Terms and conditions

Last Updated: [01-06-2025]

Welcome to VisitIstanbul.com, the official tourism website for Istanbul, operated by [Insert Organization Name]. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Use of the Website

  • VisitIstanbul.com provides travel information, recommendations, and booking services for Istanbul.
  • You agree to use the siteย only for lawful purposesย and not to:
    • Post harmful, offensive, or illegal content.
    • Hack, spam, or disrupt the websiteโ€™s functionality.
    • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.

2. Intellectual Property

  • All content (text, images, logos, videos) is owned byย Visit Istanbulย or licensed partners.
  • You mayย notย reproduce, modify, or distribute content without written permission.
  • Trademarks (e.g., “Visit Istanbul”) are protectedโ€”unauthorized use is prohibited.

3. Third-Party Links & Services

  • We link to external sites (hotels, tours, airlines) for convenience.
  • We do not control or endorseย third-party contentโ€”use at your own risk.
  • Booking transactions (flights, hotels) are subject to theย third partyโ€™s terms.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

  • We strive for accuracy butย do not guaranteeย error-free information.
  • Travel advice (visas, safety, opening hours) may changeโ€”always verify before traveling.
  • We areย not liableย for:
    • Travel disruptions, losses, or damages.
    • Incorrect bookings made through third-party links.

5. Limitation of Liability

  • Visit Istanbul and its affiliatesย will not be liableย for:
    • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
    • Losses from website downtime or data breaches.
  • Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited toย $25 USD.

6. Privacy Policy

  • Your data is handled per ourย Privacy Policy.
  • By using this site, you consent to data collection (e.g., cookies, analytics).

7. User-Generated Content

  • If you submit reviews, photos, or comments:
    • You grant usย royalty-free rightsย to use them.
    • Content mustย not violate othersโ€™ rightsย (e.g., copyright, privacy).

8. Governing Law & Disputes

  • These Terms are governed byย Turkish law.
  • Disputes will be resolved inย Istanbul courts.

9. Changes to These Terms

  • We may update these Termsโ€”check the “Last Updated” date.
  • Continued use means you accept changes.

10. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms:
๐Ÿ“ง Email:ย legal @ visitistanbul.com
๐Ÿ“ž Phone: +90 (533) 260 0303

By using VisitIstanbul.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.