Terms of Service

Terms of Service
Effective Date: [June 09, 2025]
Last Updated: [June 09, 2025]
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to KPOPTN.com (“Website”), operated by MediaLive (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.
2. Description of Service
KPOPTN is an English-language news magazine website that provides news, information, and content about Korean pop culture, including but not limited to K-pop, K-dramas, K-TV shows, and Korean entertainment industry news. Our content is hosted on servers located in New York, United States, and is intended for a global English-speaking audience.
3. User Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use this Website. By using our Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
4. Acceptable Use
4.1 Permitted Use
You may use our Website for personal, non-commercial purposes to:

Read and share our content
Comment on articles (where available)
Subscribe to our newsletters
Access entertainment news and information

4.2 Prohibited Use
You agree NOT to:

Use our Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
Post or transmit harmful, threatening, abusive, or offensive content
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content without permission
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our Website
Spam or send unsolicited communications
Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
Post false or misleading information

5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Our Content
All content on KPOPTN, including articles, images, graphics, logos, and design elements, is owned by MediaLive or our content partners and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Third-Party Content
We may feature images, videos, or other content related to K-pop artists, actors, and entertainment companies. Such content is used for news reporting and commentary purposes under fair use principles. All rights to such content remain with their respective owners.
5.3 User-Generated Content
If you submit comments or other content to our Website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content in connection with our services.
6. Privacy and Data Collection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Website, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy Policy.
7. Disclaimers
7.1 Content Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of our content. Entertainment news may change rapidly, and we cannot guarantee all information is current.
7.2 No Professional Advice
Our content is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice of any kind.
7.3 Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of external sites.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, MediaLive shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Website, including but not limited to:

Loss of data or profits
Business interruption
Personal injury
Emotional distress

9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MediaLive, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of our Website or violation of these Terms.
10. Advertising and Monetization
Our Website may display advertisements, including Google AdSense and other advertising networks. We are not responsible for the content of advertisements or the practices of advertisers.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our Website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
12. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in New York, New York, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
MediaLive
Email: [[email protected]]
Website: https://kpoptn.com
Address: [189, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea]
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MediaLive regarding your use of our Website.

By using KPOPTN.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.