Terms of Service

Welcome to KBS America and KBS-America.com

  1. Description of Service and Acceptance

    KBS America (“We”) provides TV programs via broadcasting and video content on its website (“KBSWORLDi.com”) in North America. KBS America is a US subsidiary of KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) in Republic of Korea and its main office is located in Los Angeles, CA.

    You are considered to have agreed to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy without condition when you visit KBS-America.com (“Website”) and/or other websites managed by KBS America. If you do not agree to them, you have to stop using the service immediately. You should cooperate with KBS America for its normal operation by agreeing to this Terms of Use.

    KBS America tries its best to provide the best service through all the media it operates. Please contact us at info@kbs-america.com for any inquiries.

  2. Changes to the Terms of Service

    KBS America has a right to modify the Terms of Use by placing proposed changes on KBS-America.com anytime. You are considered to have agreed to the changed Terms of Use by visiting KBS-America.com or using any service KBS America provides after the changes have been in effect. Therefore, it is important for you to visit the website regularly and understand any changes to the Terms of Use.

  3. Access and Use of the Service

    1. Non-commercial and Personal Use

      KBS America allows its users to use its website for personal use, not for commercial use. Users agree that they will use the content for commercial purpose under no circumstances.

    2. License

      KBS America provides its service on condition that its users will use its service by accessing the website with their personal computers and the internet. Users will be legally responsible for any problem if they use any part of the service, content and other related video and audio clips without written consent from KBS America as it is considered copyright violation. Users understand and agree to the notion that the use of programs and content does not mean transfer of ownership. Linking to the website should be discussed with KBS America in advance. Users of the service agree that change and modification of the content is the violation of copyright of KBS America or other third parties. Users shall be banned from using the service immediately upon they are found to have violated this clause. They should get rid of all the copies of illegal content if there is any.

    3. Delivery of Content
      1. Users are aware that they need their own computers (or other devices), internet connection and software to use the service and it is their responsibility to supply them.

      2. Users should not copy and/or distribute the content illegally and are responsible for any problem caused by such illegal activities. KBS America is in no way responsible for its users" wrongdoings.

      3. Content will be distributed through streaming and it can also be downloaded depending on the type of content at KBS America’s discretion. KBS America will determine and change how to deliver its service and what to be delivered as needed.

    4. Content
      1. KBS America does not guarantee absolute truth or logicality of the content it provides on the website. There might be errors in delivering and converting the content. KBS America is not responsible for any loss or damage from them. All the information and content is provided ‘As-Is’ and does not imply any resemblance to the reality or any other information.

      2. Users might find some of the content provided on the website and the reviews from other users personally uncomfortable. It is users’ sole discretion whether to use such content and it is the users who are responsible for using it. KBS America is in no way responsible for what is provided in its content.

    5. Changes and Suspension of the Service

      KBS America has a right to add, delete, update or pause any content including this Terms of Use and the composition of the website. KBS America will post any changes to its websites at an appropriate point if such changes are predictable. However, KBS America can restrict the use of specific functions or the access to part or the entire website without prior notice or liabilities. Change or suspension of the service can be made without prior notice or user consent in any case and KBS America is not legally responsible for any possible loss or damage due to such change or suspension.

    6. Suspension of Use

      KBS America has a right to suspend or ban use of the service if it decides that the user violated this Terms of Use, applicable laws, rules or reasonable and generally accepted code of conduct. KBS America can also suspend or ban use of the service if those violations result in excessive use of KBS America’s network and server resources. KBS America will do its best to avoid such events by taking precautions.

  4. Copyright and Intellectual Properties

    1. Ownership

      KBS America is a legitimate owner of its website and/or a license holder of all the content on it. Users have limited right to access and use those content and codes on the website according to the Terms of Use.

    2. Copyright

      Content and logos of the website are owned by KBS, KBS America, license holders or content providers and they are protected by both the US and international laws. Other rights that are not mentioned here belong to respective right holders. Any type of copyright infringement such as illegal duplication and distribution of content will result in legal actions against those copyright violators, who then can be prosecuted.

    3. Trademarks

      "KBS", logos of KBS, "KBS America", logos of KBS America, KBS-America.com website and all other relevant trademarks and service marks are owned by KBS America or each license holder. Rights of the third party products, services and trademarks that are marked on the website are protected as well. Prior written agreement from right holders is required to copy, download or use those trademarks for other purposes. Illegal use of them is prohibited under any circumstances and can lead to serious legal consequences.

    4. Related Companies

      Copyright holders and content providers to the website have their own copyright protection policies.

    5. Inquiries on Intellectual Properties

      Please direct all your inquiries about ownership and intellectual properties to KBS America following the process below.

      1. Contact

        KBS America, Inc.
        625 South Kingsley Drive
        Los Angeles, CA 90005
        E-Mail: info@kbs-america.com

      2. Requirement: KBS America can take legal action against inquirers when it finds the followings counterfeit or incorrect.

        1. Personal information (Name, Phone number, Address, E-mail) and signature of the inquirers

        2. Detailed inquiries

        3. Basis for inquiries (Proof of copyright violation)

  5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY

    1. THERE MIGHT BE GENERAL RISK FACTORS IN USING THE INTERNET SUCH AS COMPUTER VIRUSES OR SYSTEM FAILURES BUT KBS AMERICA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY OF THEM. USERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ALL THE SYSTEMS NECESSARY TO USE THE SERVICE, INCLUDING THE INTERNET CONNECTION.

    2. KBS AMERICA AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES OF PROVIDING UNINTERRUPTED AND FLAWLESS SERVICE. KBS AMERICA’S SERVICES, INCLUDING KBSWORLDI WEBSITE, OTHER WEBSITES MANAGED BY KBS AMERICA, CONTENT, PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SITES, ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USERS AGREE THAT THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE QUALITY AND THE PERFORMANCE CAN VARY DEPENDING ON THE INTERNET USAGE ENVIRONMENT.

    3. IN NO EVENT SHALL KBS AMERICA, ITS AFFILIATES OR CONTENT PROVIDERS, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INVESTORS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND SUPPLIERS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF THE KBS AMERICA SERVICES (INCLUDING ANY INFORMATION, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES ADVERTISED IN, OBTAINED ON OR PROVIDED THROUGH THE SITES), WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY, EVEN IF THEY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES.

    4. SOME JURISDICTIONS RESTRICT THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF ANY PART OF THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY SET FORTH ABOVE IS UNENFORCEABLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS, KBS AMERICA’S AND ITS RELATED COMPANIES’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION.

    5. YOU AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS KBS AMERICA AND ITS RELATED COMPANIES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, DAMAGES, EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS) AND OTHER LOSSES WHEN USERS ARE ENGAGED IN COURT DISPUTES DUE TO BREACH OF CONTRACT WITH THIRD PARTIES. USERS SHALL FULLY COOPERATE WITH KBS AMERICA IN SUCH EVENTS. KBS AMERICA SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO SELECT ITS OWN LEGAL COUNSEL TO DEFEND THE KBS AMERICA INDEMNITEES FROM ANY CLAIMS. YOU SHALL NOT, HOWEVER, WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN APPROVAL OF KBS AMERICA, SETTLE, DISPOSE OR ENTER INTO ANY PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OR RESOLUTION OF ANY CLAIM BROUHGT AGAINST YOU.

  6. General Information

    1. Notification

      Notification by KBS America is effective by placing any message on the website. Customers can make notifications to KBS America by sending a mail to the following address.

      KBS America, Inc.
      625 South Kingsley Drive
      Los Angeles, CA 90005
      E-Mail: info@kbsworldi.com

    2. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

      These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to or application of choice of law rules or principles. You expressly consent to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County of the State of California for any claim or action arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the service. Any subpoena, trial notice or other documents from the courts are delivered to the address the member provided and the case will be sent to the courts in the State of California for review.

    3. Individual Clause

      Even when some clauses of these Terms of Use are found to be violating laws, the remaining terms stay in effect.

    4. Final Effect

      These Terms of Use constitute the entire legal contract between users and KBS America. Any previous discussions or notices are not legally binding and these Terms of Use prevail over any previous written, oral or electric agreements between users and KBS America.

    5. Written Agreement

      These Terms of Use are considered as a legally binding written contract between users and KBS America. Printed copies of these Terms of Use or any related e-mail notification have legal effect and can be printed and managed like other commercial contracts, documents and records.

    6. Force Majeure

      KBS America is not liable for failure to perform its obligations if such failure is as a result of Acts of God (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane or other natural disaster), war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (regardless of whether war is declared), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalization, government sanction, blockage, embargo, labor dispute, strike, lockout or interruption or failure of electricity.

  7. Privacy Policy

    1. Please refer to the Privacy Policy you can find on our website.

  8. Effective Date

    1. This Terms of Use is effective from September 15th, 2009.