TERMS OF USE, GENERAL RULES, AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SITE
It is recommended that you read the User Agreement, which includes the following terms, rules, and legal responsibilities, before using the www.vibrant.com.tr website (“Site”). The subject of these Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is to outline the membership requirements for accessing and using the vibrant.com.tr website and its content, portals, and services (hereinafter referred to as “User” or “Member”).
If these terms are not suitable for you, please refrain from using the vibrant.com.tr site. By using the site and filling out the form that includes your personal information, you are deemed to have accepted the terms written on these pages.
The webpages on our site and all related pages belong to VIBRANT TEXTILE INDUSTRY AND FOREIGN TRADE LIMITED COMPANY, located at the vibrant.com.tr address, and are operated by the company. Users are subject to the following terms while using all services provided on the site. By benefiting from the services and continuing to use the site, you are deemed to have agreed that you have the legal right, authority, and capacity to enter into contracts under the laws to which you are subject, that you are over 18 years old, and that you have read, understood, and are bound by the terms of this Agreement.
1. USAGE AND SECURITY RULES
vibrant.com.tr is open to all users. Unless otherwise stated, the services provided on the site are free.
The site administration may prevent the user from accessing the site in the following cases, and reserves the right to take legal action against the individuals involved:
1.1. Registering false, irregular, incomplete, and misleading information, content that violates general moral standards, or information that conflicts with the laws of the Republic of Turkey on the site.
1.2. Unauthorized copying, in whole or in part, of the site's content.
1.3. Users are directly responsible for any damages arising from the sharing of user names, passwords, or similar information with third parties or organizations. Similarly, the user is prohibited from using another person's IP address, email address, username, or any other personal information, or accessing or using other users' private information without permission. The user acknowledges any legal and criminal liabilities that may arise from such usage.
1.4. Engaging in activities or attempts that threaten the security of the site, or attempting to interfere with or disrupt the functioning of the site's software, including the deletion, alteration, or unauthorized access to the site's data.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1. The information (such as visit time, viewed pages) of users who visit vibrant.com.tr is tracked to provide better service.
2.2. Users of vibrant.com.tr may start using the site after completing the necessary registration sections, confirming their email address, and adhering to the conditions specified in this agreement.
2.3. Users agree to comply with the Turkish Penal Code, Turkish Commercial Code, the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works, Decrees on Trademark and Patent Rights Protection, and other relevant legislation, as well as all announcements and notifications issued by vibrant.com.tr, while using the site and its services. All legal, criminal, and financial responsibilities arising from violations of these laws and regulations are borne by the user.
2.4. If a user is found to be violating the obligations outlined in this Agreement or the general rules posted on the vibrant.com.tr site, their access to the site may be temporarily or permanently restricted, or their account may be terminated.
2.5. Users are prohibited from obstructing or complicating other users’ or visitors’ access to vibrant.com.tr, overloading servers or databases with automatic programs, or attempting to hack or block the system. If such actions are detected, the user’s membership will be terminated, and they accept any legal and criminal liabilities that may arise.
2.6. Users are not permitted to remove or delete copyright, trademark, or any other legal notices related to the Intellectual and Artistic Works Law from printed or copied materials obtained from the site.
2.7. Membership cancellation and account deletion can be done by the user through vibrant.com.tr. Once a user cancels their membership, they will no longer have access to the site, and they acknowledge that this process is irreversible.
2.8. Users are responsible for their interactions with each other or with third parties.
2.9. Specific sections of the site may be subject to different rules and obligations. Users who utilize those sections are deemed to have accepted the stated rules in advance.
2.10. For information about the measures we take to protect personal data and privacy, please read the “Privacy Policy” and “Clarification Text.”
2.11. Users agree and undertake that the payment information (e.g., credit card, mobile phone number) used during transactions on the site is accurate, and they bear legal and criminal responsibility for any issues arising from such information.
3. TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT
3.1. This Agreement will remain in effect until the user’s membership is canceled, either by the user or by the Company. The Company may terminate the membership and Agreement unilaterally if the user violates any terms of the membership agreement.
3.2. If the Company detects that the user or any other individual has violated the membership conditions, the Company will inform the user and request that they rectify the violation. If the user does not correct the violation within 24 hours, the Company may suspend the user’s access to all or part of the services until the violation is resolved.
3.3. The Company may immediately suspend access to services if it reasonably believes that a user’s use of the services negatively impacts other customers, end-users, the network, or the servers used to provide the services, or if there is unauthorized third-party access to the services, or if required to comply with any applicable law. The Company will lift the suspension once the issue is resolved, and will inform the user of the reason for the suspension as soon as possible, unless prohibited by law.
4. CONFIDENTIALITY
The Company is committed to protecting personal information and data security. Users, by using the site, agree to adhere to these confidentiality provisions, which apply to all sections of the site.
The protection and confidentiality of users' information is a top priority for the Company. User-provided information will not be used for any purpose outside the rules and objectives set forth in this Agreement and will not be shared with third parties.
The Company will not sell, share, or allow the use of personal data in any way without the user’s explicit consent, except under the circumstances listed below:
- Compliance with legal obligations
- To fulfill the requirements of contracts with users
- Upon request from authorized administrative or judicial bodies
The Company reserves the right to amend the terms of this confidentiality agreement at any time, by publishing the changes on the site. Changes become effective upon publication.
5. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be liable for non-performance of the Agreement due to reasons beyond their control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, revolts, strikes, lockouts, and internet outages. During such periods, parties’ rights and obligations under the Agreement are suspended.
6. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable.
7. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT
The Company reserves the right to modify or change the services and terms of this Agreement at any time. Users are responsible for monitoring changes, and continued use of the services signifies acceptance of such changes.
8. EVIDENCE AGREEMENT
In any dispute arising from this Agreement, the Company's records, including electronic, fax, and computer records, will be accepted as conclusive evidence in accordance with the Turkish Civil Procedure Law.
9. NOTIFICATION ADDRESSES
9.1. Users are not required to provide a physical mailing address during registration, but the email address provided during registration will be considered the legal address for notifications related to this Agreement.
9.2. Parties must notify the other in writing of any change in their email address within 3 days. Otherwise, notifications sent to the previously registered address will be considered valid.
10. RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES AND ENFORCEMENT
Any disputes arising from the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement shall be resolved by the Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse Courts and Execution Offices.