Terms of Service
Last updated: June 23, 2025 | Effective date: June 23, 2025
Article 1 (Purpose)
These terms aim to define the rights, obligations, responsibilities, and other necessary matters between the Company and users regarding the use of the AI-based patent practice platform service (hereinafter "Service") provided by Patenty Inc. (hereinafter "Company").
Article 2 (Definitions)
The definitions of terms used in these terms are as follows:
- "Company" means Patenty Inc.
- "Service" means all services provided by the Company, including AI-based patent analysis, generation, and management.
- "User" means members and non-members who receive services provided by the Company according to these terms.
- "Content" means all forms of information (text, images, documents, etc.) that users upload, create, and share through the service.
Article 3 (Effectiveness and Changes of Terms)
These terms take effect for all users who wish to use the service.
The Company may change these terms within the scope that does not violate related laws when necessary, and when the terms are changed, the Company will announce the content and effective date of the changed terms along with the current terms on the service's initial screen from 7 days before the effective date to a considerable period after the effective date.
Article 4 (Service Provision and Changes)
The services provided by the Company are as follows:
- AI-based patent analysis and search services
- Patent specification generation and editing services
- Prior art research and analysis services
- Other services that the Company additionally develops or provides to users through partnership agreements
Service Changes
The Company may change all or part of the services provided according to operational and technical needs.
Article 5 (Membership Registration)
Users apply for membership registration by filling in member information according to the registration form set by the Company and expressing their intention to agree to these terms.
The Company registers as members those who apply for membership as described in paragraph 1, except in the following cases:
Membership registration restrictions:
- When the applicant has previously lost membership qualification under these terms
- When there are false information, omissions, or errors in the registration content
- When the Company determines that registering as a member would significantly interfere with the Company's technology
Article 6 (User Obligations)
Users must not engage in the following acts:
- Registering false information when applying or making changes
- Stealing others' information
- Changing information posted by the Company
- Infringing on intellectual property rights such as copyrights of the Company and third parties
- Publishing or posting obscene or violent messages or information contrary to public order and morals on the service
Article 7 (Service Usage)
Service Hours
Service usage operates 24 hours a day, year-round, unless there are special operational or technical difficulties for the Company.
Service Restrictions
- Maintenance, replacement, and failure of computers and other information and communication equipment
- Communication interruption or significant operational reasons
- The Company may temporarily suspend service provision
Article 8 (Fees and Payment)
Payment Method
When using paid services, users must pay the fees specified for each service, and payment is made through payment methods provided by the Company.
Refund Policy
Refunds for paid fees are subject to related laws and the Company's refund policy.
Article 9 (Intellectual Property Rights)
The copyright of content posted by users within the service belongs to the author of the respective post.
Users must not use information obtained through the service for commercial purposes or allow third parties to use it through reproduction, transmission, publication, distribution, broadcasting, or other methods without the Company's prior consent.
Article 10 (Privacy Protection)
The Company establishes a security system for protecting users' personal information so that users can safely use internet services. For detailed information on personal information processing, please refer to the Privacy Policy.
Article 11 (Disclaimer)
The Company is exempt from responsibility for service provision when services cannot be provided due to natural disasters or equivalent force majeure.
The Company is not responsible for service usage disruptions due to users' fault.
AI Service Disclaimer: Users bear final responsibility for results arising from AI service usage, and the Company does not guarantee the accuracy or legality of AI-generated content.
Article 12 (Damages)
The Company is not responsible for damages related to lost profits that users expected from using the service or damages from materials obtained through the service.
Article 13 (Dispute Resolution)
Lawsuits regarding disputes between the Company and users shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction of the local court that has jurisdiction over the user's address at the time of filing, or residence if there is no address.
Article 14 (Other Provisions)
Matters not specified in these terms and interpretation of these terms shall be governed by the Consumer Protection Act in Electronic Commerce, the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions, consumer protection guidelines in electronic commerce established by the Fair Trade Commission, and related laws or commercial practices.