Terms of Service

Article 1 (Purpose)

These Terms set out the conditions for using the UBAN app and website (ubanph.com, the "Service") provided by [[운영자]] (the "Operator"), and the rights and obligations of the Operator and users.

Article 2 (Nature of the Service)

  1. UBAN is a posting and connection platform where users in the Cebu area of the Philippines list used items, search for them, and discuss deals by chat.
  2. The Operator is not a party to any transaction. Sellers and buyers are directly responsible for item quality, authenticity, legality, payment, and delivery or handover.
  3. The Operator does not provide payment processing, escrow, or delivery services.

Article 3 (Sign-up and Accounts)

  1. Only people aged 18 or older may sign up.
  2. You sign up with Philippine mobile number (+63) verification, or with a Kakao, Google, Facebook, or Apple account. Even if you sign up with a social account, you need +63 number verification to list items.
  3. Your nickname, profile photo, and nationality (self-reported) are visible to other users. Nationality is self-reported information that the Operator does not verify.
  4. An account may be used only by its owner and may not be transferred or lent to anyone else.
  5. Area verification checks whether your device's current location is within a city radius. It does not guarantee your actual place of residence.

Article 4 (Posts)

  1. You are responsible for the posts, photos, and chat messages you upload (together, "Posts").
  2. You grant the Operator a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use your Posts to operate, display, and promote the Service (including in-app display, shared-link web pages, and search engine exposure). This right ends when the Post or your account is deleted (except for copies already shared externally or cached).
  3. Item details are public web pages (ubanph.com/i/...) that anyone can view and that may appear in search engines.

Article 5 (Prohibited Conduct)

The following are prohibited.

  1. Posting items that are prohibited or require a permit under Philippine law: narcotics and controlled drugs, firearms, ammunition and explosives, prescription medicine, counterfeit or stolen goods, protected wildlife, adult content, sale of tobacco or alcohol to minors, and sale of personal data or accounts
  2. Fraud, inducing advance payment, fake listings, and impersonation
  3. Abuse, hate speech, harassment, stalking, and sexual advances
  4. Repeated posting of the same item, advertising or spam, and posts mainly meant to lead people to payment or contact outside the Service
  5. Collecting information by automated means or interfering with the operation of the Service
  6. Posting other people's personal information (phone number, address, etc.) without consent

Article 6 (Reports, Hiding, and Restrictions)

  1. Users can report posts and other users. A post reported by 3 or more different users is automatically hidden and reviewed by the Operator.
  2. The Operator may hide posts or suspend accounts that violate these Terms or the law. A suspended account is restricted from posting and chatting but can still be deleted.
  3. If a suspended account is deleted, the same phone number cannot be used to sign up again (see item 5 of Part 2, Privacy Policy).
  4. Users can block other users; once blocked, neither side can start a chat with the other.

Article 7 (Safe Trading Notice)

  1. The Operator sends a "beware of advance payment requests" notice when a chat starts.
  2. In-person trades are recommended. Do not send money before you have checked the item.
  3. If you suspect fraud, you can save the chat record as a PDF with "Get records for police" in the app and submit it to law enforcement. The Operator cooperates with law enforcement when requested under applicable law.

Article 8 (Changes and Suspension of the Service)

The Operator may change or temporarily suspend the Service, and will announce important changes in the app in advance. The Service is currently free; if paid features are introduced, separate consent will be requested.

Article 9 (Account Deletion)

You can delete your account at any time in the app under My Info > Settings > Delete account. If you cannot use the app, you can request deletion at support@ubanph.com (see ubanph.com/account-deletion). The information deleted is described in item 5 of Part 2.

Article 10 (Limitation of Liability)

  1. Unless caused by the Operator's intent or gross negligence, the Operator is not liable for transactions between users, the accuracy of Posts, or damage arising from users' conduct.
  2. The Operator is not liable for interruptions caused by natural disasters, network failures, or failures of external services (Supabase, Google, Apple, Twilio, etc.).
  3. To the extent permitted by law, the Operator's liability is limited to direct damages.

Article 11 (Changes to the Terms)

If the Terms change, we will announce it in the app and on the website 7 days before the effective date (30 days before for changes unfavorable to users). Continuing to use the Service after the effective date means you agree to the changes.

Article 12 (Governing Law and Jurisdiction)

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, and disputes will be resolved in the courts of Cebu City. If the Korean and English versions differ, the English version prevails.

Addendum

These Terms take effect on [[시행일]].

Contact: support@ubanph.com