Terms of Use for Open Badge Wallet
Chapter 1General Provisions
Article 1(Definitions)
The terms defined in this document are as follows:
[Recipient]
An individual who has the right to receive an Open Badge or digital certificate.
[Holder]
An individual who has received an Open Badge or digital certificate.
[Issuer]
An organization that issues Open Badges.
[Open Badge]
A digital credential conforming to the global standard Open Badges v2.0 established by 1EdTech Consortium, Inc. (formerly IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc.), representing qualifications, courses, academic credits, achievements, learning outcomes, certifications, or other acquisition information.
[Open Badge Wallet]
A feature that allows recipients to display received Open Badges or digital certificates online.
[Account]
The complete set of registration information required for the services provided in Article 11, including email address, ID, and password.
Article 2(Application of Terms)
1. These terms apply to all services (hereinafter referred to as "Services") provided by LecoS Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") related to Open Badges or digital certificates (hereinafter referred to as "Open Badges, etc.") for recipients of such digital credentials.
2. Recipients are deemed to agree to these terms by clicking the "Agree" button on the terms display screen of the Service or by expressing their consent through other methods designated by the Company.
Article 3(Notifications to Recipients)
1. The Company may notify recipients of necessary matters related to these terms or make them available for review via the internet or by other methods deemed appropriate by the Company.
2. Notifications described in the preceding paragraph shall take effect from the time the Company issues them as specified by the preceding provision.
3. Notifications made by the Company to recipients shall constitute a part of these terms.
Article 4(Amendments to Terms)
1. The Company may amend these terms without obtaining the consent of recipients. In such cases, the conditions of service usage shall be governed by the amended terms.
2. Amendments to the terms will be notified to recipients and will take effect from the time they are displayed on the service.
Article 5(Scope of Terms)
1. If the Company establishes individual service rules or additional regulations, those rules or regulations shall constitute a part of these terms.
2. In the event of any discrepancy between these terms and the individual service rules or additional regulations, the individual service rules or additional regulations shall prevail.
Chapter 2Receipt of Open Badges
Article 6(Receipt)
1. Recipients can receive Open Badges, etc., by registering their recipient information in the Service.
2. When registering recipient information, the recipient must provide an email address that they personally own. If the email address is shared among multiple individuals (e.g., within a company, school, or family), registration is only allowed if all users consent to using the email address for recipient information registration. However, in such cases, the use of the Service is still restricted to the designated recipient only.
3. If deemed necessary, the Company may request recipients to submit relevant documents for identity verification.
Article 7(ID and Password)
Article 8(Prohibition of Transfer, etc.)
Recipients shall not transfer, sell, change the name, pledge, or provide as collateral any rights they hold as recipients to a third party.
Article 9(Notification of Changes)
1. If there are any changes to the recipient's registered information in the Service, the recipient must promptly notify the Company using the prescribed method.
2. The Company shall not be liable for any disadvantages incurred by the recipient due to failure to notify such changes.
Article 10(Equipment, etc.)
Recipients shall, at their own expense and responsibility, prepare all communication devices, software, and other necessary equipment required to use the Service and maintain them in a functional state. Additionally, recipients shall bear the cost and responsibility for accessing the Service via the Internet.
Chapter 3Service Usage and Usage Data
Article 11(Provided Services)
The Company provides an Open Badge Wallet service that allows recipients to display their Open Badges, etc., online, along with the following supplementary services (hereinafter referred to as "Supplementary Services"):
(1)Recipient profile registration and public display service
(2)Open Badge public display service
(3)Open Badge verification service
(4)Open Badge search service
(5)Submission and verification service for digital certificates to designated entities
(6)Other related supplementary services
Article 12(Commencement of Service Usage)
1. The Company grants recipients access to the Service by issuing an ID. Recipients may use the Service in accordance with the conditions set forth in these Terms.
2. Recipients may begin using the Service from the start date of their registered Open Badge Wallet.
Article 13(Use of Usage Data)
The Company utilizes "Google Analytics" and "Clarity" to collect and analyze service usage data. In some cases, data may be collected without including personally identifiable information. Users can opt out of data collection by disabling cookies in their browser settings. The Company assumes no liability for any damages resulting from the use of "Google Analytics" and "Clarity."
(1)Google Analytics Terms of Service
(https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/jp/)
(2)Google Privacy Policy and Terms
(https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads?hl=ja)
(3)Clarity Terms of Service
(https://clarity.microsoft.com/terms)
(4)Microsoft Privacy Statement
(https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement)
Article 14(Suspension of Service Usage)
If a recipient wishes to suspend their use of the Service, they may do so by deleting their account. Once deleted, the account cannot be restored or re-registered.
Article 15(Deletion of Open Badges)
Recipients may delete some or all of their Open Badges within the Service. However, information regarding the deleted Open Badges will not be communicated to the issuer. Additionally, once deleted by the recipient, Open Badges cannot be restored or re-registered.
Article 16(Revocation of ID and Password)
If a recipient violates the provisions of these Terms, the Company may, upon notification to the recipient, suspend their use of the Service and revoke their issued ID and password.
Article 17(Suspension of Open Badge Wallet Usage)
If there is a significant defect in the recipient's Open Badge or the contents of their Open Badge Wallet, the Company may suspend the use of the Open Badge Wallet after notifying the recipient.
Chapter 4Obligations of the Recipient
Article 18(Responsibility for Managing ID and Password)
1. The recipient is solely responsible for the use and management of their ID and password for using the Service.
2. The Company shall not be held liable for any damages incurred by the recipient due to their ID or password being used by a third party, regardless of whether it resulted from the recipient’s intent or negligence.
3. If the recipient loses their password, or if their ID or password is stolen or used by a third party, they must immediately notify the Company and follow the Company's instructions.
4. Any use of the Service with the recipient’s ID and password shall be deemed as use by the recipient themselves, and they shall bear all associated obligations.
Article 19(Principle of Self-Responsibility)
1. The recipient is responsible for all actions taken using their ID and password within the Service and their consequences, regardless of whether the recipient personally performed the actions.
2. The recipient is solely responsible for any use of ancillary services.
3. The recipient acknowledges that the Company has no obligation to store ancillary service data and must properly back up any necessary information at their own responsibility.
4. If the recipient receives inquiries or complaints from third parties regarding their use of the Service, they shall resolve such matters at their own expense and responsibility.
5. If the recipient has any claims, questions, or complaints regarding a third party’s actions, they must directly notify the concerned third party and handle the matter at their own responsibility and expense.
6. If the recipient causes any damage to the Company or a third party by using the Service, they shall compensate for such damage at their own expense and responsibility.
Article 20(Other Prohibited Actions)
Recipients shall not engage in the following activities within the Service:
(1)Unauthorized use of ID and password
(2)Registering another person’s email address
(3)Sharing or lending ID and password after creating an Open Badge Wallet
(4)Using or providing harmful programs, such as computer viruses, through or in relation to the Service
(5)Modifying content or creating derivative works based on the content
(6)Infringing or potentially infringing the Company's trademarks or intellectual property rights
(7)Copying, selling, publishing, or distributing data, information, text, software, etc., obtained through the Service beyond personal use permitted by copyright law
(8)Infringing or potentially infringing on a third party’s property, privacy, or portrait rights
(9)Discriminating against, defaming, or damaging the honor or credibility of a third party
(10)Engaging in or potentially engaging in criminal acts or acts leading to crime
(11)Engaging in activities related to adult content, religion, or politics
(12)Violating laws, these Terms, or public morals (e.g., prostitution, violence, cruelty), disrupting the operation of the Service, damaging the Company’s reputation or property, or causing disadvantages to the Company
(13)Encouraging any of the prohibited actions listed above
(14)Any other actions deemed inappropriate by the Company
Article 21(Suspension and Termination of User Qualification)
1. If a recipient violates any of the provisions in the previous article, the Company may immediately suspend or terminate the recipient’s user qualification without prior notice. If the qualification is terminated, the recipient shall bear full responsibility for any outstanding obligations under this agreement.
2. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the recipient as a result of the actions in the preceding paragraph, including loss of access to the Service.
Article 22(Liability for Damages)
If a recipient violates these Terms or any applicable laws, resulting in damages to the Company or any third party, the recipient shall be liable for compensation and shall indemnify the Company and any affected third parties.
Chapter 5Handling of Personal Information
Article 23(Personal Information)
Article 24(Use of Personal Information)
1.We may use the personal information specified in the previous article for the following purposes:
(1)To provide this service.
(2)To perform tasks necessary for service operation.
(3)To analyze and research trends in service usage.
(4)To research and develop new services.
2.We may outsource the handling of personal information to NetLearning Holdings Inc. within the scope of the above purposes.
3.Except in the following cases, we will not disclose personal information to third parties:
(1)When the recipient explicitly consents to disclosure.
(2)When the information is handled jointly or outsourced to achieve the purposes outlined in Section 1.
(3)When business assets, including personal information, are transferred due to business transfers or spin-offs.
(4)When personal information is shared with a specified third party, and the purpose and recipient are notified or publicly announced in advance.
4.The handling of personal information shall comply with this agreement, as well as our Privacy Policy and related regulations.
Article 25(Disclosure of Personal Information)
1.If the recipient chooses to make their Open Badge information and personal details public, we will disclose the following information accordingly:
(1)All information contained in the Open Badge (issuance date, issuer, validity status, as well as the email address, name, description, acquisition requirements, skills, expiration date, and any other details recorded by the issuer).
(2)The recipient’s recorded name, messages, and other details stored in the Open Badge Wallet.
2.We may provide the following information from a recipient’s digital certificate and personal data to a designated third party via a certificate viewing URL or PDF file:
(1)All information contained in the digital certificate (issuance date, issuer, validity status, recipient’s name, information displayed on the certificate image by the issuer, and any notes entered by the issuer).
Chapter 6Service Terms, Modifications, Suspension, and Termination
Article 26(Service Terms)
The Company reserves the right to monitor the use of this service and, at its discretion, restrict access if deemed necessary.
Article 27(Changes to Service Content)
The Company may change the content or name of the service without prior notice to the recipient.
Article 28(Temporary Suspension of Service)
1. The Company may temporarily suspend the service without prior notice to recipients under the following circumstances:
(1)When an issue arises with the internet, making it inaccessible.
(2)When an issue occurs with the telecommunications facilities of the internet service provider that the Company relies on for service operation, making internet access unavailable.
(3)For scheduled or urgent maintenance of service-related equipment. In the case of scheduled maintenance, recipients will be notified at least one month in advance.
(4)When service provision becomes impossible due to fire, power outages, or similar incidents.
(5)When service provision becomes impossible due to natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, or tsunamis.
(6)When service provision is affected by widespread epidemics or pandemics.
(7)When service provision is disrupted due to war, civil unrest, riots, strikes, or similar events.
(8)When the Company deems a temporary suspension of the service necessary for operational or technical reasons.
2. The Company shall not be liable for any damages suffered by recipients or third parties due to service delays or suspensions arising from any of the reasons listed above or for any other reason.
Article 29(Service Suspension)
The Company may suspend the provision of all or part of the Service. In such cases, the Company will notify recipients at least three months in advance. However, in cases of urgent and unavoidable circumstances, prior notice may not be given.
Article 30(Disclaimer)
1.The content of this Service is provided as available at the time.
2. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the recipient as a result of using this Service (including damages caused by disputes with third parties) or for any damages suffered by third parties. The Company assumes no obligation for compensation.
3. The Company shall not be liable for any damages incurred by recipients or third parties due to access restrictions, suspension, or termination of the Service, regardless of the reason. The Company assumes no obligation for compensation.
Chapter 7Miscellaneous
Article 31(Consultation)
In the event of a dispute between the recipient and the Company regarding this Service, both parties shall engage in sincere consultation to resolve the matter.
Article 32(Exclusive Jurisdiction)
If legal action is necessary between the recipient and the Company, the Seoul Central District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction as the court of first instance.
Article 33(Governing Law)
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea.
Article 34(Language)
These Terms are written in Korean. In case of any discrepancies between the translated versions and the Korean version, the Korean version shall prevail in all respects.
Supplementary Provisions
These Terms shall come into effect on October 1, 2021.
These Terms were amended and enforced on July 21, 2022.
These Terms were amended and enforced on September 29, 2022.
These Terms were amended and enforced on November 20, 2022.
These Terms were amended and enforced on July 13, 2023.
These Terms were amended and enforced on March 14, 2024.
These Terms were amended and enforced on July 1, 2024.
