​PLEASE READ THESE WEBSITE TERMS OF USE (“TERMS”) CAREFULLY. By accessing, browsing, registering for an account, or using the services on this Website, you approve that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to all of these terms, you must not access or use the Website.

 

1. Website Owner; The Offering; Binding Agreement

This Website (uludagsign.com) is owned and operated by the Bursa Uludağ University Student Interest Group in Neurology (“Bursa Uludağ SIGN,” "we," "us," or "our"). Bursa Uludağ SIGN is an officially affiliated student group of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Our faculty advisor is Prof. Dr. Necdet Karlı.

These Terms set forth the terms and conditions under which you may use our website and services as offered by us.

The Website Offers: This website offers visitors access to academic blog posts, podcasts, and information related to neurology and neuroscience. It also provides a platform for users to register for free tickets to physical or online events organized by Bursa Uludağ SIGN. Furthermore, the website includes a community platform where registered users can engage with content and other members through features like commenting and liking.

Binding Nature: By accessing or using the website or our services, you confirm that these Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and Bursa Uludağ SIGN.

 

2. Who Can Use the Website

In order to use our website and/or receive our services, you must be at least 18 years of age, or of the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction.

If you are between 13 and 18 years of age (or the equivalent age of digital consent in your jurisdiction), you may only use the Website with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf.

You must also possess the legal authority, right, and freedom to enter into these Terms as a binding agreement.

You are not allowed to use this website and/or receive services if doing so is prohibited in your country or under any applicable law or regulation.

Children under the age of 13 are not permitted to use the Website under any circumstances.

 

3. Key Commercial Terms; Return and Refund Policy

As specified by the nature of our organization, all services and content on this website, including event registrations, access to blog posts, podcasts, and community features, are provided free of charge. We do not sell any products or paid services, and therefore, there are no commercial terms related to purchases.

Event Registration: The Website allows users to register for free tickets to physical or online events. By registering for an event, you agree that: (i) you are responsible for reading the full event details before committing to register; and (ii) you are providing accurate information for the purpose of registration.

Return and Refund Policy: Since uludagsign.com does not offer any items or services for sale, a return and refund policy is not applicable to our services.

We reserve the right to cancel, postpone, or modify events at any time. Registered participants will be notified by email.

 

4. User Accounts and Community Provisions (Data and Security)

a. Account Creation and Use
To access certain features, such as commenting on blog posts, liking content, and viewing other user profiles, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep such information updated at all times.
User Security: You are solely responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree not to share your password with any third party. You must notify us immediately at uludag.sign@gmail.com upon becoming aware of any unauthorized use of your account or any breach of security. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these obligations.

b. Public Profiles and User Interaction
When you create an account and join our community, you will have a public profile. This profile, along with your public activity (such as posts, comments, and likes), will be visible to other users and visitors of the Website. You acknowledge and agree that your participation and contributions in the community are public, and you are solely responsible for any information you choose to share.

c. Opting-Out and Data Protection
You may choose to deactivate or delete your account at any time. Once deactivated or deleted, your profile will no longer be publicly visible, and you will lose access to community features (e.g., liking, commenting, or posting). However, previously submitted content (such as comments) may remain visible on the Website, subject to applicable data protection rules.
Data Security and Privacy: All personal data collected during event registration and account creation will be processed strictly in accordance with our separate Privacy Policy, the Turkish Law on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK), and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This ensures that your rights regarding access, correction, deletion, and data portability are respected.
For further details, please refer to our separate Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data. Our Privacy Policy forms an integral part of these Terms.

 

5. User-Generated Content

Users may post content, including comments and other materials ("User Content" or "User-Generated Content"). You remain the owner of any intellectual property rights that you hold in your User Content, and nothing in these Terms transfers ownership to Bursa Uludağ SIGN.

By posting User Content, you grant Bursa Uludağ SIGN a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable license to use, copy, modify, distribute, and display your User Content strictly in connection with the Website and our organizational activities. This license is limited to such purposes and does not transfer ownership of your content.

You agree not to post User Content that is:

• unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harassing, threatening, or hateful;

• an infringement on any third party's intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademark;

• promotional in nature, constitutes unsolicited advertising, or is otherwise considered “spam.”

We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any User Content, and we disclaim all liability arising from it. We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to review, monitor, or remove User Content at our sole discretion and without notice, particularly if it violates these Terms or applicable law.

If you delete your account, previously posted User Content may remain visible on the Website to the extent permitted by law; however, we will not use such content for new purposes after your account deletion.

 

6. Academic and Medical Disclaimer

The content provided on this Website, including blog posts and podcasts, is for informational and educational purposes only.

It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should not rely on any information on this site as a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on this website. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. The content is provided on an "as is" basis, and we make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.

 

7. Ownership of Intellectual Property (Our Content)

The Website and all materials therein or transferred thereby ("Our Content"), including, without limitation, software, images, text, graphics, logos, patents, trademarks, service marks, copyrights, photographs, audio, videos, music, and all Intellectual Property Rights related thereto, are the exclusive property of Bursa Uludağ SIGN or its licensors.

Except as explicitly provided herein, nothing in these Terms shall be deemed to create a license in or under any such Intellectual Property Rights. You agree not to sell, license, rent, modify, distribute, copy, reproduce, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, publish, adapt, edit or create derivative works thereof.

 

8. Right to Suspend or Terminate User Account

We may permanently or temporarily terminate or suspend your access to the service without notice and liability for any reason, including if in our sole determination you violate any provision of these Terms or any applicable law or regulations. This right is retained to avoid misuse of the website or exposure as a result of illegal activity conducted on the website.

 

9. Retention of Right to Change Offering

We may, without prior notice, change the services; stop providing the services or any features of the services we offer; or create limits for the services. We may permanently or temporarily terminate or suspend access to the services without notice and liability for any reason, or for no reason. This provision ensures flexibility and protection from user claims regarding changes to the free services offered.

 

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Bursa Uludağ SIGN and its members harmless from any demands, loss, liability, claims, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees), made against them by any third party due to, or arising out of, or in connection with your use of the Website or any of the services offered on the Website, or your violation of these Terms.

 

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Bursa Uludağ SIGN be liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to the use of, or inability to use, the service. This limitation is critical for fencing the potential liability of the website owner.

Furthermore, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Bursa Uludağ SIGN assumes no liability or responsibility for any:

1. Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content;

2. Personal injury or property damage, of any nature whatsoever, resulting from your access to or use of our service;

3. Any unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and/or any and all personal information stored therein. (This clause is crucial for limiting liability regarding potential data breaches, although robust internal data security measures are maintained.)

 

12. Right to Change and Modify Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms from time to time at our sole discretion. Therefore, you should review this page periodically.

When we change the Terms in a material manner, we will notify you of such changes. Your continued use of the Website or our service after any such change constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to any of these terms or any future version of the Terms, do not use or access (or continue to access) the website or the service.

 

13. Promotional Emails and Content

You may be asked to consent to receive from time to time promotional messages and materials from us, by email or any other contact form you may provide us with (including your phone number for calls or text messages).

If you wish not to receive such promotional materials or notices, you may opt-out at any time by notifying us or using the "unsubscribe" link in the emails.

 

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms, the rights and remedies provided hereunder, and any and all claims and disputes related hereto and/or to the services, shall be governed by, construed under and enforced in all respects solely and exclusively in accordance with the internal substantive laws of the Republic of Turkey (Republic of Türkiye).

Any and all such claims and disputes shall be brought in, and you hereby consent to them being decided exclusively by, a court of competent jurisdiction located in Bursa, Turkey. The application of the United Nations Convention of Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is hereby expressly excluded.

 

15. Customer Support Details & Contact Information

For any questions, support, or correspondence, you may contact us at our official email: uludag.sign@gmail.com

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Last revised: September 30, 2025