The purpose of these Terms and Conditions of Use is to set forth the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the website (hereinafter referred to as the “Site”) and the users in relation to the use of the online services (hereinafter referred to as “Services”) on the Site operated by the Korea Medical Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “KOMEF”) and its Users.

1. (1) These Terms and Conditions shall be effective upon notice to the User through the Site.
2. (2) KOMEF may revise the Terms and Conditions in the event of changes in circumstances or when it is necessary for business operations, and the revised Terms and Conditions shall take effect in the same manner as the preceding paragraph.

If any matters not specified in these Terms and Conditions are stipulated in the relevant laws and regulations, the relevant provisions shall be observed.

A “member” is a regular individual recognized by KOMEF as being suitable for membership, who agrees to these Terms and Conditions, fills out the sign-up form for the Services, and is issued an ID and password.

(1) The User shall apply for membership by filling out the membership information according to the form prescribed by KOMEF and expressing his/her agreement to these Terms and Conditions.

(2) KOMEF shall register users who apply for membership as described in the preceding paragraph as members unless they fall under any of the following conditions

(3) If it is necessary to use the User’s personal information during the provision of the Services, KOMEF may collect personal information by obtaining consent without membership registration.

(1) The Services shall be available 24 hours a day, every day throughout the year, unless there are special business or technical difficulties for KOMEF.

(2) The hours of use of the Services described in the preceding paragraph may be restricted after prior notice to the members if it is deemed necessary by KOMEF, such as for regular system maintenance.

(3) Online consultation may not be available 24 hours a day depending on the personal circumstances of the doctor responsible for responding to inquiries.

Members may request to withdraw their membership at any time by modifying their membership information, and KOMEF will immediately process the withdrawal request.

If a former member who has withdrawn his/her membership in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 of these Terms and Conditions wishes to re-register, he/she may do so in accordance with Article 5 of these Terms and Conditions.

KOMEF may terminate the contract for the use of the Services without prior notice or suspend the use of the Services for a specified period of time if the member commits any of the following acts.

(2) In order to provide a comprehensive and appropriate response to the consultation requested by the member, the attending doctor and specialists from various departments may refer to the consultation details and responses.

(4) The answers to inquiries are subjective answers based on the medical knowledge of the medical specialist providing them and do not represent the opinions of the corporate program.

(1) The content provided via the Service is rough and general in nature. The information provided and consultation cannot substitute a medical diagnosis and are provided simply to deliver information. If you have any questions or concerns about your health, you should seek the advice of an actual medical professional. Under no circumstances should you disregard a doctor’s diagnosis or delay seeking diagnosis, care, or treatment because of the information provided via the Services.

(2) KOMEF does not recommend any specific tests/exams, products, or treatments mentioned in the Services. Any opinions expressed in the Services are those of the consulting doctor. KOMEF is not responsible for the contents of any documents or consultations provided via the Services.

(3) Your acceptance of any information provided via the Services, the opinions of any practitioner participating in the Services, or any other member or visitor using the Services is solely at your own discretion. Accordingly, KOMEF cannot be held liable for any damages, injury, or other adverse consequences arising from the utilization of any product, information, ideas, or instructions provided as such.

(1) KOMEF is obligated to provide continuous and reliable services as stipulated in these Terms and Conditions and the Agreement, unless there are special circumstances such as system inspection, service development, communication failure, or other force majeure accidents.

(2) KOMEF will do its best to ensure the security of the personal information of Users, including credit information, by taking technical safety measures and managing the information with utmost care.

(3) You may view your personal information at any time and request KOMEF or the information management officer to correct any incorrect information.

(1) The User must use an ID and password for some functions when using the Services

(2) Users are responsible for the management of their IDs and passwords

(3) Users must not allow any third party to use your ID and password

(4) In case his/her ID is used fraudulently, the User must notify KOMEF

(2) Users shall comply with the relevant laws and regulations, the matters stipulated in these Terms and Conditions, and the Service use guidelines and instructions.

(3) Users shall comply with the restrictions on use posted by KOMEF in the Service announcement or separately announced by KOMEF.

(4) Users shall not engage in any profiteering activities using the Services without the prior consent of KOMEF.

(1) Disputes concerning any matters related to the use of the Services that arise, except as stipulated in these Terms and Conditions, shall be resolved by mutual agreement as much as possible.

(2) If a lawsuit is filed for a dispute arising from the use of the Services, the court having jurisdiction over the location of the Foundation shall be the competent court.