Legal notice

Thank you for visiting sourmelange.com (“Website”). Before using the Website operated by CEMRE KATI / SOUR GLOBAL TEKSTİL, located at Bahçeşehir 1. Kısım mahallesi Asmalı caddesi No:6/26 BAŞAKŞEHİR İSTANBUL TÜRKİYE (hereinafter referred to as “Sour Mélange”), please read these terms of use (“Terms of Use”). The Terms of Use apply to all use of the Website. Even if you use the Website without creating a user account, you are required to accept the Terms of Use below. Contact address: Bahçeşehir 1. Kısım mahallesi Asmalı caddesi No:6/26 BAŞAKŞEHİR İSTANBUL TÜRKİYE.


Sour Mélange may amend the Terms of Use from time to time. Therefore, please continue to review the Terms of Use each time you access the Website. Your use of the Website after any such changes have been made indicates that you are aware of the changes to the Terms of Use and that you agree to comply with them. If you do not wish to accept the Terms of Use, you may refrain from using the Website.


From time to time, Sour Mélange may organize contests or campaigns through the Website. The terms and conditions relating to such contests and campaigns, if any, will be added to the relevant sections where such contests and campaigns are presented.


In accordance with the laws of the Republic of Türkiye and relevant legal regulations, copying, modifying, using without authorization, or distributing all or any part of the Website is strictly prohibited.


These Terms of Use have been prepared in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Türkiye and shall be applied within the scope of the Distance Sales Contracts Regulation and the relevant legislation.


 

1. Access to the Website

 


This Website is intended and designed for use by individuals who are 18 years old or older. To use the Website and/or to create a user account through the Website, you must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid email address. If you are under 18, you must have the prior consent of your parent or legal guardian.


If you wish to create a user account on the Website, you may be asked to provide certain information. You agree that all information you provide to the Website is complete, accurate, and up to date. In case of inaccurate or incomplete information, Sour Mélange reserves the right to cancel or suspend your user account.


 

2. Information Collection

 


When you visit the Website, Sour Mélange may automatically record anonymous information about your visit. This may include matters such as browser type, IP address, and the date and time of your visit. This information does not constitute personal data. Sour Mélange undertakes to protect personal data in accordance with its privacy policy.


 

3. Products and Services for Personal Use

 


The products and services introduced on the Website are for personal use only. Resale of purchased products is prohibited. In the event of a violation, Sour Mélange reserves the right to cancel the relevant order, suspend the user’s account, initiate legal proceedings against individuals who resell products, or pursue legal remedies for compensation of damages.


 

4. External Links

 


The Website may contain links directing to third-party websites, or other websites may provide links to this Website. These links are provided solely for the convenience of users. Sour Mélange does not control and is not responsible for the content, security, accuracy, data policies, or the products and services offered by third-party websites linked to from the Website.


When accessing third-party websites via such links, the user is solely responsible for reviewing the terms of use, privacy policies, and security measures of those websites. Sour Mélange shall not be held liable in any way for damages and losses that may arise from products or services offered by third-party websites, commercial transactions carried out on such websites, security vulnerabilities, or malware.


The user acknowledges that any legal, financial, or technical issues that may arise from transactions carried out via third-party links are the user’s own responsibility. Sour Mélange accepts no liability for any damage or penal consequences that may occur due to external links.


 

5. Governing Law and Competent Court

 


These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Republic of Türkiye, and the parties agree that the Istanbul Courts are competent. The parties agree to first apply to mediation in the event of any dispute. If the mediation process fails, jurisdiction shall belong to the Istanbul Courts.


 

6. No Warranty / No Undertaking

 


Sour Mélange makes no express or implied undertaking or warranty that the Website will operate uninterrupted or error-free, be fit for a particular purpose, or be accessible at any time. Sour Mélange accepts no liability for technical malfunctions, service interruptions, or data losses that may occur during use of the Website.


The Website is entirely built on the İkas infrastructure and depends on this infrastructure. Sour Mélange is not responsible for any damages arising from security vulnerabilities, malware, data losses, or other technical issues that may result from the use of the İkas infrastructure or third-party services. Users agree to use such third-party services at their own risk and acknowledge that Sour Mélange has no liability due to any technical or security issues arising from such services.


These Terms of Use do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.


 

7. Indemnification

 


The user agrees to hold harmless, defend, and indemnify Sour Mélange, its affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, employees, representatives, and suppliers against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, lawsuits, expenses, and attorneys’ fees arising from the following:


Use of the Website in violation of the Terms of Use,

Infringement of third parties’ intellectual property rights or personal rights,

Posting any content containing defamation, insult, or abuse,

Unauthorized access to the Website or manipulation of content,

Any lawsuit or claim brought by third parties against Sour Mélange.


The user agrees to compensate any material and moral damages that Sour Mélange may incur in the event of such violations. Sour Mélange reserves the right to pursue legal remedies in case of a violation.


ANNEX: The user agrees to compensate damages that may arise from the use of the Website only in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence.


 

8. Sanctions and Legal Actions

 


Sour Mélange reserves the right to suspend or cancel the accounts of users who act in violation of the Terms of Use, or to apply to the relevant legal authorities. The user agrees to compensate all damages arising in case of a violation. Sour Mélange reserves its legal rights for material and moral damages arising from such violations.


 

9. Termination of the Terms of Use

 


These Terms of Use may be terminated at any time by either the user or Sour Mélange for a justified reason or without stating any reason. Sour Mélange reserves the right to terminate the Terms of Use and cancel or suspend the user account without prior notice to the user.


In case of termination by Sour Mélange, the user will be notified via the registered email address. The user is responsible for ensuring that their email address remains up to date. If the user wishes to terminate the Terms of Use, the user may submit their request by sending an email to info@sourmelange.com.


After the termination process is completed, the user is obliged to destroy any content and information obtained from the Website, and Sour Mélange accepts no liability due to termination.


After the termination process is completed, the user will lose access to all content provided by Sour Mélange and agrees not to use such content. Except for legal or commercial records that the user is required to retain, any content or data determined by Sour Mélange may not be stored or shared. Sour Mélange reserves the right to retain certain user information after termination within the scope of applicable laws and legal obligations.


 

10. Severability and Waiver

 


If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be contrary to applicable laws or is declared invalid by a competent court, only that provision shall be deemed invalid, and the remaining provisions of the Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect.


Even if Sour Mélange waives any provision of the Terms of Use, such waiver does not mean that the same provision or other provisions will be waived in the future.


For more information, you may contact us via info@sourmelange.com.