Terms of Service

Article 1 (Purpose)

These Terms of Service (the "Terms") govern the use of the Knitmark service (the "Service") provided by Knitmark (the "Company") and define the rights, obligations, and responsibilities between the Company and users.

Article 2 (Definitions)

1. "Service" refers to the knitting project management service provided by the Company, including features such as row counters, rule-based alerts, PDF pattern viewer and annotation, floating counter, and other related functions.

2. "User" refers to any person who uses the Service in accordance with these Terms.

3. "Member" refers to a User who has registered for an account with the Service.

4. "Paid Service" refers to premium features and additional services provided by the Company for a fee.

Article 3 (Effectiveness and Modification of Terms)

1. These Terms apply to all Users who wish to use the Service.

2. The Company may modify these Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law. Changes will be announced within the Service, specifying the effective date and reason for the change.

3. If a User does not agree to the modified Terms, they may discontinue use of the Service and delete their account. Continued use of the Service after the effective date of the modified Terms constitutes acceptance of the changes.

Article 4 (Service Content)

1. The Company provides the following services:

- Knitting project management (create, edit, delete)

- Row counters and rule-based alerts

- PDF pattern viewer and annotation

- Floating counter

- Cloud synchronization

- Other services as determined by the Company

2. The Service is divided into free and paid services (Premium). Free services may have limitations on certain features and usage.

Article 5 (Registration and Account Management)

1. Users may register by completing the registration form provided by the Company.

2. Only persons aged 14 or older may register as Members. Users must agree to these Terms and the Privacy Policy when registering.

3. Members may register using email and password or through social accounts (Google, Apple).

4. Members must provide accurate information during registration. The Member is responsible for any disadvantages resulting from providing false information.

5. Members are responsible for managing their account information and may not transfer or lend their account to third parties.

6. If the Company confirms that a person under the age of 14 has registered, the Company may restrict the use of or terminate the relevant account.

Article 6 (Paid Services and Payment)

1. The Company may offer paid services including premium features, which may be provided in various forms such as recurring subscriptions, one-time purchases, and time-limited passes.

2. The specific terms of each paid service, including its name, content, price, billing cycle, usage period, and payment method, will be posted on the in-Service purchase screen or separately announced.

3. Users may purchase paid services through payment methods designated by the Company, and by making a payment the User is deemed to have agreed to the applicable transaction terms.

4. For subscription services, unless the User cancels the subscription, the fee will be automatically charged to the payment method according to the agreed billing cycle and the subscription will renew.

5. Users may cancel the renewal of a subscription for the next billing cycle at any time through the in-Service settings or the app marketplace used for payment (App Store, Google Play, etc.). Even after cancellation, the User may continue to use the paid service until the end of the subscription period that has already begun.

6. Where payment is made through an app marketplace, the policies of that marketplace may also apply to payment, cancellation, and refunds.

Article 7 (Withdrawal of Subscription and Refunds)

1. Withdrawal of subscription and refunds for paid services are governed by applicable laws and these Terms.

2. For subscription services, the User may cancel the payment and receive a full refund before the relevant subscription period begins; however, no refund is provided once the subscription period has begun. The same applies to renewal payments, based on the start of the renewed subscription period.

3. The withdrawal and refund standards for non-subscription paid services, such as one-time purchases, are governed by the relevant product's purchase screen or a separate refund policy.

4. Refunds are made in principle through the same payment method used by the User, and where payment was made through an app marketplace, the refund follows that marketplace's refund procedures.

Article 8 (User Obligations)

Users shall not engage in the following activities:

1. Registering using another person's personal information

2. Using the Service in violation of laws or public morals

3. Interfering with the operation or stability of the Service

4. Infringing on the Company's intellectual property rights or the rights of third parties

5. Commercially using information obtained through the Service without the Company's consent

6. Any other activities that violate applicable laws

Article 9 (Intellectual Property)

1. Intellectual property rights for designs, logos, software, and content included in the Service belong to the Company.

2. Intellectual property rights for content uploaded by Users within the Service (patterns, notes, etc.) belong to the respective Users.

3. Users may not reproduce, distribute, broadcast, or otherwise use information provided through the Service, or provide it to third parties, without the prior consent of the Company.

Article 10 (Service Modification and Suspension)

1. The Company may modify or suspend all or part of the Service due to operational or technical needs.

2. The Company will notify Users in advance of any modification or suspension. However, notification may be provided after the fact in cases of unavoidable circumstances.

3. The Company does not provide separate compensation for modifications or suspension of free services.

Article 11 (Limitation of Liability)

1. The Company is not liable for service interruptions caused by force majeure, including natural disasters, wars, or service outages by telecommunications providers.

2. The Company is not liable for service usage issues caused by the User's own fault.

3. The Company is not liable for any expected revenue that the User fails to obtain or loses through use of the Service.

4. The Company is not liable for the reliability or accuracy of content posted by Users on the Service.

Article 12 (Damages)

If a User causes damage to the Company by violating these Terms, the User is responsible for compensating the Company for such damages.

Article 13 (Governing Provisions)

Matters not specified in these Terms shall be governed by applicable laws and customary practices.

Article 14 (Dispute Resolution)

1. In the event of a dispute between the Company and a User regarding the use of the Service, the parties shall endeavor to resolve it through mutual agreement.

2. If no agreement is reached, either party may file a lawsuit with the competent court under applicable law.