1.  Hello

Welcome to FrontLens.

We're a global digital media platform for K-culture fans worldwide. Our editors curate content every day across entertainment, lifestyle, travel, and news.

These Terms of Use explain the rules that apply when you use FrontLens. We've kept things as clear and readable as possible, so please take a moment to read through.

These Terms apply to all FrontLens services operated by Frontlab (the "Company").

2.  When These Terms Apply

By using our service, you agree to these Terms.

These Terms apply whenever you:

• visit frontlens.io or any related domain
• use our service through an app or any other platform
• sign up, log in, or subscribe to our newsletter

If you don't agree with these Terms, please stop using the service.

If you don't follow these Terms, we may suspend or terminate your access or account.

3.  Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

We can modify, add, or remove provisions at any time. For significant changes, we'll give you at least 7 days' notice via a service announcement or email.

If you continue using the service after changes are posted, that counts as your acceptance of the updated Terms.

4.  What Are "Service" and "Content"?

Let's define the key terms we use.

Service

Everything FrontLens provides: website, app, newsletter, and more.

Content

Everything available through the Service — articles, images, videos, text, and other materials.

Images, photos, and graphics displayed on the Service are owned by the Company or used with permission. They may not be used except as expressly permitted under these Terms.

Nothing in the Service or Content grants any license to use our trademarks without prior written permission. Content is not a substitute for professional legal, financial, or medical advice.

User

Anyone who accesses the Service, whether logged in or not.

Member

A User who has completed registration and holds an account.

All FrontLens content is curated by our editorial team. Users cannot currently upload or publish content on the platform.

5.  How to Use the Service

A few basic rules. Nothing complicated.

The Service is for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not use it in ways that violate applicable laws or infringe the rights of the Company or third parties.

Please don't do any of the following

• Hack, reverse-engineer, or attempt to circumvent the Service
• Use bots, spiders, scripts, or other automated means to collect content or data
• Use content for AI training, model development, or data mining without our consent
• Use another person's account or impersonate anyone
• Infringe on the rights of the Company or other users
• Interfere with or disrupt the normal operation of the Service
• Use FrontLens branding, logos, or design without authorization
• Use our content in press releases or marketing materials without permission

Content usage guidelines

FrontLens content is for personal viewing only.

• Reproducing or redistributing content requires our explicit permission.
• Content with a share feature may be shared using that feature — please always credit the source.
• Don't remove or alter copyright notices, or imply the content was created by someone else.
• Using content for commercial purposes or monetization is not allowed.
• Placing ads alongside shared content or generating revenue from our content is not permitted.

6.  Accounts

Creating an account gives you access to more features.

How to sign up

You can join in two ways:

• Email address and password (direct sign-up)
• Social login via Google, X (Twitter)

By registering, you agree to the following:

• The information you provide is accurate and up to date. Update it promptly if anything changes.
• You meet the minimum age requirement for your region:
  • United States: 13 years or older
  • All other countries (including Korea): 14 years or older
• You will only create one account per email address.
• You will not create an account on behalf of someone else.

If we find that an account was created by someone below the minimum age, it may be terminated immediately.

Keep your account secure

• Don't share your password or login credentials with anyone.
• Don't use someone else's information to create an account or log in as another person.
• Don't try to bypass any security measures.
• If you think your account has been compromised, let us know right away.
• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

Editing or deleting your account

You can update your account details or delete your account at any time through the "My Account" settings.

Account suspension or termination

If you violate these Terms or cause harm to other users, we may suspend your account without prior notice.

Accounts inactive for more than 12 months may be put into dormancy after prior notification.

7.  Newsletter

Anyone can subscribe — no account required.

• Register your email to receive updates and news from FrontLens.
• You can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the bottom of any newsletter email.
• Email addresses collected for the newsletter are protected under our Privacy Policy.

8.  Intellectual Property

FrontLens content is protected by copyright.

All intellectual property in the Service — including content, design, brand, software, and trademarks — belongs to the Company or its licensors. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use our trademarks without prior written permission.

You may not do any of the following without our explicit permission:

• Reproduce, republish, or distribute content
• Use our brand name, logos, or trademarks
• Copy or imitate the look and structure of the Service
• Use content for AI training, model development, or computational analysis
• Use FrontLens content in press releases or marketing materials without authorization

For licensing or content usage inquiries: help@frontlab.co.kr

9.  Service Availability

The Service may change or go offline at times.

We may suspend or restrict access to all or part of the Service at any time without prior notice. Users have no guaranteed right to continued access, and we are not liable for any harm resulting from service interruption.

Provisions relating to disclaimers, limitation of liability, and intellectual property will survive any termination of the Service.

We'll try to give advance notice for scheduled maintenance or planned outages when possible.

10.  Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

We do our best, but there are things we can't guarantee.

The Service is provided "as is"

FrontLens services and content are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties. To the extent permitted by law, we disclaim all implied warranties, including those of quality, accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, and security.

We do not warrant that the Service will operate without errors or interruptions, or that our servers are free from viruses or bugs.

Content disclaimer

Our content is curated by editors based on publicly available information. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, and content does not constitute professional legal, financial, or medical advice.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company is not liable for:

• Indirect, consequential, incidental, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service
• Loss of data
• Loss of revenue or anticipated profits
• Loss of business opportunity
• Damage to reputation or goodwill
• Harm caused by circumstances beyond our control (e.g. natural disasters, cyberattacks)

Nothing in these Terms affects any rights you may have under applicable consumer protection laws.

11.  Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to external websites.

• The content of external links is the responsibility of those sites, and we do not endorse them.
• External sites have their own terms of use. Please review them before using those services.
• If you use social login (Google, X, Apple), the terms of those platforms also apply.
• Linking to a third-party site does not mean we endorse or vouch for it.

12.  Privacy

We take your privacy seriously.

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and store your personal information. By using the Service, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.

13.  Disputes

If something goes wrong, let's talk first.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea. Any disputes relating to your use of the Service will be resolved through good-faith negotiation first. If we can't reach an agreement, disputes will be settled by the courts of competent jurisdiction under applicable law.

Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between you and the Company.

14.  A Few More Things

Just a couple of final points.

• If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force.
• These Terms form the entire agreement between you and the Company. No third party has the right to enforce these Terms.
• If separate additional terms apply (e.g. for events or promotions), we'll let you know in advance. In the event of a conflict, the specific terms will take precedence.
• Any matters not covered by these Terms will be governed by applicable law and Company policy.
• Disclaimer, liability limitation, and intellectual property provisions survive the termination of the Service.