Terms of Service

Terms of Service

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These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the website located at https://izmirtimes.com and any related services provided by Izmir Times (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

3. Use of the Site

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

User Conduct

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Site. Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:

• Harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person.
• Transmitting obscene or offensive content.
• Disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Site.

4. Content

Proprietary Rights

All content on the Site, including but not limited to articles, images, videos, and graphics, is the property of Izmir Times or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or otherwise use any content without our prior written permission.

User-Generated Content

If you submit any content to the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content in any media. You represent and warrant that you have the right to grant this license and that your content does not infringe any third-party rights.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Izmir Times. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Izmir Times shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Site or the information, content, or materials included on the Site. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Izmir Times, its directors, employees, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your use or inability to use the Site; (ii) any content obtained from the Site; or (iii) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Izmir Times, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Turkey, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within Turkey.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@izmirtimes.com.

By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.