request access, modification, deletion, or suspension of their personal information, and may request these actions from the Platform. The Platform complies with the Personal Information Protection Act and obtains the User's consent for handling personal information.

13. Disclaimer The User uses the Platform at their own discretion, and the Platform is not legally responsible for any issues arising from its use. The Platform is not liable for losses caused by service interruptions, errors, or hacking, and the User cannot claim legal compensation for these issues.

14. Dispute Resolution All disputes between Users shall be resolved through arbitration. In the event of legal issues, the applicable law will be the laws of the Republic of Korea.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction All disputes related to these terms will be governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea, and the Seoul Central District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the event of litigation.