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Thank you for using the LiNC service. We would like to inform you in advance of the revisions to the "Integrated Terms and Conditions of the LiNC Service."
Please review the changes below for your reference when using the service.
Date of notice of the revised Terms: November 2, 2026
Effective date of the revised Terms: November 11, 2026
To establish operating standards for "Coins," the in-service currency used for the LiNC Fiction service
To establish operating standards for "Fan Points," which are granted as rewards for in-service activities or as benefits of purchasing products
To update the procedures for restricting member use of the service (termination of the agreement and suspension of use) and the provisions on dispute jurisdiction
※ Changed or newly added parts are underlined.
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Article 2 (Definitions)(Omitted)8. "GEM" means an electronic certificate issued by the Company, or information relating to such certificate, that can be used to use the LiNC "Service," and constitutes an electronic means of payment. Its name may be changed at the Company's discretion. The Company may issue separate dedicated vouchers for each type of service and operates them in accordance with the policy applicable to each dedicated voucher.(Omitted) | Article 2 (Definitions)(Omitted)8. "GEM" means an electronic certificate issued by the Company, or information relating to such certificate, that can be used to use the LiNC "Service," and constitutes an electronic means of payment. Its name may be changed at the Company's discretion. The Company may issue separate dedicated vouchers for each type of service and operates them in accordance with the policy applicable to each dedicated voucher. "GEM" means only paid digital goods that a Member purchases or charges by paying consideration. Goods granted as a reward for activities such as watching advertisements, or as a benefit of purchasing a product designated by the Company, are separately defined as "Fan Points."9. "Fan Points" means goods granted as a reward for activities designated by the Company within the "Service" (including, but not limited to, watching video advertisements and entering open chats) that a Member has performed, or as a benefit when a Member purchases a product (such as a pass) designated by the Company. Fan Points are goods separate from GEM; a Member cannot directly purchase or charge Fan Points themselves, and Fan Points are not converted into GEM or Coins.10. "Fiction" means an interactive content service, such as scenario play and character chat, provided by the Company on the LiNC website or mobile app.11. "Coin" means in-service goods issued by the Company that can be used to use "Fiction." Its name may be changed at the Company's discretion.12. "Paid Coin" means a "Coin" converted from charged "GEM."13. "Free Coin" means a "Coin" granted free of charge by the Company to a Member.(Omitted) |
Chapter 6-2 Use of Fan Points(Newly added) | Chapter 6-2 Use of Fan PointsArticle 38-2 (Earning and Using Fan Points)(1) Fan Points are granted as a reward when a Member performs activities designated by the Company within the "Service" (including, but not limited to, watching video advertisements and entering open chats), and may be used for in-service functions determined by the Company.(2) The specific details of how Fan Points are earned, earning limits, validity period, and scope of use are governed by these Terms or the guidance on the relevant service screens (e.g., the Charging Station, Fan Points guide).(3) Fan Points cannot be directly purchased or charged, cannot be transferred or sold to others, and are not converted into GEM or Coins or combined with GEM or Coin balances. However, they may be granted as a benefit of purchasing a product (such as a pass) designated by the Company.(4) If a Member improperly obtains Fan Points through abusive acts such as automated means, repetitive actions, or entering false information, the Company may recover or extinguish such Fan Points, and this constitutes grounds for restriction of use under Article 39.Article 38-3 (Policy Changes and Expiration of Fan Points)(1) The Company may amend or change the policies relating to Fan Points provided free of charge, such as the earning method, validity period, and places of use, as necessary for operations, and unless otherwise provided by applicable laws, the Company provides no separate compensation to Members for such changes.(2) Fan Points automatically expire when the validity period set by these Terms and the relevant service screens elapses and are automatically deducted from the Member's balance, and a Member may not claim their use, refund, or reissuance. The same validity period and expiration standards apply to Fan Points granted through the purchase of a product (such as a pass) designated by the Company.(3) If there is a material change to the policy change under Paragraph 1 or the expiration standards under Paragraph 2, the Company will give advance notice, with a reasonable period, by a method that Members can sufficiently recognize, such as the in-service notice screen or notifications.(4) Upon a Member's withdrawal or termination of the agreement, the Member must use any held Fan Points within the period determined by the Company; Fan Points not used within that period expire, and the Company bears no separate obligation of compensation for them.Article 38-4 (Limits on Refunds of Fan Points)Fan Points are not refunded in cash or any other monetary value, except for the refund grounds set by these Terms and the relevant service screens. The same applies to Fan Points granted through the purchase of a product (such as a pass) designated by the Company. |
Chapter 7 Use of Coins(Newly added) | Chapter 7 Use of CoinsArticle 38-5 (Earning and Using Coins)(1) "Coins" are divided into "Free Coins" and "Paid Coins" and may be used to use "Fiction."(2) "Free Coins" are granted to Members by the Company, and the quantity and validity period are determined by the Company.(3) "GEM" may be converted into "Coins" for use, and "Coins" obtained through conversion are treated as "Paid Coins." Converted "Coins" cannot be converted back into "GEM."Article 38-6 (Policy Changes and Expiration of Coins)(1) The Company may change the policies relating to "Free Coins," such as the conditions of granting and the validity period, as necessary for operations, and unless otherwise provided by applicable laws, the Company provides no separate compensation to Members for such changes.(2) Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Article 33 apply mutatis mutandis to changes to or discontinuation of the terms of use of "Paid Coins."(3) "Free Coins" whose validity period has elapsed expire, and a Member may not claim their use, refund, or reissuance.(4) If there is a material change to the policy change under Paragraph 1 or the expiration standards under Paragraph 3, the Company will give advance notice, with a reasonable period, by a method that Members can sufficiently recognize, such as the in-service notice screen or notifications.(5) The validity period of "Paid Coins" is five years from the charging date of the converted "GEM."(6) Upon a Member's withdrawal or termination of the agreement, held "Free Coins" expire, and the balance of "Paid Coins" is treated in the same way as "GEM."Article 38-7 (Limits on Refunds of Coins)(1) "Free Coins" are not refunded in cash or any other monetary value.(2) Refunds of "Paid Coins" follow the refund provisions for "GEM" (Article 35).(3) When "GEM" is refunded, unused "Paid Coins" converted from that "GEM" are not refunded unless a separate refund request is made for the unused portion. |
Article 39 (Termination and Restriction of Use of the "Service")(Omitted)(3) If a Member engages in any of the following acts, the Company may terminate the "Service Use Agreement" or suspend use of the "Service" for a certain period without prior notice.(Omitted)14. The Member improperly obtains points through abusive acts such as automated means, repetitive actions, or entering false information, without following the proper procedures such as watching advertisements provided by the Company(Omitted) | Article 39 (Termination and Restriction of Use of the "Service")(Omitted)(3) If a Member engages in any of the following acts, the Company will, as a general rule, give the Member prior notice and request a correction, and if the Member does not comply or correction is impossible, the Company may terminate the "Service Use Agreement" or suspend use of the "Service" for a certain period. However, for acts falling under Items 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 14, and 15 where immediate action is necessary, the Company may suspend use or terminate the agreement without prior notice.(Omitted)14. The Member improperly obtains Fan Points through abusive acts such as automated means, repetitive actions, or entering false information, without following the proper procedures such as watching advertisements provided by the Company15. The Member obtains Free Coins by improper means(Omitted) |
Article 44 (Jurisdiction)All lawsuits arising in connection with disputes arising from use of the "Service" shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the district court that has jurisdiction over the User's address at the time of filing, or, if there is no address, the User's residence. However, if the User's address or residence is unclear at the time of filing, or if the User resides abroad, the lawsuit shall be filed with the court of competent jurisdiction under the Civil Procedure Act of the Republic of Korea. | Article 44 (Jurisdiction)Lawsuits arising in connection with disputes arising from use of the "Service" shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Seoul Central District Court or the district court that has jurisdiction over the User's address at the time of filing, or, if there is no address, the User's residence. However, if the User's address or residence is unclear at the time of filing, or if the User resides abroad, the lawsuit shall be filed with the court of competent jurisdiction under the Civil Procedure Act of the Republic of Korea. |
AddendumEffective date of the current Terms: September 25, 2025 | AddendumThese Terms take effect on November 11, 2026. "GEM" held before the effective date will be subject to automatic conversion under Article 38-5, Paragraph 3 when Coins are insufficient while using "Fiction." Existing "GEM" holders will be notified of this through an in-service notice before the effective date.The terms in effect at the time of purchase apply to the withdrawal and refund of GEM purchased before the effective date.Effective date of the previous Terms: September 25, 2025 |
∙If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you may raise an objection or withdraw your LiNC membership through Customer Support before the effective date.
∙If you do not raise an objection before the effective date, you will be deemed to have agreed to the revised Terms, which will apply from the effective date.
∙This notice is provided in Korean, English, and Japanese, and we will also notify members individually by email.
If you have any questions or feedback, please contact LiNC Customer Support at any time.
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