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Terms of Service

The agreement between you and Locali when you book a mid-stay through localiseoul.com.

Effective May 13, 2026 · Last updated September 29, 2026

Article 1

General Provisions

1.1 Definitions

  • “Locali” — the mid-stay curation service for foreign guests operated by COMMONKUNST Co., Ltd. at localiseoul.com.
  • “Guest” or “User” — any person who browses or submits a booking request through localiseoul.com.
  • “Host” — the actual owner or operator of a listing curated by Locali.
  • “Booking” — a confirmed reservation for a specific listing and date range, paid in full through Locali.
  • “Service” — Locali’s listing curation, English-language booking concierge, payment processing, host communication on the guest’s behalf, and in-stay support.

1.2 Acceptance

By submitting a booking request, creating an account, or otherwise using the Service, the Guest agrees to be bound by these Terms. If the Guest does not agree, they must not use the Service.

1.3 Binding Language

These Terms are written in English. English is the binding version for all foreign Guests. Korean translations, where provided, are for convenience only; in case of inconsistency the English version controls.

1.4 Operator Information

  • Company: COMMONKUNST Co., Ltd. (주식회사 커먼쿤스트)
  • Representative: SIMUN YANG (양시문)
  • Business Registration: 807-86-02271
  • E-Commerce Registration: 제2024-전남여수-0515호
  • Address: 304-2301, 47 Ungcheonjungang-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
  • Email: hello@localiseoul.com
  • Phone: +82 10 4882 7230

1.5 Concierge Scope and Regulated Services

Locali provides furnished-stay search, curation, host communication, quote coordination, booking support, and in-stay concierge services. Locali does not provide legal advice and does not hold itself out as a licensed real-estate broker. Any activity that legally requires a licensed real-estate broker, including regulated brokerage or formal lease negotiation, will be handled only through an appropriately licensed partner under a separately disclosed scope.

Articles 2–5

Search, booking and refund terms

Search, booking and refund terms

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Consultation, candidate details, refinement, and Korean-language checks are free. No upfront payment or charge if you do not book.

Both Personal Search and Week+ stays have one separate 10% Locali service fee, with no minimum. It applies to the displayed stay subtotal after discounts, including required property and payment/currency costs. No duplicate fee.

Pay only after you choose a home and approve its verified conditions, final quote, and cancellation terms. Availability confirmation is not a secured reservation; a stay requiring payment is secured only after the provider confirms the booking.

We share available details and check dates, final price, guest conditions, and requested Residence Card accommodation documents in Korean before recommending payment.

If no suitable home is found, we discuss alternatives or close the search without a consultation charge. Availability and host acceptance are not guaranteed.

If a stay cannot be provided or has a serious problem, we first offer suitable alternatives with your consent. Refunds depend on the cause, agreed booking terms, and applicable law. No automatic upgrade or replacement availability is guaranteed.

For host cancellation, double booking, refused entry, or a Locali error that prevents the agreed stay before check-in, we offer alternatives without another Locali change fee. If you decline or no suitable alternative is available, we refund that booking’s stay price, required charges, and Locali booking fee in full without deducting payment-processing costs. Additional legal remedies remain available.

For serious safety, hygiene, essential-facility problems, or missing agreed essential features, we prioritize safety, correction, and suitable alternatives. Refunds or reductions reflect unusable and unused periods; minor or subjective concerns do not automatically qualify for a full refund.

Changes of plans, personal preferences, no-shows, and voluntary early departures follow the cancellation terms disclosed before payment. We check date changes and alternatives first. There is no site-wide free-cancellation period.

Visa refusal, illness, or flight cancellation does not automatically result in a full refund. With relevant evidence, we request changes or supplier waivers and apply the agreed terms and applicable law.

If a disaster or government order makes the accommodation unusable, we seek a safe alternative or date change and refund the unprovided stay as required by applicable law and special rules. Travel inconvenience alone is assessed separately.

If promised accommodation documents cannot be supplied, we treat this as a failure to provide an agreed essential condition. Immigration refusal despite the promised documents being supplied is not an automatic full-refund event.

Duplicate or excess payments are returned in full for the duplicate or excess amount. A replacement stay or credit does not substitute for correcting a billing error.

Alternatives must meet the agreed dates, capacity, and essential needs. We disclose differences and obtain explicit consent. Lower prices are reconciled; any additional charge needs approval. Silence is not acceptance. Replacement discussions do not delay mandatory refunds.

Cancellation terms specify date-based amounts and treatment of the Locali fee, cleaning, maintenance, and unused services before payment. Payment-provider costs are tracked separately and are not automatically deducted from refunds. We do not delay a refund you are entitled to while awaiting supplier recovery.

The policy version agreed for an existing booking or paid service continues to apply. New searches have no retainer. Mandatory consumer rights prevail over these terms.

Article 6

Guest Obligations

The Guest agrees to the following:

  • Use the listing only for the number of guests stated in the booking.
  • Notify Locali immediately of any damage and accept responsibility for documented harm to the property.
  • No smoking, illegal drug use, unlawful activity, or parties on the premises. Violation may result in immediate removal and a charge for damages and cleaning.
  • Handle their own visa and immigration paperwork. Locali is not a visa or immigration adviser.
  • Not use the listing in violation of Korean law (including unauthorised sublease or false residence registration).
  • Keep keys, access codes, and unit information confidential.

Article 7

Locali Obligations

Locali commits to:

  • Curate listings with accurate English-language descriptions based on host-provided information, and verify with the Host before confirming each booking.
  • If a stay cannot be provided or has a serious problem, we first offer suitable alternatives with your consent. Refunds depend on the cause, agreed booking terms, and applicable law. No automatic upgrade or replacement availability is guaranteed.
  • Protect Guest personal information under the Korean Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). See the Privacy Policy for details.
  • Within 24 hours
  • Cancellation terms specify date-based amounts and treatment of the Locali fee, cleaning, maintenance, and unused services before payment. Payment-provider costs are tracked separately and are not automatically deducted from refunds. We do not delay a refund you are entitled to while awaiting supplier recovery.

Article 8

Limitation of Liability

8.1 General Limitation

The policy version agreed for an existing booking or paid service continues to apply. New searches have no retainer. Mandatory consumer rights prevail over these terms.

Guests are strongly encouraged to carry their own travel and medical insurance.

8.2 Indemnification

The Guest indemnifies Locali against losses arising from inaccurate booking information they provided or from any breach of Article 6.

Article 9

Dispute Resolution

9.1 Direct Resolution First

All disputes are first addressed in direct communication with the Locali support team at hello@localiseoul.com.Within 24 hours

9.2 Korean Consumer Mediation

If direct resolution fails, the Guest may file with the Korean Consumer Protection Mediation Committee.

9.3 Governing Law and Venue

Disputes unresolved by the above are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea, and the Seoul Central District Court shall have jurisdiction.

Article 10

Personal Information

Locali protects Guest personal information under the Korean Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Collected items, purposes, retention periods, and Guest rights are described in the Privacy Policy. Guests resident in the EU are also covered by Locali’s GDPR-equivalent commitments described in the Privacy Policy.

Article 11

Modification of Terms

Locali may amend these Terms from time to time. Material changes are posted on this page and notified to Guests with an active booking by email. A Booking is governed by the version of these Terms in effect on the date the Booking was confirmed.

Questions about these Terms? Email hello@localiseoul.com — the Locali support team replies within 4 hours.

See also: Privacy Policy · Refund Policy

Terms of Service — Locali