Terms of Service – Badapong 한국어

Effective Date: May 3, 2026  |  Last Updated: September 2, 2026

These terms govern the use of Badapong ("the App") provided by Browniebase ("we" or "operator"). By using the App, you agree to these terms.

1. Service Overview

Badapong is an information service providing underwater visibility grades (A~E), ocean weather forecasts, and external tour booking links for divers, snorkelers, freedivers, and beach swimmers.

2. Anonymous Use

Badapong is usable anonymously without sign-up. An anonymous identifier is auto-generated on first launch for syncing favorites and preferences. Anonymous users can access all forecast features for free.

3. Data Accuracy and Disclaimer

Badapong aggregates data from reputable ocean weather models including ECMWF, NOAA, and Open-Meteo to compute grades. However, due to the inherent nature of natural phenomena, we cannot guarantee 100% forecast accuracy.

• Actual ocean conditions may change rapidly with time and location.
• Diving and snorkeling are inherently risk-bearing activities.
• Grades are based on objective data; appropriate conditions vary by individual skill, equipment, and fitness.
• We are not liable for damages resulting from forecast errors, third-party data provider failures, or user misjudgment.

The App's safety warnings (typhoon, rough sea, heavy rain, sea fog, lightning, swell, rip current, etc.) are our own estimates based on ocean weather models and do not replace official weather advisories issued by government meteorological authorities. We do not warrant that the warning features will identify every hazardous condition or operate without error; temporary failures in data collection or processing may cause specific warnings not to be displayed.

The service and all information are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, the service, except for damages caused by our willful misconduct or gross negligence.

4. External Services (Klook Tour Booking)

Badapong provides links to the Klook platform for dive and snorkel tour bookings. When you tap a "Book" button, you are redirected to the external Klook website, after which Klook's terms and policies apply. We do not directly manage Klook's payment, refund, or tour operation, and may receive affiliate commission.

4-2. Meetups and Chat (Listing Service)

The "Meetups" feature publishes meetup listings posted by users or partners (dive shops, surf shops and other businesses) and provides a chat space for participants. It is an information listing and connection service.

• The Operator is not a party to any meetup. Hosting, running and safety of a meetup, and the collection, payment and refund of any participation fee, take place solely between the host (partner or individual) and the participants. The Operator does not collect fees or process payments inside the app.
• Prices, inclusions and cancellation policies shown on a partner listing are written by the partner and are not guaranteed by the Operator. Check the cancellation policy before joining and request refunds directly from the partner.
• The forecast grade shown on a listing is reference information as described in Section 3. The Operator bears no cost arising from cancellations or changes caused by grade changes.
• Meetups hosted by individuals have no guide. Participants judge their own experience, gear and on-site conditions.
• "Business", "Certified" and "Insured" badges only reflect documents verified by the Operator and do not guarantee service quality or compensation in case of an accident. Badges may be removed without notice upon expiry or re-verification.
• Users may report or block others in chat. The Operator may review reports and delete messages or restrict use. Abuse, harassment, sexual content, spam, fraud and conduct endangering safety are prohibited.
• Chat messages are deleted about 30 days after the meetup ends.

4-3. Partners and Post Credits

• Partners are businesses invited by the Operator that have completed business verification. Publishing one partner listing consumes one "post credit".
• Post credits are held per account. No credits are granted during the pilot period, as listings are published without consuming credits. Once the pilot ends, a shop that signs up thereafter receives 3 credits (once per business registration number), and an instructor account receives 1 credit when its license verification is approved.
• Session times cannot be changed after publishing. To change a time, the listing must be cancelled and published again, which consumes a credit. The time of a session that already has applicants may not be changed under any circumstances.
• One partner account per business registration number. An instructor belonging to that shop may join with a separate instructor account; an instructor account relies on the shop's business verification and must pass its own license (certification) verification before it can publish listings. Invitation links are single-use and only for the initial connection; accounts may not be transferred, lent or shared. A later account attempting verification with the same registration number is rejected, and the Operator may suspend accounts found to be transferred or shared and reclaim their post credits.
• During the pilot period, free publishing is limited to 5 listings per shop and only for listings whose first session falls within 7 days of the publishing date. The limit and the period may change upon prior notice.
• During the pilot period, listings are published without consuming credits. Free credits are non-refundable. If paid credits are introduced, pricing and refund terms for unused balances will be announced in advance.
• A credit is returned only when the partner cancels a listing within 24 hours of publishing and before anyone has joined. No credit is returned for any other cancellation, including weather or insufficient participants.
• The Operator may restrict publishing or suspend a partner that repeatedly cancels meetups with participants or posts false information.

5. User Obligations

• Use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
• Do not reproduce, redistribute, or reverse-engineer the App or its data without authorization.
• Recognize that safety information is advisory and follow on-site guidance and qualified instructors during actual activities.

6. Operator Rights and Obligations

• We strive to provide stable service but temporary outages or maintenance may occur.
• We may modify terms or features with prior notice for service improvement.
• We may restrict service access in case of terms violation or abuse.

7. Intellectual Property

The Badapong app, design, logo, and code are intellectual property of the operator. Rights to user-generated content (spot reviews, visit condition reports, nearby service tips, etc.) belong to the user, while we retain a non-exclusive license to display and distribute such content for service purposes, and to use it in de-identified, aggregated form for service quality improvement, including forecast accuracy validation and calibration. User-generated content may be reported by other users; content that accumulates reports or is deemed inappropriate may be hidden or removed without prior notice.

8. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea, and any disputes shall be brought before the court with jurisdiction over the operator's location as the court of first instance.

9. Changes to Terms

These terms may be updated to reflect changes in law or services. Material changes will be notified in advance via in-app announcement or this page.

10. Contact

Email: support@browniebase.com