Terms of Service

Article 1 (Purpose)

These Terms of Service govern the rights, obligations, and responsibilities between AWC Business Association (the "Association") and its members in connection with the use of services provided through the website operated by the Association (the "Site"), and any other matters necessary for that purpose.

Article 2 (Definitions)

1. "Site" means the website operated by the Association to provide services such as information about the Association, member company information, activity history, and membership applications.
2. "Member" means a company or organization that has agreed to these Terms, applied for membership with the Association, and been approved.
3. "Membership Application" means all application information submitted through the Site by a party seeking to join as a member.

Article 3 (Effect and Amendment of the Terms)

1. These Terms take effect upon being posted on the Site.
2. The Association may amend these Terms to the extent it does not violate applicable laws, and when it does so, it will post the amended Terms along with the effective date and reason for the amendment at least 7 days before the effective date, alongside the current Terms.
3. A member who does not agree to the amended Terms may request withdrawal of membership. Continued use of the service after the amended Terms take effect will be deemed acceptance of the amended Terms.

Article 4 (Membership)

1. Membership is applied for when an applicant completes the required information in the Site's membership application form and agrees to these Terms and the Privacy Policy.
2. The Association approves membership for applicants under Paragraph 1 above, unless any of the following applies:
   1. The application contains false information, omissions, or errors.
   2. Membership eligibility cannot be confirmed from submitted documents such as a business registration certificate.
   3. The Association determines that registering the applicant as a member would significantly interfere with its operations.
3. The result of the membership review will be communicated to the contact number or email address provided in the application.

Article 5 (Obligations of Members)

1. Members shall comply with applicable laws, the provisions of these Terms, and the Association's articles of incorporation and other rules.
2. Members shall notify the Association without delay of any change to the information provided in their membership application.
3. Members shall not engage in conduct that damages the Association's reputation or interferes with its operations.

Article 6 (Obligations of the Association)

1. The Association shall not engage in conduct prohibited by applicable laws or these Terms, or conduct contrary to public order and good morals, and shall endeavor to provide the service continuously and stably as set out in these Terms.
2. The Association shall maintain a security system to protect personal information so that members can use the service safely.

Article 7 (Provision and Modification of Services)

The Association provides services through the Site including information about the Association, member company information, activity history, and the receipt of membership applications. The Association may change the content of the services it provides for operational or technical reasons, and in such cases will post the reason for and content of the change on the Site.

Article 8 (Intellectual Property)

Copyright and other intellectual property rights in content posted on the Site (documents, images, logos, etc.) belong to the Association or its rightful owners. Members shall not reproduce, transmit, publish, distribute, broadcast, or otherwise use such content, or allow a third party to use it, without the Association's prior consent.

Article 9 (Disclaimer)

1. The Association is exempt from liability for failing to provide the service where it is unable to do so due to natural disaster, power outage, or other force majeure events.
2. The Association is not responsible for the reliability or accuracy of information, materials, or facts posted on the Site by members.

Article 10 (Dispute Resolution)

Disputes arising between the Association and members in connection with these Terms shall be governed by applicable laws, and if litigation is filed, the court having jurisdiction over the Association's location shall be the court of jurisdiction.

Addendum

These Terms take effect on March 4, 2026.