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Delivery of a Stock Option AgreementCorporate & Biz
Stock Option (Statutory Share Option) Agreement Advisory — IT Startup in South Korea
The Corporate Practice Group at Decent Law Firm (Seoul, Korea) represented an IT startup in advising on the full process of granting statutory share options (stock options) to three full-time employees, including the design of required corporate procedures under Korean commercial law and the drafting of the relevant agreements. The client sought to grant stock options as a means of attracting and retaining key talent, but needed practical guidance on how to satisfy the legal requirements under Korean law — including shareholder meeting resolutions, articles of incorporation review, and registration procedures. Decent Law Firm's Corporate Practice Group conducted a thorough review of the required procedures under the Korean Commercial Act and delivered a ready-to-use stock option agreement tailored to the client's circumstances.
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Provision of a Fully Revised and Legally Structured NDACorporate & Biz
NDA Review and Amendment Advisory
A global data platform company (“Client A”) sought legal assistance from Decent Law Firm in preparation for executing a new Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with its business partner (“Company B”) in connection with participation in a government-sponsored Data/AI Voucher Program. Although the parties had previously entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), practical collaboration reached a stage where highly sensitive business plans and proprietary technical information were to be exchanged. At that point, limitations and ambiguities in the existing confidentiality framework became apparent. Client A engaged Decent Law Firm to ensure comprehensive protection of its proprietary business plan and technical know-how, while clearly defining the legal relationship between the existing MOU and the newly proposed NDA.
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Provision of a Personal Data Collection and Use NoticeCorporate & Biz
Advisory Case on Drafting Personal Data Collection Notices for YouTube Marketing Videos
As YouTube has evolved beyond a content platform into a key channel driving phone, text, and messenger-based inquiries, legal inquiries regarding compliance with personal data protection laws have increased rapidly among channel operators and marketing agencies. The Corporate Legal Team at Decent Law Firm represented the CEO of a marketing agency operating multiple YouTube channels. The engagement involved reviewing the legal structure of personal data collection and use arising from YouTube marketing videos, and designing a standardized Personal Data Collection and Use Notice (Disclaimer) to be posted in video descriptions and pinned comments. The core issue was whether legal responsibility could extend to the channel operator, even when the operator does not directly collect or manage personal data, but viewers initiate contact during the inquiry process.
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Delivery of Legal Review DocumentsCorporate & Biz
Legal Review Case: AI Healthcare Service Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
Decent Law Firm’s Corporate Legal Team conducted a comprehensive legal review of the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for an AI-based infant head shape analysis and customized chatbot consultation service. The service operates as a web-based platform where users upload vertex (top-of-head) photographs, which are analyzed by AI to quantify cranial proportions—left/right, front/back, and diagonal ratios—and subsequently provide informational guidance through an AI chatbot. The primary legal issues addressed in this engagement were ensuring the lawful processing of biometric data classified as sensitive personal information, and mitigating regulatory risk by clearly defining the service as non-medical in nature.
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Provision of Legal Opinion LetterCorporate & Biz
Medical Device Act Compliance Review for AI Healthcare App
The Corporate Practice Group at Decent Law Firm conducted a comprehensive legality review for the new service of Healthcare Startup A, which utilizes AI vision technology to analyze body proportions and provide health management information. The service in question is an app that analyzes user-uploaded photos to inform users about body ratios and symmetry. Such services tread a fine line between general "Healthcare" and regulated "Medical Practice," creating a significant risk of being misclassified as an unapproved medical device under Korean law. Consequently, the client retained our firm—specifically our attorneys specializing in the Medical Device Act—to ensure a legally secure business structure prior to the service launch.
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Legal Opinion on Point Ownership and Usage Rights Is...Corporate & Biz
Legal Review of E-Commerce Points and Expired Credit Policies
Company A operates a point accumulation system that allows customers to earn and use points at specific partner companies. In collaboration with Company B, Company A offers its members benefits related to point accumulation and usage. However, there were ambiguities regarding the ownership and usage rights of expired points after their validity period elapsed. To address this, Company A sought legal advice to clarify the legal nature and ownership of expired points.
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Tailored Drafting and Review of Terms of ServiceCorporate & Biz
Drafting and Revising Terms of Service for Corporate Clients
The client operates a business where transactions are conducted via consultations rather than direct purchases or payments on their website. They were uncertain about whether their terms of service should include clauses covering the full process, from contract formation to delivery. Additionally, the client raised concerns about whether separate terms should be applied to non-members, as the current terms were explicitly limited to registered members.
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Plaintiff Prevails: Contract Termination and Refund ...Corporate & Biz
Termination of Business Transfer Agreement and Refund of Transfer Fees
The plaintiff, as the party acquiring a business, entered into a business transfer agreement with the defendant, the party transferring the business. However, the agreement led to a legal dispute over title transfer and the refund of a lease deposit. The two parties, who were acquaintances, executed the agreement through a conversation on KakaoTalk, after which the plaintiff paid tens of millions of won as the transfer fee. Despite agreeing to transfer the business title, the defendant repeatedly delayed the process, citing financial difficulties. During this period, the defendant’s lease deposit return claim was seized, making it impossible for the plaintiff to renew the lease agreement. Consequently, the plaintiff sought assistance from Decent Law Firm to terminate the agreement and claim a refund of the transfer fees through legal action.
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Provision of Review Opinion LetterCorporate & Biz
Review of Legal Grounds for Termination of OEM Contract
Company A, which produces and supplies diet-friendly convenience foods, sought legal advice on terminating its OEM supply contract with Company B. The contract had been automatically renewing each year, and Company A wanted to confirm if they could terminate the extended contract year and if switching suppliers could lead to potential disputes.
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Provision of Legal Advisory on Intellectual Property...Corporate & Biz
Legal Advisory on Copyright, Trademark, and Other Intellectual Property Infringements in YouTube Video Production
Company A initiated YouTube content production for its marketing efforts. This content included displaying the lyrics of a specific song and scenes of individuals singing along to that track. Additionally, the videos featured trademarks and products from other brands. To proactively address potential legal issues related to intellectual property rights, Company A sought advice from Decent Law Firm.
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Provision of Legal Advisory on Data Protection (Resi...Corporate & Biz
Legal Advisory on Collection of Resident Registration Numbers and Violation of Personal Information Protection Act
Company A launched a specific pay card service in collaboration with Company B. As this service involved the collection of members' resident registration numbers, they sought comprehensive legal advice from Decent Law Firm regarding the legal basis for such collection and the duration for which these numbers would be retained. In particular, they requested guidance on whether Company A had a data processing agreement or a third-party provision relationship with Company B, along with other important considerations regarding their partnership in the context of personal information collection.
