Welcome to Freepia (https://freepia.kr). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1. About the site
Freepia publishes general, English-language information for foreigners living in Korea, covering topics such as visa and residency, banking, phone and internet, housing and daily life. The site is provided for informational purposes only.
2. Not professional advice
Nothing on Freepia constitutes legal, immigration, tax, financial, medical or other professional advice, and it does not create any professional or advisory relationship. Laws, regulations, fees, rates and procedures in Korea change frequently and may vary by individual circumstance, region and timing. Always confirm your specific situation with the relevant official authority (for example, Korea Immigration Service, the National Health Insurance Service, the National Tax Service, or a licensed professional) before making decisions. You rely on the information at your own risk.
3. Accuracy and updates
We make reasonable efforts to keep content accurate and current, and to note when a guide reflects information as of a particular date. However, we do not warrant that all content is complete, accurate or up to date at the time you read it. We may add, change or remove content at any time without notice.
4. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise noted, the text, design, graphics, calculators and other content on Freepia are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may view and share links to our pages and quote short excerpts with attribution and a link back. You may not copy, republish or redistribute substantial portions of our content without prior written permission.
5. Acceptable use
You agree not to use the site to break any law, to attempt to disrupt or gain unauthorized access to our systems, to scrape or copy content at scale, or to misrepresent your relationship with Freepia. We may restrict access to anyone who misuses the site.
6. External links
Our guides link to third-party websites, including government and service-provider sites, for your convenience. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, policies or availability. A link is not an endorsement. Review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
7. Advertising
The site displays third-party advertising, including Google AdSense. We are not responsible for the content of ads or for any products or services advertised. See our Disclosure and Privacy Policy for details.
8. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Freepia and its operators are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the site or its content, including decisions made or actions taken based on information found here. The site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
9. Changes to these terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The "Effective date" above indicates the latest version. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms.
10. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Korea.
11. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Email hello@freepia.kr or use our Contact page.