Article 1 (Purpose)

1. These Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as the "Terms") are intended to define the conditions for membership, the use of the services provided by Edit Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), and all other matters necessary for the use of such services between the Company and its customers (hereinafter referred to as the "Members").

Article 2 (Effectiveness and Amendment of the Terms)

1. These Terms shall become effective for all users, including registered customers of the Company, by being posted on the service menu, published on the Company's website, or otherwise notified to customers. These Terms may be viewed on the XLINK(global.xlink.kr) website.
2. The Company may amend these Terms whenever reasonable grounds arise. In such cases, the amended Terms shall be announced in advance without delay.

Article 3 (Supplementary Provisions)

1. These Terms shall govern the use of the Service. Matters not specified herein shall be governed by the Framework Act on Telecommunications, the Telecommunications Business Act, the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, and other applicable laws and regulations.

Article 4 (Definitions)

1. The definitions of terms used in these Terms are as follows:
• "User" means a person who uses the membership-based services provided by the Company.
• "Service Agreement" means the agreement entered into between the Company and a User regarding the use of the Service.
• "User ID (ID)" means a combination of letters and numbers selected by the User and approved by the Company for the purpose of identifying the User and enabling the use of the Service.
• "Password" means a combination of letters and numbers selected by the User to verify the User's identity matching the assigned User ID and to protect the User's rights and interests.
• "Termination" means the cancellation of the Service Agreement by either the Company or the User.
2. Terms not defined in Paragraph 1 shall be interpreted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the service-specific guidelines.

Article 5 (Formation of the Service Agreement)

1. The Service Agreement shall be established upon the User's agreement to these Terms and the Company's acceptance of the User's application for service.
2. Consent to these Terms is deemed to be expressed by clicking the "Agree" button on the website during the registration process.

Article 6 (Application for Service)

1. Any person wishing to use the Service may do so by registering as a Member after providing the information requested by the Company (such as name and contact information).
2. All Members must complete identity verification under their own legal name in order to use the Service. The use of aliases or false names may result in restrictions on service usage.
3. Membership registration is available only under the applicant's real name.
4. If a Member applies using another person's identity, the Member's ID may be deleted without prior notice, and the Member may be subject to legal penalties under applicable laws.
5. The Company may classify Members into different membership levels and provide differentiated services accordingly.

Article 7 (Protection and Use of Personal Information)

The Company shall implement a Privacy Policy in accordance with applicable laws to protect Users' personal information. The protection and use of personal information shall be governed by applicable laws and the Company's Privacy Policy. However, the Company shall not be liable for any information disclosed due to the User's own fault or negligence.

Article 8 (Acceptance and Restriction of Service Applications)

1. The Company may refuse an application in any of the following cases:
   • The application is submitted under another person's name or a false identity.
   • False documents are attached or false information is provided.
   • The applicant is registered as a credit delinquent under the Act on the Use and Protection of Credit Information with respect to PC communications or Internet services.
   • The application is made for purposes that may disrupt public order or morals.
   • The applicant is registered by the Information and Communications Ethics Committee as an improper user of PC communications or Internet services.
   • The application does not satisfy other requirements established by the Company.
2. The Company may postpone acceptance of an application until the reason for restriction is resolved if:
   • The Company lacks sufficient facilities or capacity.
   • There are technical difficulties.
   • Acceptance is otherwise difficult due to reasons attributable to the Company.
3. If the Company refuses or restricts an application in accordance with these Terms, it shall promptly notify the applicant.
4. The Company may separately restrict acceptance of applications submitted by minors in accordance with its internal policies.

Article 9 (Rights and Obligations of the Company)

1. If a complaint or opinion submitted by a Member is deemed reasonable, the Company shall promptly address it. If immediate processing is difficult, the Company shall notify the Member of the reason and expected schedule by written notice, email, telephone, or other appropriate means.
2. The Company shall protect Members' personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy. However, this shall not apply where disclosure is required through lawful procedures under applicable laws.
3. If the Company intends to use Members' personal information beyond the scope previously notified or explicitly stated, or provide it to a third party, it shall obtain the Member's prior consent through individual notice.
4. The Company shall promptly repair or restore facilities to ensure continuous and stable provision of the Service. However, the Company may temporarily suspend the Service due to force majeure, emergencies, or other unavoidable circumstances.
5. The Company shall provide convenience to Members regarding procedures related to the conclusion, amendment, and termination of the Service Agreement.
6. With the Member's prior consent, the Company may compile statistical data based on all or part of Members' personal information for business purposes and may transmit cookies to the Member's computer through the Service. Members may refuse cookies or configure their browser to notify them when cookies are received. Any changes in the use of the Service resulting from cookie settings shall be the Member's responsibility.

Article 10 (Rights and Obligations of Members)

1. Members shall not engage in any of the following activities while using the Service:
   • Using another Member's ID or password without authorization.
   • Copying, modifying, translating, reproducing, performing, broadcasting, displaying, distributing, publishing, or otherwise using information obtained through the Service for purposes other than personal use, or providing such information to third parties.
   • Damaging the reputation of or causing disadvantage to another person.
   • Infringing the copyrights or other rights of the Company or any third party.
   • Distributing information, text, images, audio, or other materials that violate public order or morality.
   • Engaging in conduct objectively deemed to be related to criminal activities.
   • Registering or distributing computer viruses or other malicious materials that may cause malfunction, destruction, or confusion of systems related to the Service.
   • Transmitting information that may interfere with the stable operation of the Service or sending unsolicited advertising messages.
   • Engaging in conduct subject to corrective requests from the Information and Communications Ethics Committee, consumer protection organizations, or other competent authorities.
   • Violating election laws resulting in suspension, warnings, or corrective orders from the National Election Commission.
   • Any other act in violation of applicable laws and regulations.
2. Members shall comply with these Terms, service guides, notices, and any other policies announced or separately posted by the Company.
3. Members shall not engage in commercial activities using the Service without the Company's prior written consent. The Company shall not be liable for any consequences arising from such unauthorized activities.
4. Members shall be liable for any damages incurred by the Company in connection with such unauthorized commercial activities.
5. Members may not assign, transfer, donate, or pledge their rights or obligations under these Terms or the Service Agreement to any third party.
6. Members may not exclusively use or appropriate all or part of the content or functions of the Service without the Company's prior approval.
7. When a Member requests access to or correction of their personal information by visiting the Company or using an electronic signature or ID, the Company shall verify the Member's identity and promptly take the necessary measures.
8. If a Member's representative requests access to or correction of personal information, the Company may require documentation proving the representative's authority.
9. The Company shall establish procedures to collect Members' opinions and process complaints regarding personal information.

Article 11 (Service Availability)

1. Unless there are special operational or technical reasons, the Service shall be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, the Company may temporarily suspend the Service on dates and times designated by the Company for regular system maintenance, expansion, or replacement. Scheduled service interruptions will be announced in advance through the website.
2. The Company may be unable to provide prior notice of service interruptions caused by circumstances beyond its control (such as system administrator actions, disk failures without negligence, or system failures). Likewise, no prior notice will be given for service interruptions caused by the intentional acts or negligence of third parties (such as PC communication service providers or telecommunications carriers).

Article 12 (Management of User IDs)

1. Members are solely responsible for the management of their User ID and password.
2. If a Member becomes aware that their User ID has been used without authorization, the Member must immediately notify the Company.

Article 13 (Management of User Content)

The Company may, without prior notice, delete, relocate, or refuse to register any post or material that falls under any of the following:

1. Content that seriously insults or damages the reputation of another Member or a third party.
2. Content that distributes or links to materials that violate public order or accepted standards of morality.
3. Content that promotes illegal copying or hacking.
4. Advertisements intended for commercial purposes.
5. Content objectively deemed to be related to criminal activities.
6. Content that infringes the copyrights or other rights of other users or third parties.
7. Content that violates the Company's posting policies or is inappropriate for the nature of the relevant bulletin board.
8. Content otherwise deemed to violate applicable laws and regulations.

Article 14 (Copyright of Posted Content)

1. Members may not commercially use, modify, or sell any information or materials obtained through the Service.
2. If the Company determines that content posted or registered by a Member falls under any of the categories specified in Article 13, it may delete, relocate, or refuse to register such content without prior notice.

Article 15 (Provision of Information)

1. The Company may provide Members with various information deemed necessary during their use of the Service via email, telephone, or other communication methods.

Article 16 (Advertisements and Transactions with Advertisers)

1. Part of the financial basis for providing the Service comes from advertising revenue. Members agree to the display of advertisements while using the Service.
2. The Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from a Member's participation in promotional activities, communications, or transactions with advertisers displayed on or through the Service.

Article 17 (Payment Module and Management)

1. The payment module and payment gateway (PG) used on Edit-operated websites (https://global.xlink.kr) shall follow the Edit payment system.
   • This includes electronic payment systems, bank transfer payments, and virtual account payment methods.

Article 18 (Content Upload and Copyright)

1. Users may publish content such as Instagram (Reels and Posts) and YouTube (Shorts and Videos) through the Service.
2. Users retain full copyright ownership of, and bear sole legal responsibility for, all uploaded media (including photos and videos), text, audio, and other content.
3. Users shall not upload or share any content that infringes the copyrights, trademarks, portrait rights, or any other rights of third parties through their posts or business promotions. The Company (XLINK) shall not be liable for any civil or criminal disputes arising from such infringement.

Article 19 (Compliance with External Platform Policies)

1. This Service operates using the official APIs provided by Google (YouTube) and Meta (Instagram).
2. By using this Service, Users are deemed to have agreed to comply with the Terms of Service and Community Guidelines of each applicable platform.
3. If content is removed or an account is suspended due to violations of platform policies (including pornography, gambling-related content, violent content, spam activities, etc.), the User shall bear full responsibility. The Company (XLINK) shall not be responsible for account recovery or compensation.

• YouTube Terms of Service
• Google Privacy Policy
• Meta Privacy Policy

Article 20 (Disclaimer)

1. The Company (XLINK) provides only the technical means for delivering content to external platforms at the User's request and does not review, edit, or modify the content submitted by Users.
2. The Company shall not be liable for failed scheduled posts or service interruptions caused by circumstances beyond its control, including maintenance by external platforms (such as YouTube or Instagram), API policy changes, or server failures.
3. If a User is identified as a spam account or becomes subject to restrictions by a platform due to the use of automation features such as Instagram Auto DM or Auto Reply, such consequences shall be deemed the result of the User's excessive use of the Service, and the Company shall bear no responsibility.

Article 21 (Third-Party Services and Data Processing)

1. This Service utilizes APIs provided by external platforms (including Google and Meta) for user convenience and complies with the following requirements regarding Google user data protection.
• Google API Data Usage and Protection: This Service uses Google API Services to upload YouTube videos and retrieve channel information.
• Data Collected: Channel ID, channel name, profile image URL, email address, and video data for upload.
• Purpose of Use: Uploading YouTube Shorts, identifying users' YouTube channels, and providing service statistics.
• Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosure: The Company does not sell, share, or transfer personal information or data obtained through Google APIs to any third parties (including advertising networks or data brokers). Data is disclosed only when technically necessary to provide the Service (such as transmitting data to Google servers).
• Limited Use Compliance: The Company strictly complies with the "Limited Use" requirements of the Google API Services User Data Policy.
• Meta (Instagram) API Data Usage: The Service uses the Meta API for Instagram post scheduling and automated engagement features. Related data is not shared with third parties except as necessary to provide the Service.
• Data Retention and Deletion: If a User disconnects their linked account or deletes their membership, all authentication tokens (Access Token/Refresh Token) and related data stored on the server will be immediately deleted. Users may also revoke XLINK's access to their Google account at any time through the Google Security Settings page.

Article 22 (Modification and Termination of the Agreement)

1. Members wishing to terminate their Service Agreement must personally complete the membership cancellation process using the "Delete Account" menu on the Edit website.
2. Upon withdrawal or loss of membership status, all personal information and membership benefits (including remaining reward points, commissions, coupons, etc.) shall be permanently deleted. Such benefits may not be transferred, refunded, or restored, even if the User registers again in the future.

Article 23 (Restriction of Service Use)

1. The Company may restrict a Member's use of the Service if the Member violates Article 10 of these Terms or falls under any of the following:
   • Using vulgar or offensive IDs or nicknames that violate public morals.
   • Seriously insulting other users or interfering with their use of the Service.
   • Otherwise disrupting the normal operation of the Service.
   • Being subject to corrective action requested by the Information and Communications Ethics Committee or other relevant public authorities.
2. In accordance with the above provisions, the Company may temporarily suspend, permanently suspend, or terminate a Member's Service Agreement without prior notice pursuant to its policy for handling abusive users.