REFUND POLICY

• 1. I understand that a full refund is available within 3 days from the date of payment of the program fee (including the payment date).
• 2. I acknowledge that no refund will be provided after the 3-day period from the date of payment of the program fee (payment date).
  
  Example: If the payment date is January 1 and the refund is requested on January 3, a full refund will be provided. However, if a refund is requested on January 4 or later, no refund will be granted.

AGREEMENT/CONFIRMATION

By signing and submitting this form, I hereby confirm the following:

• 1. The information I have provided in this application is accurate and truthful.
• 2. I have read, fully understand, and agree to the terms of the refund policy.
• 3. I am solely responsible for any false information submitted. Any misconduct during the program, including but not limited to proxy attendance, will result in immediate dismissal without any refund.
• 4. I understand and agree that failure to complete the final paper due to lack of participant commitment may result in consequences, including difficulties with obtaining professor recommendations, journal submission, or other benefits as indicated in the program guide. I acknowledge that HOBY Korea assumes no responsibility for such consequences.
• 5. I understand and agree that if I withdraw due to sudden personal scheduling conflicts, health issues, inability to follow the program, or any other reasons upon the start of the program, HOBY Korea will not be held responsible, including but not limited to any refunds.
• 6. I understand that the purpose of this program is not to create new discoveries or knowledge, but rather the development of fundamental research capabilities in youth and the demonstration of their research potential. I also acknowledge that even if my research topic does not perfectly align with my supervising (selected) professor’s specific field of study, guidance can be provided as long as it is related within the broader disciplines of STEM or the social sciences.
• 7. I understand that the professor I selected in the application cannot be changed after the program fee has been paid.
• 8. I agree that photos, video recording, and materials generated during the preparation/participation/progress of the program may be used for purposes such as promoting the program in the future, and that the relevant ownership belongs to HOBY Korea.
• 9. Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration in South Korea under the laws of South Korea.

PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTION AND PURPOSE OF USAGE

HOBY Korea utilizes the collected personal information for the following purposes.

• - To contact and manage applicants
• - To promote the competition

PERIOD OF RETAINING AND UTILIZING COLLECTED PERSONAL INFORMATION

HOBY Korea will immediately terminate the information without exception after 2 years from the date the applicant agreed with personal information collection and usage.