Terms of Service

1. Service Description

Korea Travel Guide ("Service") is a web service providing travel information about South Korea, powered by public data including the Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI and Korea Meteorological Administration API. By using this Service, you agree to these Terms.

2. Terms of Use

• The Service is intended for users aged 13 and older.
• The Service is for personal, non-commercial use only.
• You may not use the Service to cause harm to others.
• Automated access through bots, scrapers, or similar tools is prohibited.
• You may not interfere with the normal operation of the Service.

3. Intellectual Property

The design, logo, software, layout, and original content of this Service are owned by the Service operator.

Tourism data is public data provided through the Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI and is used under the Korea Open Government License (KOGL). Weather data is sourced from the Korea Meteorological Administration.

4. Accuracy of Information

Travel information is sourced in real time via the Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. While we strive for accuracy, please be aware:

• Operating hours, prices, and contact details may change at the venue's discretion.
• Festival and event schedules may be modified or cancelled by organizers.
• Accommodation and restaurant information may differ from reality; we recommend verifying before visiting.

5. Third-Party Links & Services

This Service may contain links to external websites (e.g., Kakao Map, Naver Map, Google Maps). These external sites are beyond our control, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

6. Advertising

This Service may display advertisements through Google AdSense. Advertising revenue is used to maintain, improve, and operate the Service. Responsibility for advertising content lies with the respective advertisers.

7. Favorites Feature

Favorites data is stored only in your browser's local storage (localStorage) and is never transmitted to our servers. Clearing your browser data will also delete your favorites list.

8. Service Availability

We strive for stable operation, but the Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• System maintenance, updates, or upgrades
• Public data API server issues or maintenance
• Force majeure events such as natural disasters or network failures

9. Disclaimer

The Service is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The Service operator shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this Service.

In particular, we assume no liability for financial losses related to travel plans (flights, hotel reservations, etc.). Always verify important travel details through official channels.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea. Any disputes arising from the use of this Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Korea.

11. Changes to Terms

These Terms may be updated as necessary. Updated Terms take effect when posted to the Service. Significant changes will be announced through in-service notifications.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please visit our Contact page or email cadosy@gmail.com.