Terms of Use
Last updated: August 1, 2025
Please read these Terms of Use ("Terms") carefully before using the seoul.is website (the "Site"), operated by seoul.is ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing the Site, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and seoul.is.
2. Use of the Site
You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to:
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish any content from the Site without prior written permission
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its servers
- Use any automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) to collect content from the Site at scale without permission
- Frame, mirror, or embed the Site's content on other websites without permission
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Site
3. Intellectual Property
All original content on the Site — including but not limited to text, editorial commentary, design, graphics, and logos — is the property of seoul.is and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. News articles and media from third-party sources are attributed to their respective owners.
You may share individual articles via social media with proper attribution and a link back to the original URL on seoul.is. Mass reproduction or commercial use of our content is prohibited without written permission.
4. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosure
The Site contains links to third-party websites and services, including affiliate links through which we may earn a commission if you make a purchase or booking. We are a participant in affiliate programs including but not limited to Airalo, Klook, and other travel service providers.
Affiliate commissions do not influence our editorial content. However, we encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites.
5. Advertising
The Site displays advertisements served through Google AdSense and other advertising networks. We are not responsible for the content of these advertisements. Clicking on an advertisement may result in tracking by the advertiser.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all content are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:
- The Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
- The information on the Site is accurate, complete, or current
- Any travel information (prices, hours, visa requirements) will remain valid at the time of your trip
Travel conditions, business hours, and regulations change frequently. Always verify critical information with official sources before traveling.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, seoul.is and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to:
- Reliance on travel information that turns out to be inaccurate
- Bookings made through affiliate links
- Loss of data or damage to your device
- Any interruption or cessation of service
8. User-Submitted Content
If you submit tips, corrections, or other content to us via email, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, edit, and publish that content on the Site with attribution (or anonymously, at your request). You confirm you have the right to submit such content.
9. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
10. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Site shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the applicable courts.
12. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: