Article 1 (Purpose)

This Usage Restriction Policy (this "Policy") sets out the specific conduct subject to restriction, the types and criteria of restriction measures, and the related procedures in connection with the restriction measures provided for in Article 13 (Prohibited Conduct) and Article 25 (Restrictions on Use, etc.) of the Terms of Service for the PokerUs service (the "Service") provided by A2K Interactive, Inc. (the "Company").

Article 2 (Definitions)

1. "Restriction Measure" means any measure the Company takes where a Member engages in Improper Conduct as defined in this Policy, including a warning, suspension of part or all of the Service, compulsory withdrawal, and the forfeiture or adjustment of Game Chips, Diamonds, Time-Limited Items, and similar content.
2. "Improper Conduct" means conduct set out in Chapter 3 that undermines the fair operation of the Service or causes harm to other Members.
3. Unless otherwise defined in this Policy, terms used herein have the meanings given in the Terms of Service.

Article 3 (Scope and Relationship to the Terms of Service)

1. This Policy applies to all Members who use the Service.
2. This Policy constitutes detailed standards set by the Company under Article 5 (Operating Policy) of the Terms of Service. Where this Policy conflicts with the Terms of Service, the Terms of Service prevail.
3. The Service provides poker games (such as Hold'em) only. The conduct subject to restriction and the criteria in this Policy are established on the basis of that scope of the Service.

Article 4 (Types of Restriction Measures)

Depending on the type and severity of a Member's Improper Conduct, the Company may impose any of the following measures, individually or in combination.

1. Warning: a cautionary notice delivered through an in-Service notification, e-mail, or similar means
2. Feature restriction: restriction of certain features of the Service, such as participation in specific games or use of the shop
3. Fixed-term suspension: restriction of access to or use of the Service for a period of not less than 1 day and not more than 1 year
4. Permanent suspension: restriction of access to or use of the Service for an indefinite period
5. Compulsory withdrawal: termination of the use agreement and loss of membership
6. Forfeiture or adjustment of Game Chips, Diamonds, Time-Limited Items, etc.: deletion or adjustment of Game Chips, Diamonds, Time-Limited Items, and similar content under Article 5

Article 5 (Forfeiture of Game Chips, Diamonds, Time-Limited Items, etc.)

1. The Company may forfeit Game Chips, Diamonds, Time-Limited Items, or similar content that a Member obtained or altered through Improper Conduct, or restore them to their state before the Improper Conduct.
2. Where the Game Chips, Diamonds, Time-Limited Items, or similar content of a counterparty Member were also altered in connection with the Improper Conduct, the Company may, after confirming the facts, adjust that counterparty Member's Game Chips, Diamonds, Time-Limited Items, or similar content to the extent related.
3. Game Chips, Diamonds, Time-Limited Items, and similar content that have been forfeited or adjusted are not eligible for refund under Article 2(4) and Article 22 of the Terms of Service. However, any unused Diamonds purchased for value that remain and are unrelated to the Improper Conduct are handled separately in accordance with the Terms of Service.

Article 6 (Conduct Involving Unauthorized Programs)

The following conduct is subject to restriction.

1. Playing games using programs or features not approved by the Company, such as macros, auto-betting tools, or auto-play programs
2. Improperly viewing or collecting Service data (such as opponents' card information or betting-pattern analysis) or using a program for that purpose
3. Modifying or reverse engineering the Service client or server, or attempting to do so
4. Creating, distributing, advertising, or selling a program used for the conduct in items 1 through 3

Article 7 (Account-Related Misconduct)

1. Registering or making payments using another person's name, ID, payment method, or identity-verification means without authorization
2. Selling, lending, transferring, or pledging an account, or advertising or brokering such acts
3. Entering false information or using another person's identity for the purpose of evading age verification under Article 7(3) or 7(4) of the Terms of Service
4. Creating a new account to use the Service after having previously been subject to a Restriction Measure such as permanent suspension (circumvention)
5. Creating or operating multiple accounts for an improper purpose

Article 8 (Improper Acquisition and Distribution of Game Chips)

1. Exchanging, selling, trading, or redeeming Game Chips or Diamonds for cash, cash equivalents, or other goods or services, or advertising or brokering such acts (including using or operating so-called "exchange brokers")
2. Generating and accumulating large quantities of Game Chips across multiple accounts and then distributing them (operating or participating in so-called "chip farms")
3. Deliberately losing Game Chips for the purpose of transferring them to a specific account other than through legitimate gameplay
4. Any other conduct that improperly creates monetary value in Game Chips or uses them to obtain an improper benefit

Article 9 (Manipulation of Game Results)

1. Two or more accounts colluding in advance to funnel Game Chips to a specific Member (so-called "collusion" or "soft play")
2. Sharing opponents' card information or betting on the basis of such information
3. Deliberately betting with a weak hand or folding in order to secure a specific Member's win
4. Having a third party play on one's behalf (proxy play)
5. Agreeing in advance on final rankings or the distribution of Game Chips in tournaments or similar formats so as to undermine genuine competition, excluding deal-making in a form the Company has approved in advance

Article 10 (Payment-Related Misconduct)

1. Purchasing Paid Items using a stolen or improperly obtained payment method
2. Obtaining Paid Items without paying proper consideration by exploiting an error or vulnerability in the payment system
3. Abusing the right of withdrawal under Article 20 of the Terms of Service by repeatedly requesting withdrawal or payment cancellation after using Paid Items; provided that the legitimate exercise of the right of withdrawal under applicable law is not restricted
4. Attempting to avoid payment through an unjustified dispute (chargeback) filed with a payment gateway or card issuer

Article 11 (Unauthorized System Access and Service Interference)

1. Attempting unauthorized access to, hacking, or exploiting vulnerabilities in the Service's servers or networks
2. Interfering with the stable operation of the Service by generating excessive connections or abnormal traffic
3. Impersonating the Service, the Company, or another Member

Article 12 (Gambling and Other Violations of Applicable Law)

Using the Service in a manner that constitutes gambling prohibited under the Game Industry Promotion Act, the Criminal Act, or other applicable law, or advertising or brokering gambling activity using the Service, is subject to restriction and may be reported to law-enforcement authorities in accordance with applicable law.

Article 13 (Other Conduct Subject to Restriction)

Even conduct not listed in Articles 6 through 12 is subject to restriction where it falls under any of the following.

1. Conduct that violates Article 13 (Prohibited Conduct) of the Terms of Service
2. Conduct that violates applicable law or public morals
3. Conduct that harms other Members, such as threats or harassment, or that interferes with the operation of the Service
4. Any other conduct comparable to the foregoing that the Company reasonably determines must be restricted for the fair operation of the Service

Article 14 (Procedure and Opportunity to Explain)

1. Where a Member's Improper Conduct is confirmed, the Company will impose a Restriction Measure under Article 4 taking into account the type and severity of the conduct, and will, as a rule, give the Member an opportunity to explain before doing so.
2. However, where urgent action is deemed necessary, such as in cases of gambling activity, hacking, or other conduct that seriously impairs the stable operation of the Service, the Company may act first and notify the Member of the reason without delay thereafter.
3. When imposing a Restriction Measure, the Company will notify the Member of the reason, the content and duration of the measure, and how to appeal, through an in-Service notification, e-mail, or similar means.

Article 15 (Escalation Criteria)

1. The specific duration of a Restriction Measure is determined by comprehensively considering the type of Improper Conduct, intent, the scale of harm, and whether the conduct is repeated.
2. Where the same or similar Improper Conduct is repeated, the Company may escalate measures according to the following criteria.
   1. (a) First violation: warning or fixed-term suspension of up to 7 days
   2. (b) Second violation: fixed-term suspension of up to 30 days
   3. (c) Third violation: fixed-term suspension of up to 90 days
   4. (d) Fourth or subsequent violation, or a serious violation such as gambling activity or distribution of unauthorized programs: permanent suspension
3. Where no same or similar Improper Conduct recurs for 1 year from the date of the most recent Restriction Measure, the violation count used for escalation is reset.
4. Notwithstanding Paragraph 2, where the Improper Conduct is serious or causes significant harm to other Members or the Service, the Company may impose permanent suspension immediately regardless of the violation count.

Article 16 (Appeals)

1. A Member who objects to a Restriction Measure may file an appeal through the customer center within 14 days of receiving notice of the measure.
2. The Company will notify the appellant of the outcome within 14 days of receiving the appeal. Where additional investigation is required to confirm the facts, the Company may extend the processing period after informing the Member of the reason and the expected completion date.

Article 17 (Lifting of Restrictions)

1. A fixed-term suspension is lifted automatically upon expiry of the set period without a separate request.
2. The Company may lift a Restriction Measure where the grounds for the measure have been resolved or where the measure is found to have been unjustified as a result of an appeal.
3. Permanent suspension and compulsory withdrawal are not lifted as a rule, but the Company may exceptionally permit re-registration or similar relief in accordance with procedures it establishes.

Article 18 (Special Provision on Features and Games Not Provided)

This Policy does not set restriction criteria for features or games that the Company does not currently provide in the Service. Where the Company expands the scope of the Service in the future by adding new features or games, the Company will first establish the related restriction criteria through an amendment to this Policy and then apply them.

Article 19 (Prevention of Recurrence and Use of Information)

To prevent the recurrence of Improper Conduct, the Company may retain and use related information (account information, access records, payment information, etc.) to the extent permitted by applicable law. The processing of such information is governed by the Privacy Policy.

Article 20 (Amendment of this Policy)

1. The Company may amend this Policy to the extent it does not violate applicable law, and will announce amendments by applying, mutatis mutandis, the procedure in Article 4, Paragraph 2 of the Terms of Service.
2. Where this Policy is amended, the amended Policy applies to Improper Conduct occurring on or after the effective date of the amendment.