Membership Agreement Information:
The purpose of this Membership Agreement is to define the services offered on the website www.ekmas.com.tr and the terms of use for these services, along with the rights and obligations of the parties specified below.
1. PARTIES
This Membership Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "AGREEMENT") is signed with the purpose of accessing the services provided on the website www.ekmas.com.tr (hereinafter referred to as "www.ekmas.com.tr") and establishing membership. The Agreement is between EKMAŞ GIDA MAKİNALARI SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ. and users who become members of the website or access its content in any way. This Agreement becomes effective as soon as it is approved electronically by USERS or MEMBERS in the relevant digital environment.
2. TERMS OF USE
2.1 MEMBERS and USERS are deemed to have read and accepted the following terms and conditions for using www.ekmas.com.tr, which are intended to provide information about its usage.
2.2 The services provided on this SITE are operated by EKMAŞ GIDA MAKİNALARI SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ., located at Kağıthane Barbaros Cad. Şebnem Sokak No:10/A 34418 Seyrantepe, Kağıthane, Istanbul (hereinafter referred to as "EKMAŞ"). EKMAŞ is the legal owner of www.ekmas.com.tr and has full authority over all usage and management of the SITE.
2.3 EKMAŞ reserves the right to modify this Membership Agreement under necessary conditions and at various times. Any changes will be published on www.ekmas.com.tr and become effective on the date of publication.
2.4 Anyone accessing or using the services provided by the SITE agrees in advance to comply with all changes made by EKMAŞ to the terms of use.
2.5 EKMAŞ reserves the right to modify the content, forms, and services on www.ekmas.com.tr at any time.
3. DEFINITIONS
3.1 MEMBER: Any natural or legal person who wishes to benefit from EKMAŞ services, completes the membership form provided on www.ekmas.com.tr, and has their membership approved by EKMAŞ. MEMBERSHIP is open to individuals over the age of 18 with accurate personal details. Companies or legal entities may become members by submitting complete and accurate information through their authorised representatives.
3.2 USER: Any natural or legal person visiting www.ekmas.com.tr either for shopping or without making purchases.
3.3 APPROVAL PROCESS: Actions required to activate the MEMBER’s account, such as sending a verification SMS to the phone number or an email to the address specified in the membership form.
3.4 LINK: Connections on www.ekmas.com.tr that provide access to other websites, files, or content, or from external websites to www.ekmas.com.tr.
3.5 CONTENT: Any information, files, images, programs, numbers, prices, etc., accessible or published on www.ekmas.com.tr or other linked websites.
3.6 WEBSITE TERMS OF USE AND MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT: This Agreement is an electronic contract established between EKMAŞ and USERS/MEMBERS for accessing commercial and personal services offered via www.ekmas.com.tr.
3.7 PERSONAL INFORMATION: Data such as the MEMBER’s identity, address, email address, phone number, IP address, sections of the SITE visited, browser type, and visit date and time.
4. SCOPE OF SERVICES
4.1 EKMAŞ’s services provided through www.ekmas.com.tr are primarily focused on e-commerce, as defined under consumer law. All USER transactions on the SITE are subject to the provisions of the Consumer Protection Law, Distance Sales Regulations, and the Warranty Certificate Implementation Principles Regulation.
4.2 The main service offered is the delivery of goods purchased on the SITE, ensuring they are defect-free, within the shortest time possible, after payment has been completed and subject to supplier stock availability and legal deadlines.
4.3 EKMAŞ reserves the right to determine the scope and nature of its services and may introduce changes by publishing them on www.ekmas.com.tr.
4.4 USERS must meet the criteria specified by EKMAŞ, as outlined on the relevant pages of the SITE, to benefit from its services. EKMAŞ reserves the right to modify these criteria.
5. GENERAL TERMS
5.1 MEMBERS and USERS guarantee that the information they provide during registration is accurate and will compensate EKMAŞ for any damages resulting from false or inaccurate information.
5.2 USERS must comply with legal regulations when using www.ekmas.com.tr. All legal and criminal liabilities arising from violations are the sole responsibility of the USER.
5.3 USERS are prohibited from using the SITE in ways that disrupt public order, violate laws, or infringe on intellectual property rights.
5.4 EKMAŞ is not responsible for unauthorised access to MEMBER data or damages to MEMBER software or information.
5.5 Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience, but EKMAŞ holds no responsibility for the content of these external sites.
5.6 MEMBERS who violate any provision of this Agreement are personally responsible for the consequences, and EKMAŞ reserves the right to claim damages.
5.7 EKMAŞ retains ownership of all intellectual property rights related to the SITE and prohibits unauthorised use, acquisition, or alteration.
5.8 EKMAŞ may disclose MEMBER data to relevant authorities when required by law.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
EKMAŞ is not liable for direct or indirect damages arising from the use of www.ekmas.com.tr, interruptions, or errors.
7. PRIVACY AND PERSONAL DATA
EKMAŞ collects and processes USER data under applicable privacy laws and regulations. Data may be used for service improvement, promotions, and surveys.
8. ASSIGNMENT
EKMAŞ may assign this Agreement to third parties without prior notice.
9. TERMINATION
This Agreement remains valid as long as the USER remains a MEMBER. EKMAŞ reserves the right to terminate the Agreement for violations.
10. FORCE MAJEURE
EKMAŞ is not liable for delays or non-performance caused by force majeure events.
11. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION
This Agreement is governed by Turkish law, and disputes shall be resolved in the Istanbul (Çağlayan) Courts.
12. ACCEPTANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
This Agreement becomes effective upon MEMBER approval and may be modified by EKMAŞ at any time.