Korean Academy of Implant Dentistry (KAID)

Chapter 1: Purpose

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) set forth the conditions and procedures for the use of the information services (“Services”) provided through the website (https://kaidimplant.or.kr/, hereinafter referred to as the “Website”) operated by the Korean Academy of Implant Dentistry (“the Academy”), as well as the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of users and the Academy.

Chapter 2: Effect and Amendment of the Terms

1. These Terms take effect when posted on the Website or otherwise notified to users.
2. The Academy may amend these Terms without prior notice, provided such amendments do not violate applicable laws, and the amended Terms will take effect upon notice in the same manner as set forth in Paragraph 1.
3. Users who do not agree to the amended Terms may discontinue use of the Services and request membership withdrawal.

Chapter 3: Matters Not Specified in the Terms

Matters not specified herein shall be governed by applicable laws, including the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection and the Personal Information Protection Act, as well as by the Academy’s internal regulations.

Chapter 4: Membership Registration

1. Individuals who wish to use the Services must complete the membership application form prescribed by the Website and agree to these Terms to apply for membership.
2. The Academy may refuse membership in the following cases:
01) Application made under another person’s name
02) Submission of false information
03) Actions likely to disrupt public order or offend public morals
04) Any other case deemed inappropriate by the Academy

Chapter 5: Obligations of Members

1. Members must comply with these Terms and applicable laws, and shall not:
01) Apply using another person’s name
02) Engage in activities that interfere with Website operations
03) Infringe on the intellectual property rights of the Academy or third parties
04) Act in violation of public order or good morals
05) Commit any act that violates applicable laws
2. Members must promptly update their registered information in case of changes. The member is solely responsible for any issues arising from failure to do so.

Chapter 6: Provision and Modification of Services

1. The Academy provides the following services:
01) News and announcements from the Academy
02) Information and pre-registration for academic conferences
03) Member information management
04) Viewing and downloading of academic materials
05) Other services as determined by the Academy
2. The Academy may change or discontinue part or all of the Services and will provide prior notice in such cases.

Chapter 7: Restriction or Suspension of Service Use

1. The Academy may restrict or suspend the Services in the following cases:
01) Unavoidable reasons such as system maintenance, server expansion, or repair
02) Force majeure events such as natural disasters, power outages, or communication failures
03) Violation of applicable laws or these Terms by the user
2. The Academy bears no responsibility for issues arising from service suspension.

Chapter 8: Copyright and Restrictions on Use

1. All materials posted on the Website are protected by copyright held by the Academy or the content provider, and users may not reproduce, transmit, distribute, modify, or publish them without permission.
2. Users may not use the Services for commercial purposes without prior consent from the Academy.

Chapter 9: Personal Information Protection

The Academy values members’ personal information and protects it in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act and other applicable laws. Details are set forth in the Privacy Policy.

Chapter 10: Disclaimer

1. The Academy is not responsible for any disruption to the Services caused by natural disasters, force majeure, or reasons attributable to the user.
2. The Academy is not responsible for users’ failure to obtain expected profits or information from the use of the Services.

Chapter 11: Dispute Resolution and Jurisdiction

Any disputes related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court having jurisdiction over the location of the Academy.

Supplementary Provision

These Terms shall take effect on June 10, 2025.