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# Legal Policies by Country

Policies that shall be Complied with by Each Country According to the Laws and Regulations of the Service Country

## **South Korea**

* Products that promote illegal ambling games or provide related information are not allowed.
* Providing prizes based on the results of a game is not allowed. However, giving prizes for general promotions or marketing activities unrelated to game usage is allowed with restrictions as per relevant laws.
  * [Guidelines for Prize Distribution by Game Operators](https://www.grac.or.kr/Board/Inform.aspx?bno=382\&searchtext=%ea%b2%bd%ed%92%88\&searchtype=004\&type=view\&pageindex=0\&mode=search)
* The age rating criteria for games are determined based on the Game Rating and Administration Committee's (GRAC) [classification standards](https://www.grac.or.kr/Institution/EtcForm01.aspx). You can refer to the 'Game Content Rating Questionnaire Guide' below for detailed information on this process:
  * [Game Content Rating Questionnaire Guide](https://dev.onestore.net/devpoc/support/news/noticeView.omp?noticeId=32165)
* Display of age rating and content information for games that are not suitable for youth:

  Games that are not suitable for youth must receive their age rating and rating number from the Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC). Furthermore, these games are required to display the age information icon and content information icon on the game's initial screen for a duration of at least 3 seconds.

  * [Obligation to Display Game Content Information](https://www.grac.or.kr/english/enforcement/contentdescriptors.aspx)
* Compliance with Probabilistic Items Act
  * Games with Probabilistic Items must disclose the types of items (capsule items, enhancement items, and merge items) and provide information on obligatory labeling set forth by law, including the odds of receiving each type of Probabilistic Item, in advance so that game users can easily recognize them.
    * [Guideline on the Disclosure of Probability Information](https://www.grac.or.kr/board/Inform.aspx?searchtype=001\&type=view\&bno=823\&searchtext=)
* Measures for Adolescent Protection and Prevention of Illegal Activities in Random Chat Products
  * Random chat products must be serviced at a level not available for youth to prevent illegal activities such as encouraging or mediating youth's unwholesome relationships or prostitution.
    * Random chat definition: A product in which online conversation is conducted with an unknown and unspecified number of people who are not acquaintances or people designated by me through text, voice, and video.
  * Random chat products that do not meet the standards set by the Minister of Gender Equality and Family are classified as harmful media for youth. These products must display a youth-restricted label along with a separate adult verification process to prevent minors from using them.
    * [Standards set by the Minister of Gender Equality and Family](http://www.mogef.go.kr/nw/rpd/nw_rpd_s001d.do?mid=news405\&bbtSn=707208)
      * User Management: You must manage users' information based on verified details through real-name authentication or mobile phone verification (user registration, managing registration information).
      * Conversation Storage: Even after a conversation partner leaves a chat room, the conversation content should be retained, and features like screen capturing or exporting conversations (in file format) should be available.
      * Reporting Function: If any illegal activities occur during chats, there should be a functionality to immediately report them to the developer (vendor), government agencies, or relevant entities.
  * A warning message should be implemented within the chat room that indicates engaging in illegal activities such as pornography or prostitution may lead to legal consequences under the Juvenile Protection Act.
  * Requesting personal information such as bank account numbers, resident registration numbers, credit card numbers, etc., within the chat room should be discouraged due to the potential for criminal exploitation such as phishing. A feature should be in place to guide users not to share personal information within the chat.
  * For products that include chat features other than chat and dating services, precautionary statements should be implemented within the chat room to prevent user harm.
    * [Guidance on Improving User Protection Measures for Chat Apps](https://dev.onestore.net/devpoc/support/news/noticeView.omp?noticeId=29889)
* Attachment of Location-based Service Provider Registration Certificate
  * If your app involves location-based services that handle personal location information, it is required to attach the "Location-based Service Provider Registration Certificate" in accordance with the "Act on the Protection of Personal Location Information and Utilization of Such Information".
* Compliance with App Permissions Regulations
  * Access permissions should be minimized to the extent necessary for the service.
  * Before obtaining user consent for access permissions, it is crucial to differentiate between essential access permissions and optional access permissions. Clearly inform users about the items requiring access permissions and the reasons for each, in an easily understandable manner. Subsequently, obtain user consent before proceeding with the request for access permissions.
    * [Personal Information Protection Guide for Smartphone App Access Permissions by the Korea Communications Commission](https://kcc.go.kr/user.do?mode=view\&page=A02030700\&dc=\&boardId=1099\&cp=1\&boardSeq=44582)

## **Taiwan**

* The following products are not allowed for distribution in Taiwan (Enjoy Store):
  * Products categorized under FUN, Lifestyle/Location, or Language/Education that are paid products
  * Products categorized under FUN, Lifestyle/Location, or Language/Education that include in-app purchases
  * Products categorized under FUN, Lifestyle/Location, or Language/Education that involve external payments

## **The United States**

* Gaming, Gambling, and Lottery Apps
  * The app must fully comply with all laws and regulations in the country or region where the product is sold.
  * In-app purchases or third-party payments may be implemented, but they must not be redeemable for real money/cash.
  * The app must be rated "Restricted to Adults" or have an equivalent age rating assigned by the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC).
  * The app must have an age verification system in place to prevent access by minors, and personal data must be protected in accordance with relevant privacy laws.
  * Apps that promote illegal gambling are not allowed. Additionally, gambling services cannot be offered in regions where the app does not have a valid gambling license.
* Nudity and Adult Themes
  * Products containing sexual content, including pornography, profanity, or services intended to provide sexual gratification, are not permitted. Sexually suggestive content, such as nudity, may be allowed only if its primary purpose is art, education, documentary, or science.
* For verification requests in the United States, at least one value must be entered for either the Privacy Policy URL or the Website.