Article 1 (Purpose)
These Terms of Service govern the conditions and procedures for using the Ban Ki-moon Global Impact (BGI) service operated by the Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future (hereinafter "Foundation"), as well as the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the Foundation and users.
Article 2 (Definitions)
① "Service" means the donation and fundraising platform and related services provided by the Foundation.
② "User" means any member or non-member who agrees to these Terms and uses the Service.
③ "Member" means a person who has registered by providing personal information to the Foundation and can continuously use the Service.
④ "Donation" means a monetary contribution made by a user to support the Foundation's programs.
⑤ "Recurring Donation" means a donation where a pre-determined amount is automatically charged at regular intervals (monthly).
Article 3 (Effect and Changes)
① These Terms take effect by posting on the service screen or notifying users through other means.
② The Foundation may amend these Terms within the scope not violating relevant laws when reasonable cause arises.
③ Changes will be announced 7 days before the effective date, or 30 days before for changes unfavorable to users.
Article 4 (Services Provided)
The Foundation provides the following services:
① Program information: Youth Future Action Alliance, Digital & AI Transformation, Climate Environmental Leader Training, Ewha Global Gender & Climate Initiative, etc.
② One-time and recurring donation payment services
③ Donation receipt issuance services
④ My Page: viewing donation history, managing recurring donations
⑤ News and activity updates
⑥ Other services determined by the Foundation
Article 5 (Membership)
① Users may register as members through social login (Kakao, Naver, Google).
② The Foundation may refuse or terminate membership in the following cases:
- Using another person's identity
- Providing false information
- Other incomplete registration requirements
Article 6 (Donations and Payments)
① Users select the donation amount, program, and payment method according to the service instructions.
② Payments are processed through Toss Payments, supporting credit cards, bank transfers, KakaoPay, NaverPay, TossPay, etc.
③ Recurring donations are automatically charged monthly on the initial payment date and can be cancelled anytime via My Page.
④ Donations may qualify for tax deductions under applicable tax laws.
Article 7 (Cancellation and Refunds)
① One-time Donations
- Cancellation available within 7 days of payment completion (may be restricted after donation receipt issuance)
- Refunds processed to original payment method
② Recurring Donations
- Can be cancelled anytime via My Page
- Current month's payment is non-refundable; cancellation takes effect the following month
- Withdrawal of subscription available within 7 days of payment
③ Refund inquiries: bkmfoundation@bf4bf.or.kr
Article 8 (Donation Receipts)
① The Foundation issues donation receipts for user donations in accordance with tax laws.
② Name, resident registration number (or business registration number), and address are required for receipt issuance.
③ Annual donation receipts are available for download via My Page by the end of January each year.
Article 9 (User Obligations)
Users must not:
- Steal others' personal information
- Alter information posted by the Foundation
- Send or post prohibited information (including malicious programs)
- Infringe on the intellectual property rights of the Foundation or third parties
- Damage the reputation of or interfere with the business of the Foundation or third parties
- Post obscene or violent content contrary to public morals
Article 10 (Limitation of Service)
The Foundation may restrict or suspend service use in the following cases:
① User intentionally or negligently disrupts service operations
② Unavoidable circumstances due to equipment inspection, repair, or construction
③ Telecommunications service suspension by a carrier
④ Other force majeure events
Article 11 (Copyright)
① Copyright for all content (text, images, video, logos, etc.) provided through the Service belongs to the Foundation.
② Users may not reproduce, transmit, publish, distribute, or otherwise use information obtained through the Service for commercial purposes without prior consent from the Foundation.
Article 12 (Disclaimer)
① The Foundation is not liable for service disruptions caused by natural disasters or force majeure.
② The Foundation is not responsible for service disruptions caused by user negligence.
③ The Foundation is not liable for damages arising from failure to earn expected profits or from information obtained through the Service.
Article 13 (Dispute Resolution)
① Korean law applies to disputes between the Foundation and users.
② The competent court for disputes shall be determined in accordance with applicable laws.
Supplementary Provisions
① These Terms are effective from May 7, 2026.
Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future
Registration No.: 133-82-04511
Representative: Ban Ki-moon
Address: 5F, 33 Gyeonghuigung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
Contact: bkmfoundation@bf4bf.or.kr
