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Terms of Use

Last updated: April 28, 2026  ·  Effective date: April 28, 2026

Welcome to KoreanTalk – AI Korean Tutor ("App"), operated by Shoktree ("we," "us," or "our"). By downloading or using the App, you agree to these Terms of Use ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using KoreanTalk, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

2. License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the App or its content.

3. Auto-Renewable Subscriptions

KoreanTalk offers the following auto-renewable subscription plans:

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

You can manage and cancel your subscription at any time in your device's App Store account settings (Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions). Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; no partial refunds are provided.

Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

4. One-Time Purchases

KoreanTalk also offers an Ad-Free one-time purchase ($4.99) that permanently removes ads for the account that made the purchase. One-time purchases are non-refundable except as required by applicable law.

5. Free Tier & Advertising

Free-tier users may access limited daily conversation time. Additional time can be unlocked by watching rewarded advertisements served by Google AdMob. Free-tier users may see banner advertisements within the App.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to:

7. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality in the App—including text, graphics, logos, and software—are the exclusive property of Shoktree or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

8. AI-Generated Content

The App uses third-party AI services (Anthropic Claude) to generate conversational responses. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or appropriateness of AI-generated content. AI responses are for educational and practice purposes only and should not be relied upon as authoritative language instruction.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shoktree shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the App.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Seoul, Korea.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: kyw1984@gmail.com