English - Terms and Conditions
The Dangsoodo Network (hereinafter referred to as “DangsoodoNet”) establishes these Terms and Conditions to stipulate the rights, obligations and responsibilities of both the users and DangsoodoNet. By completing the registration procedures prescribed by DangsoodoNet and clicking the "Sign Up" button, an applicant is deemed to have agreed to these Terms and Conditions. Any matters not specified herein shall be governed by the Telecommunications Business Act and other laws and regulations and commercial trade practices, and the general terms and conditions applicable to common SNS services and online communities.
Definition
DangsoodoNet refers to the real-time server system that connects member users as well as the websites, programs, or virtual spaces utilized to operate the service.
"User" refers to a member who accesses DangsoodoNet and utilizes its services in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
"Member" refers to a person who has completed the registration process by providing personal information to DangsoodoNet, thereby gaining ongoing access to information and services provided by DangsoodoNet.
Any matters not defined herein shall be governed by the standard membership criteria and regulations of general SNS services and online communities.
Clarification and Revision of Terms and Conditions
DangsoodoNet shall post the contents of these Terms and Conditions and related information on the service's initial screen so that users may easily find them. Provided, however, the contents of the Terms and Conditions are viewable through a link to a dedicated connection screen.
DangsoodoNet reserves the right to revise these Terms and Conditions to the extent that such revisions do not violate applicable laws and regulations in operating the services herein.
While DangsoodoNet may revise the Terms and Conditions without individual notice, any amendments that are disadvantageous to users will be notified through a separate posting.
Any matters not specified herein and matters regarding the interpretation of these Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the Telecommunications Business Act, other applicable laws and regulations, and trade norms in the Republic of Korea, as well as the standard terms and conditions of general SNS services and online communities.
Provision and Change of Services
DangsoodoNet provides the following services:
- Spaces for members to post and share content
- Advertising and promotional services
- Customized content services and personalized features for members
- Messenger service providing direct messaging, email notifications, “find friends” features, one-on-one conversations, real-time news, and financial market updates.
- A full suite of standard SNS and community features, including email services and club membership functionalities.
- Any services developed independently by DangsoodoNet or provided through partnership agreements with third-party companies.
DangsoodoNet may modify the content of services to be provided under future contracts when services should be modified due to the internal and/or external business environment change. In such cases, notice may be provided to users depending on the significance of of the service modification.
Service Interruption
DangsoodoNet may temporarily suspend the provision of services if any reasons for temporary interruption arise.
In the event where service delivery be suspended due to unavoidable circumstances, DangsoodoNet will notify users via platform postings or other communication channels.
Membership Eligibility
Users apply for membership by filling out the required information via the registration form provided by DangsoodoNet and indicating their agreement to these Terms and Conditions.
DangsoodoNet limits membership eligibility to the followings:
Dangsoodo Practitioners as listed below:
- Beginners
- Gup-ranked members
- Dan-ranked members
- SB (Sa Bom) Members
- Master-level members
Other Dangsoodo-related individuals as recognized and approved by DangsoodoNet
Formation of Contract
The membership agreement is officially established at the moment DangsoodoNet’s approval of the application is communicated to the member.
Membership Withdrawal and Loss of Qualification
Members may request to withdraw from DangsoodoNet at any time, and such requests will be immediately processed by DangsoodoNet. Upon withdrawal, all member information will be [permanently] deleted and cannot be recovered.
DangsoodoNet may restrict or suspend membership if a member falls under any of the following cases:
- Providing false information in the membership application process
- Threatening the order of the SNS and community, such as by interfering with other members' use of the services or appropriating their information.
- Committing acts prohibited by law or these Terms and Conditions, or acts against public order and morals [on and off the DangsoodoNet platform]
- Committing acts generally prohibited in standard SNS platforms and online communities.
If a prohibited act is repeated two (2) or more times, or the underlying issue is not rectified within 30 days of a restriction or suspension, DangsoodoNet may revoke the membership of the involved member. In the event of forced revocation, membership registration record will be officially discarded. In such cases, the member will be notified and provided a period of at least 30 days to offer an explanation before the revocation of membership is finalized.
Privacy Policy
When collecting user information, DangsoodoNet collects the minimum amount of information necessary to provide its services. The following items are required, while all other items are optional.
- Name and Nickname
- Email Address(or mobile phone number)
- Nationality
- Account ID and Password
- Consent to receive [marketing]Email/SMS
- Date of Birth and Gender
When collecting personally identifiable information, DangsoodoNet must obtain the user's consent.
The personal information provided shall not be used for purposes other than those agreed to by the user, nor shall it be shared with third parties. DangsoodoNet shall assume full responsibility for data protection, provided, however, the following cases are exceptions:
- When data is provided in a anonymized form for the purposes of statistical compilation, academic research, or market research.
- When identity verification is required to prevent account theft.
- When there is an unavoidable requirement mandated by laws or statutory regulations.
- When information is required to facilitate the provision of integrated affiliate services.
- When necessary for the standard operation of general SNS services and community functions.
Users may at any time request access to their personal information held by DangsoodoNet or the correction of any errors therein, and DangsoodoNet is obligated to respond to such requests and take the necessary measures without delay.
DangsoodoNet or any third party that has received personal information from it, shall destroy the relevant personal information without delay once the purpose for which was collected or provided has been achieved.
Obligations of DangsoodoNet
DangsoodoNet shall not engage in any acts prohibited by laws, regulations, or these Terms and Conditions, nor,nor any acts contrary to public order and morals, and shall exert its best efforts to provide services continuously and stably, as stipulated by these Terms and Conditions.
Member Responsibilities for ID and Password
Members shall bear responsibility for the management and confidentiality of their ID and password.
Members must not permit third parties to use their ID and password.
If a member becomes aware that their ID and password have been stolen or are being utilized by an unauthorized third party, they must immediately notify DangsoodoNet and follow any subsequent instructions provided.
User Obligations
Users are strictly prohibited from engaging in the following actions:
- Registering false information during the application process or when updating account details.
- Unauthorized harvesting of the personal information of others.
- Transmitting or posting information, including computer programs, other than what is specifically permitted by DangsoodoNet.
- Infringing upon the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of DangsoodoNet or any third parties.
- Engaging in any act that damages the reputation of DangsoodoNet or third parties, or,or interferes with their business operations.
- Disclosing or posting messages, images, audio, or other information on the DangsoodoNet platform that is obscene, violent, or violates public order and morals.
- Any other acts prohibited by general SNS services and online communities.
Relationship between Connecting and Connected Services
In case where a primary service provides a link to another service via hyperlinks(leading to text, pictures,videos, etc.), the former is called “Connecting Service” (website) and the latter is called “Connected Service” (website).
If the Connecting Service explicitly discloses on its landing page or a pop-up notice at the time of connection that it does not provide a warranty for transactions involving goods, services, etc. offered independently by the Connected Service, then the Connecting Service shall bear no liability for such transactions.
Copyright Attribution and Usage Restrictions
All intellectual property rights and copyright rights to content posted on DangsoodoNet belong exclusively to the poster thereof.
Any legal issues arising from the copying or reposting of third-party content (text, pictures, photographs, images, or any other media forms) without permission and with the source undisclosed are the sole responsibility of the member who posted the content.
The posting of content (text, pictures, photographs, images, or any other media forms) from other commercial websites will be deleted even if the source is cited, and all associated legal liabilities shall be borne by the member who posted the content.
When DangsoodoNet content (text, pictures, photographs, images, or any other media forms) is copied and reposted on another website without permission or proper attribution, the site administrator is authorized to act on behalf of the original copyright holder to request the removal of said content to the counterparty.
All content produced by DangsoodoNet or its members may be provided to third-party companies either for a fee or free of charge through proper legal procedures.
Dispute Resolution
DangsoodoNet may establish and operate a dedicated organization to address legitimate opinions and complaints raised by users and to facilitate any necessary damage compensation.
DangsoodoNet shall prioritize the resolution of user-submitted complaints and opinions. However, if a prompt resolution is not feasible, the user will be notified immediately of the reasons for the delay and a timeline for resolution.
Jurisdiction and Governing Law
Any legal action regarding a dispute between DangsoodoNet and a user shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the local court presiding over the user's registered address at the time of filing. If the user has no registered address, the local court presiding over the user's place of residence shall hold jurisdiction.
Notwithstanding the above, if the address or residence of the user is unclear at the time of filing or if the user is a foreign resident, the case shall be filed with the competent court as determined by the Civil Procedure Act of the Republic of Korea.
The laws of the Republic of Korea shall govern all legal actions filed between DangsoodoNet and its users.
Supplementary provisions
These Terms and Conditions may be revised from time to time, and any matters not stipulated herein shall be governed by the relevant terms and conditions of common SNS services and online communities.
These Terms and Conditions were first established and shall be effective as of December 15, 2025.
December 15, 2025
Effective Date: 151225
Last Updated: 151225