Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Effective Date: September 19, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using KoreaSavvy (accessible at https://koreasavvy.com, hereinafter referred to as the “Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of this site immediately.

2. Intellectual Property & Fair Use

All content published on KoreaSavvy—including original investigative travel guides, on-the-ground photography, cinemagraphs, curated transit step-by-step instructions, infographics, and site architecture—is the exclusive intellectual property of KoreaSavvy and protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may view, download for temporary caching, and print pages for personal, non-commercial reference only. Reproduction, redistribution, republication, or automated scraping of our content without express written consent from the KoreaSavvy editorial board is strictly prohibited.

3. Travel, Fare, and Regulatory Disclaimer

While our team makes every reasonable effort to verify train timetables (KTX, SRT, AREX), transit card terms (Climate Card, WOWPASS, NAMANE, T-Money), visa requirements (K-ETA), and airport logistics through primary sources, transportation systems and municipal policies evolve rapidly.

All content on this Website is provided solely for general informational and educational guidance. KoreaSavvy is an independent private publication and is not affiliated with the Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail), Seoul Metro, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Incheon International Airport Corporation, or any official municipal agency. Travelers are advised to confirm real-time operations, official schedules, and ticketing conditions with the respective transport operators prior to travel.

4. Third-Party Links & External Resources

Our articles may contain links to third-party services, mapping tools (such as Naver Map and KakaoMap), reservation portals, and transit platforms. These links are provided for your convenience. KoreaSavvy exercises no operational control over third-party platforms, does not endorse, and assumes no responsibility for their content, availability, privacy practices, or operational accuracy.

5. Affiliate Relationships & Advertising

Certain links on KoreaSavvy may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a modest commission if you make a purchase or reservation through those links at no extra cost to you. Advertisements served via Google AdSense and affiliated display networks adhere to strict separation from our independent editorial assessments. For detailed information, review our Affiliate Disclaimer & Advertising Disclosure.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, KoreaSavvy, its editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of the Website, including but not limited to travel delays, missed departures, fare adjustments, currency exchange variances, or technical service interruptions.

7. Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right to revise or amend these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Changes will take effect immediately upon being posted on this page. Your continued use of the Website after modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Governing Law & Contact

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