REAL or NOT

Effective Date: February 12, 2026

Article 1. Business Information

Article 2. Eligibility

This service is available to users aged 13 and older. Age verification is performed at first launch, and users under 13 are restricted from using the service (COPPA compliance). By using the service, you agree to these terms.

Minor Protection

• Users under 18 are subject to a monthly spending limit of KRW 70,000 (approx. $50 USD) as required by the Korean Game Industry Promotion Act.
• A legal guardian (parent, etc.) may withdraw consent and request a refund for purchases made by a minor.
• Purchases made by a minor without the guardian's consent may be cancelled.

Article 3. Service Description

REAL or NOT is a social deduction mobile game where players distinguish between AI and humans. Users chat with a mystery partner for 2 minutes, then predict whether the partner is human or AI.

• Quick Match: 5 free games daily (additional rounds purchasable with Powers)
• Prove Yourself: Play as a human; earn rewards if mistaken for AI
• Friend Duel: Compete with friends against the same AI opponent
• Daily Challenge: Judge a published conversation log daily

This service is a rated game product under the Korean Game Industry Promotion Act.

Article 4. Virtual Currency (Powers)

Purchase and Use

• Powers can be purchased through in-app purchases (Apple App Store / Google Play).
• Powers can be spent on additional rounds, hints, streak shields, cosmetics, and more.
• Powers cannot be transferred to other users.
• Powers do not expire. Purchased Powers remain in your account until used.

Withdrawal and Refunds

• Unused Powers may be refunded within 7 days of purchase by exercising your right of withdrawal (Korean E-Commerce Act, Article 17).
• If Powers have been partially used (e.g., items purchased), the used portion is non-refundable. However, any remaining unused Powers are still eligible for a refund.
• Refunds are processed within 3 business days of the request.
• To request a refund, contact taehun@taehun.dev.
• Refunds through Apple/Google payment platforms are also subject to the respective platform's refund policies.

Service Termination

• In the event of service termination, we will provide at least 30 days' notice and offer refund procedures for unused purchased Powers in accordance with applicable laws.

Article 5. AI Transparency

This service includes AI chat opponents as a core game mechanic. The existence and role of AI are disclosed to users through a multi-layered approach (in compliance with the Korean AI Basic Act).

• Layer 1 — Onboarding: Users are explicitly informed of AI opponents during sign-up, and their consent is obtained.
• Layer 2 — Matchmaking: A reminder stating "Your opponent may be human or AI" is displayed on the matchmaking screen.
• Layer 3 — Results: After every match, the opponent's identity (human/AI) and the AI model used are disclosed.
• AI difficulty automatically adjusts based on user tier.
• AI responses are powered by Google Vertex AI or OpenAI models.

Article 6. Terminology and Game Nature

• "Confidence Prediction": Setting your confidence level (50–99%) on whether the opponent is human or AI
• Prediction outcomes affect in-game points, which determine tier ranking
• Points have no cash value and cannot be transferred or converted

Article 7. Prohibited Conduct

The following actions are strictly prohibited and may result in account sanctions under Article 8:

• Cheating, hacking, macro usage, bot usage, or game system manipulation
• Hate speech, discrimination, harassment, or sexual content
• Sharing personal information (phone numbers, addresses, social media accounts)
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or extracting source code
• Creating multiple accounts (one account per person)
• Using or sharing another person's account

Article 8. Account Suspension and Termination

Sanctions by the Company

• In case of a terms violation, the Company will notify the user of the violation and provide an opportunity to respond before suspending or terminating the account.
• However, in urgent cases (illegal activity, immediate harm to other users, etc.), the account may be suspended immediately with post-facto notification.
• Unused purchased Powers in a suspended account may be refunded in accordance with applicable laws.

Termination by the User

• Users may voluntarily delete (terminate) their account at any time via Settings.
• Upon account deletion, all data is permanently deleted within 30 days (except data required to be retained by law).
• If unused purchased Powers remain at the time of termination, users may request a refund under Article 4.

Article 9. Content Moderation

All chat messages are automatically screened using GCP Natural Language API with Korean/English dual filters. Messages containing profanity, hate speech, or personal information are filtered. Repeated violations result in account sanctions under Article 8.

Article 10. Fair Trade Practices

• We do not use fake countdown timers or fake scarcity indicators (FTC Section 5 compliance).
• We do not hide close buttons or force purchases.
• We do not sell randomized loot boxes.

Article 11. Changes to Terms

• If the Company revises these terms, the changes and their effective date will be announced via in-app notification at least 7 days before they take effect.
• For changes that are disadvantageous to users, notice will be given at least 30 days in advance, accompanied by individual notification via email or other means.
• If you do not agree with the revised terms, you may stop using the service and terminate your account. In such cases, refunds for unused purchased Powers are available under Article 4.
• If no objection is raised within the notice period, the user is deemed to have agreed to the revised terms.

Article 12. Liability and Dispute Resolution

Liability

• The Company endeavors to ensure service stability to the extent permitted by applicable laws.
• Liability is limited for causes beyond the Company's control, such as natural disasters, system failures, or third-party attacks.
• The Company is liable for damages caused by its willful misconduct or gross negligence in accordance with applicable laws.
• In-app purchase disputes are subject to both Apple/Google refund policies and the refund provisions of Article 4.

Personal Information

• The handling of personal information is governed by our separate Privacy Policy.
• Data is transferred to and processed by Firebase (Google Cloud, United States) for service operation. For details, please refer to the international transfer section of the Privacy Policy.

Dispute Resolution

• Disputes related to the service shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties.
• If negotiation fails, either party may file for dispute mediation with the following bodies:
  • Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) Privacy Center: privacy.kisa.or.kr
  • Electronic Commerce Mediation Committee: www.ecmc.or.kr
  • Korea Consumer Agency (KCA): www.kca.go.kr (1372)

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea. Any legal action may be filed with the competent court as determined by the Korean Civil Procedure Act.

Contact

Service inquiries: taehun@taehun.dev