LinkBee Payment, Refund, Settlement, and Subscription Integrated Policy
This Policy applies to all transactions conducted through LinkBee (hereinafter "Platform"), including payment for consultation products, cancellations and refunds, partner commission settlement, and subscription plan operations. Where this Policy conflicts with the LinkBee Terms of Service, this Policy takes precedence.
Terminology: In this Policy, "User" has the same meaning as "User" in the LinkBee Terms of Service.
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Chapter 1. General Provisions
Article 1 (Scope of Application)
This Policy applies to: payment and cancellation/refund of consultation products by users; commission calculation and settlement for partners; and payment, termination, and refund of partner subscription plans.
Matters not covered by this Policy shall be governed, in order, by the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce (hereinafter "E-Commerce Act"), the Content Industry Promotion Act, the Framework Act on Consumers, and the LinkBee Terms of Service. Statutory mandatory provisions, PG company regulations, and card company regulations related to refunds and chargebacks take precedence over this Policy.
Article 2 (Definitions)
Term
Definition
Company
The entity operating the LinkBee service
Partner
A business or professional who has joined LinkBee to register consultation products or use the instant consultation function
User
The final user who books, pays for, and uses consultations through LinkBee
Consultation Product
A paid or free consultation product registered by a partner; constitutes a service, not goods
Scheduled Consultation
A consultation booked by selecting a specific time slot and confirmed upon payment completion
Instant Consultation
A function that allows partners to generate and operate an immediate consultation link by deducting from consultation minutes (credits) held by the partner
Partner-Generated Booking
A booking created by a partner on behalf of a user, confirmed when the user completes payment
Subscription Product
A service plan paid by the partner on a monthly or annual basis
Settlement
The process of calculating and disbursing the partner's payment amount after reflecting deductions such as refunds, chargebacks, PG commissions, and platform commissions from user payment amounts
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Chapter 2. Partner Account and Feature Access
Article 3 (Account Status and Feature Access Standards)
Status
Description
Available Features
Restricted Features
Basic Registration
Initial state with only email/password registered
Login, Instant Consultation entry (if applicable plan held)
Product registration, booking, settlement
Business Info Complete
Required information including business registration number entered
Service setup
Product exposure/booking (until additional conditions met)
Service Setup Complete
Profile, description, language, etc. entered
Product registration
Booking (until product registered)
Operational
Products registered and required verification complete
All: booking, payment, consultation, settlement
Some features may be restricted pending approval in approval-type operations
1. The booking function is activated only after required steps (business information, service setup, product registration) are completed.
2. If a partner attempts to access booking, product registration, or settlement menus without completing required prerequisites, access will be restricted and the partner will be directed to the relevant setup screen.
3. The Platform may operate on an automatic approval or operator approval basis. Under operator approval, product exposure and booking activation may be suspended until approval is complete.
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Chapter 3. Consultation Product Payment
Article 4 (Scheduled Consultation Payment)
1. Users must complete full advance payment using payment methods provided by the Platform (credit card, debit card, bank transfer, simple payment, etc.) when booking consultation products.
2. Bookings are confirmed upon payment completion. Booking schedules and payment amounts are displayed under My Page > Booking History.
3. Bookings are in a temporary state before payment is completed and may be automatically cancelled if payment is not completed.
4. Upon payment completion, the Platform notifies users of payment details via PG electronic receipt or email/SMS.
5. As consultation products are services (not goods) providing expert knowledge and time, withdrawal of subscription may be restricted after the consultation has actually commenced, pursuant to Article 17(2)(5) of the E-Commerce Act.
Article 5 (Partner-Generated Bookings)
1. Partners may create bookings in advance, in which case the booking status is managed as "Pending Payment."
2. Bookings are confirmed when the user completes payment.
3. Bookings in an unpaid state do not guarantee consultation.
Article 6 (Instant Consultation Payment)
1. Instant consultations are operated by deducting from credits (minutes) held by the partner.
2. Credits are charged through plan benefits or separate purchases.
3. Complimentary credits are treated as monthly benefits and, unless otherwise notified, may not be carried over, refunded, converted to cash, or transferred.
4. Unused paid credits may be eligible for refund requests (after deducting processing fees such as PG commissions).
5. Credits begin to be deducted from the moment the instant consultation is connected; cancellations/refunds do not apply after connection.
Article 7 (Payment Methods and International Payments)
1. The Platform may provide electronic payment methods including cards for domestic and international users.
2. For international payments, the payment currency, exchange rate, and card/payment method fee application method shall follow the information disclosed at the payment stage.
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Chapter 4. User Cancellations and Refunds
Article 8 (Cancellation and Refund Standards — Scheduled Consultations)
Cancellation timing is calculated based on the scheduled consultation start time.
Cancellation Timing
Refund Standard
Notes
More than 24 hours before consultation start
Full refund
No cancellation fee
Between 24 hours and 2 hours before consultation start
Refund after 10% deduction
More lenient standards may apply based on operational needs
Within 2 hours of consultation start
No refund
Exception review possible with objective proof of unavoidable circumstances
No-Show
No refund
Rebooking or exceptional refund subject to Company/partner policy
Statutory Right of Withdrawal
Pursuant to Article 17 of the E-Commerce Act, the statutory right of withdrawal within 7 days of entering into a contract is guaranteed regardless of the above cancellation standards. However, if the consultation service has already commenced (service provision initiated), the right of withdrawal may be restricted pursuant to Article 17(2)(5) of the E-Commerce Act. This fact will be disclosed before payment.
Proviso
* In cases of force majeure such as natural disasters or hospitalization/surgery that the user can substantiate with documentation (medical certificates, etc.), the Company and partner shall discuss and determine whether a refund is applicable.
* If the partner initiates cancellation first, Article 10 applies.
Article 9 (Mid-Consultation Interruption and Partial Refunds)
1. If the user arbitrarily withdraws for personal reasons: No refund for time already spent in the consultation.
2. If interrupted due to Platform/partner fault: Partial refund or re-consultation processed as follows:
* Refund formula: (Total consultation fee ÷ Total scheduled time) × Unused time = Refundable amount
* If partner fault is clear, conditions favorable to the user shall apply.
3. Technical failure determination standards:
* Platform server failures, translation system errors, PG payment errors, etc. confirmed as Platform fault shall be processed as Platform fault.
* User device/network environment issues are, in principle, considered user fault. In the event of mutual disputes, adjustment shall be made pursuant to Article 14.
Article 10 (Partner-Fault Cancellations)
1. If a partner cancels a consultation due to scheduling issues, illness, or other reasons, or fails to provide more than 50% of the scheduled time due to significant delays, the user may choose between a full refund or rebooking.
2. If a partner cancels or changes bookings without notice 3 or more times, the Platform may restrict product exposure, suspend settlement, or restrict the account.
3. Refund costs arising from partner fault shall be offset against the partner's settlement amount first; if insufficient, a separate claim shall be made.
Article 11 (Platform-Fault Processing)
1. If Platform fault is established — such as platform failures, payment errors, critical translation system errors, or video connection failures — a full refund, partial refund, re-consultation, or equivalent compensation will be provided.
2. For duplicate payments or other clear payment errors, the duplicate amount will be fully refunded, and any associated PG commission costs will be borne by the Platform.
Article 12 (Refund Procedures and Timeline)
1. Application method: My Page > Booking History > Cancellation/Refund request, or customer center inquiry.
2. Documentation: Supporting documents (medical certificates, etc.) must be submitted when applying for refunds on grounds of force majeure.
3. Processing timeline:
* Refunds shall be processed within 3 business days of approval, in accordance with Article 18 of the E-Commerce Act.
* For credit card payments, up to 7–10 business days may be required depending on the card company's circumstances.
4. Refund method: In principle, refunds are made to the same payment method used at the time of payment.
5. International payments: Refund amounts may differ from the original payment amount due to exchange rate fluctuations and overseas fees.
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Chapter 5. Instant Consultation and Extension Policy
Article 13 (Instant Consultation Operations)
1. Instant consultations are managed separately from scheduled consultations and are not combined with the user pre-payment booking structure.
2. Extension notices may be provided before the scheduled end of a consultation; extensions are processed based on the partner's remaining credits.
3. If the partner has sufficient credits, the instant consultation link may be regenerated to continue the consultation; if credits are insufficient, extensions are restricted.
4. In cases where no refund amount arises directly for users in an instant consultation, session regeneration or operational compensation may be provided instead of a refund.
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Chapter 6. Partner Subscription Plans
Article 14 (Applicable Scope of Subscription Plans)
1. This Chapter applies to partners who have subscribed to paid subscription plans (Basic, Honey, Hive).
2. The Free plan is available without separate payment and the termination/refund provisions do not apply.
Article 15 (Subscription Initiation and Auto-Renewal)
1. Features of the subscribed plan are available immediately upon payment completion.
2. Recurring payments are automatically renewed on the same payment date each month (or year).
3. Subscriptions auto-renew unless the partner cancels.
4. The Platform will send advance payment notices 3 days before the auto-renewal date.
Legal Basis: Pursuant to Article 17-3 of the E-Commerce Act and the Fair Trade Commission's Subscription Economy Guidelines, auto-renewal facts and renewal dates must be disclosed in advance.
Article 16 (Upgrades and Downgrades)
1. Upgrades: Higher plan features apply immediately upon payment completion. The price difference calculation method is disclosed in advance at the payment stage.
2. Downgrades: In principle, applied from the next billing cycle.
3. If the plan change affects the provided minutes, the remaining provision amount may be recalculated after deducting already-used minutes.
Article 17 (Subscription Termination Procedures)
1. Termination may be requested from Partner Dashboard > Subscription Management.
2. The following two termination options are available:
* Terminate at next renewal date (default): Current subscription period is maintained and auto-terminated after the next payment date. No refund for remaining period.
* Immediate termination: Subscription features cease immediately upon request. Refunds are subject to Article 18.
3. Termination requests may be cancelled before the termination takes effect.
Article 18 (Subscription Fee Refund Standards)
Principle: No refund for subscription periods already initiated.
However, refunds will be processed on an exceptional basis for the following statutory reasons:
Exceptional Reason
Processing Standard
Significant service non-provision due to Company fault
Full or pro-rata refund for the affected period
Duplicate payment
Full refund of duplicate amount
Company has permitted refund through separate promotion or individual agreement
Subject to the relevant notice or agreement terms
Subscription fee refunds under statutory exceptional reasons shall be processed within 3–5 business days of verification. For credit card payments, up to 7–10 business days may be required. Refunds are returned to the original payment method.
General Notes
* Complimentary minutes, discount benefits, and promotional credits are not eligible for refund.
* Consultation commissions incurred during the subscription period are not refunded regardless of subscription termination.
* Bookings confirmed before the termination request remain valid after termination, and the commission rate of the plan before termination applies to those consultations.
* New bookings made after subscription termination are not subject to commission calculation.
Article 19 (Data Retention and Deletion)
1. Consultation records, charts, and recording data held by the partner are retained for 30 days from the date of termination.
2. After 30 days, such data is automatically deleted and cannot be recovered.
3. Partners must download or back up necessary data before termination.
4. Upon partner termination, the user's booking history, payment history, and consultation records linked to that partner are maintained separately based on the user account. Users may access these records from My Page even after partner termination.
5. Recording data and other content primarily created by the partner may be deleted 30 days after partner termination. Affected users will be notified 7 days in advance of the deletion date.
Legal Basis: Pursuant to Article 21 of the Personal Information Protection Act, personal information for which the purpose has been achieved must be destroyed without delay. A grace period under the service terms is appropriate. One party's withdrawal shall not infringe on the other party's right to access transaction records (cf. Fair Trade Commission Standard Terms and Conditions for Electronic Commerce).
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Chapter 7. Partner Commission Settlement
Article 20 (Commission Subject and Standards)
1. Commissions are calculated based on the payment amount (hereinafter "Revenue") for consultation products sold by partners through the Platform.
2. Platform commissions apply at tiered rates based on the per-transaction payment amount (USD basis). The larger the amount, the lower the commission rate.
Payment Amount (USD)
Platform Commission Rate
~$9.99
8%
~$20
6%
~$50
4%
~$100
3%
$101 and above
2%
3.
The above commission rates apply independently per user payment transaction and are calculated separately from the partner's subscription plan.
Plan
Nature
Commission
Free / Basic / Honey / Hive
Platform usage fee + complimentary minutes
N/A
4.
Subscription plans are products providing platform usage rights and complimentary consultation minutes, and are unrelated to consultation product transaction commissions. Platform commissions are calculated separately based on per-transaction payment amounts (see Article 20(2)).
5. PG commissions are deducted separately from platform commissions.
6. VAT processing is applied separately according to the partner's business type (taxable, tax-exempt, simplified taxation).
Article 21 (Commission Calculation Method)
1. The Platform receives user payment amounts in escrow through the Platform's designated PG company (refer to Privacy Policy Article 5).
2. Amounts are calculated in the following order per settlement cycle:
Payment Amount → Reflect Refunds/Chargebacks → Deduct PG Commission → Deduct Platform Commission → Partner Payment Amount
3. Calculation Examples:
Example 1 — Consultation fee $30 (~$50 tier, 4% commission rate)
Item
Amount
Payment Amount
$30.00
PG Commission (example 3%)
△$0.90
Platform Commission (4%)
△$1.20
Partner Payment Amount
$27.90
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Example 2 — Consultation fee $120 ($101+ tier, 2% commission rate)
Item
Amount
Payment Amount
$120.00
PG Commission (example 3%)
△$3.60
Platform Commission (2%)
△$2.40
Partner Payment Amount
$114.00
5.
PG commission rates may vary depending on contract terms and payment methods.
Article 22 (Settlement Cycle and Payment Method)
1. Settlement cycle: The 25th of each month is the settlement date for confirmed transactions from the previous month. If the settlement date falls on a holiday, payment is made on the next business day.
2. Payment method: Transferred to the account (corporate or personal) registered by the partner.
3. Settlement details: Transaction-by-transaction revenue, PG commissions, platform commissions, and final payment amounts can be viewed in the Partner Dashboard.
4. Minimum settlement amount: If the settleable amount is below the minimum, it is carried over to the following month and paid in aggregate. (Minimum amount announced separately)
Article 23 (Settlement Suspension and Offset)
The Platform may suspend settlement in the following cases:
* Transactions with ongoing refunds, chargebacks, or disputes
* Suspected abnormal or fraudulent transactions
* Bank account information mismatch or failure to submit documentation
* Partners with restricted accounts
If a previously settled transaction is subsequently subject to refund or chargeback processing, the amount may be offset against the next settlement or a separate return may be requested.
Article 24 (Commission Processing upon Refunds)
Pre-consultation cancellations/refunds
* If cancelled before settlement, no commission is generated and no payment is made to the partner.
* If cancelled after settlement, the amount paid to the partner is offset in the next settlement. If the settlement balance is insufficient, a separate claim is made.
Post-consultation refunds (partner/platform fault)
* If a refund is approved due to partner or platform fault, already-collected commissions are adjusted pro-rata to the refund and reflected in the partner's settlement.
* If platform fault is clear, the commission is borne by the Platform.
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Chapter 8. Communication Sales Intermediary and Scope of Liability
Article 25 (Intermediary Status and Responsibilities)
1. LinkBee may operate as a communication sales principal or communication sales intermediary depending on the transaction structure. Its status will be clearly disclosed in each transaction screen and terms.
2. Even when operating as an intermediary, the following obligations are not excluded:
* Disclosure obligations under Article 20 of the E-Commerce Act
* Payment processing responsibility and refund cooperation obligations
* Dispute mediation cooperation obligations
3. The Platform may review booking history, consultation logs, and payment details within the necessary scope to resolve disputes and propose mediation plans.
4. If agreement cannot be reached through Platform mediation, external dispute resolution procedures including the Korea Consumer Agency, Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee, and competent courts may be used. Personal information-related disputes may be handled by the institutions specified in Article 11 of the Privacy Policy.
5. Jurisdiction for litigation related to this Policy shall be determined pursuant to Article 14 of the LinkBee Terms of Service.
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Chapter 9. Prevention of Fraudulent Use and Sanctions
Article 26 (Prohibited Acts and Sanctions)
The following acts are considered fraudulent use. The Platform may take necessary measures including transaction restrictions, settlement suspension, account suspension, and claims for damages:
* Fraudulent bookings, misuse of proxy payments, abuse of refunds, repeated test payments, abuse of chargebacks
* Falsification of consultation records, distribution of abnormal links
* Partners intentionally inducing refunds after completing large-scale transactions to avoid commissions
* Repeatedly subscribing to plans and using benefits intensively before short-term termination/refund
* Inducing off-platform payment or diverting transactions externally to avoid platform commissions
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Chapter 10. Notices and Policy Changes
Article 27 (Consent Procedures)
1. Partners must agree to this Policy upon joining the Platform to complete registration.
2. Users must review and agree to cancellation/refund policies before completing payment for consultation products.
3. This Policy is available for review at any time on the Platform's policy page.
Article 28 (Policy Changes)
1. The Platform may amend this Policy in accordance with changes in applicable laws, service structure, payment environment, and operating policies.
2. For important changes unfavorable to users, notice will be provided at least 30 days in advance via Platform notices and registered email; for other general changes, at least 7 days in advance.
3. If immediate application is required by law, the reason and effective date will be notified together.
4. This Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea. Jurisdiction for litigation shall be determined pursuant to the Civil Procedure Act.
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Effective Date: This Policy is effective from March 1, 2026.
Legal Review Recommendation: Before actual service launch, final legal review of relevant laws including the E-Commerce Act, Personal Information Protection Act, and Medical Advertising Act is recommended.