Terms of Service

By accessing or using hallyumate.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the Site. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time; continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

All content on HallyuMate — including articles, images, graphics, and editorial copy — is the property of HallyuMate or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright law. You may read and share links to our content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not: • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content without prior written permission • Scrape or systematically download content from the Site • Frame or mirror the Site on any other website without permission

The HallyuMate name, logo, and site design are trademarks of HallyuMate. Nothing in these terms grants you a licence to use our trademarks, branding, or intellectual property. Images of K-pop artists, actors, and public figures used on the Site are used under fair use principles for editorial commentary and news reporting purposes.

When contacting us or engaging with the Site, you agree not to: • Submit false, misleading, or defamatory information • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose • Transmit spam, viruses, or harmful code

HallyuMate content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information on the Site. Korean entertainment news is fast-moving; always verify breaking news with official sources. HallyuMate is an independent media outlet and is not affiliated with any Korean entertainment agency, label, broadcasting network, or artist management company.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HallyuMate and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on any content published here.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including Korean news sources, streaming platforms, and social media. These links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. HallyuMate is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of linked sites.

HallyuMate may participate in affiliate marketing programmes. This means we may earn a commission if you click on certain links and make a purchase. Affiliate links are clearly labelled with rel="sponsored nofollow" attributes. Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate relationships — we only recommend products and services we believe are relevant to our readers.

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. The most current version will always be available at hallyumate.com/terms. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation before any other proceeding is initiated.

For questions about these terms, contact us at hello@hallyumate.com or via the Contact page.