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Article 1 (Purpose)
These Terms of Use set forth the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of Bellis Seongsu Clinic (the "Clinic") and its users, as well as other necessary matters, in connection with the use of the Bellis Seongsu Clinic website (the "Website") services, in compliance with the Framework Act on Telecommunications, the Telecommunications Business Act, the Personal Information Protection Act, and its Enforcement Decree.
Article 2 (Definitions)
① "User" refers to any member or non-member who accesses the Website and receives services provided by the Clinic in accordance with these Terms.
② "Services" refers to all Website-related services available to members, regardless of the device used (including PCs, TVs, mobile devices, and other wired or wireless devices).
③ "Member" refers to a person who has agreed to these Terms, provided personal information, and registered as a member, thereby entering into a service agreement with the Website, continuously receiving information, and being able to continuously use the services provided by the Website.
④ "Non-member" refers to a person who uses the services provided by the Clinic's Website without registering as a member.
⑤ "Posts" refers to text, photos, videos, files, links, and other information in the form of images, characters, or video that a Member posts on the Services while using them.
Article 3 (Notice and Amendment of the Terms)
① The Clinic shall post the contents of these Terms, its business name, address, and contact information (telephone, fax, email address, etc.) on the initial screen (front page) of the Website so that Users can easily access them.
② The Clinic may amend these Terms to the extent that such amendments do not violate applicable laws.
③ When amending these Terms, the Clinic shall specify the effective date and the reasons for the amendment and announce them, together with the current Terms, on the initial screen from seven (7) days prior to the effective date until the day before the effective date.
④ Amended Terms shall apply only from their effective date onward, and the Terms prior to amendment shall continue to apply to contracts already concluded before that date. However, if a User who has already concluded a contract notifies the Clinic, within the notice period under Paragraph 3, of their wish to be subject to the amended Terms and obtains the Clinic's consent, the amended Terms shall apply.
⑤ If a Member does not agree to the application of the amended Terms, the Clinic may not apply the amended Terms, and in such case the Member may terminate the service agreement. However, if there are special circumstances in which the existing Terms cannot be applied, the Clinic may terminate the service agreement.
⑥ Matters not stipulated in these Terms and the interpretation of these Terms shall be governed by applicable laws or general commercial practice.
Article 4 (Rules Other Than These Terms)
Matters not stipulated in these Terms and their interpretation shall be governed by applicable laws or general commercial practice.
Article 5 (Formation of the Service Agreement)
① The service agreement is formed when a person wishing to become a Member (the "Applicant") agrees to the contents of these Terms, applies for membership, and the Clinic approves such application.
② In principle, the Clinic shall approve the Applicant's application for use of the Services. However, the Clinic may refuse approval or subsequently terminate the service agreement for any of the following applications:
1. Where the Applicant has previously lost membership under these Terms, except where the Clinic has approved re-registration
2. Where the application is not made under the Applicant's real name or uses another person's name
3. Where false information is entered or information requested by the Clinic is omitted
4. Where a child under the age of 14 applies without the consent of a legal guardian (parent, etc.)
5. Where approval is not possible due to reasons attributable to the User, or the application violates other stipulated requirements
Article 6 (Obligation to Protect Personal Information)
The Clinic shall endeavor to protect Members' personal information in accordance with applicable laws, including the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (the "Information and Communications Network Act") and the Personal Information Protection Act. The relevant laws and the Clinic's Privacy Policy apply to the protection and use of personal information. However, the Clinic's Privacy Policy does not apply to linked sites other than the Clinic's official website.
Article 7 (Notice to Members)
① When giving notice to a Member, the Clinic may do so to the email address the Member has submitted to the Clinic.
② In carrying out Paragraph 1, if the email address submitted by the Member differs from the Member's actual email address, whether intentionally or by mistake, all civil and criminal legal liability for any resulting loss shall rest with the Member.
③ For notices to an unspecified number of Members, the Clinic may substitute individual notice by posting the notice on the bulletin board for at least one (1) week.
Article 8 (Obligations of Members)
① Members shall not engage in any of the following acts:
1. Registering false information when applying or making changes
2. Misappropriating another person's information
3. Altering information posted by the Clinic
4. Transmitting or posting information (such as computer programs) other than information designated by the Clinic
5. Infringing on the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of the Clinic or any third party
6. Damaging the reputation of, or interfering with the business of, the Clinic or any third party
7. Disclosing or posting obscene or violent messages, images, audio, or other information contrary to public order and morals on the Services
8. Using the Services for commercial purposes without the Clinic's consent
9. Any other illegal or improper acts
② Members shall comply with applicable laws, the provisions of these Terms, usage guidelines, precautions announced in connection with the Services, and matters notified by the Clinic, and shall not engage in any other acts that interfere with the Clinic's business.
Article 9 (Obligations of the Clinic)
① The Clinic shall not engage in acts prohibited by applicable laws and these Terms or contrary to public morals, and shall make its best efforts to provide the Services continuously and stably.
② The Clinic shall maintain a security system to protect personal information (including credit information) so that Members can use the Services safely, and shall publish and comply with its Privacy Policy.
③ If the Clinic deems opinions or complaints raised by Members in connection with use of the Services to be justified, it shall address them. The Clinic shall inform the Member of the handling process and results by email or through the registered contact information.
Article 10 (Provision and Modification of Services)
① The Clinic provides the following services:
1. Appointment booking services provided through the Website
2. Consultation services provided through the Website
3. Medical information services provided through the Website
4. Other services designated by the Clinic
② In principle, the Services are provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
③ The Clinic may temporarily suspend the Services in the event of maintenance, replacement, or failure of computers or other information and communications equipment, communication outages, or other substantial operational reasons. In such cases, the Clinic shall notify Members in the manner set forth in Article 7 (Notice to Members). However, if there are unavoidable reasons preventing prior notice, the Clinic may give notice afterward.
④ The Clinic may conduct regular maintenance when necessary for the provision of the Services, and the maintenance schedule shall be as announced on the service screen.
⑤ Where there are substantial reasons, the Clinic may change all or part of the Services it provides based on operational or technical needs.
⑥ The Clinic may modify, suspend, or change all or part of the free services according to its policies and operational needs, and shall not provide separate compensation to Members for such changes unless otherwise specifically provided by applicable laws.
Article 11 (Service Fees)
① The Services may be used free of charge by anyone registered as a Member.
② If the Clinic begins charging for the Services, it shall announce the timing, policy, and fees on the Services before implementation.
Article 12 (Appointment Booking Service)
① Members may use the appointment booking service through the Website if they wish.
② All Members have a duty of good faith regarding appointments booked in advance.
③ The Clinic shall bear no civil or criminal legal liability for any loss that may arise while a Member uses the appointment booking service, except in cases of intent or gross negligence on the part of the Clinic.
Article 13 (Consultation Service)
① The online consultation service cannot, under any circumstances, replace actual medical practice such as examination, diagnosis, or surgery.
② The Clinic shall make its best efforts to maintain security so that the contents of Members' consultations are not disclosed to any third party other than the consulting physician and the service administrator. However, the Clinic shall not be responsible for the disclosure or loss of consultation contents in the following cases:
1. Where the password is leaked due to the Member's negligence
2. Where the Member uses the "Delete Consultation" function
3. Where caused by natural disasters or other force majeure
③ The contents of consultations conducted on the Website may be used, in a form that does not identify any specific individual, for the following purposes:
1. Statistics and academic activities
2. Where specifically provided by law
3. Use for FAQs and as basic data deemed necessary for the operation of the Clinic
④ Answers to consultations are subjective responses based on the medical knowledge of each specialist physician and do not represent the official opinion of the Clinic's Services.
⑤ The Clinic may decline to provide all or part of the consultation service in the following cases:
1. Where the same Member repeatedly requests a consultation with the same content
2. Where a consultation is requested using expressions contrary to common sense
3. Where a consultation requests a diagnosis
4. Where a consultation concerns treatment costs, test costs, drug prices, etc.
5. Where the question seeks confirmation of information received from another medical institution
6. Where medical institutions or specialist physicians are slandered or defamed without specific reason
Article 14 (Medical Information Service)
① The content provided through the Services is general and summary in nature and is provided for informational purposes only. Information or consultations provided through the Services can never replace a medical diagnosis and are in no way intended to replace medical diagnosis, care, or treatment. If you have any questions or concerns about your health, you should consult an actual specialist physician for a diagnosis. Under no circumstances should you disregard medical advice or delay diagnosis, care, or treatment because of information provided through the Services.
② The Clinic does not recommend any specific test, product, or treatment mentioned in the Services. Any personal opinions expressed in the Services are solely those of their respective authors.
③ Accepting information from the Services, or the opinions of specialist physicians participating in the Services or of other Members or visitors using the Services, is entirely at the User's own discretion. Accordingly, the Clinic shall not be liable for any damage, injury, or other disadvantage arising from the use of any product, information, idea, or instruction provided to Members.
Article 15 (Ownership of Copyright)
① Copyrights and other intellectual property rights to works created by the Clinic belong to the Clinic.
② Members shall not, without the Clinic's prior consent, modify, reproduce, transmit, publish, distribute, broadcast, or otherwise use information obtained through the Website for commercial purposes, or allow any third party to do so.
Article 16 (Management of Posts)
① If a Member's Post contains content that violates applicable laws such as the Information and Communications Network Act or the Copyright Act, the rights holder may request suspension or deletion of the Post in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the relevant laws, and the Clinic shall take action in accordance with those laws.
② Even without a request from the rights holder under the preceding paragraph, the Clinic may take temporary measures regarding a Post in accordance with its policies and applicable laws if there are grounds to recognize an infringement of rights or if the Post otherwise violates the Clinic's policies or applicable laws.
Article 17 (Termination of Agreement)
① Members may request termination of the service agreement at any time through the account management menu on the initial screen of the Services, and the Clinic shall process the request immediately as prescribed by applicable laws.
② Upon termination by a Member, all of the Member's data shall be deleted immediately, except where the Clinic retains member information in accordance with applicable laws and the Privacy Policy.
③ Upon termination by a Member, Posts written by the Member, Posts reposted by others, and Posts registered on public bulletin boards will not be deleted. Members are therefore advised to delete such Posts before withdrawing.
④ The Clinic may terminate the service agreement without prior notice, or suspend use of the Services for a specified period, if a Member engages in any of the following:
1. Acts contrary to public order and morals
2. Acts related to criminal conduct
3. Planning or using the Services with the intent to harm the national interest or the public good
4. Misappropriating another person's ID and password
5. Damaging another person's reputation or causing them disadvantage
6. The same user registering twice under different IDs
7. Harming the Services or otherwise hindering their sound use
8. Violating applicable laws or the terms of use set by the Clinic
Article 18 (Limitation of Liability)
① The Clinic shall be exempt from liability for providing the Services if it is unable to do so due to natural disasters or equivalent force majeure.
② The Clinic shall not be liable for any disruption in the use of the Services caused by reasons attributable to the Member.
③ The Clinic shall not be liable for the reliability or accuracy of information, materials, or facts posted by Members in connection with the Services.
④ The Clinic shall be exempt from liability for any transactions between Members, or between Members and third parties, conducted through the Services.
⑤ The Clinic shall not be liable in connection with the use of free services unless otherwise specifically provided by applicable laws.
Article 19 (Dispute Resolution)
① Except as provided in these Terms, any disputes concerning the use of the Services shall be resolved by mutual agreement between the parties to the greatest extent possible.
② If a lawsuit is filed regarding a dispute arising from the use of the Services, the court having jurisdiction over the Clinic's location shall be the competent court.
[Addendum]
These Terms shall be effective from October 7, 2026, and shall remain in effect until new Terms are issued.