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Terms of Use

Rules that apply to everyone who uses mezirme.com. By using the site you are deemed to have accepted these terms.

This is a translation for information purposes. The Turkish text is legally binding.

1. The site and its operator

mezirme.com is a non-profit, sourced record of the history and culture of Ballıkaya (Mezirme) in Hekimhan, Malatya. The site is operated and developed by MEZTECH LLC. For identifying information, see theImprint page.

2. Intellectual and industrial property rights

  • The original texts, drawings, logo and designs on the site are protected under Law No. 5846 on Intellectual and Artistic Works; all rights reserved. They may not be reproduced, distributed, published or adapted without written permission.
  • The rights to photographs, documents and oral accounts belong to their owners. The terms of use of each are stated in its own record; any use beyond that permitted in the record requires the permission of the rights holder.
  • The rights to books, articles and other sources cited on the site belong to their authors and publishers.

3. Quotation

Texts on the site may be quoted within the limits of Article 35 of Law No. 5846, to the extent required by the purpose and with the source given (with the page name and address, e.g. “mezirme.com, History, https://mezirme.com/en/history/”). Copying the whole site or a substantial part of it, reproducing it on another site, and commercial use are subject to permission.

4. Accuracy of information

Information on the site is published together with its sources and in accordance with theeditorial principles; what each piece of information rests on is marked as documented, reported or oral account. Even so, there may be errors in the sources or in how they are reported. The information is for general information purposes; it does not replace a legal, official or professional document. To report errors, you can write to mezirme@meztech.llc.

5. Contributions

  • A person who sends a photograph, document or account declares that they own the content they send, or have obtained the necessary permission from its owner, and that it does not infringe the rights of the people who appear in it.
  • The conditions under which contributions are published are set out in theContribution Permission Form and theOral History Consent Form.
  • Not every item sent has to be published; content is assessed according to the editorial principles. Content that targets individuals, families or groups, or that is hurtful, constitutes political propaganda or is unlawful, is not published.

6. External links

The site contains links to sources and other websites. MEZTECH LLC is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites.

7. Limitation of liability

The site is provided “as is”. No undertaking is given that the site will operate without interruption or error. To the extent permitted by the legislation in force, MEZTECH LLC cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage that may arise from the use of information on the site.

8. Prohibited uses

  • Attempts to disrupt the operation of the site, to place an excessive load on it or to endanger its security
  • Unauthorised commercial use or bulk copying of the content
  • Sending contributions in another person’s name or with false information

9. Changes and governing law

These terms are updated when necessary; the current version is always on this page. These terms and the use of the site are governed by the law of the Republic of Türkiye.