Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

All original content published on Snappy Seoul, including but not limited to:

  • Written articles and blog posts
  • Photographs and images (unless otherwise credited)
  • Graphics, logos, and design elements
  • Videos and multimedia content
  • Guides, itineraries, and how-to content
  • Maps and infographics

Is the property of Snappy Seoul or its content creators and is protected under international copyright laws and treaties.

© 2025 Snappy Seoul. All Rights Reserved.


2. Permitted Uses

Personal Use

You may:

  • View and read our content for personal, non-commercial purposes
  • Save articles for offline personal reading
  • Print single copies for personal reference
  • Share links to our content on social media platforms

Educational Use

Limited use for educational purposes is permitted provided that:

  • Proper attribution is given
  • Use is non-commercial
  • Content is not modified
  • A link back to the original article is provided

Fair Use

We respect fair use principles. You may quote brief excerpts (generally no more than 100 words) provided that:

  • Full attribution is given: "Source: Snappy Seoul (URL)"
  • The quote is used for commentary, criticism, or review
  • The use does not harm the commercial value of our work
  • A direct link to the original content is included

3. Prohibited Uses

Without explicit written permission, you may NOT:

  • Reproduce entire articles or substantial portions on other websites
  • Use our content for commercial purposes
  • Sell or redistribute our content
  • Create derivative works based on our content
  • Remove copyright notices or watermarks
  • Use automated tools to scrape or copy content
  • Republish our content on content farms or aggregator sites
  • Translate our content without permission
  • Use our images without attribution

4. How to Request Permission

To request permission for uses beyond those outlined above:

  1. Send an email to: qwanjk@gmail.com
  2. Include:
    • Your name and organization
    • Specific content you wish to use
    • Intended use and purpose
    • Duration of use
    • Distribution method and audience

We typically respond within 5-7 business days.


5. Attribution Requirements

When using our content with permission, proper attribution must include:

  • "Source: Snappy Seoul"
  • Direct link to the original article
  • Author name (if specified)
  • "Used with permission" (where applicable)

Example Attribution: "Source: Snappy Seoul - Seoul Made Simple ([URL]). Used with permission."


6. User-Generated Content

Your Rights

When you submit comments, photos, or other content to our Blog:

  • You retain copyright ownership of your original content
  • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use your content
  • We may edit, modify, or remove user content at our discretion

Your Responsibilities

You warrant that:

  • You own or have rights to the content you submit
  • Your content doesn't infringe on others' rights
  • You have permission from people appearing in photos
  • Your content is not defamatory or illegal

7. Third-Party Content

Credited Content

Some content on Snappy Seoul may belong to third parties:

  • Stock photography (properly licensed)
  • Guest posts (copyright retained by authors)
  • Embedded social media content
  • Licensed multimedia content

Such content is clearly marked with appropriate credits and remains the property of respective copyright holders.

Embedded Content

Social media embeds and similar content are used under the platforms' terms of service and remain property of the original creators.


8. DMCA Compliance

Snappy Seoul respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used inappropriately on our Blog, please provide:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work
  2. URL of the allegedly infringing content
  3. Your contact information (name, address, email, phone)
  4. Statement that you have good faith belief the use is unauthorized
  5. Statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate
  6. Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner

Send DMCA notices to: qwanjk@gmail.com
Subject Line: "DMCA Notice - Snappy Seoul"

Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was wrongly removed, you may submit a counter-notification including:

  • Identification of removed content
  • Statement under penalty of perjury that removal was mistaken
  • Your contact information
  • Consent to jurisdiction
  • Your signature

9. Creative Commons Content

Some of our content may be released under Creative Commons licenses. Such content will be clearly marked with the appropriate CC license symbols and terms.


10. Copyright Protection Measures

We employ various measures to protect our copyright:

  • Digital watermarks on images
  • Copyright notices on all pages
  • Regular monitoring for unauthorized use
  • Legal action against infringers when necessary

11. Respect for Others' Copyright

We are committed to respecting others' intellectual property:

  • We properly license all third-party content
  • We provide attribution where required
  • We respond promptly to valid DMCA notices
  • We educate our contributors about copyright compliance

12. Photography and Image Rights

Our Images

Original photography on Snappy Seoul is our copyrighted property unless otherwise noted. Using our images requires:

  • Written permission
  • Proper attribution
  • Link back to source article

Model and Property Releases

We obtain necessary releases for:

  • Recognizable individuals in photos
  • Private property photography
  • Commercial establishments

13. Syndication and Republishing

We occasionally syndicate content to partners. If you're interested in syndication:

  • Contact us at qwanjk@gmail.com
  • Provide details about your platform
  • Explain distribution reach and audience
  • Propose terms of syndication

14. RSS Feed Usage

Our RSS feed is for personal use only. You may NOT:

  • Use RSS content for commercial purposes
  • Republish full articles from RSS
  • Remove attribution from RSS content
  • Use RSS for automated content generation

15. Copyright Violations Consequences

Violations of our copyright may result in:

  • Cease and desist notices
  • DMCA takedown requests
  • Legal action for damages
  • Reporting to search engines
  • Public disclosure of violations

16. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Copyright Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of our content after changes const itutes acceptance.


17. International Copyright

Our content is protected under:

  • Berne Convention
  • WIPO Copyright Treaty
  • National copyright laws
  • International treaties and agreements

18. Contact Information

For all copyright-related inquiries:

Email: qwanjk@gmail.com
Subject Line: "Copyright Inquiry - Snappy Seoul"
Blog: Snappy Seoul - Seoul Made Simple

We take copyright seriously and appreciate your respect for our intellectual property rights.


19. Acknowledgment

By using Snappy Seoul, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to respect our copyright and the copyright of others as outlined in this policy.