Terms of Use

1. Purpose of This Website

K-ports.com provides general information relating to Korean ports, port agency services, vessel support services, port conditions, regulations, market information, and related maritime matters.

The website is intended primarily as an informational and business communication platform for shipowners, operators, managers, and other maritime professionals.

2. Information Provided on K-ports.com

We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information.

However, port conditions, weather, regulations, charges, operating procedures, authority requirements, and other information may change without prior notice.

Information provided on K-ports.com is therefore intended for general reference only and should not replace confirmation with the relevant authority, terminal, service provider, or other official source where current or operationally critical information is required.

This provision is particularly important for the information provided in the Ports and News & Market sections.

3. No Guarantee of Accuracy or Availability

K-ports does not guarantee that all information on the website will at all times be complete, accurate, current, or available without interruption.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, K-ports and JTT Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for losses arising solely from reliance on general information published on this website.

This does not affect obligations specifically accepted by JTT Co., Ltd. under a separate service agreement or agency appointment.

4. Service Inquiries and Agency Appointment

Submitting an inquiry, requesting a PDA, or contacting K-ports through this website does not by itself constitute an agency appointment, service agreement, or binding contract.

Any appointment or service arrangement becomes effective only after the relevant scope, instructions, and acceptance have been confirmed by the parties.

5. Third-Party and Official Websites

K-ports.com may provide links to government authorities, port authorities, weather services, shipping organizations, or other third-party websites for convenience and verification.

K-ports does not control those external websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, or subsequent changes.

Users should refer to the relevant official source when verification of current information is required.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the text, layout, graphics, original images, and other original content of K-ports.com are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

They may not be reproduced, republished, modified, distributed, or commercially used without prior permission from the relevant rights holder.

Third-party names, logos, data, images, or materials remain the property of their respective owners.

7. Permitted Use

You may use K-ports.com for legitimate informational and business purposes.

You must not:

misuse the website or attempt unauthorized access;

interfere with website operation or security;

use website content in a misleading or unlawful manner; or

misrepresent any relationship with K-ports or JTT Co., Ltd.

8. Privacy

Personal information submitted through K-ports.com is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to These Terms

K-ports may update these Terms of Use when necessary.

The latest version will be posted on K-ports.com together with the applicable effective date.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea.