Chinipy Tarot Terms of Service
Article 1 (Purpose and Service Overview)
1.1 Service Name
- Korean: 치니파이 타로
- English: Chinipy Tarot
1.2 Service Purpose
This service provides tarot card interpretations and dream interpretations on topics of interest to users as an entertainment and recreational service.
1.3 Important Notice
- This service is provided for pure entertainment purposes and is not based on scientific evidence or medical diagnosis
- Tarot card results do not predict or guarantee the actual future
- For important life decisions (health, financial, legal matters, etc.), please consult with relevant field experts
- The company accepts no responsibility for any decisions based on the results of this service
Article 2 (Service Eligibility and Registration)
2.1 Eligibility
- Individuals aged 12 and above
- iOS and Android smartphone users
- Available worldwide (Main service regions: Korea, Japan, USA, UK, France, Spain, Germany)
2.2 Minor Protection
- Parental supervision required for minors' service use
- All responsibility for minors' in-app purchases lies with the guardian
- Guardians are responsible for appropriately monitoring their children's service use
- Preventing minors from blindly believing tarot results is the guardian's responsibility
2.3 Membership Registration
- Social login via Google OAuth, Apple OAuth
- Kakao and Naver OAuth to be added in the future
- Agreement to these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy required upon registration
2.4 Global Service Provision
- Personal information may be transferred abroad for smooth global service provision
- Main transfer countries: USA, Singapore, European Union
- Processing in compliance with personal data protection laws of each country (GDPR, DPF, etc.)
Article 3 (Service Content and Usage)
3.1 Basic Services
- Free Tarot Reading: Basic interpretation provided when using Moonlight Shard (brief summary format)
- Premium Tarot Reading: Detailed interpretation provided when using Focus Elixir
- AI-based Character Tarot Reading: Customized interpretations through various characters
- Dream Interpretation Service: AI-based dream interpretation and consultation
3.2 AI-based Services
- This service provides tarot interpretations using advanced artificial intelligence technology
- Continuously improved for AI response consistency and quality enhancement
- Due to the nature of AI technology, perfect results cannot be guaranteed
- Customized interpretations based on individual interests
- Personalized service provision through analysis of access frequency and usage patterns
3.3 Data Collection and Usage
This service collects the following information for service quality improvement:
- OAuth Login Information: Email, name, unique identifier from Google/Apple accounts
- Service Usage Records: Tarot question history, interpretation result viewing records
- Dream Content and Dream Interpretation Records: User-entered dream content, AI interpretation results (automatically deleted after 7 days)
- Device Information: Mobile device identifier, OS version, app version
- Optional Information: Date of birth (for accurate interpretation), interests (for customized service)
3.4 Sensitive Information Processing
- Dream content is specially protected as sensitive information that may relate to individual psychological states
- Used only for dream interpretation service provision and not utilized for other purposes
- Dream content and interpretation results are automatically and completely deleted 7 days after creation
- Users can request deletion of dream content at any time
Article 4 (Game Items and Payment)
4.1 Game Items
Moonlight Shard
- Basic item required for free tarot reading use
- 1 piece allows 1 free tarot reading
- Acquisition Methods:
- 1 piece provided as daily login reward
- Obtainable by watching ads on event page
- Obtainable by participating in in-app events
- Obtainable through other events and rewards
- Exchangeable for Focus Elixir (currently 10 pieces = 1 Focus Elixir, exchange rate subject to change)
Focus Elixir
- Premium tarot reading ticket
- 1 piece allows 1 premium tarot reading
Oracle Tome
- Paid in-app purchase item
- Exchangeable for Focus Elixir (currently 1 piece = 3 Focus Elixir, exchange rate subject to change)
4.2 In-app Purchases
- Using Google Play Store, App Store payment systems
- Store payment policies apply when purchasing Oracle Tome
- Payment cancellation and refunds follow each store's policies
4.3 Refund Policy
Refund Principles
- Purchased Oracle Tome is immediately credited to your account and is generally non-refundable
- Change of mind, service dissatisfaction, or dissatisfaction with tarot results are not grounds for refund
Exceptional Refund Review Grounds
- Duplicate payment due to system error
- Unauthorized payment by minor (legal guardian verification required)
- Clear product selection error
- Oracle Tome not credited due to system failure
Non-Refundable Conditions
- Oracle Tome already exchanged for Focus Elixir
- More than 7 days have passed since purchase date
Refund Application Method
- Apply according to each store's (Google Play Store, App Store) policies
- Direct developer inquiry: tarot@chinipy.com
- Purchase receipt, refund reason, and usage history must be specified when applying for refund
Notes
- Refund requests are approved after individual review
- Service use may be restricted for false applications
Article 5 (Advertising Service)
5.1 Advertising Policy
- Ad viewing for obtaining Moonlight Shards on event page
- Free tarot reading proceeds using Moonlight Shards (no ad viewing required)
- Event reward acquisition may be restricted if ads are blocked
- Responsibility for ad content lies with the respective advertiser
5.2 Personalized Advertising
- Personalized ads provided through Google AdMob
- Uses advertising identifiers (iOS: IDFA, Android: Google Advertising ID)
- Ad effectiveness measurement based on device information and app usage patterns
- Personalized ad exposure matching user interests
5.3 Right to Refuse Ad Tracking
Users can refuse personalized ad tracking at any time:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Disable Allow Apps to Request to Track
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Disable Ad Personalization
Important: Even if ad tracking is refused, the obligation to watch ads for free service use remains. Only general ads will be shown instead of personalized ads.
Article 6 (User Obligations)
6.1 Prohibited Acts
- Service abuse and fraudulent use
- Unauthorized use of others' personal information
- Entering false information or attempting technical manipulation
- Acts that harm service stability
- Absolutely believing tarot results
- Using the service for purposes other than entertainment
- Unauthorized commercial use or redistribution of tarot interpretation results
- Unauthorized copying, distribution, or secondary processing of in-app content
6.2 User Responsibilities
- Service Purpose Compliance: Use only for pure entertainment and recreational purposes
- Result Interpretation Caution: Recognize that tarot results are not scientific evidence or medical diagnosis
- Expert Consultation Recommended: Mandatory consultation with relevant field experts for important life decisions
- Minor Management: Use under parental supervision for minors
- Personal Information Management: Obligation to safely manage one's account information
Article 7 (Personal Information Protection and Data Management)
7.1 Personal Information Processing
- Personal information processing follows separate Privacy Policy
- Collect and use only minimal information
- Not provided to third parties without user consent
7.2 Data Security
- Supabase-based security system applied
- Only authenticated users can access API calls
- Personal information stored with encryption
- Technical measures established against hacking, etc.
- Access control system installed and access records kept for at least 1 year
7.3 Personal Information Retention and Deletion Policy
Legally Required Retention Data
- Payment Information: Retained for 5 years from payment date (Electronic Commerce Act compliance)
- Member Basic Information: Retained for 1 year from withdrawal date (fraud prevention purpose)
Service Operation Data Retention Period
- Tarot Question History: Automatically deleted after 7 days
- Dream Content and Dream Interpretation Records: Automatically deleted after 7 days (sensitive information protection)
- Ad Viewing Records: Automatically deleted after 7 days
- Held Assets Status: Retained for 2 years from last activity date
Article 8 (Intellectual Property Rights)
8.1 Company's Intellectual Property Rights
- Copyrights of all content used in this service belong to the company
- Rights to all software, algorithms, and databases within the service belong to the company
8.2 User Usage Restrictions
- Users may use service content only for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Prohibited Acts:
- Unauthorized copying, distribution, commercial use of tarot card images
- Resale or commercial utilization of tarot interpretation results
- Creation and distribution of derivative works from in-app content
- Unauthorized use of company logo
Article 9 (Service Suspension and Changes)
9.1 Service Changes
- Company may change content for service improvement
- Important changes will be announced in advance
- Item exchange rates, etc. may change according to operational circumstances
9.2 Service Suspension
- May be temporarily suspended due to system maintenance, technical issues, etc.
- 30-day advance notice when service termination is unavoidable
Article 10 (Member Withdrawal and Account Deletion)
10.1 Withdrawal Method
- Using member withdrawal function within the app
- Withdrawal request through direct developer inquiry
10.2 Processing Upon Withdrawal
- Immediate deletion of personal information (except legally required retention)
- Payment information retained for 5 years according to Electronic Commerce Act
- Complete extinction of all held assets
- Re-registration with same account restricted within 31 days after withdrawal
- Previous data cannot be restored upon re-registration
Article 11 (Limitation of Liability)
11.1 Company Liability Limitation
- Does not guarantee accuracy of tarot results
- No responsibility for user decisions based on tarot results
- Liability limited when service is suspended due to force majeure
- Perfect service cannot be guaranteed due to AI technology characteristics
11.2 Disclaimer
Service Characteristic Disclaimer
- This service is provided for pure entertainment and recreational purposes and cannot replace any medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice
- Tarot card interpretation results have no scientific basis and do not predict or guarantee the actual future
- The company accepts no responsibility for all decisions made by users based on tarot results and their consequences
Article 12 (Dispute Resolution)
12.1 Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- Korean law applies
- Seoul Central District Court as exclusive jurisdiction court
12.2 Dispute Mediation
- Priority on resolution through mutual consultation when disputes arise
- Related dispute mediation agencies may be used when necessary
Article 13 (Miscellaneous)
13.1 Terms of Service Changes
- Company may change terms of service according to related laws and service operational needs
- In-app notice or email notification when changed
- Service use may be discontinued and withdrawal possible if disagreeing with changed terms
Effective Date: 2025-06-27
Revision Date: 2025-06-27