ValueForge

Terms of Service — "Before mom comes"

Effective date: September 30, 2026 · Notice date: September 30, 2026 · Version 1.0

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern the use of the mobile application "Before mom comes" (the "Service") provided by ValueForge ("Company") and define the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the Company and users, as well as other necessary matters.

Article 1 (Purpose)

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern the use of the mobile application "Before mom comes" (the "Service") provided by ValueForge ("Company") and define the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the Company and users, as well as other necessary matters.

Article 2 (Definitions)

  • "Service" means the "Before mom comes" application and all functions incidental thereto provided by the Company.
  • "User" means any person who uses the Service under these Terms.
  • "Paid Content" means in-app virtual goods or features purchased with real currency, such as coins and boosters (Undo, Magic Wand, Shuffle).
  • "Virtual Currency" means data usable only within the Service, such as coins, granted through the purchase of Paid Content or through use of the Service (rewards, events, etc.).
  • "Open Market Operator" means a third-party app market operator that distributes the Service, such as Google Play or the App Store.

Article 3 (Effect and Amendment of the Terms)

These Terms become effective by being posted on the Service screen or otherwise notified to users.

The Company may amend these Terms to the extent that such amendment does not violate applicable laws. When amending, the Company will specify the effective date and reasons for the amendment and announce the amendment through notices within the Service at least 7 days prior to the effective date (or at least 30 days prior for changes that are unfavorable or materially significant to users).

If a user does not consent to the amended Terms, the user may discontinue use of the Service and terminate the usage agreement. If the user continues to use the Service after the announced effective date, the user is deemed to have consented to the amended Terms.

Article 4 (Formation of the Usage Agreement)

The usage agreement is formed when a user installs the Service, consents to these Terms, and begins using the Service.

Children under the age of 14 may not purchase Paid Content without the consent of their legal guardian, and a legal guardian may request cancellation of a purchase made by the child without consent within the period prescribed by applicable laws from the date on which the guardian becomes aware of the purchase.

Article 5 (Provision and Change of the Service)

The Company provides the Service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in principle. However, the Service may be temporarily suspended for system maintenance, server expansion, service improvement, or similar reasons.

The Company may change all or part of the content it provides (levels, events, types and prices of boosters, etc.) for operational or technical reasons, and in such cases will announce the reasons and details of the change in advance.

Article 6 (Suspension of the Service)

The Company may terminate the Service for reasons such as a change of business, closure, or the transfer of its business. In such cases, the Company will notify users in advance.

Upon termination of the Service, unused Paid Content or Virtual Currency held by users will be refunded or otherwise addressed as prescribed by applicable laws.

Article 7 (Obligations of Members/Users)

Users must not engage in any of the following acts.

  • Using the Service abnormally by means of modified clients, macros, automatic input programs, or similar tools
  • Unfairly acquiring Virtual Currency or other benefits by exploiting bugs or errors in the Service
  • Reverse-engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the source code of the Service, or attempting to do so
  • Transacting Paid Content or Virtual Currency by methods other than those designated by the Company (including cashing out)
  • Other acts prohibited by applicable laws or these Terms, or acts contrary to public order and morals

Article 8 (Paid Services and Payment)

Users may purchase Paid Content through payment methods defined by the Open Market Operator.

The price of Paid Content is displayed in the local currency of the user's country or region in accordance with the Open Market Operator's policies and may be changed without prior notice (provided that changes do not apply retroactively to completed purchases).

Payment and refund processing follows the Open Market Operator's policies in principle, and the Company provides the Service through the payment systems of the Open Market Operator.

Article 9 (Withdrawal of Subscription and Refunds)

Users may request withdrawal of subscription within 7 days of the purchase of Paid Content, in accordance with applicable laws (such as the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce).

However, withdrawal of subscription may be restricted in any of the following cases:

  • Where the user has already used all or part of the Paid Content (Virtual Currency)
  • Where additional benefits were provided with the goods or services and those additional benefits have been used
  • Where content provided for a limited period, announced in advance, has passed that period

Refund procedures follow the refund policies and procedures of the Open Market Operator. For payments made directly outside the open market, the Company processes refunds through its own separate procedure (customer support inquiry).

If a child under the age of 14 makes a payment without the consent of their legal guardian, the legal guardian may cancel it.

Article 10 (Expiry of Virtual Currency and Limitation of Liability)

Virtual Currency may expire due to withdrawal from the Service, termination of the usage agreement, the passage of the statutory limitation period, termination of the Service, or similar events.

Virtual Currency may not be exchanged for cash or cash-equivalent value, assigned, lent, or used as collateral, and the Company does not support user-to-user trading of Virtual Currency.

For the loss of Virtual Currency caused by service failures, natural disasters, or other events not attributable to the Company's willful misconduct or gross negligence, the Company may limit its liability to the extent permitted by applicable laws.

Article 11 (Usage Restrictions and Termination)

If a user violates Article 7, the Company may restrict the user's use of the Service — including warnings, temporary suspension, or permanent suspension — after prior notice. However, where the misconduct is serious, the Company may restrict use immediately without prior notice.

Users may stop using the Service at any time by deleting the application or through the procedure designated by the Company.

Article 12 (Intellectual Property Rights)

All content within the Service (graphics, text, sound, program code, etc.) is owned by the Company. Users may not use it through reproduction, distribution, broadcasting, exhibition, creation of derivative works, or similar means, or allow third parties to use it, without the Company's prior written consent.

Article 13 (Advertisements and Third-Party Services)

The Service may display advertisements through advertising networks, and users may receive rewards such as boosters or coins by viewing rewarded ads. Whether advertisements are provided, their form, and related policies may be changed without prior notice (provided that rewards already granted are not affected), and the processing of personal data by third-party advertising networks is governed by their respective privacy policies.

Article 14 (Disclaimer)

The Company is exempt from liability where it cannot provide the Service due to force majeure, including natural disasters, war, suspension of service by mobile carriers, power outages, or failures of service facilities.

The Company is not liable for service disruptions caused by the user's fault, such as device misoperation, use of unauthorized programs, or poor management of account information.

The Company is not liable for damages arising from information or data obtained through the Service, to the extent permitted by applicable laws.

Article 15 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution)

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea.

If a dispute arises between the Company and a user in connection with the use of the Service, both parties will cooperate in good faith to resolve it amicably.

If no agreement is reached, an action may be filed with a court of competent jurisdiction under the procedures prescribed by applicable laws.

For users residing outside Korea, the mandatory consumer protection laws of the relevant country may take precedence over this Article.

Supplementary Provisions

These Terms take effect on September 30, 2026.