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This English version is provided for convenience only. In the event of any conflict, the Korean version prevails.

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of these Terms is to set out the matters necessary for users to use the Service. By accessing or using the Service, a user is deemed to have agreed to these Terms.

Article 2 (Definitions)

• "Service": Refers to all information services provided at Beauty Dupe (https://beauty-dupe.com), including cosmetic ingredient analysis, value-for-money alternative recommendations, and magazine and ingredient-encyclopedia content.
• "User": Refers to a person who uses the Service in accordance with these Terms.
• "AI Analysis": Refers to the function that uses an artificial intelligence model to generate estimated analysis results from the cosmetic information entered.
• "Content": Refers to all text, images, designs, and code posted on the Service.

Article 3 (Effect and Amendment of the Terms)

These Terms take effect by being posted on the Service screen. The operator may amend the Terms when necessary, and any amended Terms will be announced through a notice within the Service at least 7 days before the effective date (or at least 30 days before in the case of amendments unfavorable to users).

If a user continues to use the Service after the effective date of the amended Terms, the user is deemed to have agreed to the amended Terms.

Article 4 (Provision of the Service)

The operator provides the following services.

• AI ingredient analysis based on entered cosmetic product names and full ingredient lists
• Comparative analysis of the ingredients and effects of two products
• Recommendation of a 5-step skincare routine based on skin concerns and budget
• Cosmetic ingredient encyclopedia and magazine content
• Other information services determined by the operator

The Service is provided free of charge and may be used without signing up for membership. The operator may change or suspend part or all of the Service as needed for operational or technical reasons.

Article 5 (Use of the Service)

The Service is provided on a 24-hour basis in principle, but may be temporarily suspended in the following cases.

• During system inspection, replacement, or maintenance
• In the event of force majeure such as natural disasters, power outages, or communication failures
• In the event of a failure of third-party services (such as the OpenAI API or Cloudflare)
• When normal operation is difficult due to a surge in usage or similar reasons

Article 6 (Obligations of the User)

When using the Service, the user must not engage in any of the following acts.

• Entering or misappropriating another person's information or content without authorization
• Automated bulk requests, hacking, or reverse-engineering attempts that interfere with the operation of the Service
• Entering content that violates laws, public order, or good morals
• Infringing the intellectual property rights of the operator or a third party
• Commercially using information obtained through the Service without the operator's prior consent

Article 7 (Limitations of AI Analysis Results)

• The ingredients, efficacy scores, and prices estimated by the AI may differ from the actual ones. For accurate ingredient information, please always check the product packaging.
• Recommended alternatives and routines are intended for general informational purposes and do not replace medical diagnosis, prescription, or treatment.
• Skin compatibility varies greatly between individuals; if irritation or an allergic reaction occurs, please discontinue use immediately and consult a medical specialist.
• In special situations such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, or chronic skin conditions, please do not make decisions based on AI analysis results alone, and consult an obstetrician-gynecologist or dermatologist.

Article 8 (Copyright)

The copyright in the content posted on the Service (text, images, designs, and code) belongs to the operator or the rightful holder. The user may not engage in any of the following acts.

• Reproducing, transmitting, distributing, publishing, or broadcasting the content without the operator's prior written consent
• Arbitrarily processing the content to provide it to a third party or to use it commercially

However, an individual's non-commercial sharing on social media, search-engine indexing, and citation for study or research purposes are permitted, provided the source is credited.

Article 9 (Limitation of Liability)

The operator is not liable for the following matters.

• Inability to provide the Service due to force majeure such as natural disasters, war, power outages, or communication failures
• Damages arising from failures of or policy changes to third-party services (such as the OpenAI API, Cloudflare, the Naver Search API, or the Coupang Partners API)
• Damages arising from causes attributable to the user (such as incorrect input, violation of the Terms, or careless use)
• Any results, such as purchasing decisions or skin reactions, arising from errors or inaccuracies in the AI analysis results
• The user's failure to obtain the efficacy or benefits expected from information learned through the Service

This Service is a free information service that provides general information about cosmetic analysis, and it does not provide medical, pharmaceutical, legal, or financial advice.

Article 10 (Advertising)

This Service may display advertisements from advertising networks, including Google AdSense. The operator is not responsible for the content or services of third-party sites displayed through advertisements.

Article 11 (Personal Information Protection)

Matters concerning the processing of users' personal information are governed by a separate Privacy Policy.

Article 12 (Dispute Resolution and Jurisdiction)

If a dispute arises between the operator and a user in connection with these Terms, both parties shall endeavor to resolve it through consultation in accordance with the principle of good faith. If the dispute cannot be resolved through consultation, it shall be handled in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea, and the competent court shall be the court having jurisdiction under the Civil Procedure Act (민사소송법).

Article 13 (Miscellaneous)

Matters not specified in these Terms shall be governed by relevant laws or practices, including the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc. (전자상거래 등에서의 소비자보호에 관한 법률), the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions (약관의 규제에 관한 법률), and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. (정보통신망 이용촉진 및 정보보호 등에 관한 법률).

Article 14 (Inquiries)