Terms of Service

Article 1 (Purpose)

These Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as “the Terms”) establish the conditions of use for the Service operated by Next Innovation PTE. LTD. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) as defined in Article 2. These Terms constitute a legally binding contract between the User and the Company. By using this Service, the User is deemed to have agreed to the Terms.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The Terms listed in these Terms shall be defined as follows.

    1. “The Service” refers to the series of services provided by the Company under the name “GOLFIN,” along with any associated services.
    2. “The User” refers to any individual who agrees to these Terms and uses the Service.
    3. “Minor User” refers to the User who is not of legal age, with the age of majority determined by the laws of the country in which the User resides.
    4. “This NFT” refers to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) issued on the blockchain that are owned or accessible on the Service (hereinafter referred to as “NFT”).
    5. “Wallet Service” refers to the wallet provided within the Service, as well as the functionality to manage and transfer cryptocurrency and This NFT provided by third parties.
    6. “Reward Points” refer to points granted by the Company according to specified methods. These points can be used for leveling up characters or items.
    7. “This Data” refers to information registered by the User on the Service, regardless of whether it can identify individuals, as well as all information obtained through the use of the Service.

Article 3 (Scope of Application)

These Terms apply to all matters related to the use of the Service between the Company and the User, the User shall comply with these Terms when utilizing the Service.

Article 4 (Location Information)

The GOLFIN GPS Application utilizes user location information. The purposes for collecting and processing location information are as follows:

    1. To verify that the User has correctly checked in at golf courses.
    2. To display information about golf courses in proximity to the User’s current location for the purpose of enhancing golf course search functionality.
    3. To provide a list of available check-in locations at nearby golf courses for the purpose of improving check-in convenience.

Article 5(Regarding the Wallet)

    1. Through wallet connection, the User will be able to buy and sell NFTs purchased or acquired within the Service with other Users. 
    2. The User can engage in transactions with other Users.
    3. The User shall manage their own personal wallet’s private keys and any other information used in conjunction with the Service (hereinafter referred to as “Wallet Information”) at their own responsibility and take necessary measures to prevent unauthorized use by third parties. the User bears full responsibility for any actions taken using their Wallet Information, whether by themselves or by third parties.
    4. The Company may regard actions conducted using Wallet Information as actions performed by the User who is responsible for managing that Wallet Information.
    5. Purchases of paid services and transactions between Users require the consent of a parent or legal guardian. If a Minor User purchases a paid service, it shall be deemed that the User has obtained the necessary consent from a parent or legal guardian.

Article 6 (Regarding NFTs)

    1. NFTs purchased, acquired, or obtained within the Service are linked to the User’s wallet address, and the User is considered the sole owner of that NFT.
    2. The ownership of the NFT is managed by the User associated with the wallet, based on records on the blockchain, and the Company verifies ownership in accordance with the blockchain’s ownership records.
    3. the User have the right to transact, sell, or transfer their owned NFTs to third parties in accordance with the methods specified by the Company. However, such actions shall comply with applicable laws and the Company’s Terms.
    4. The Company is not liable for any technical issues or limitations related to NFT ownership (e.g., wallet compatibility, technical issues with the blockchain, etc.).
    5. The Company makes no guarantees regarding the value of the NFTs, transaction prices, or market liquidity.

Article 7 (Regarding Reward Points)

    1. Due to unavoidable circumstances such as network issues, there may be instances where points cannot be granted. In such cases, the User agrees not to raise any objections against the Company. Furthermore, the Company bears no obligation or responsibility regarding the granting of points.
    2. The User is prohibited from transferring or trading Reward Points to any third party in connection with the use of the Service or in any other circumstances.
    3. No cash redemption for points will be accepted.
    4. If the Company determines that the User’s use of the Service is fraudulent or inappropriate, the Company may freeze or terminate the User’s account and cancel any points already granted.

Article 8 (Ownership of Rights and Intellectual Property)

The User acknowledges and agrees that the Company holds all legal rights, authority, interests, and all intellectual property rights to all elements of the Service.

    1. All related visuals, interfaces, graphics, designs, systems, methods, information, computer code, software, services, configurations, edits of the Service, codes, data, and all materials (hereinafter referred to as “GOLFIN Materials”) are owned by the Company. All copyrights, international treaties, and other relevant intellectual property rights, as well as all rights, are attributed to the Company or to third parties from whom the Company has obtained permission for their use.
    2. The permission to use the Service and the provision of GOLFIN Materials by the Company shall not be interpreted as a transfer of these rights.
    3. The User shall not reproduce, transfer, lend, translate, modify, republish, reuse, or grant any third party permission to use any content related to the Service or the Service website, including but not limited to images, videos, audio, logos, text, and programs, unless specifically authorized by the Company through designated methods.

Article 9 (Indemnification)

    1. In the event that a User causes damage to the Company or the content due to the use of the Service, a violation of these Terms, or any other reasons attributable to the User, the User shall compensate the Company for all such damages and shall defend, indemnify, and hold the Company harmless from any claims made against the Company by third parties.
    2. If the User causes damage to the Company or a third party in connection with the use of the Service, or if a dispute arises between the User and a third party, the User shall resolve such dispute independently and compensate for any damages incurred, and the Company bears no responsibility in this regard.

Article 10 (Disclaimer)

    1. The Company is not liable for any damages incurred by the User, except for direct damages that result from the Company’s intentional misconduct or gross negligence. This liability exclusion includes any damages that the User suffers, which may encompass indirect damages, consequential damages, incidental damages, punitive damages, statutory damages, or special damages. Specific examples of such damages include lost profits, loss or alteration of data, loss or removal of items within the Service, and any other causes of damages, regardless of whether those damages arise from contract law, tort, indemnification, or breach of warranty.
    2. The User shall ensure that their environment for using the Service meets the operational requirements, and the Company is not liable for any damages arising from the User’s failure to meet those operational requirements.
    3. In relation to the use of the Service, if a User causes damages to the Company or to third parties (including other Users, similarly hereinafter) or if a dispute arises with a third party, that User shall resolve the dispute independently and compensate for any damages, and the Company bears no responsibility.
    4. The Company is not liable for any services related to the Company provided by entities other than the Company (including Wallet Services).
    5. The Company is not liable for any of the following matters related to the Service:
      1. The accuracy of the Service and its contents, access to the Service by the User, server environment, unauthorized access to personal information or information related to personal property.
      2. Unauthorized use accompanying unauthorized access, communication failures of the Service or similar events, viruses or cyber attacks. Errors related to the content and accompanying materials.
      3. Any other causes that cannot be attributed to the Company based on social norms, and any damages arising from such causes (including but not limited to damages incurred by the User).

Article 11(Effect/Changes)

    1. The Company may change the content of the Service without any notice to the User if deemed necessary.
    2. The Company is not liable for any damages incurred by the User as a result of such changes.
    3. If deemed necessary, the Company may add new features to the Service, change the content or name of the Service, and make any other changes to the Service.
    4. The Company may suspend, discontinue, or terminate all or part of the Service in the event of any of the following circumstances:
      1. When the Company conducts regular or emergency maintenance and inspection of the computer systems necessary for providing the Service; or when the operation of the Service becomes impossible due to natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, lightning, heavy rain, floods, etc.; fires; power outages; or other unforeseen accidents; as well as acts of war, disputes, civil disturbances, riots, labor disputes, infectious diseases, or other epidemics and illnesses, along with societal shutdowns related to these events.
      2. When the Service cannot be provided due to issues with the computer systems necessary for providing the Service, unauthorized access by third parties, or infections by computer viruses.
      3. When the Service cannot be provided due to measures based on the laws or regulations of the User’s country of residence, provided that the Company has given reasonable prior notice through email or other means.
      4. In any other situation that the Company deems unavoidable.

Article 12 (Handling of Personal Information)

    1. Personal information and registration information shall be handled appropriately and strictly in accordance with the “Privacy Policy” separately established by the Company.
    2. The User shall not use personal information obtained by improper means on the Service.

Article 13 (Regarding the User/Accounts)

    1. The User shall agree to these Terms and provide accurate information as required by the Company to issue a unique account. The User will utilize the Service using their own account.
    2. In the event of any changes to their account, the User shall promptly carry out the necessary procedures in the manner specified by the Company.
    3. If any Data related to the User falls under the definition of personal information as per the Personal Information Protection Act, the Company shall manage such personal information in compliance with these Terms and the Company’s Privacy Policy.
    4. The Company does not manage the devices used by the User to access the Service.
    5. The User shall not disclose, lend, transfer, sell, or inherit their account registration information to any third party.
    6. Any actions taken within the Service using a User’s account shall be deemed actions of the User themselves, and the User shall bear all responsibility for any damages arising from such actions.
    7. The Company is not liable for any damages incurred by the User due to device failures or losses, inability to use devices, attacks from third parties involving malware, spyware, viruses, hacking, or cracking, mismanagement of accounts, user errors, or unauthorized use of accounts by third parties, except in cases where the Company has acted intentionally or with negligence.
    8. The Company does not impose age restrictions. If a User uses the Service without obtaining consent from a parent or legal guardian, falsely claims to have consent or to be of legal age, or employs deceit to appear competent to act, such User shall not be able to cancel any legal actions related to the Service.
    9. If the Company determines that a User falls under any of the prohibited acts specified in Article 15 (Prohibited Acts) of these Terms, the Company may suspend, restrict, or terminate the User’s account.

Article 14 (Scope of Data Disclosure)

    1. The Company may disclose Data to third-party contractors for the following purposes:
      1. System development, operation, and maintenance.
      2. Prevention and investigation of fraudulent activities and protection of service security and integrity.
      3. Operational tasks including but not limited to customer support, accounting, risk management, and record keeping.
      4. Compliance with laws and regulations of the User’s country of residence, or cooperation with national or local government agencies or their delegates in executing their legally prescribed duties.
      5. Protection of life, body, or property in cases where obtaining user consent is difficult.
    1. The Company may disclose anonymized Data for the following purposes:
      1. To ensure transparency in reward point distribution.
      2. To improve service quality in collaboration with business partners, including golf courses.
      3. To conduct marketing research, statistical analysis, testing, and auditing.

Article 15 (Prohibited Acts)

In relation to the use of the Service operated by the Company, the following actions are prohibited:

    1. Defamatory acts, discriminatory acts, incitement of anxiety, and antisocial behavior against the Company, the User, or third parties.
    2. Impersonating a fictitious person posing as a Company associate, the User, or third party.
    3. Acts deemed to infringe upon or threaten the intellectual property of the Company, the User, or third parties.
    4. Acts deemed to cause economic damage to the Company, the User, or third parties or threaten such damage.
    5. Commercial activities for profit unrelated to the Service, such as advertising and business transactions.
    6. Acts based on discrimination or prejudice related to religion, race, gender, ethnicity, human rights, etc.
    7. Solicitation by political or religious organizations.
    8. Actions considered to have a negative impact on Minor User, such as drinking, gambling, or smoking (the age of majority shall be in accordance with the laws of the country in which the User resides).
    9. Dissemination of information related to child pornography or child abuse.
    10. Acts that defame or damage the honor or credibility of the Company or third parties.
    11. Acts related to terrorism, criminal profits, cyber activities, transmission of harmful programs, or any acts deemed suspicious by the Company.
    12. Accessing outside the interfaces provided by the Company.
    13. Analysis through reverse compilation, reverse assembly, reverse engineering, etc., of the Company’s content.
    14. Use intended to disrupt the Company’s Service.
    15. Attempting to attack, interfere with, or disrupt the Company’s servers or networks.
    16. Imitating the contents of the Service or creating executable programs by mimicking the functionality of the content.
    17. Reproducing the Service, as well as lending, selling, or transferring reproduced data.
    18. Acts that damage the Company and the operation of the Service content, hindering the provision of Services.
    19. Encouraging, preparing, teaching, or promoting any of the above actions.
    20. Any other actions deemed inappropriate by the Company.

Article 16 (Governing Law)

These Terms of Use and the User’s use of the Service shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the country of the User’s residence, which apply to contracts concluded and fully performed within that country. In the event of any litigation arising from these Terms or related to the Service, the User shall submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the country of residence.

Article 17 (Amendment of Terms)

The Company shall notify the User of any amendments to these Terms by posting such changes on this page.