If an association member has consented to the use of his/her name in the trade name of the business owner, or to the use of his/her own trade name as that of the business owner, he/she shall be jointly and severally liable with the business owner for any obligations subsequent to such use.
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Commercial Act — Article 81 (Liability Based on Consent to Use Association Member Name or Trade Name)
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This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2018-12-19. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-09-10) — check the Korean original.
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