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Effective: September 12, 2025Effective March 19, 2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This End User License Agreement (the “Agreement”) sets forth the terms and conditions governing your use of the “Crimson Desert” video game and its related software, websites, and services (collectively, the “Game Software”) provided by Pearl Abyss Corp., together with its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Pearl Abyss,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By installing, copying, downloading, accessing, or otherwise using the Game Software, you (“User,” “Member,” or “you”) acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement, and any other applicable terms issued by Pearl Abyss or relevant third-party Platform Provider. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Platform Provider” means any third-party distributor, digital storefront, console manufacturer, or online service, such as Valve Corporation (Steam), Sony Interactive Entertainment, Microsoft Corporation, or Apple Inc., through which the Game Software is made available. If you do not agree to this Agreement, you must not install or use the Game Software.

Please note that this Agreement was originally drafted in the English language. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between this Agreement in English and any version translated into another language, the English language version shall prevail.



Article 1. Purpose


1. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the fundamental terms and conditions between you and Pearl Abyss concerning your access to and use of the Game Software and any related offline or ancillary online services (the “Services”).


2. Your use of the Game Software is also subject to any additional terms and conditions imposed by the Platform Providers through which you access the Game Software, including, without limitation, the Steam Subscriber Agreement, the PlayStation™ Network Terms of Service, the Microsoft Services Agreement, the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions, and any other policies or guidelines issued by the relevant provider. Such platform conditions may limit or modify the rights granted to you under this Agreement.



Article 2. Ownership


1. Pearl Abyss owns all right, title, and interest in and to the Game Software, as well as any and all related materials, content, or documentation, including but not limited to: computer code, titles, themes, objects, characters, character names, stories, dialogue, catchphrases, locations, concepts, artwork, character inventories, structural or landscape designs, animations, sounds, musical compositions and recordings, audiovisual effects, storylines, and methods of operation.


2. “Pearl Abyss” and “Crimson Desert,” together with their logos, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pearl Abyss in various jurisdictions. All corresponding goodwill, rights, and interests related to such marks belong exclusively to Pearl Abyss.


3. All content contained within or displayed by the Game Software, including, without limitation, documents, text, graphics, logos, images, icons, and arrangements thereof, remains the exclusive property of Pearl Abyss.


4. Your rights to use the Game Software are protected by the copyright laws and regulations of all jurisdictions, international copyright treaties, and other relevant laws.



Article 3. Third-Party Platform & Account Requirements


1. Third-Party Platform Accounts. Your use of the Game Software on each platform is subject to the mandatory terms and conditions of the applicable Platform Provider (for example, the Steam Subscriber Agreement, the PlayStation™ Network Terms of Service, the Microsoft Services Agreement, or the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions).Conditions, Cloud Gaming GeForce NOW Terms and Conditions, or Epic Games Terms of Service). Pearl Abyss shall not be liable for any aspect of those accounts or services.


2. License Management Software. The Game Software may include license management software or similar technologies that restrict or condition your access to the Game Software.




Article 4. Limited Use License


1. Grant of License. Subject to your acceptance of and compliance with this, Pearl Abyss grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to install and use the Game Software solely for your personal, non-commercial gameplay.


2. No Transfer of Ownership. This Agreement grants you a license, not ownership, over the Game Software. It does not constitute a sale or transfer of any intellectual property rights or other proprietary interests.


3. Reservation of Rights. Except for the limited rights expressly granted herein, all rights, title, and interest in and to the Game Software remain with Pearl Abyss or its licensors.



Article 5. License Terms and Restrictions

You acknowledge and agree that the limited license granted to you is subject to the following restrictions. Any breach of these restrictions may constitute a violation of Pearl Abyss’s intellectual property or other legal rights:


1. Prohibited Modification. You shall not copy, reproduce, translate, reverse engineer, derive source code from, modify, disassemble, decompile, or create derivative works based on all or any portion of the Game Software, except to the extent explicitly permitted by applicable law. Any improvements or modifications you make, whether permitted or not, automatically vest in Pearl Abyss.


2. Unauthorized Programs. You shall not create, use, advertise, or distribute any unapproved programs, macros, bots, hacks, or devices (collectively, “Unauthorized Programs”) designed to affect the Game Software’s normal operation or compromise its technical protection measures.


3. Technical Measures. You shall not remove, circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with any security or access-control technology integrated into the Game Software.


4. Prohibited Transfers. Except as expressly authorized under this Agreement or as may not lawfully be restricted under applicable law, you shall not sell, pledge, assign, sublicense, lease, lend, or otherwise dispose of the Game Software or any related Service.


5. Unauthorized Commercial Use. You shall not use the Game Software for any commercial purpose without Pearl Abyss’s prior written consent, including the operation of Internet cafés, gaming centers, or other venues for profit.


6. In-Game Currency or Item Farming. You shall not collect or farm in-game currency, items, or resources for sale or for providing in-game Services in exchange for real-world compensation outside of official Pearl Abyss channels.


7. Data Mining. You shall not data mine, scrape, or collect information from the Game Software or Services without Pearl Abyss’s express permission, nor shall you use any unauthorized third-party software to do so.


8. Unauthorized Modification. You shall not modify any files of the Game Software or facilitate such modification in ways not expressly permitted by Pearl Abyss.


9. Protocol Misuse. You shall not emulate, host, or provide any unauthorized service or server emulating the Game Software’s data or functionality, nor shall you intercept or re-transmit Pearl Abyss’s communication protocols for any purpose.


10. Copied/Imitated Servers. You shall not create, operate, support, advertise, or maintain any unauthorized server or service intended to imitate the Game Software.


11. Imitating Game Functionality. You shall not create data or executable programs that imitate the Game Software’s data or functionality.


12. Unlawful Uploading and Distribution. You shall not upload or otherwise make the Game Software or its copies available on any server or website without Pearl Abyss’s prior written approval.


13. Alteration of Ownership Notices. You shall not remove, modify, or obscure any proprietary notices or labels contained in or on the Game Software.


14. Export Control. You shall not export or re-export the Game Software or any copies or modified versions in violation of applicable export control laws and regulations.



Article 6. Game Software Updates and Patches


1. Updates and Patches. Pearl Abyss may provide updates, patches, or other modifications to the Game Software that you may be required to install to continue using or playing the game.


2. Consent to Distribution. By installing the Game Software, you authorize Pearl Abyss to automatically distribute and apply such updates, patches, or revisions.


3. Scope of “Game Software.” All references to the “Game Software” in this Agreement include any updates, patches, or revisions provided by Pearl Abyss.



Article 7. Limited Warranty

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE GAME SOFTWARE AND ALL RELATED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” AND PEARL ABYSS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION:


1. The implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement;


2. Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Game Software;


3. Warranties regarding any delays, interruptions, errors, viruses, or defects;


4. Warranties concerning the performance or non-performance of Pearl Abyss or third parties; and


5. Any warranties arising from a course of dealing, course of performance, or usage of trade.

Note: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties. In such jurisdictions, the above exclusions apply to the maximum extent permitted by the relevant laws.



Article 8. Limitations of Liability


1. Exclusion of Certain Damages. Unless arising out of Pearl Abyss’s willful misconduct or gross negligence, in no event shall Pearl Abyss be liable for any direct, special, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages (including loss of use, loss of profits, or loss of data), whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise.


2. Liability Cap. To the extent permissible under applicable law, and unless arising out of Pearl Abyss’s willful misconduct or gross negligence, the total aggregate liability of Pearl Abyss for any claim relating to the Game Software or any linked site or service shall not exceed the amount, if any, you have paid to Pearl Abyss for the relevant activity or service.


3. Jurisdictional Variations. Certain jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages; thus, some or all of the foregoing exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.



Article 9. Indemnity

Unless arising from Pearl Abyss’s willful misconduct or gross negligence, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Pearl Abyss, its affiliates, and their respective officers, employees, directors, agents, licensors, sub-licensors, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or connected with: (i) your breach of this Agreement; (ii) your violation of any third-party right; or (iii) your misuse of the Game Software. This indemnification obligation survives any termination or expiration of this Agreement.



Article 10. Term and Termination


1. Term. This Agreement and the limited license granted herein become effective upon your acceptance and remain in force until terminated.


2. Termination by Pearl Abyss. Pearl Abyss may terminate this Agreement immediately if you fail to comply with its terms, or if Pearl Abyss decides, in its sole discretion, to discontinue providing the Game Software or related Services.


3. Effect of Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement, the license granted to you shall immediately cease, and you must promptly delete or remove the Game Software from all devices. Articles concerning Ownership, License Restrictions, Limitations of Liability, Indemnity, Injunction, and Dispute Resolution shall survive termination.



Article 11. Dispute Resolution


1. Governing Law. This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea, without regard to any conflicts-of-law principles or the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.


2. Forum Selection. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in the Republic of Korea. However, Pearl Abyss may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.



Article 12. Amendment


1. Right to Amend. Pearl Abyss reserves the right to amend, modify, or update this Agreement at its discretion. Notice of any significant changes will be posted on the official Pearl Abyss website or otherwise communicated to you.


2. Acceptance of Amendments. Your continued use of the Game Software following such notice constitutes your acceptance of the amended Agreement. If you do not agree to the amended terms, your license to use the Game Software shall be terminated, and you must promptly delete all copies of it from your devices.



Article 13. Collection and Use of Information


1. Privacy Policy. Pearl Abyss processes personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy((https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/Policy?_policyNo=128) posted on the official website. This Privacy Policy posteddescribes in detail the categories of data collected, the purposes and legal bases for processing, retention periods, cross border transfers, data subject rights, and contact information.
2. Categories and Purposes of Use. Within the scope disclosed at the time of collection and/or in the Privacy Policy, Pearl Abyss may collect platform/account identifiers, gameplay statistics, crash and error logs, and device and technical diagnostic data. Such information may be used for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy, including product improvement, enhancement of user experience, security and fraud/abuse prevention, delivery of updates, and customer support.
3. Processors / Third-Party Service Providers. To the extent necessary to improve the Game Software and the Services, Pearl Abyss may entrust processing to authorized third parties in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
4. User Right. To the extent permitted by applicable law, you may request access to, correction or deletion of, or restriction/suspension of processing (including withdrawal of consent) of your personal information. The procedures and contact details for exercising such rights are set out in the Privacy Policy.

Article 14. Platform-Specific Additional Terms for Platform Providers
1. Relationship of Parties. This Agreement is concluded solely between you and Pearl Abyss. No Platform Provider is a party hereto, and, except as expressly stated below, no Platform Provider owes you any obligation in connection with the Game Software. Pearl Abyss, not any Platform Provider, bears full responsibility for the Game Software and its content.
2. Scope of License. The limited, non-transferable, and revocable license granted in Article 4 permits use of the Game Software only on thehardware products or operating environments that you own or control and that are authorized by the applicable Platform Provider. Where the provider’s terms allow household- or family-sharing, such use is permitted within the limits of those terms. The Game Software is licensed—not sold—under all applicable Platform Provider agreements.
3. Platform Terms and Codes of Conduct. Your acquisition, download, or use of the Game Software through any Platform Provider is subject to all usage rules, subscriber agreements, codes of conduct, and other policies issued by that provider. Such terms may, among other things, restrict user-generated content, govern acceptable behavior, or prohibit the transfer of virtual items outside the provider’s official website. This Privacy Policy describesstore or marketplace.
4. Maintenance and Support. Except where mandatory law provides otherwise, Pearl Abyss alone is responsible for providing updates, patches, customer support, and any other maintenance services for the Game Software. No Platform Provider has any obligation to furnish such services.
5. Warranty Remedy. If the Game Software fails to conform to an applicable warranty established under a Platform Provider’s policy, your sole remedy, where required, is a refund of the purchase price by that Platform Provider. All other warranty obligations rest exclusively with Pearl Abyss.
6. Product and Intellectual-Property Claims. Pearl Abyss is solely responsible for (i) handling any product-liability, consumer-protection, privacy, or regulatory claims arising from your possession or use of the Game Software; and (ii) investigating, defending, settling, and discharging any third-party allegation that the Game Software infringes intellectual-property rights.
7. Export-Control and Sanctions Compliance. You represent and warrant that you are not located in, or a national or resident of, any jurisdiction subject to trade embargoes or designated as supporting terrorism, and that you are not listed on any government roster of prohibited or restricted parties.
8. Unacceptable Behavior and Security Measures. You must refrain from harassment, hate speech, cheating, account theft, or any other conduct prohibited by the applicable Platform Provider’s policies. Violations may be reported through the provider’s enforcement tools and may result in detail the categories of data collected, the purposes and legal bases for processing, retention periods, crossborder transfers, datasubject rights, and contact information.

Categories and Purposes of Use. Within the scope disclosed at the time of collection and/or in the Privacy Policy,sanctions imposed by Pearl Abyss or the Platform Provider.
9. Virtual Currency and Digital Items. Sale, exchange, or transfer of in-game currency, digital items, or services outside the official store or marketplace operated by the relevant Platform Provider is prohibited.
10. Third-Party Beneficiary Rights. Each Platform Provider and its affiliates are express third-party beneficiaries of this Article and may collect platform/account identifiers, gameplay statistics, crash and error logs, and device and technical diagnostic data. Such information may be used for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy, including product improvement, enhancement of user experience, security and fraud/abuse prevention, delivery of updates, and customer support.

Processors / Third-Party Service Providers. To the extent necessary to improve the Game Software and the Services, Pearl Abyss may entrust processing to authorized third parties in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

User Right. To the extent permitted by applicable law, you may request access to, correction or deletion of, or restriction/suspension of processing (including withdrawal of consent) of your personal information. The procedures and contact details for exercising such rights are set out in the Privacy Policy.



Article 14. Platform-Specific Additional Terms for Platform Providers

Relationship of Parties. This Agreement is concluded solely between you and Pearl Abyss. No Platform Provider is a party hereto, and, except as expressly stated below, no Platform Provider owes you any obligation in connection with the Game Software. Pearl Abyss, not any Platform Provider, bears full responsibility for the Game Software andenforce its content.

Scope of License. The limited, non-transferable, and revocable license granted in Article 4 permits use of the Game Software only on hardware products or operating environments that you own or control and that are authorized by the applicable Platform Provider. Where the provider’s terms allow household- or family-sharing, such use is permitted within the limits of those terms. The Game Software is licensed—not sold—under all applicable Platform Provider agreements.

Platform Terms and Codes of Conduct. Your acquisition, download, or use of the Game Software through any Platform Provider is subject to all usage rules, subscriber agreements, codes of conduct, and other policies issued by that provider. Such terms may, among other things, restrict user-generated content, govern acceptable behavior, or prohibit the transfer of virtual items outside the provider’s official store or marketplace.

Maintenance and Support. Except where mandatory law provides otherwise, Pearl Abyss alone is responsible for providing updates, patches, customer support, and any other maintenance services for the Game Software. No Platform Provider has any obligation to furnish such services.

Warranty Remedy. If the Game Software fails to conform to an applicable warranty established under a Platform Provider’s policy, your sole remedy, where required, is a refund of the purchase price by that Platform Provider. All other warranty obligations rest exclusively with Pearl Abyss.

Product and Intellectual-Property Claims. Pearl Abyss is solely responsible for (i) handling any product-liability, consumer-protection, privacy, or regulatory claims arising from your possession or use of the Game Software; and (ii) investigating, defending, settling, and discharging any third-party allegation that the Game Software infringes intellectual-property rights.

Export-Control and Sanctions Compliance. You represent and warrant that you are not located in, or a national or resident of, any jurisdiction subject to trade embargoes or designated as supporting terrorism, and that you are not listed on any government roster of prohibited or restricted parties.

Unacceptable Behavior and Security Measures. You must refrain from harassment, hate speech, cheating, account theft, or any other conduct prohibited by the applicable Platform Provider’s policies. Violations may be reported through the provider’s enforcement tools and may result in sanctions imposed by Pearl Abyss or the Platform Provider.

Virtual Currency and Digital Items. Sale, exchange, or transfer of in-game currency, digital items, or services outside the official store or marketplace operated by the relevant Platform Provider is prohibited.

Third-Party Beneficiary Rights. Each Platform Provider and its affiliates are express third-party beneficiaries of this Article and may enforce its terms against you.

Contact Information. Pearl Abyss Corp., 48 Gwacheon-daero 2-gil, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 13824, Republic of Korea. Email: [email protected]


By installing, copying, or using the Game Software or any related Services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Agreement, as well as the Terms referenced herein.

                Effective: September 12, 2025
                Effective March 19, 2026
                <br><br>IMPORTANT NOTICE: This End User License Agreement (the “Agreement”) sets forth the terms and conditions governing your use of the “Crimson Desert” video game and its related software, websites, and services (collectively, the “Game Software”) provided by Pearl Abyss Corp., together with its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Pearl Abyss,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By installing, copying, downloading, accessing, or otherwise using the Game Software, you (“User,” “Member,” or “you”) acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement, and any other applicable terms issued by Pearl Abyss or relevant third-party Platform Provider. For the purposes of this Agreement, “Platform Provider” means any third-party distributor, digital storefront, console manufacturer, or online service, such as Valve Corporation (Steam), Sony Interactive Entertainment, Microsoft Corporation, or Apple Inc., through which the Game Software is made available. If you do not agree to this Agreement, you must not install or use the Game Software.
                 <br>
                <br>Please note that this Agreement was originally drafted in the English language. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between this Agreement in English and any version translated into another language, the English language version shall prevail.
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                <br><br>Article 1. Purpose
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                <br>1.	
                The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the fundamental terms and conditions between you and Pearl Abyss concerning your access to and use of the Game Software and any related offline or ancillary online services (the “Services”).
                 <br><br>
                <br>2.	
                Your use of the Game Software is also subject to any additional terms and conditions imposed by the Platform Providers through which you access the Game Software, including, without limitation, the Steam Subscriber Agreement, the PlayStation™ Network Terms of Service, the Microsoft Services Agreement, the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions, and any other policies or guidelines issued by the relevant provider. Such platform conditions may limit or modify the rights granted to you under this Agreement.
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                <br><br>Article 2. Ownership
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                <br>1.	
                Pearl Abyss owns all right, title, and interest in and to the Game Software, as well as any and all related materials, content, or documentation, including but not limited to: computer code, titles, themes, objects, characters, character names, stories, dialogue, catchphrases, locations, concepts, artwork, character inventories, structural or landscape designs, animations, sounds, musical compositions and recordings, audiovisual effects, storylines, and methods of operation.
                 <br><br>
                <br>2.	
                “Pearl Abyss” and “Crimson Desert,” together with their logos, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pearl Abyss in various jurisdictions. All corresponding goodwill, rights, and interests related to such marks belong exclusively to Pearl Abyss.
                 <br><br>
                <br>3.	
                All content contained within or displayed by the Game Software, including, without limitation, documents, text, graphics, logos, images, icons, and arrangements thereof, remains the exclusive property of Pearl Abyss.
                 <br><br>
                <br>4.	
                Your rights to use the Game Software are protected by the copyright laws and regulations of all jurisdictions, international copyright treaties, and other relevant laws.
                 <br><br> 
                <br><br>Article 3. Third-Party Platform & Account Requirements
                 <br><br>
                <br>1.	
                Third-Party Platform Accounts. Your use of the Game Software on each platform is subject to the mandatory terms and conditions of the applicable Platform Provider (for example, the Steam Subscriber Agreement, the PlayStation™ Network Terms of Service, the Microsoft Services Agreement, 
                or 
                the Apple Media Services Terms and 
                Conditions).
                Conditions, Cloud Gaming GeForce NOW Terms and Conditions, or Epic Games Terms of Service).
                 Pearl Abyss shall not be liable for any aspect of those accounts or services.
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                <br>2.	
                License Management Software. The Game Software may include license management software or similar technologies that restrict or condition your access to the Game Software.
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                <br>
                <br><br>Article 4. Limited Use License
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                <br>1.	
                Grant of License. Subject to your acceptance of and compliance with this, Pearl Abyss grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to install and use the Game Software solely for your personal, non-commercial gameplay.
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                <br>2.	
                No Transfer of Ownership. This Agreement grants you a license, not ownership, over the Game Software. It does not constitute a sale or transfer of any intellectual property rights or other proprietary interests.
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                <br>3.	
                Reservation of Rights. Except for the limited rights expressly granted herein, all rights, title, and interest in and to the Game Software remain with Pearl Abyss or its licensors.
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                <br><br>Article 5. License Terms and Restrictions
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                <br>You acknowledge and agree that the limited license granted to you is subject to the following restrictions. Any breach of these restrictions may constitute a violation of Pearl Abyss’s intellectual property or other legal rights:
                 <br><br>
                <br>1.	
                Prohibited Modification. You shall not copy, reproduce, translate, reverse engineer, derive source code from, modify, disassemble, decompile, or create derivative works based on all or any portion of the Game Software, except to the extent explicitly permitted by applicable law. Any improvements or modifications you make, whether permitted or not, automatically vest in Pearl Abyss.
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                <br>2.	
                Unauthorized Programs. You shall not create, use, advertise, or distribute any unapproved programs, macros, bots, hacks, or devices (collectively, “Unauthorized Programs”) designed to affect the Game Software’s normal operation or compromise its technical protection measures.
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                <br>3.	
                Technical Measures. You shall not remove, circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with any security or access-control technology integrated into the Game Software.
                 <br><br>
                <br>4.	
                Prohibited Transfers. Except as expressly authorized under this Agreement or as may not lawfully be restricted under applicable law, you shall not sell, pledge, assign, sublicense, lease, lend, or otherwise dispose of the Game Software or any related Service.
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                <br>5.	
                Unauthorized Commercial Use. You shall not use the Game Software for any commercial purpose without Pearl Abyss’s prior written consent, including the operation of Internet cafés, gaming centers, or other venues for profit.
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                <br>6.	
                In-Game Currency or Item Farming. You shall not collect or farm in-game currency, items, or resources for sale or for providing in-game Services in exchange for real-world compensation outside of official Pearl Abyss channels.
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                <br>7.	
                Data Mining. You shall not data mine, scrape, or collect information from the Game Software or Services without Pearl Abyss’s express permission, nor shall you use any unauthorized third-party software to do so.
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                <br>8.	
                Unauthorized Modification. You shall not modify any files of the Game Software or facilitate such modification in ways not expressly permitted by Pearl Abyss.
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                <br>9.	
                Protocol Misuse. You shall not emulate, host, or provide any unauthorized service or server emulating the Game Software’s data or functionality, nor shall you intercept or re-transmit Pearl Abyss’s communication protocols for any purpose.
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                <br>10.	
                Copied/Imitated Servers. You shall not create, operate, support, advertise, or maintain any unauthorized server or service intended to imitate the Game Software.
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                <br>11.	
                Imitating Game Functionality. You shall not create data or executable programs that imitate the Game Software’s data or functionality.
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                <br>12.	
                Unlawful Uploading and Distribution. You shall not upload or otherwise make the Game Software or its copies available on any server or website without Pearl Abyss’s prior written approval.
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                <br>13.	
                Alteration of Ownership Notices. You shall not remove, modify, or obscure any proprietary notices or labels contained in or on the Game Software.
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                <br>14.	
                Export Control. You shall not export or re-export the Game Software or any copies or modified versions in violation of applicable export control laws and regulations.
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                <br><br>Article 6. Game Software Updates and Patches
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                Updates and Patches. Pearl Abyss may provide updates, patches, or other modifications to the Game Software that you may be required to install to continue using or playing the game.
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                <br>2.	
                Consent to Distribution. By installing the Game Software, you authorize Pearl Abyss to automatically distribute and apply such updates, patches, or revisions.
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                <br>3.	
                Scope of “Game Software.” All references to the “Game Software” in this Agreement include any updates, patches, or revisions provided by Pearl Abyss.
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                <br><br>Article 7. Limited Warranty
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                <br>TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE GAME SOFTWARE AND ALL RELATED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” AND PEARL ABYSS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION:
                 <br><br>
                <br>1.	
                The implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement;
                 <br><br>
                <br>2.	
                Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Game Software;
                 <br><br>
                <br>3.	
                Warranties regarding any delays, interruptions, errors, viruses, or defects;
                 <br><br>
                <br>4.	
                Warranties concerning the performance or non-performance of Pearl Abyss or third parties; and
                 <br><br>
                <br>5.	
                Any warranties arising from a course of dealing, course of performance, or usage of trade.
                 <br>
                <br>Note: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties. In such jurisdictions, the above exclusions apply to the maximum extent permitted by the relevant laws.
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                <br><br>Article 8. Limitations of Liability
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                <br>1.	
                Exclusion of Certain Damages. Unless arising out of Pearl Abyss’s willful misconduct or gross negligence, in no event shall Pearl Abyss be liable for any direct, special, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages (including loss of use, loss of profits, or loss of data), whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise.
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                <br>2.	
                Liability Cap. To the extent permissible under applicable law, and unless arising out of Pearl Abyss’s willful misconduct or gross negligence, the total aggregate liability of Pearl Abyss for any claim relating to the Game Software or any linked site or service shall not exceed the amount, if any, you have paid to Pearl Abyss for the relevant activity or service.
                 <br><br>
                <br>3.	
                Jurisdictional Variations. Certain jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages; thus, some or all of the foregoing exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
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                <br><br>Article 9. Indemnity
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                <br>Unless arising from Pearl Abyss’s willful misconduct or gross negligence, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Pearl Abyss, its affiliates, and their respective officers, employees, directors, agents, licensors, sub-licensors, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or connected with: (i) your breach of this Agreement; (ii) your violation of any third-party right; or (iii) your misuse of the Game Software. This indemnification obligation survives any termination or expiration of this Agreement.
                 <br><br> 
                <br><br>Article 10. Term and Termination
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                <br>1.	
                Term. This Agreement and the limited license granted herein become effective upon your acceptance and remain in force until terminated.
                 <br><br>
                <br>2.	
                Termination by Pearl Abyss. Pearl Abyss may terminate this Agreement immediately if you fail to comply with its terms, or if Pearl Abyss decides, in its sole discretion, to discontinue providing the Game Software or related Services.
                 <br><br>
                <br>3.	
                Effect of Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement, the license granted to you shall immediately cease, and you must promptly delete or remove the Game Software from all devices. Articles concerning Ownership, License Restrictions, Limitations of Liability, Indemnity, Injunction, and Dispute Resolution shall survive termination.
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                <br><br>Article 11. Dispute Resolution
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                <br>1.	
                Governing Law. This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea, without regard to any conflicts-of-law principles or the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
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                <br>2.	
                Forum Selection. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in the Republic of Korea. However, Pearl Abyss may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.
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                <br><br>Article 12. Amendment
                 <br><br>
                <br>1.	
                Right to Amend. Pearl Abyss reserves the right to amend, modify, or update this Agreement at its discretion. Notice of any significant changes will be posted on the official Pearl Abyss website or otherwise communicated to you.
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                <br>2.	
                Acceptance of Amendments. Your continued use of the Game Software following such notice constitutes your acceptance of the amended Agreement. If you do not agree to the amended terms, your license to use the Game Software shall be terminated, and you must promptly delete all copies of it from your devices.
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                <br><br>Article 13. Collection and Use of Information
                 <br><br>
                <br>1.	
                Privacy Policy. Pearl Abyss processes personal information in accordance with its Privacy 
                <a class="bb_link" href="https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=http%3A%2F%2FPolicy%28%28https%3A%2F%2Fcrimsondesert.pearlabyss.com%2FPolicy%3F_policyNo%3D128%29" target="_blank" rel=" noopener">Policy((https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/Policy?_policyNo=128)</a> posted on the official website. This Privacy 
                Policy 
                posted
                describes in detail the categories of data collected, the purposes and legal bases for processing, retention periods, cross border transfers, data subject rights, and contact information.<br>2.	Categories and Purposes of Use. Within the scope disclosed at the time of collection and/or in the Privacy Policy, Pearl Abyss may collect platform/account identifiers, gameplay statistics, crash and error logs, and device and technical diagnostic data. Such information may be used for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy, including product improvement, enhancement of user experience, security and fraud/abuse prevention, delivery of updates, and customer support.<br>3.	Processors / Third-Party Service Providers. To the extent necessary to improve the Game Software and the Services, Pearl Abyss may entrust processing to authorized third parties in accordance with the Privacy Policy.<br>4.	User Right. To the extent permitted by applicable law, you may request access to, correction or deletion of, or restriction/suspension of processing (including withdrawal of consent) of your personal information. The procedures and contact details for exercising such rights are set out in the Privacy Policy.<br><br>Article 14. Platform-Specific Additional Terms for Platform Providers<br>1.	Relationship of Parties. This Agreement is concluded solely between you and Pearl Abyss. No Platform Provider is a party hereto, and, except as expressly stated below, no Platform Provider owes you any obligation in connection with the Game Software. Pearl Abyss, not any Platform Provider, bears full responsibility for the Game Software and its content.<br>2.	Scope of License. The limited, non-transferable, and revocable license granted in Article 4 permits use of the Game Software only
                 on 
                the
                hardware products or operating environments that you own or control and that are authorized by the applicable Platform Provider. Where the provider’s terms allow household- or family-sharing, such use is permitted within the limits of those terms. The Game Software is licensed—not sold—under all applicable Platform Provider agreements.<br>3.	Platform Terms and Codes of Conduct. Your acquisition, download, or use of the Game Software through any Platform Provider is subject to all usage rules, subscriber agreements, codes of conduct, and other policies issued by that provider. Such terms may, among other things, restrict user-generated content, govern acceptable behavior, or prohibit the transfer of virtual items outside the provider’s
                 official 
                website. This Privacy Policy describes
                store or marketplace.<br>4.	Maintenance and Support. Except where mandatory law provides otherwise, Pearl Abyss alone is responsible for providing updates, patches, customer support, and any other maintenance services for the Game Software. No Platform Provider has any obligation to furnish such services.<br>5.	Warranty Remedy. If the Game Software fails to conform to an applicable warranty established under a Platform Provider’s policy, your sole remedy, where required, is a refund of the purchase price by that Platform Provider. All other warranty obligations rest exclusively with Pearl Abyss.<br>6.	Product and Intellectual-Property Claims. Pearl Abyss is solely responsible for (i) handling any product-liability, consumer-protection, privacy, or regulatory claims arising from your possession or use of the Game Software; and (ii) investigating, defending, settling, and discharging any third-party allegation that the Game Software infringes intellectual-property rights.<br>7.	Export-Control and Sanctions Compliance. You represent and warrant that you are not located in, or a national or resident of, any jurisdiction subject to trade embargoes or designated as supporting terrorism, and that you are not listed on any government roster of prohibited or restricted parties.<br>8.	Unacceptable Behavior and Security Measures. You must refrain from harassment, hate speech, cheating, account theft, or any other conduct prohibited by the applicable Platform Provider’s policies. Violations may be reported through the provider’s enforcement tools and may result
                 in 
                detail the categories of data collected, the purposes and legal bases for processing, retention periods, crossborder transfers, datasubject rights, and contact information. <br><br>Categories and Purposes of Use. Within the scope disclosed at the time of collection and/or in the Privacy Policy,
                sanctions imposed by
                 Pearl Abyss 
                or the Platform Provider.<br>9.	Virtual Currency and Digital Items. Sale, exchange, or transfer of in-game currency, digital items, or services outside the official store or marketplace operated by the relevant Platform Provider is prohibited.<br>10.	Third-Party Beneficiary Rights. Each Platform Provider and its affiliates are express third-party beneficiaries of this Article and 
                may 
                collect platform/account identifiers, gameplay statistics, crash and error logs, and device and technical diagnostic data. Such information may be used for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy, including product improvement, enhancement of user experience, security and fraud/abuse prevention, delivery of updates, and customer support. <br><br>Processors / Third-Party Service Providers. To the extent necessary to improve the Game Software and the Services, Pearl Abyss may entrust processing to authorized third parties in accordance with the Privacy Policy. <br><br>User Right. To the extent permitted by applicable law, you may request access to, correction or deletion of, or restriction/suspension of processing (including withdrawal of consent) of your personal information. The procedures and contact details for exercising such rights are set out in the Privacy Policy. <br><br> <br><br>Article 14. Platform-Specific Additional Terms for Platform Providers <br><br>Relationship of Parties. This Agreement is concluded solely between you and Pearl Abyss. No Platform Provider is a party hereto, and, except as expressly stated below, no Platform Provider owes you any obligation in connection with the Game Software. Pearl Abyss, not any Platform Provider, bears full responsibility for the Game Software and
                enforce
                 its 
                content. <br><br>Scope of License. The limited, non-transferable, and revocable license granted in Article 4 permits use of the Game Software only on hardware products or operating environments that you own or control and that are authorized by the applicable Platform Provider. Where the provider’s 
                terms 
                allow household- or family-sharing, such use is permitted within the limits of those terms. The Game Software is licensed—not sold—under all applicable Platform Provider agreements. <br><br>Platform Terms and Codes of Conduct. Your acquisition, download, or use of the Game Software through any Platform Provider is subject to all usage rules, subscriber agreements, codes of conduct, and other policies issued by that provider. Such terms may, among other things, restrict user-generated content, govern acceptable behavior, or prohibit the transfer of virtual items outside the provider’s official store or marketplace. <br><br>Maintenance and Support. Except where mandatory law provides otherwise, Pearl Abyss alone is responsible for providing updates, patches, customer support, and any other maintenance services for the Game Software. No Platform Provider has any obligation to furnish such services. <br><br>Warranty Remedy. If the Game Software fails to conform to an applicable warranty established under a Platform Provider’s policy, your sole remedy, where required, is a refund of the purchase price by that Platform Provider. All other warranty obligations rest exclusively with Pearl Abyss. <br><br>Product and Intellectual-Property Claims. Pearl Abyss is solely responsible for (i) handling any product-liability, consumer-protection, privacy, or regulatory claims arising from your possession or use of the Game Software; and (ii) investigating, defending, settling, and discharging any third-party allegation that the Game Software infringes intellectual-property rights. <br><br>Export-Control and Sanctions Compliance. You represent and warrant that you are not located in, or a national or resident of, any jurisdiction subject to trade embargoes or designated as supporting terrorism, and that you are not listed on any government roster of prohibited or restricted parties. <br><br>Unacceptable Behavior and Security Measures. You must refrain from harassment, hate speech, cheating, account theft, or any other conduct prohibited by the applicable Platform Provider’s policies. Violations may be reported through the provider’s enforcement tools and may result in sanctions imposed by Pearl Abyss or the Platform Provider. <br><br>Virtual Currency and Digital Items. Sale, exchange, or transfer of in-game currency, digital items, or services outside the official store or marketplace operated by the relevant Platform Provider is prohibited. <br><br>Third-Party Beneficiary Rights. Each Platform Provider and its affiliates are express third-party beneficiaries of this Article and may enforce its terms 
                against you.
                 <br><br>Contact Information. Pearl Abyss Corp., 48 Gwacheon-daero 2-gil, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 13824, Republic of Korea. Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><br> 
                <br><br>By installing, copying, or using the Game Software or any related Services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Agreement, as well as the Terms referenced herein.