Terms of Use
Terms of Use for Gedikbaş Law Office Websites
Effective Date: 25 January 2025
IntroductionThe website gedikbas.av.tr and gedikbaslaw.com (collectively referred to as the “Website”) are provided by Gedikbaş Law Office (“Gedikbaş,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) as a service to clients, colleagues, and the public for general informational purposes only. The content provided on the Website is not intended to constitute legal or other professional advice, nor does it create a lawyer-client relationship.
You should not act or refrain from acting based on the content available on the Website without seeking specific legal or professional advice tailored to your circumstances. Please do not send any confidential or sensitive information to us unless and until a formal lawyer-client relationship has been established in writing. Unsolicited communications, including emails or documents, do not establish a lawyer-client relationship, may not be treated as privileged, and may be disclosed to others. Any prior results or case studies described on the Website are for illustrative purposes only and do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters.
This Terms of Use Agreement (the “Agreement” or “Terms of Use”) sets forth the terms and conditions that govern your access to and use of the Website. By using the Website or accessing its content, you agree to these Terms. Gedikbaş reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time by posting a revised version on the Website. Your continued use of the Website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. For your convenience, the date of the last revision will be noted at the top of this page. Changes to this Agreement will not be applied retroactively.
1 Changes
Gedikbaş reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue the Website, its content, and/or the services described on the Website at any time, without prior notice. Any such changes will take effect immediately upon their publication on the Website unless otherwise specified.
It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates or changes. By continuing to use the Website following the posting of changes, you signify your acceptance of the revised Terms.
The Website and its content, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, trademarks, and software (collectively, the “Content”), are the sole and exclusive property of Gedikbaş and/or its licensors.
You acknowledge and agree that all rights, title, and interest in and to the Website and the Content are owned exclusively by Gedikbaş. You are prohibited from reproducing, duplicating, copying, selling, reselling, distributing, modifying, or exploiting any portion of the Website or the Content for any commercial or other purposes, except as explicitly permitted by Gedikbaş in writing.
Any unauthorized use of the Website or the Content constitutes a violation of intellectual property laws and these Terms. Gedikbaş reserves all rights not expressly granted under these Terms.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Use, Gedikbaş grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website and its content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
You may view, download, or print a single copy of the Content solely for your personal and lawful use, provided that you do not remove or modify any copyright notices, trademarks, or other proprietary rights contained within the Content.
(i) Use the Website or the Content for any unlawful purpose;
(ii) Remove or alter any proprietary notices or credits contained in the Content;
(iii) Use automated systems, such as bots or scrapers, to access the Website;
(iv) Interfere with the operation or security of the Website, or the rights of other users.
Any use of the Website or the Content that is inconsistent with these Terms or applicable laws is strictly prohibited and may result in the termination of your access.
You agree to comply with the following additional restrictions when accessing or using the Website and its content:
(i) You shall not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the Website, its servers, or the networks connected to it.
(ii) You shall not engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the proper functioning of the Website, including introducing viruses, malware, or any other harmful code.
(iii) You shall not use the Website for purposes of data mining, scraping, or extracting information for commercial or competitive purposes.
(iv) You shall not frame or mirror any part of the Website without prior written consent from Gedikbaş Law Office.
(v) You shall not use the Website in any manner that violates applicable laws, regulations, or these Terms.
Violation of these restrictions may result in immediate termination of your access to the Website and potential legal action.
The content available on the Website is provided for general informational purposes only and is offered on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. Gedikbaş Law Office makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content provided.
The information on the Website is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or other professional advice. You should not act or refrain from acting based on the content without seeking specific legal or professional advice tailored to your particular circumstances.
Gedikbaş expressly disclaims any liability for actions taken or not taken based on the content of the Website. Additionally, any content on the Website reflects only Turkish legal principles unless explicitly stated otherwise.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources (“Linked Sites”) that are provided solely for your convenience. Gedikbaş Law Office does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, practices, or policies of any Linked Sites.
You acknowledge and agree that:
(i) The inclusion of any links on the Website does not imply affiliation, endorsement, or approval by Gedikbaş;
(ii) Gedikbaş is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or reliability of any Linked Sites; and
(iii) Accessing and using Linked Sites is entirely at your own risk, and you are encouraged to review the terms of use and privacy policies of such Linked Sites before interacting with them.
Gedikbaş disclaims all liability arising from your access to or use of Linked Sites.
Unless expressly authorised in writing by Gedikbaş, you agree to adhere to the following conditions when linking to the Website:
(i) The appearance, position, and other attributes of the link must not damage or dilute the goodwill associated with Gedikbaş’s name, trademarks, or reputation.
(ii) The link must not create the false impression that your organisation, entity, or website is affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Gedikbaş.
(iii) The link must display the Website in its entirety and must not embed the Website within a “frame” on your website.
(iv) Gedikbaş reserves the right to revoke its consent to any link at its sole discretion and without prior notice.
Failure to comply with these conditions may result in the termination of your right to link to the Website and other legal actions.
The trademarks, service marks, logos, and trade names (collectively, the “Trademarks”) displayed on the Website are the property of Gedikbaş or its licensors.
You may not use, reproduce, display, or distribute the Trademarks in any way without prior written permission from Gedikbaş. Any unauthorised use of the Trademarks is strictly prohibited and may constitute a violation of applicable trademark laws and intellectual property rights.
Gedikbaş reserves all rights concerning its Trademarks, and the absence of a name, logo, or mark on this list does not constitute a waiver of any rights with respect to intellectual property.
a. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and its content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Gedikbaş makes no representations or guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of the Website or its content.
b. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gedikbaş shall not be liable for any damages, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages, arising from:
(i) Your use or inability to use the Website;
(ii) Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the Website’s content;
(iii) Interruptions or delays in the Website’s availability; or
(iv) Any viruses or harmful components encountered through your use of the Website.
c. User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information obtained from the Website and for taking necessary precautions to protect your devices from viruses or other harmful components.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
To the extent that applicable law does not allow for the exclusion of warranties or the limitation of liability, the liability of Gedikbaş will be limited to the least extent permitted by law.
This provision does not affect any non-excludable statutory rights that you may have under applicable law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Gedikbaş, its affiliates, partners, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:
(i) Your access to or use of the Website;
(ii) Your violation of any provision of these Terms;
(iii) Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations; and
(iv) Any claim that your use of the Website has caused harm to a third party.
This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of your use of the Website and these Terms.
The Website and all of its content, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, software, and design, are protected by copyright laws and international intellectual property treaties.
Gedikbaş retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the Website and its content. Except as expressly permitted under these Terms, you may not reproduce, modify, distribute, display, or create derivative works from any part of the Website without prior written consent from Gedikbaş.
Any unauthorised use of the Website or its content may constitute a violation of applicable copyright laws and may result in civil or criminal penalties.
The processing of personal data through the Website is governed by the Privacy Notice prepared in accordance with Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK). This Privacy Notice outlines how Gedikbaş collects, processes, and safeguards personal data, and it provides details about your rights under KVKK.
By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge and accept the terms described in the Privacy Notice, which is an integral part of these Terms of Use.
For detailed information on the collection, use, and protection of personal data, including your rights as a data subject, please refer to the Privacy Notice on the Website.
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Turkey, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms, the Website, or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ankara, Turkey.
By accessing or using the Website, you irrevocably agree that any claims or disputes will be resolved exclusively in these courts.
a. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
b. Waiver
Failure by Gedikbaş Law Office (“Gedikbaş”) to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision, nor shall it affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of these Terms.
c. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other notices posted on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Gedikbaş concerning the use of the Website.
d. Assignment
You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without prior written consent from Gedikbaş. Any assignment or transfer in violation of this provision shall be null and void.
e. Time Limit for Claims
Any claim or cause of action arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Website must be commenced within six (6) months after the claim or cause of action arises; otherwise, such claim or cause of action is permanently barred.
f. Remedies
Gedikbaş reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity for violations of these Terms, including the right to block access to the Website.
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Use, the Website, or any content on the Website, please contact us using the information below:
Gedikbaş Law Office
Tunus Caddesi No: 48/9-12-14
06540 Kavaklıdere, Ankara, Turkey
Phone: +90 (312) 427 6162
Email: [email protected]
Your feedback and inquiries are important to us. We will make every effort to respond to your communications in a timely and efficient manner.
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