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STOVE Creators Operational Policy

Article 1. Purpose

The purpose of these STOVE Creator Program Terms and Conditions (these "T&Cs") is to set forth the rights, obligations and other matters of the Company and the Creator with respect to the STOVE Creator Program and any and all services ancillary thereto (the "Services") provided by Smilegate Holdings Inc., Megaport Branch (the "Company").

Article 2. Definition

The terms used in these T&Cs shall have the meanings set forth below:

  1. "STOVE Creator Program" or "Services" shall mean a program in which the Creator, registered for each game provided by the Company, performs activities such as creating and uploading content such as broadcasts, videos, posts, illustrations, etc. (hereinafter "Content") in relation to the game, and receive compensation according to the conditions specified by the Company.
  2. "Creator" means a user of a game to which the STOVE Creator Program is applied who has applied for registration as a creator of the game in accordance with the procedures set forth by the Company and has been registered as a creator by the Company, and who creates game-related Content provided by the Company.
  3. "Follower" means a user of a game to which the STOVE Creator Program is applied who has registered to follow the Creator of the game in accordance with the procedures set forth by the Company.
  4. "Creator Coupon" means game product exchange vouchers or discount vouchers, etc. separately issued only to the Creator for the purpose of distributing them to users who use games provided by the Company.
  5. "Mission Program" means a marketing program under which the Company grants additional benefits to the Creator, such as providing additional benefits under certain terms and criteria, for the purpose of promoting and activating the STOVE Creator Program.
Article 3. Posting and Amending these T&Cs
  1. ① The Company shall post these T&Cs directly on the STOVE Creator Program website or through a linked webpage to it so that the Creator can access the contents of these T&Cs.
  2. ② If the Company amends these T&Cs, it shall specify the date of application, the details of the amendment, and the reason for the amendment, and notify or inform the Creator on the initial screen of the STOVE Creator Program website or the screen connected to the initial screen, or via email, etc. at least 7 days prior to the date of application (30 days prior to the date of application for changes that are disadvantageous or material to the Creator) until a substantial period of time has elapsed after the date of application.
  3. ③ If the Company amends these T&Cs, it shall confirm the Creator’s consent to the application of the amended T&Cs after notifying the Creator of the amended T&Cs. However, if the notice of the amended T&Cs also states that the Creator’s failure to express consent or rejection will be deemed as acceptance, the Creator may be deemed to have agreed to the amended T&Cs if the Creator does not express rejection by the effective date of the amended T&Cs.
  4. ④ If the Creator does not agree to the application of these T&Cs, the Company or the Creator may terminate the User Agreement entered into through these T&Cs.
Article 4. Application for and Registration as a Creator (Execution of User Agreement)
  1. ① A person who creates, manages, or uploads Content may apply for registration as a Creator for each game by consenting to these T&Cs in the manner determined by the Company, and the Company shall determine whether to register as a Creator in accordance with its internal standards and notify the applicant of the results thereof.
  2. ② To apply for registration as a Creator, the applicant must meet the following qualifications:
    1. Be at least 19 years of age;
    2. Have a channel on YouTube or another platform designated by the Company which directly features or is directly operated by the applicant;
    3. Have no history of termination of the User Agreement or revocation of Creator’s qualification by the Company;
    4. Reside in a country in which the game subject to application is serviced;
    5. Be qualified to play the game subject to application;
    6. Comply with any other qualifications listed by the Company on the Creator Application Page.
  3. ③ If an applicant applies for Creator registration by improper means, such as falsely stating or misrepresenting his/her qualifications when applying for registration, the Company may terminate the User Agreement immediately, regardless of whether he/she is registered as a Creator, in which case the Company shall not be liable for any damages arising from such termination.
  4. ④ Even after an applicant is registered as a Creator, the Company may review the Creator’s qualifications on a regular or irregular basis. If the Creator fails to meet the Company’s internal standards during qualification review, the Creator’s registration may be revoked and the User Agreement may be terminated.
  5. ⑤ Some of the Services may utilize the YouTube API service, and the YouTube terms of service are available at: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms .
Article 5. Creator’s Obligations
  1. ① The Creator is obligated to maintain up-to-date understanding and comply with these T&Cs and any other agreements with the Company, the terms of use of the game services, the game-specific operation policies, precautions posted on the STOVE Creator Program website, and matters notified by the Company.
  2. ② The Creator shall not engage in any of the following acts in the course of performing activities related to the Services, such as creating and uploading of Content:
    1. Speculative acts, such as roulette and gambling, and any and all acts of simulating or promoting such acts;
    2. Infringing upon the rights of others, including copyrights and trademarks;
    3. Disseminating personal information of others without permission;
    4. Insulting others or defaming others or other acts equivalent thereto;
    5. Sexual exposure, obscene chats, obscene chats for minors, and other lewd acts;
    6. Using excessively abusive language or discriminating against or disparaging others based on disability, geography, religion, race, gender, etc.;
    7. Transmitting broadcasts or uploading videos on illegal or harmful platforms;
    8. Repeatedly uploading the existing Content by simply reusing or re-editing it to maintain the status as Creator;
    9. Damaging the image of the Company or the games serviced by the Company;
    10. Slandering or disparaging another Creator;
    11. Using another Creator’s creator account or providing access to the creator account to another person;
    12. Using a game using a program or application not approved by the Company;
    13. Any act prohibited by applicable laws and regulations, or prohibited by good morals or other social norms.
    14. Violating the terms and conditions of use of game-specific services provided by the Company with respect to each game(s) or the matters to be observed in relation to the use of game services, such as game-specific operation policies;
    15. Any other acts equivalent to the foregoing.
  3. ③ The Creator may only use the creator account associated with his/her own name, and may not use a creator account in another person’s name or lend a creator account associated with his/her name to another person.
  4. ④ The Creator may not provide anything other than a Creator Coupon to a Follower or a person seeking to become a Follower in exchange for following the Creator.
  5. ⑤ The Creator shall allow the Company to use the videos, etc. produced in connection with the game for which the Creator is registered as a Creator in the manner of reproduction, distribution, public transmission, creation of derivative works, etc. for the purpose of promoting the game. Provided, however, the Creator may request the Company to suspend the use of the videos, etc. upon termination of the Service Agreement under these T&Cs.
  6. ⑥ The Creator must upload, at least once a week, the Content created in connection with the game for which the Creator is registered as a Creator on the channel that the Creator directly operates. If the Creator fails to upload the Content at least once a week, the Company may restrict the Creator’s activities, such as suspending payment of rewards for each game or restricting participation in the Mission Program.
  7. ⑦ When the Creator broadcasts in real time or uploads the Content to participate in the Mission Program and use the Services, the Creator shall display the phrase [This content includes loot boxes] for three seconds from the start of the video or indicate it in the introductory post pursuant to the Game Industry Promotion Act, and clearly express economic interests in a manner that consumers can easily recognize pursuant to compliance requirements of the Act on Fair Labeling and Advertising, the Guidelines for Review of Labeling and Advertising on Recommendations and Guarantees, and other applicable laws and regulations. If the Creator breaches any of the foregoing and causes damage to the Company or any of its affiliates, the Company may limit the Creator’s qualifications and the Creator shall compensate for any and all damages incurred by the Company.
Article 6. Mission Program
  1. ① The Company may operate the Mission Program if deemed necessary at its discretion.
  2. ② The Company may accept applications from Creators to participate in the Mission Program prior to the launch of the Mission Program and may select participants based on internal criteria (if the selection criteria are publicly posted at the application stage, such criteria).
  3. ③ The Company shall separately announce the details of the Mission Program on the STOVE Creator Program website or notify the Creator individually prior to the launch of the Mission Program.
  4. ④ If the Creator participates in the Mission Program by fraudulent means, such as by manipulation, collusion, or misrepresentation, the Creator may not be eligible for benefits under the Mission Program.
Article 7. Penalties for the Creator
  1. ① If the Creator breaches any of its obligations under Article 5, the Company may take measures as deemed appropriate taking into consideration the severity of the matter, such as limiting payment of rewards, limiting participation in the Mission Program, limiting the Creator’s qualifications, or limiting the Creator’s use of the Creator Program.
  2. ② If it is determined as a result of the review of the violation under Paragraph (1) that the violation was not intentional and had a minor impact, the Company may take measures, such as suspending the payment of rewards, as a simple warning.
Article 8. Contract Termination and Suspension of Operation
  1. ① The Creator may terminate the User Agreement at any time by following the Creator withdrawal procedures set forth by the Company.
  2. ② The Company may terminate the User Agreement upon prior notice to the Creator if the Creator fails to meet the Company’s internal standards in screening the Creator’s qualifications or breaches the Creator’s obligations hereunder; provided, however, that the Company may terminate the User Agreement without prior notice if the Creator is deemed in violation of applicable laws or inflicts damage to the Company due to willful misconduct or gross negligence.
  3. ③ The Company may discontinue the Services due to technical or operational needs, and may notify the Creator of the termination of the Services and the schedule on the initial page of the STOVE Creator Program or individually notify the Creator of the termination for a period of at least 30 days. However, if there are unavoidable circumstances that make it impossible to give prior notice, the Company may give ex post facto notice.
  4. ④ In the event the User Agreement is terminated or the operation of the STOVE Creator Program is discontinued, all Creator Coupons held by the Creator shall be forfeited immediately, and the Company shall have no obligation to compensate for such forfeiture.
Article 9. Compensation for Damages; Indemnification
  1. ① If either the Company or the Creator breaches any of the provisions set forth in these T&Cs and thereby causes damage to the other party, the breaching party shall compensate for any and all damage incurred by the other party.
  2. ② If a dispute arises between the other party and a third party due to the Company’s or the Creator’s breach of these T&Cs, the breaching party shall indemnify the other party at its own responsibility and expenses.
Article 9. Compensation for Damages; Indemnification
  1. ① The Company may outsource some of the tasks related to the implementation of these T&Cs to third parties.
  2. ② Any matters not specified in these T&Cs shall be governed by the [STOVE Terms of Use], [STOVE Privacy Policy], [STOVE Operation Policy], [STOVE Juvenile Protection Policy], and other applicable laws and regulations. In the event of any conflict between these T&Cs and other terms and conditions, these T&Cs shall prevail.
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The Terms shall be effective from June 25, 2025.

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