Terms of Service
Last updated: March 3, 2026
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Knowaboutkorea (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.
These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website. You must be at least 14 years old (or the minimum age of digital consent in your jurisdiction) to use this Website. If you are under 14, you may only use the Website with parental or guardian consent.
Description of Service
Knowaboutkorea is an informational website that provides Korean food guides, restaurant recommendations, and travel-related content for visitors to South Korea. Our content is based on publicly available data, including government hygiene ratings, blog review counts, and map data from third-party providers.
User Conduct
When using the Website, you agree not to:
- Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its systems
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data from the Website without prior written consent
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website
- Reproduce, duplicate, or resell any part of the Website without express permission
Intellectual Property
All content on this Website — including text, guides, graphics, logos, and the K-Score rating system — is the property of Knowaboutkorea or its content creators and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may share links to our content, but you may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.
Third-Party Links & Data
The Website contains links to third-party websites and services (including Kakao Maps, Naver, and Google Maps). These links are provided for your convenience. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party websites.
Restaurant data displayed on our Website is sourced from public APIs and government databases. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all third-party data is current or complete.
Restaurant Information Disclaimer
Restaurant information — including business hours, menu items, prices, addresses, and hygiene ratings — may change without notice. We recommend verifying details directly with the restaurant or through official sources before visiting.
The K-Score ratings are calculated based on publicly available data and represent our own methodology. They are intended as a helpful reference, not as an absolute measure of quality.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Knowaboutkorea shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website or reliance on any information provided. This includes, but is not limited to, damages resulting from visiting a restaurant based on our recommendations, inaccuracies in data, or interruptions to the service.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Knowaboutkorea, its operators, affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, and employees from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.
Termination
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. Your use of the Website is at your sole risk.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Seoul Central District Court (서울중앙지방법원) of the Republic of Korea.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: