1. Usage and Security Rules
ipekciotantik.com is accessible to all internet users. All services offered through the site are free of charge unless otherwise stated.
In the following cases, the site administration may prevent the member from using the site and reserves its legal rights against the person or persons involved in the following initiatives:
1.a Posting on the site information that contains false, irregular, incomplete and misleading information, statements that do not comply with general morality, and information that is contrary to the laws of the Republic of Turkey.
1.b. Copying all or part of the site content without permission
1.c. Users are directly responsible for any damages arising from the sharing of information, such as usernames and passwords, or usage rights, provided to or determined by Users with third parties or organizations (including the use of such information by persons other than Users). Similarly, Users may not use personal information such as an IP address, email address, or username belonging to another person on the Internet, nor may they access or use other users' private information without permission. Users are deemed to have accepted all legal and criminal liability that may arise from such use.
1.d. Using software that would threaten the security of the site, prevent the site and the software used from functioning, performing activities, attempting to perform activities, and obtaining, deleting, or changing information.
2. Content Use
2.a. The Company is the owner or licensee of the general appearance and design of the Website and Mobile Application, as well as all information, images, trademarks, Website domain names, logos, icons, technical data presented in demonstrative, written, electronic, graphic or machine-readable formats, computer software, the implemented sales system, business methods, and business models on the Website and Mobile Application ("Materials") and all related intellectual and industrial property rights. The Materials are legally protected. No Materials on the Website and/or Mobile Application, including code and software, may be modified, copied, reproduced, translated into another language, republished, uploaded to another computer, posted, transmitted, presented, or distributed without prior permission and without attribution. The Website and/or Mobile Application may not be used in whole or in part on another website or mobile application without permission.
2.b. Users are directly responsible for any damages arising from the sharing of information, such as usernames and passwords, or usage rights assigned to or determined by Users, with third parties or organizations (including the use of such information by persons other than Users). Similarly, Users may not use personal information such as an IP address, email address, or username belonging to another person online, nor may they access or use other Users' private information without permission. Users are deemed to have accepted all legal and criminal liability that may arise from such use.
2.c. The Company is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages that may arise from the use of the Website or Mobile Application, other data and programs, whether due to breach of contract, tort, or any other cause. The Company assumes no liability for any interruption of the transaction, error, negligence, interruption, deletion, loss, delay in transaction or communication, computer virus, malfunctions in telecommunication lines, communication errors, theft, destruction, or unauthorized access to, alteration of, or use of records, whether arising from breach of contract, tort, negligence, or any other cause.
2.d. All content transmitted by the User via the Website and Mobile Application belongs to the Company and may be used for marketing purposes.
3. Responsibilities
3a. Information about users visiting ipekciotantik.com (visit duration, time, pages viewed) is tracked to provide better service. This information is shared with companies we collaborate with for advertising purposes, etc., to expand and improve content, adhering to privacy policies. The goal here is to enhance the site's user experience and to improve ipekciotantik.com.
3.b. After filling in the required fields for registration and confirming the e-mail address, the user of ipekciotantik.com may start using the website of ipekciotantik.com by entering his/her e-mail address and password, provided that he/she complies with the terms set forth in this agreement.
3.c. While using the ipekciotantik.com website and services, the User agrees to comply with the Turkish Penal Code, the Turkish Commercial Code, the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works, the Decree Laws and legal regulations regarding the Protection of Trademark and Patent Rights, the Code of Obligations, other relevant legislation, and all announcements and notifications published by ipekciotantik.com regarding its services. All legal, criminal, and financial liability arising from use in violation of these notices and laws shall be the responsibility of the User.
3.d. If it is determined that the User does not comply with the obligations set forth in this agreement or the general rules stated on the website ipekciotantik.com, the User may be blocked from using ipekciotantik.com temporarily or indefinitely and/or their account may be closed by ipekciotantik.com.
3.e. The user may not take any action that prevents or obstructs other users and visitors from using ipekciotantik.com, or install automated programs to overburden/lock servers or databases. The user may not attempt to cheat. In the event of such a behavior, the user accepts that their membership will be terminated and that they accept all legal and criminal liability that may arise from this situation.
3.g. The User cannot delete or remove any notes regarding Copyright, Trademark and any Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works on any material copied or printed from ipekciotantik.com.
3.h. Membership cancellation and account deletion can be done by the user via ipekciotantik.com. Upon terminating their membership, their access to the site will be revoked. By canceling their membership, the user acknowledges that this process is irreversible.
3.j. The relationships between site users and each other or third parties are the responsibility of the individuals.
3.m. Different rules and obligations specific to that section may be specified in certain areas of the site, provided that they are announced within the content of that section. Individuals and organizations using these sections are deemed to have accepted these rules in advance.
3.n. To read the measures we take to protect the personal information and privacy of our users and our general policy on this matter, please read the "Privacy Policy" section.
3.o The User accepts and undertakes that the payment information (credit card, mobile number information, etc.) used in the purchases made through the site is correct and that the legal and criminal responsibilities arising from these are his/her responsibility.
4. Notification Addresses
4.a. ipekciotantik.com does not request users' mailing addresses in advance. However, the e-mail address provided by the user to ipekciotantik.com will be deemed the legal address for all notifications related to this agreement.
4.b. The parties agree that requests made to old e-mail addresses will be valid and deemed to have been made to them unless they notify the other party in writing of any changes to their current e-mail addresses within 3 (three) days.
4.c. Any notification made by ipekciotantik.com using the user's registered e-mail address will be deemed to have reached the user one (1) day after the e-mail is sent by ipekciotantik.com. The user declares, acknowledges, and undertakes that they have read, understood, and accepted all of the provisions of this participation agreement and confirm the accuracy of the information they have provided regarding themselves.
5. Service Continuity
5.1 To ensure the continuity of the services it undertakes, the Company may unilaterally amend this Agreement without notice and reserves the right to unilaterally suspend the service, permanently or temporarily, change the content of the service, or cancel it at any time without justification. In the event of any changes, the Company will publish the updated Terms of Use on the Website under the same link, with a new date, and, if deemed necessary, notify Users via email. The updated Terms of Use will be effective from the moment it is published on the Website, and use of the Website and/or Mobile Application will be subject to the updated Terms of Use from that moment onward.
5.2 The User is deemed to have undertaken to comply with this Terms of Use by completing and confirming the registration form, or by purchasing or ordering any service through this system. This Agreement will automatically become null and void upon any closure of the User's account.
6. Privacy Policy Regarding Membership and Usage Agreement
6.1 To provide better service to Users, the Website and Mobile Application request certain personal information (name, age, email address, etc.). This data collected through the Website and Mobile Application is used within the Website and Mobile Application to run campaigns or conduct special promotional activities for the User's account. In addition to personal information, statistical data related to transactions made through the Website or Mobile Application is analyzed and stored.
6.2 The Company does not share the information submitted to it through membership forms with third parties without the Users' knowledge or instructions to the contrary, and does not use or sell it for any commercial purposes other than its operations.
6.3 The Website utilizes Google Analytics' Remarketing, Demographics, and Interest Reporting features. You can opt out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising by using ad settings, and Google Display Network ads can be customized. Demographic information provided by Google Analytics is used to customize the Website and, if applicable, ads displayed on the Website based on Users' interests. This information may be shared with ad publishers, along with information about other Users, when used for target audience studies. This information does not contain any personal information (name, surname, Turkish ID Number, gender, age, etc.), but is used to conduct studies on User trends as a group and to compile a target audience. By accepting this Terms of Use, you consent to the sharing of anonymous information with ad publishers for advertising and promotional purposes.
6.4 Third-party vendors, including Google, will display advertisements for the Website and Mobile Application in banner areas on publisher sites across the internet. The Website and third-party vendors, including Google, use first-party cookies and third-party cookies together to collect information about, optimize, and serve advertisements based on visitors' past visits to the Website and Mobile Application.
6.5 Personal User information will only be disclosed to official authorities if requested by the official authorities and in cases where disclosure is required in accordance with the provisions of the applicable mandatory legislation.
6.6 To maximize the security of Users shopping on the Website and/or Mobile Application, the User credit card information requested on the payment page is not stored on the servers of the Website, Mobile Application, or third-party service providers. This ensures that all payment transactions are conducted between the relevant bank and the User's device, via the Website and Mobile Application interface.
6.7 By approving this Terms of Use, the User acknowledges that the information shared with the Company belongs to him/her and that this information may be shared with other legal entities affiliated with the Company for the purpose of carrying out sales and marketing activities and ensuring appropriate notification through all means of communication.
6.8 You can always unsubscribe from the e-mail list by clicking on the "If you do not want to be informed of campaign announcements, please click here" link at the bottom of the e-mails sent within the framework of your membership to the Website, or by leaving the "I want to receive advertising and announcement e-mails" option blank in the "Update Membership Information" field in the "My Account" section on the Website.
7. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
7.1 Turkish law shall apply to the implementation and interpretation of this User Agreement. Istanbul Courts and Enforcement Offices shall have jurisdiction to resolve any disputes arising or that may arise from this User Agreement.
8. Entry into Force
8.a. By becoming a member of the site, the user declares that he/she has read, understood and accepted all the terms and conditions in this agreement.
8.b. ipekciotantik.com reserves the right to change the terms of this agreement at any time. The current agreement will always be published on the site.
