Article 1 (Purpose)
These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) set forth the conditions, rights, obligations, and responsibilities for using Novelhaus (the “Platform”), operated by Immersekool (the “Company”).
Article 2 (Definitions)
- Platform: The web/mobile service “Novelhaus” operated by the Company
- User (Member): A person who registers and uses the Platform
- Content: Any materials submitted or posted by users (text, images, comments, etc.)
Article 3 (Effect & Changes)
- These Terms become effective when you agree during the sign-up process.
- The Company may amend these Terms in compliance with applicable laws and will provide notice via the Platform.
- Amended Terms become effective on the announced effective date.
Article 4 (Accounts)
- You must provide accurate information and are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials.
- You may not transfer, lend, or share your account with others.
- The Company may restrict access for security or operational reasons, including violations of these Terms.
- The Company may manage accounts as Active or Nonactive under its operational policies. When an account is set to Nonactive, login and access to services may be restricted. Depending on the reason (user deletion request, policy violations, security risks, etc.), restoration may be limited.
- The Company may take measures such as removing or restricting content, limiting writing or evaluation features, temporarily suspending accounts, or setting accounts to Nonactive status, in cases of violations of these Terms or operational policies.
Article 5 (Services)
- The Platform supports community-based creative activities (posting, feedback, evaluation, etc.).
- The Company may update features, UI, and policies to improve service quality and security.
- If paid features are introduced, related conditions will be separately announced.
Article 6 (Content & Intellectual Property)
- Copyright in user-created Content generally belongs to the creator.
- By posting Content on the Platform, you grant the Company a exclusive license to host, display, and transmit such Content as necessary to operate the service.
- For publishing/licensing/revenue-sharing and other author-specific matters, Author Terms (author_terms) apply after you upgrade to Author.
- You must not submit Content that infringes others’ rights (copyright, trademark, publicity, etc.).
Article 7 (Prohibited Conduct)
- Illegal content, infringement, defamation, hate/discrimination, or violation of public order
- Fraud, manipulation of evaluation systems, abusive automation/bots
- Interference with service operation (hacking attempts, excessive traffic, etc.)
- Repeated and intentional conduct that violates public order and morals, including excessive sexual or obscene descriptions, hate or discriminatory content, harassment, defamation, intimidation, or verbal abuse (insults, threats, sexual harassment) toward other users or authors, or any content that infringes upon personal rights or reputation.
Article 8 (Suspension/Changes)
- The Company may temporarily suspend all or part of the service for maintenance, incidents, or legal compliance.
- When reasonably possible, notice will be provided in advance; emergencies may be notified afterward.
Where appropriate, the Company may provide users with an opportunity to submit an appeal or explanation.
Article 9 (Disclaimer)
- The Company does not guarantee the accuracy, legality, or completeness of user-submitted Content.
- The Company is not liable for damages caused by a user’s fault.
- The Company is not liable for force majeure events (natural disasters, network failures, etc.).
Article 10 (Governing Law)
- These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea.
- In case of litigation, the competent court at the Company’s principal place of business shall have jurisdiction.
Effective: 2026-01-01. (Last updated: 2025-08-27)