TERMS OF SERVIC
These terms of service (“Terms”) apply to any user (“User” or “You”) using the current and
future versions of the education application service “LEMES” and its various and next
versions of the software programs and related documentation being installed by you on your
device (the “Software”) owned and provided by Pontis Co.,Ltd. (the “Company”“We” or,“Us”).
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THESE TERMS BEFORE USING OUR SERIVCE. THIS IS A
LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND Pontis CO., LTD. TERMS APPLY TO ALL
USERS WHO USE THE SERVICE, LEMES BEING INSTALLED BY YOU ON YOUR
DEVICE. YOU ACKNOWLEGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE TO
BE BOUNG BY THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND AGREE TO BE
BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS (INCLUDING ANY
ADDITIONAL GUIDLEINES AND FUTURE MODICIATIONS) AND BY LEMES’S PRIVACY
POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY
TERMINATE YOUR USE OF LEMES.
1. Acknowledgement
This passage applies if you've acquired the Software from app marketplaces
like the Apple App Store or Google Play. Both LEMES and you recognize that
this Terms of Use agreement pertains exclusively to LEMES and you, not the
app marketplaces. LEMES, rather than the marketplaces, bears sole
responsibility for the Software, Services, and their content. The aim is not to
establish less stringent usage rules for the Software and Services compared to
the Usage Rules outlined for Licensed Applications, nor to conflict with the
app marketplaces' Terms of Service as of the current date, which you confirm
you've had the chance to examine.
2. Updates on Terms of Service
The Service can change these Terms at any time without prior notice. If you
keep using the Service after any changes to these Terms and Services, you
agree to the updated Terms automatically. Therefore, it's wise to check the
posted Terms of Service on the Service regularly.
3. Ownership and Relevant Licenses regards to LEMES
If not explicitly stated otherwise,
"LEMES contents" include text, graphics,
images, illustrations, designs, icons, photos, and related expressions offered
to Users within LEMES. Unless compelled otherwise by law or agreement, all
exclusive ownership rights to LEMES, the LEMES App, the service website,
these Terms, Privacy Policy, User Guidelines, and any associated
documentation and data, LEMES contents (collectively referred to as the
"Company Assets"), as well as the organization and presentation of LEMES
contents, belong exclusively to the Company.You're licensed to use only the object code version of the LEMES App; you
have no rights to the original source code. The Company Assets are
designated for personal use within LEMES exclusively.
4. Restrictions
(a) Replicating, altering, adapting, translating, distributing, or generating
derivative works based on the Software or any of the Services.
(b) Sub-licensing, leasing, assigning, selling, exporting, or otherwise
transferring rights in the Software or Service, any such attempt being void.
(c) Decompiling, disassembling, reverse engineering, or attempting to uncover
source code, underlying ideas, user interface techniques, or algorithms of the
Software or any Services through any means.
(d) Removing, concealing, or modifying any copyright or proprietary notices
on or connected to the Software or any Services.
(e) Utilizing the Software or any Services to develop or propagate viruses or to
bypass copy protection or other digital rights management mechanisms.
5. Utilization of Device
If your utilization of the Software or Services relies on the bandwidth provided
by a third party, you acknowledge and agree that your permission to use the
Software is contingent upon obtaining consent from said third party for such
usage. By utilizing the Software, you confirm that you have obtained such
consent. Additionally, you affirm that you either own the Device onto which
you are downloading the Software, or possess the legal authority to manage
its usage. You also agree to ensure that any other individuals whom you
authorize to use the Software or Services do so in compliance with these
Terms of Use. Should you sell the Device or no longer possess the legal right
to manage its usage, you must remove the Software from the Device.
6. Content of Service
Content transmitted through the use of the LEMES Service is solely the
responsibility of the individual who created it. You assume the risk associated
with using the Service and acknowledge that exposure to offensive, harmful to
minors, indecent, or objectionable content may occur. LEMES does not
endorse any content and explicitly denies any liability associated with any
content transmitted or displayed using the Software and/or Services. By using
the Service, you release and waive any claims or demands against the LEMES
Service arising from or related to any content.
7. User Content
The LEMES Services offer interactive features and sections where users can
generate, post, transmit, and/or store various content types, such as photos,
videos, text, graphics, items, or other materials (collectively known as "User
Content"). You recognize that your User Content may be visible to others, and
you can manage access by adjusting privacy settings.You understand that you bear sole responsibility for your User Content, and
LEMES assumes no responsibility or liability for any User Content. Although
not obligated, we reserve the right, with full discretion, to review, screen, and
remove User Content at any time and for any reason.
You maintain ownership rights to your User Content. However, by submitting
User Content via the Service, you grant us a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-
free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, modify, adapt, publish,
create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such User
Content in connection with the Services.
You recognize and agree that you are solely accountable for any Content you
transmit or exhibit through the Software or Services, and LEMES (along with
Apple or Google if you downloaded the Software from the App Store or Google
Play) bears no responsibility to you or any third party concerning any Content.
Additionally, you consent to cover all royalties, fees, and any other payments
owed to any individual due to any of your Content. Furthermore, you assert
and guarantee that: (a) you are the creator and rightful owner of the Content or
possess the necessary rights to transmit or display it; and (b) the Content you
transmit or display does not and will not: (i) infringe upon, violate, or
unlawfully appropriate any third-party rights, including copyrights, trademarks,
patents, trade secrets, moral rights, privacy rights, rights of publicity, or any
other intellectual property or proprietary rights; or (ii) defame, slander, libel, or
intrude upon the privacy, publicity, or other property rights of any other
individual. Individuals who violate these third-party rights may be subject to
criminal and civil liabilities. LEMES retains all rights and remedies against
anyone who violates any provisions of these Terms of Use.
8. User Tier Status
In various regions, we may offer different services depending on Users' tier
status, as per our tier status operation policies. In such scenarios, User tier
status will be determined according to Company standards. LEMES retains the
right to vary service content among different User tiers and may alter such
content at its discretion based on our circumstances. Detailed information
regarding such services will be communicated separately in accordance with
the notification specified in these Terms.
9. Third Parties
The Software may become a part of, or integrate with, software and other
technologies that are owned and controlled by third parties. Any third-party
software or technology incorporated into the Software is subject to the terms
of this Agreement.
The services may contain links or references to other websites or services,
provided solely for the convenience of our users ("reference sites"). LEMES
does not endorse any reference sites. Accessing and using reference sites,
including the information, materials, products, and services available throughthem, is entirely at your own risk. We advise you to exercise caution when
leaving the services and to review the terms and conditions as well as the
privacy policy of any third-party website or service you visit. Furthermore, any
interactions or transactions with advertisers found on or through the services
are solely between you and such advertisers.
10. Third Party Fees
If you utilize your native SMS application to send messages or invitations to
individuals who are not registered Users of LEMES and whom you wish to
communicate with, the third party offering such SMS services may impose
additional charges on you for this usage.
11.Eligibility
The permission to use the Software and Services is void in jurisdictions where
prohibited. These resources are exclusively designed for users aged eighteen
(18) years or older. Any registration, utilization, or access by individuals under
18 is unauthorized, unlicensed, and violates the Terms of Use. LEMES
reserves the right to terminate your account, delete any content you've shared
on the Services, and/or restrict your access to the Software or Services (or any
part of them) at its sole discretion, with or without notice, and for any reason
or without reason. This includes cases where LEMES suspects you are under 18.
12.Payments for all kinds of paid contents and item services
The various paid content and item Services may be available through
subscriptions, usage fees, or as specified during purchase, with payment
options including upfront, in arrears, per usage, or as otherwise indicated. By
purchasing any paid content and item Services, you agree to settle all charges,
including taxes, based on the billing terms at the time of payment, whether
charged by LEMES or the online application store where you obtained the
Software. You commit to adhering to relevant terms of service or legal
agreements governing your chosen payment processing service/method.
Opting for a subscription-based purchase indicates your acknowledgment of
recurring payments, to be processed according to your chosen payment
method and intervals until cancellation. Any payment-related inquiries, issues,
disputes, or disagreements arising from purchases made through an
Application Store will be addressed according to the respective terms of
service or legal agreements, absolving LEMES of any related responsibility.
All inquiries, including disputes, related to your purchase of paid contents on
LEMES must be directed to our customer center. Disputes, including the
request for a refund or chargeback, processed through your credit card
company or phone carrier may result in the immediate termination or
suspension of your account.Upon termination or suspension, any remaining balance from paid content in
your account will be forfeited.
13.Refunds
You can request a full refund for all paid contents and item Services
purchased from an Application Store, subject to the refund policies set by the
Application Store. However, refunds are not available for users who have been
banned by LEMES and its community, and full refunds are not applicable for
partially used purchases.
14.Copyrights
You acknowledge and consent that the Service and any software utilized
alongside the Service ("Software") contain confidential and proprietary
information protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws.
Furthermore, you recognize and accept that Content featured in sponsor
advertisements or provided to you through the Service or by advertisers may
be safeguarded by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents, or other
proprietary rights and laws.
Unless explicitly authorized by LEMES or an advertiser, you agree not to
modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute, or create derivative works based on
the Service, the Software, or advertisers' Content, whether in whole or in part.
LEMES grants you a personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive right and
license to utilize the object code of its Software on a single computer or device;
provided that you do not (and do not permit any third party to) copy, modify,
create derivative works of, reverse engineer, reverse assemble, or otherwise
attempt to discern any source code, sell, assign, sublicense, grant a security
interest in, infringe, or otherwise transfer or attempt to transfer any rights in
the Software.
You agree not to modify the Software in any way or form, or to utilize modified
versions of the Software, including (without limitation) for the purpose of
gaining unauthorized access to the Service. You also agree not to access the
Service through any means other than the interface provided by LEMES for
accessing the Service.
15.Storage of Content
Subject to the terms and conditions outlined in this Terms of Use agreement,
LEMES will make reasonable efforts to retain your Content, if any, as part of
your use of a paid contents and item Service, provided that such storage is a
feature included with the Service. You acknowledge and agree that LEMES
holds no liability for the loss, deletion, or destruction of any Content, including
stored Content, and that no party associated with LEMES is obliged topreserve, grant access to, or return any Content to you. Additionally, you
recognize and consent that if you opt to utilize a paid contents and item
Service with Content storage and you remain inactive on the Service for a
period of ninety (90) days or more (as determined by LEMES), LEMES reserves
the right to delete your Content for various reasons, including technical or
business considerations.
16.Termination
You have the option to end your usage of the Services whenever you choose
by uninstalling and removing the Software from all of your Devices. In the
event that you have subscribed to any paid contents and item Services, you
acknowledge that you are solely accountable for terminating any payment
obligations directly with any Application Store and/or payment processing
service associated with the said Services.
LEMES retains the authority to restrict, suspend, or terminate this Terms of
Use agreement and/or your access to all or any part of the Software and/or
Services, immediately and automatically, with or without prior notice, and
without resorting to legal proceedings, for any reason or without reason. This
includes instances where LEMES believes that you are (i) violating any of the
terms outlined in this Terms of Use agreement, (ii) causing issues or legal
liabilities, (iii) overdue on payments for any paid contents and item Service, (iv)
infringing upon the intellectual property rights of a third party, or (v) engaging
in fraudulent, immoral, or illegal activities. You acknowledge that LEMES is not
obligated to provide the Services, including any paid contents and item
Services, and that no party associated with LEMES shall be liable to you or
any other party for any restriction, suspension, termination, or modification of
the Software and/or any of the Services.
17.Indemnification
You agree to DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, and HOLD HARMLESS LEMES, its
licensors, partners, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, and
suppliers (collectively referred to as the 'LEMES Parties') from any claims,
liabilities, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising
from (a) YOUR VIOLATION OF THIS TERMS OF USE OR ANY APPLICABLE
LAW, (b) INFRINGEMENT OF ANY THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS, (c) MISUSE OF THE
SOFTWARE OR SERVICES, (d) CONTENT DISPLAYED OR TRANSMITTED
THROUGH THE SOFTWARE OR SERVICES BY YOU, or (e) TAXES RELATED
TO YOUR USE OR PURCHASE OF THE SERVICES (EXCLUDING TAXES ON
LEMES'S INCOME).
IF YOU DOWNLOADED THE SOFTWARE FROM APP MARKETPLACES, YOU
ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IN CASE OF ANY THIRD-PARTY CLAIM REGARDING
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF
THE SOFTWARE OR SERVICES, LEMES WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE
FOR HANDLING THE INVESTIGATION, DEFENSE, AND SETTLEMENT OF
SUCH CLAIMS. LEMES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE CONTROL OF ANY
MATTER REQUIRING INDEMNIFICATION, AT YOUR EXPENSE, AND YOUAGREE TO COOPERATE WITH LEMES IN SUCH INSTANCES. SETTLEMENT
OF ANY CLAIMS MUST RECEIVE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM LEMES.
18.Limitation of Liability
THE LEMES PARTIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE, WHETHER ARISING FROM
CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY, FOR ANY LOSSES, LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, OR DAMAGES OF ANY
NATURE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE. THIS INCLUDES LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE
SOFTWARE AND/OR SERVICES, OR THIS TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT,
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER LEMES OR ANY OTHER LEMES PARTY HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE LEMES
PARTIES DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR ANY ASPECT OF THIS TERMS OF USE OR
THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR SERVICES. THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY
EVEN IF THE REMEDY STATED HERE FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
WHILE SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS OR
LIMITATIONS, THE LIABILITY OF THE LEMES PARTIES WILL BE LIMITED TO
THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THESE
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ALSO EXTEND TO DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
PRODUCTS OR SERVICES SOLD OR PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTIES OTHER
THAN LEMES, WHETHER RECEIVED THROUGH OR ADVERTISED ON ANY OF
THE SERVICES.
19.Claims
You and LEMES agree that any dispute arising from or linked to any of the
services or software must be initiated within one (1) year after it arises;
otherwise, it is permanently prohibited. If you obtained the software from app
marketplaces, you also recognize that they bear no responsibility for
addressing any claims related to the software or services, including product
liability, failure to meet legal requirements, or consumer protection claims.
20.Governing Law and Venue
This Terms of Use abides by South Korean laws, which apply to agreements
made and carried out entirely within South Korea among South Korean parties.
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of
Goods (1980) is entirely excluded from application to this Terms of Use. You
recognize that the Services operate solely from South Korea and are passive
in nature, meaning they do not establish personal jurisdiction over Bermuda in
any jurisdiction other than South Korea, whether specifically or generally.
Moreover, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of South
Korean courts for any disputes or controversies arising from or related to the
Software, Services, Content, or this Terms of Use. You also agree not to
initiate any legal proceedings against any Bermuda Party outside of SouthKorean courts, and you hereby waive any objections regarding personal
jurisdiction in such courts.
21.International Users
The Services are hosted in South Korea. By utilizing the Software and/or any
of the Services, if you reside in the European Union, Asia, or any other region
with laws or regulations governing personal data collection, use, and
disclosure that differ from those of South Korea, you acknowledge and agree
to the processing of personal information in South Korea.
22.Contact Information
You may contact us through our customer support address :
support@pontis.co.kr