These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of Istanbul Tourist Information at https://istanbultouristinformation.org. By accessing or using the website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1. About the service
Istanbul Tourist Information provides editorial travel information and guides about Istanbul. Content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, medical, or booking advice.
2. No booking or ticket services
We do not sell tickets, process bookings, or operate attractions, hotels, tours, or transport services. Any purchases you make are with third parties. For ticket, reservation, refund, or visit issues, contact the company or venue where you purchased.
3. Accuracy of information
We aim to keep guides accurate and useful, but opening hours, prices, transport rules, and attraction details can change. Always verify critical information with official sources before you travel or buy.
4. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, text, design, logos, and other materials on this site are owned by Istanbul Tourist Information or our licensors. You may browse and share links for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, scrape, republish, or commercially exploit our content without prior written permission.
5. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- misuse the site, attempt unauthorized access, or disrupt its operation;
- submit unlawful, abusive, or misleading content through forms;
- use automated tools in a way that overloads or harms the service;
- impersonate others or collect personal data from the site unlawfully.
6. Third-party links and services
The site may link to third-party websites, maps, booking platforms, or advertisements. We are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices. Your use of those services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.
7. Advertising and affiliates
We may display advertisements and include affiliate links. These help support free guides. Advertising and affiliate relationships do not determine our editorial conclusions. Sponsored content, where used, will be labeled.
8. Disclaimer
The website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim liability for decisions you make based on site content, for third-party services, and for interruptions or errors.
9. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Istanbul Tourist Information and its operators shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, data, or goodwill arising from your use of the site.
10. Privacy
How we handle personal data is described in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
11. Changes
We may update these Terms periodically. The “Last updated” date shows the latest version. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Türkiye, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where mandatory consumer protections in your country of residence apply.
13. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent via our contact form. Please write only about this website — not about tickets or bookings purchased elsewhere.