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1. Acceptance and Scope
These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) govern your use of the website and forum services (collectively, the “Services”) operated by Kovanist. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.
2. Accounts, Membership, and Eligibility
- You may need an account to participate in the forum. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for activities that occur under your account.
- The Services are not directed to children under 13.
- Providing false or misleading information may result in restriction or termination of your account.
3. Acceptable Use
- Do not post content that violates applicable laws; hate speech, harassment, threats, and incitement to violence are prohibited.
- No spam, automated messages, unsolicited advertising, or unauthorized promotions.
- Do not distribute malware, scrape the Services, or attempt unauthorized access.
- Do not post content that infringes others’ intellectual property rights.
- Do not disrupt the community; follow moderator instructions.
4. User Content and License
Texts, images, and other materials you post to the forum (“User Content”) remain yours. You grant Kovanist a worldwide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free license to display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content within the Services for operation and promotion. This license ends within a reasonable time after you remove the content.
5. Moderation, Notice, and Takedown
- Content that is unlawful or violates the Terms may be removed upon notice or proactively; accounts may be restricted when necessary.
- Report infringements to: info@kovanist.com. Include the URL, description, and supporting evidence.
- You may appeal moderation decisions via the same channel; appeals will be reviewed in good faith.
6. Intellectual Property
All texts, images, logos, and designs in the Services are owned by Kovanist or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other laws. Copying, reproducing, or creating derivative works without prior written permission is prohibited.
7. Third‑Party Links
The Services may contain links to third‑party websites. Kovanist is not responsible for their content or practices; your use of those sites is subject to their terms.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no express or implied warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.
9. Limitation of Liability
Kovanist shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Services. In any event, our aggregate liability will not exceed the amount you paid (if any) for the Services during the period relevant to the claim.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Kovanist, its affiliates, and employees from claims arising out of your violation of these Terms, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.
11. Privacy and Cookies
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy & Data Protection Notice. Details on cookie usage are included therein.
12. Changes
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect upon publication on kovanist.com. We will provide reasonable notice of material changes.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Türkiye. The courts and enforcement offices of Istanbul shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve disputes.
14. Contact
For questions, breach notices, and appeals: info@kovanist.com
15. Effective Date
These Terms are effective as of the date stated above and supersede all prior versions.