Terms of Service
Last updated: August 12, 2026
Welcome to WIA Code, operated by SmileStory Inc. By accessing or using WIA Code (https://wiacode.com), you agree to these Terms of Service.
1. Service Description
WIA Code is a next-generation 2D code technology that provides:
- WIA Code generation (22 data types, up to ~4.4KB capacity)
- WIA Code scanning via camera or image upload
- PWA (Progressive Web App) for offline scanning
2. Free Usage
WIA Code is free to use for all purposes — personal, educational, and commercial. There are no subscription fees, no hidden charges, and no usage limits for basic code generation and scanning.
3. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use WIA Code to:
- Encode or distribute illegal, harmful, or fraudulent content
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or exploit the service
- Overload our servers with automated requests beyond reasonable use
- Impersonate WIA Code or SmileStory Inc. in any misleading way
4. Intellectual Property
The WIA Code technology, including the encoding format, decoder algorithms, and visual design system, is the intellectual property of SmileStory Inc. The WIA Code format specification is published openly to encourage adoption.
5. User-Generated Content
You retain ownership of all data you encode into WIA Codes. SmileStory Inc. does not access, store, or claim any rights to the content of your WIA Codes. All encoding and decoding happens locally on your device.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
WIA Code is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we strive for accuracy and reliability, we do not guarantee that:
- The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- All WIA Codes will scan correctly under all conditions
- The service will meet all specific requirements
7. Limitation of Liability
SmileStory Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of WIA Code. In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid for the service (which is zero for free users).
8. Service Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Seoul Western District Court.
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of WIA Code after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
11. Contact
- Email: global@thekoreantoday.com
- Company: SmileStory Inc. (Business No: 109-86-17229)
- Address: 511 D01, 21 Magokjungang 6-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Korea