Terms and Conditions

Welcome to THE AsiaN, a news service operated by AJA Media and Culture Corporation. By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the Site.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions.

1. Site Use and Availability We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part of it) at any time without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any such changes. We also reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site if we believe it is in the best interest of the Site or its users.

2. Intellectual Property and User Submissions (a) All content on the Site, including text, images, graphics, audio, and video, is protected under copyright laws and is the property of THE AsiaN or its licensors. You may not use, copy, reproduce, or distribute any content without our written permission, except as permitted under fair use principles.

(b) By submitting content to the Site, you grant us and our affiliates a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, publish, reproduce, and adapt that content in any form and for any purpose, including promotional and marketing purposes.

(c) You are solely responsible for your submissions. You affirm that you have all necessary rights and permissions for the content you submit and that your content does not infringe any third-party rights or contain unlawful, offensive, or defamatory material.

3. Copyright Infringement If you believe your copyrighted material has been used in a way that constitutes infringement, please contact us at news@theasian.asia.

4. Restrictions on Use (a) You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit any part of the Site for commercial purposes without our prior written consent. One personal copy of content for non-commercial use is allowed.

(b) You may not frame or display our content with unauthorized third-party materials. Any misuse of our content may result in legal action.

5. User-Generated Content and Disclaimer Opinions expressed by users or third parties on the Site are their own. We do not endorse or verify the accuracy of user-generated content. We reserve the right to remove content at our sole discretion.

6. Indemnification You agree to indemnify and hold harmless THE AsiaN and its affiliates from any claims, losses, or damages, including legal fees, arising from your use of the Site or your breach of these Terms and Conditions.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties The Site is provided “as is.” We make no warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any content or the security of the Site.

8. External Links We are not responsible for third-party content or services linked from our Site. Use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

9. Legal Compliance We may disclose user information if required by law, such as in response to subpoenas or court orders.

10. Limitation of Liability We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages related to your use of the Site. Our liability is limited to the amount you paid, if any, for using the Site.

11. Governing Law These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in Seoul, Korea.

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