Terms of Service

Article 1 (Purpose)

These Terms govern the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the Company and users in relation to the use of the small group community service ("Service") provided by Story ("Company").

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in these Terms are defined as follows.

• "Service" refers to the small group community platform and all related services provided by the Company.
• "User" refers to members and non-members who use the Service provided by the Company in accordance with these Terms.
• "Member" refers to a person who has entered into a service agreement with the Company and has been assigned a member ID.
• "Group" refers to a small group community created by members.
• "Post" refers to text, photos, files, links, and other content posted by members while using the Service.

Article 3 (Posting and Amendment of Terms)

1. The Company shall post the contents of these Terms on the initial screen of the Service so that users may easily access them.
2. The Company may amend these Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law when deemed necessary.
3. When the Company amends these Terms, it shall specify the effective date and the reason for amendment, and post the amended Terms alongside the current Terms on the initial screen of the Service from at least 7 days prior to the effective date.
4. Members have the right to reject the amended Terms. Members may express their objection within 15 days of the amended Terms being posted. If a member objects, the Company may terminate the agreement with that member.

Article 4 (Provision and Modification of Services)

1. The Company performs the following tasks.
   • Provision of a small group community platform
   • Post creation, sharing, and management services
   • Prayer request sharing and intercessory prayer services
   • Meeting schedule management services
   • Other tasks determined by the Company
2. The Company may change the content and quality of the Service. In such cases, the Company shall immediately post a notice specifying the details and date of provision of the changed Service.

Article 5 (Suspension of Services)

1. The Company may temporarily suspend the provision of the Service in the event of maintenance, replacement, or failure of information and communication equipment such as computers, or disruption of communications.
2. The Company shall compensate for damages incurred by users or third parties due to temporary suspension of the Service for the reasons stated in Paragraph 1, unless the Company proves that there was no intentional or negligent act on its part.

Article 6 (Membership Registration)

1. Users apply for membership by completing the registration form designated by the Company and indicating their agreement to these Terms.
2. The Company shall register users who apply for membership as described in Paragraph 1, unless they fall under any of the following categories.
   • Cases where false information, omissions, or errors are found in the registration details
   • Cases where registration is deemed to cause significant technical difficulties for the Company
3. The membership agreement shall be deemed established when the Company's acceptance reaches the member.

Article 7 (Membership Withdrawal and Disqualification)

1. Members may request withdrawal from the Company at any time, and the Company shall process the withdrawal immediately.
2. The Company may restrict or suspend membership if a member falls under any of the following categories.
   • Registering false information at the time of application
   • Interfering with another person's use of the Service or misappropriating their information
   • Using the Service to engage in conduct prohibited by law, these Terms, or public morals

Article 8 (Notification to Members)

1. When the Company notifies members, it may send notification to the email address previously designated by the member.
2. For notifications to a large number of unspecified members, the Company may substitute individual notification by posting on the Service bulletin board for at least one week.

Article 9 (Obligations of Members)

1. Members shall not engage in any of the following acts.
   • Registering false information during application or modification
   • Misappropriating another person's information
   • Altering information posted by the Company
   • Transmitting or posting information (such as computer programs) other than information designated by the Company
   • Infringing on the intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of the Company or third parties
   • Damaging the reputation of the Company or third parties or interfering with their business
   • Disclosing or posting obscene or violent messages, images, audio, or other information contrary to public morals on the Service

Article 10 (Copyright of Posts)

1. The copyright of posts made by members within the Service belongs to the author of the respective posts.
2. Posts made by members within the Service may be exposed in search results, the Service, and related promotions, and may be partially modified, reproduced, or edited to the extent necessary for such exposure.
3. If the Company wishes to use a member's posts in any manner other than as described in Paragraph 2, it must obtain the member's prior consent via telephone, fax, email, or other means.

Article 11 (Management of Posts)

1. If a member's post contains content that violates applicable laws such as the Information and Communications Network Act or the Copyright Act, the rights holder may request the suspension or deletion of such post in accordance with the procedures prescribed by law, and the Company shall take action in accordance with applicable law.
2. Even in the absence of a request from the rights holder as described in the preceding paragraph, the Company may take provisional measures against the relevant post if there are grounds to believe that rights infringement has occurred or if the post otherwise violates Company policies or applicable law.

Article 12 (Disclaimer)

1. The Company shall be exempt from liability for the provision of the Service when it is unable to provide the Service due to force majeure such as natural disasters or equivalent circumstances.
2. The Company shall not be liable for any disruption in the use of the Service attributable to the member.
3. The Company shall not be liable for any loss of expected revenue by the member from using the Service, nor for any damages arising from materials obtained through the Service.
4. The Company shall not be liable for the reliability or accuracy of information, materials, or facts posted by members.

Article 13 (Dispute Resolution)

1. The Company shall establish and operate a damage compensation processing body to reflect legitimate opinions or complaints raised by users and to process compensation for damages.
2. The Company shall process complaints and opinions submitted by users as a priority. However, if prompt processing is difficult, the Company shall immediately notify the user of the reason and the expected processing schedule.

Article 14 (Jurisdiction and Governing Law)

1. The laws of the Republic of Korea shall apply to any disputes arising between the Company and users regarding the use of the Service.
2. Any lawsuits regarding disputes between the Company and users shall be filed with the competent court under the Civil Procedure Act.

Supplementary Provisions

These Terms shall be effective from January 1, 2025.