ARTICLE 1 – PARTIES
1.1. SERVICE PROVIDER
Name: YAVUZ UYANIK LAW PARTNERSHIP
Address: Etiler Neighborhood, Tepecik Road No. 82, Dalmaz Residential Apt., Floor 3, Unit 5, 34337 Etiler, Beşiktaş/Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 351 30 50
Email: info@yavuz-uyanik.av.tr
Tax ID No.: 9421241034
(Hereinafter referred to as the “Service Provider.”)
1.2. SERVICE RECIPIENT (CLIENT)
A natural or legal person who accepts this agreement by providing electronic consent via the website www.yavuz-uyanik.av.tr (hereinafter referred to as the “Client”). The Client’s first and last name, address, phone number, and email address shall be deemed valid as specified in the order/payment form.
ARTICLE 2 – SUBJECT MATTER
The subject matter of this agreement is the determination of the parties’ rights and obligations, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 6502 on the Protection of Consumers and the Regulation on Distance Contracts, regarding the sale and performance of the legal advisory services ordered by the Client electronically via the Service Provider’s website, www.yavuz-uyanik.av.tr. This agreement shall be governed by the provisions of the Lawyers’ Act No. 1136 and the Professional Rules of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations, subject to the provisions thereof.
ARTICLE 3 – BASIC CHARACTERISTICS AND FEE OF THE SERVICE
3.1. The type, scope, duration, and total fee (including VAT) of the service are clearly displayed to the Client on the website prior to placing an order and are approved by the Client.
3.2. The service fee is collected from the Client at the time of the order via the website using a credit card, either as a single payment or in installments, through a secure payment infrastructure.
3.3. The Client acknowledges that the fee for the ordered service includes any applicable taxes and additional charges, if any.
ARTICLE 4 – PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICE
4.1. The service is performed—following the Client’s completion of payment and submission of the necessary information/documents to the Service Provider—within the timeframe specified at the time of order via an online consultation, written consultation, telephone call, or any other communication channel agreed upon by the parties.
4.2. The Service Provider declares that, due to the unique nature of the legal profession—which is based on independence, integrity, and a relationship of trust—the legal opinions and advice provided may vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case; furthermore, this agreement does not constitute a guarantee regarding the outcome of any lawsuit or matter.
ARTICLE 5 – CLIENT’S DECLARATIONS AND OBLIGATIONS
5.1. The Client acknowledges that they have read and approved the preliminary information form regarding the basic characteristics of the service, the fee, the payment method, and the performance of the service prior to placing the order.
5.2. The Client is obligated to provide the information and documents necessary for the performance of the service in an accurate, up-to-date, and complete manner; the Client is responsible for any consequences arising from incomplete or incorrect information.
ARTICLE 6 – RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL
The conditions, duration, and exceptions regarding the exercise of the right of withdrawal are set forth in the “Cancellation and Refund (Right of Withdrawal) Terms,” which constitutes an integral part of this document.
ARTICLE 7 – CONFIDENTIALITY AND PERSONAL DATA
The Parties agree to process the information and documents obtained under this agreement in accordance with the attorney-client privilege and the provisions of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698, and not to share them with third parties. Details are set forth in the “Confidentiality Agreement” section, which is an integral part of this document.
ARTICLE 8 – FORCE MAJEURE
Circumstances beyond the control of the parties, which are unforeseeable and prevent the parties from fulfilling their obligations (such as natural disasters, epidemics, changes in legislation, communication/infrastructure outages, etc.) shall be considered force majeure, and in such cases, the parties shall not be held liable for their failure to perform their obligations.
ARTICLE 9 – RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
In the event of any disputes arising from this agreement, the Consumer Arbitration Boards located in the Client’s place of residence or where the transaction took place shall have jurisdiction for disputes falling within the monetary limits announced annually by the Ministry of Trade; for disputes exceeding these limits, the Consumer Courts shall have jurisdiction.
ARTICLE 10 – ENTRY INTO FORCE
The Client is deemed to have accepted all provisions of this agreement electronically at the moment they place an order and complete payment via the website, and the agreement enters into force on that date.