Important Notices for Ad Application

Our platform uses UTC standards to ensure fair visibility for all partners worldwide and advertising schedules are automatically synced to the local time of your business location (e.g., Asia/Seoul for South Korea) with the exact activation time determined by your local offset from UTC. Please note that to extend your advertising period, you must re-apply after your current ad period has expired.

This agreement sets forth the necessary terms and conditions for "Designswitch.Inc" (the service provider) and "Partner" (the partner company) to enter into a partnership service agreement.

1. Article 1 (Purpose of Agreement)
• This agreement governs the provision of a partnership rank, such as 'Featured Partner' or 'Premier Partner', along with corresponding priority exposure and other benefits within the online platform.


2. Article 2 (Scope and Limitation of Services)
• Services Provided: "Designswitch.Inc" will provide the following services to "Partner":
  • Service Labels: Grant 'Premier Partner' or 'Featured Partner' status and display the designated rank label on "Partner's" company or service name.
  • Service Hierarchy: The priority for label display and exposure follows the principle of: Premier Partner > Featured Partner > Verified Partner > Standard Partner.
  • Rank Requirements: When a Verified Partner completes the service fee payment, Featured Partner status will be assigned if no portfolio is registered, while Premier Partner status will be granted to companies that have registered at least one portfolio item (image, video, etc.).
  • Exposure Provision: Information is displayed through prioritized exposure by partner rank as designated across the entire website.
  • Fixed Exposure Policy: To provide fair exposure opportunities, we do not provide services for fixed location or fixed exposure. All partners are displayed based on random rotation within their respective ranks.
• Limitation of Services:
  • "Designswitch.Inc" guarantees only the performance of the services specified in this agreement.
  • The use of this service does not guarantee the increase in "Partner's" sales, profit generation, or achievement of expected results. "Designswitch.Inc" shall not be held liable for any related matters.
  • "Partner" may not claim damages or hold "Designswitch.Inc" liable on the grounds of dissatisfaction with the advertising results.


3. Article 3 (Fees, Payment, and Refund Policy)
• Service Fee: "Partner" shall pay a monthly fee of 50 US dollars (USD) to "Designswitch.Inc" for the services provided.
• Payment Method: Fees must be prepaid for the selected period (1, 3, 6, 12 months) through the 'My Dashboard' menu.
• No Refund Policy: Due to the digital nature of the services, the service is deemed initiated immediately upon payment. Therefore, all fees are strictly non-refundable regardless of the remaining contract period. Any unauthorized chargebacks or payment disputes will be treated as a material breach of this agreement.


4. Article 4 (Contract Period and Termination)
• Contract Period: This agreement shall be effective from the date specified by "Partner" until a specified end date.
• Contract Renewal: Notification emails will be sent 15 days and 5 days prior to expiration, and 1 day after expiration to assist with your renewal process.
• Termination and Suspension by "Designswitch.Inc":
  • "Designswitch.Inc" may, in its sole discretion, immediately suspend any partner information or advertising, with immediate effect and without prior notice, if the partner is reasonably suspected of committing a material breach (including, but not limited to, registration of false information, infringement of third-party intellectual property rights, fraudulent activities, unauthorized payment chargebacks, or the creation and posting of inappropriate, illegal, or harmful content).
  • In such cases, "Designswitch.Inc" shall provide email notice regarding the suspension. The partner may submit a written explanation or evidence within five (5) days. Following review, "Designswitch.Inc" may, in its sole discretion, either reinstate the information or advertising or proceed with permanent termination without refund.
  • Notwithstanding the foregoing, in cases involving severe, unlawful, or high-risk violations, "Designswitch.Inc" may immediately terminate this agreement and remove all related information, data, or advertising without prior notice or opportunity to cure.
  • Additionally, "Designswitch.Inc" may terminate this agreement or remove information if it is confirmed that the partner has closed its business or is no longer in operation.
• Termination by "Partner":

  • Partner may cancel the service at any time; however, in accordance with Article 3, no refunds will be provided for any reasons.
  • Partner may terminate this agreement for cause only if "Designswitch.Inc" fails to provide the advertising services for more than fourteen (14) consecutive business days due to reasons solely attributable to "Designswitch.Inc," and fails to cure such failure within thirty (30) days of receiving written notice.
  • In the event of such a service failure exceeding 14 consecutive business days, "Designswitch.Inc" shall not provide a refund for the remaining contract period. Instead, "Designswitch.Inc" will compensate the partner by adding the duration of the service interruption to the end of the existing contract period to ensure the full delivery of the purchased advertising duration.
  • For the purposes of this clause, a failure to provide advertising services is strictly limited to the following cases:
    • A technical error where the randomized rotation and priority exposure system for the partner’s designated rank fails to function entirely.
    • A persistent failure to display the correct rank label corresponding to the partner's paid advertising plan.
    • Modification or deletion of the partner's registered business information or portfolio data by "Designswitch.Inc" without prior consultation with the partner.
  • Notwithstanding the above, temporary interruptions for scheduled maintenance, emergency updates, or third-party infrastructure failures shall not constitute a breach of this agreement.


5. Article 5 (Indemnification and Warranty)
• Information and Content Warranty: Partner warrants that all information and content provided is up-to-date, true, and legally compliant. Designswitch.Inc acts solely as a venue for the display of Partner information and shall not be held liable for any information, content, or business activities provided by the Partner.
• Indemnification and Liability: Partner shall be solely responsible for all legal issues arising from their business activities. Designswitch.Inc shall not be held liable for any third-party claims, infringement of rights, or breach of contract caused by the Partner. If Designswitch.Inc incurs any damages or legal costs, including attorney fees, due to the Partner’s actions, the Partner shall fully indemnify and hold Designswitch.Inc harmless.
• Service Continuity and Compensation: In the event that advertising services are not provided for more than fourteen (14) consecutive business days due to reasons solely attributable to Designswitch.Inc, compensation shall be provided by adding the duration of the service interruption to the end of the existing contract period.
• Third-Party and Technical Failures: Designswitch.Inc shall not be held liable for service interruptions caused by third-party infrastructure, including but not limited to hosting, DNS, or payment gateways, or for scheduled maintenance. Such events shall not be subject to service extension or compensation.


6. Article 6 (Limitation of Liability)
• To the maximum extent permitted by law, "Designswitch.Inc" shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. In any event, the total cumulative liability of "Designswitch.Inc" for any claims arising out of this agreement shall not exceed the total amount of the service fee paid by the Partner for the one (1) month preceding the event giving rise to the claim.


7. Article 7 (Confidentiality and Dispute Resolution)
• Governing Law: This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea.
• Dispute Resolution: All disputes shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the arbitration rules of the 'Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB)'. The arbitral award shall be final and binding upon the parties.


8. Article 8 (Miscellaneous)
• Any matters not specified in this agreement shall be handled in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea and general commercial practices.
• This agreement is executed electronically. Transaction details and the agreement can be viewed via the 'Receipt' button in the 'My Advertisement' table on your User Dashboard.