TERMS & CONDITIONS

Last Updated: July 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of Sincore Intellectual Property Consultancy, operated by Zeynep Sevimli Düzce, trading as Sincore Intellectual Property Consultancy ("Sincore IP", "we", "our" or "us").

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, including all content, materials, resources, forms, downloadable documents and services made available through this website.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should discontinue using this website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, clients, prospective clients, business partners and any other individuals accessing this website.

2. Acceptance of these Terms

By using this website, you represent and warrant that:

• you are legally capable of entering into binding agreements under the laws applicable to you;

• you will use this website only for lawful purposes;

• you will comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using this website;

• you will not use this website in any manner that may interfere with its security, functionality or availability.

If you are accessing this website on behalf of a company or another legal entity, you confirm that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. About Sincore IP

Sincore Intellectual Property Consultancy is an independent intellectual property consultancy based in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Our services focus on intellectual property matters including, but not limited to:

• Patent Intelligence

• Patentability & Prior Art Searches

• Freedom to Operate (FTO) Assessments

• Technology Landscape Studies

• Competitor Monitoring

• Trademark Services

• Design Services

• Intellectual Property Portfolio Management

• International Intellectual Property Coordination

• IP Strategy and Advisory Services

Additional information about our services can be found throughout this website.

Nothing contained on this website shall be interpreted as creating any obligation to provide services unless separately agreed in writing.

4. Use of the Website

You may access and use this website solely for legitimate business, educational and informational purposes.

You agree not to:

• use the website for any unlawful purpose;

• attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or related systems;

• interfere with the operation or security of the website;

• introduce malicious software, viruses or harmful code;

• attempt to circumvent security measures;

• copy, reproduce or distribute website content except as expressly permitted;

• use automated systems, bots, spiders, scrapers or similar technologies to collect data from this website without our prior written permission;

• use any information obtained from this website for activities that violate applicable intellectual property laws.

We reserve the right to suspend or restrict access to any user who violates these Terms or whose activities may adversely affect the website or other users.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all intellectual property rights relating to this website are owned by or licensed to Sincore IP.

These rights include, without limitation:

• website design;

• page layouts;

• graphics;

• icons;

• text;

• reports;

• articles;

• guides;

• checklists;

• presentations;

• templates;

• databases;

• downloadable materials;

• logos;

• trademarks;

• branding elements;

• software and source code (where applicable);

• other original works made available through this website.

These materials are protected under applicable copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.

No ownership rights are transferred to users through access to this website.

6. Copyright Notice

Unless expressly permitted by applicable law or by our prior written consent, you may not:

• reproduce;

• modify;

• distribute;

• publish;

• transmit;

• display publicly;

• create derivative works from;

• commercially exploit;

• sell;

• license;

• republish

any content available on this website.

You may download or print limited portions of publicly available materials solely for your own personal or internal business reference, provided that:

• the content remains unmodified;

• all copyright and proprietary notices remain intact; and

• no commercial redistribution takes place.

Any unauthorized use of the website content may constitute an infringement of applicable intellectual property rights.

7. Trademarks

"Sincore IP", "Sincore Intellectual Property Consultancy", our logos, branding elements, graphics and other distinctive identifiers are the property of Sincore IP or their respective owners.

Nothing contained on this website grants any license or right to use any trademark, trade name, logo or branding element without prior written authorization.

Unauthorized use of our trademarks, trade dress, branding or other distinctive elements may violate applicable trademark and unfair competition laws.

8. Permitted Use of Website Content

Subject to these Terms, visitors may view the content available on this website for personal, educational or legitimate business purposes.

You may share publicly available content by linking directly to the relevant page on our website, provided that:

• the content is not altered or presented in a misleading manner;

• proper attribution to Sincore IP is maintained;

• the sharing does not imply sponsorship, endorsement or affiliation where none exists.

Framing, mirroring, embedding substantial portions of the website, deep-linking in a misleading manner, or presenting website content as your own is strictly prohibited without our prior written permission.

Nothing in these Terms grants any ownership or license over the intellectual property contained on this website except as expressly stated herein.

9. General Information and Disclaimer

The information made available on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

Although Sincore IP makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on this website is accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, accurate, current or suitable for every particular circumstance.

The intellectual property field is subject to frequent legislative, regulatory and judicial developments. Consequently, information published on this website may become outdated without notice.

Visitors should not rely solely on the information available on this website when making legal, commercial or strategic decisions.

Professional advice should always be obtained based on the specific facts and circumstances of each individual matter.

10. No Legal or Professional Advice

Nothing contained on this website constitutes:

• legal advice;

• patent advice;

• trademark advice;

• design advice;

• litigation advice;

• infringement advice;

• Freedom to Operate (FTO) opinions;

• patentability opinions;

• validity opinions;

• legal opinions of any kind.

The information published on this website is intended solely to provide general background information regarding intellectual property matters.

Every intellectual property matter is unique and should be evaluated individually by a qualified professional.

You should not act or refrain from acting based solely upon information obtained from this website.

11. No Professional Relationship

Accessing this website or communicating with Sincore IP through the website does not, by itself, create:

• an attorney-client relationship;

• a patent attorney-client relationship;

• a trademark attorney-client relationship;

• a consultant-client relationship;

• a fiduciary relationship; or

• any other professional relationship.

Similarly, no professional relationship is established merely because you:

• submit a Contact Form;

• request information;

• request a quotation;

• complete an IP Assessment;

• apply to join our International Partner Network;

• subscribe to our newsletter;

• download guides, articles or other resources;

• exchange emails with us.

A professional engagement exists only after the parties have mutually agreed upon the scope of services and entered into an appropriate written agreement or engagement letter.

12. IP Assessment Disclaimer

Our Intellectual Property Assessment services are intended to provide preliminary observations and strategic guidance based on the information voluntarily submitted by users.

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, an IP Assessment:

• is not a legal opinion;

• is not a patentability opinion;

• is not a Freedom to Operate (FTO) opinion;

• is not an infringement opinion;

• is not a validity opinion;

• does not constitute due diligence;

• should not be relied upon as the sole basis for commercial, investment or legal decisions.

Recommendations contained within an assessment are general in nature and may require further investigation, professional searches or legal analysis before any action is taken.

The scope and reliability of an assessment depend on the accuracy and completeness of the information provided by the user.

13. Guides, Articles and Educational Resources

This website may provide guides, checklists, articles, reports, presentations, templates, newsletters and other educational resources.

These materials are published solely for general informational and educational purposes.

They are not intended to replace professional legal or intellectual property advice.

While we strive to keep these resources accurate and up to date, laws, regulations and professional practices evolve over time.

Accordingly, Sincore IP does not guarantee that downloadable resources will always reflect the latest legal or procedural developments.

Users remain responsible for obtaining professional advice appropriate to their individual circumstances.

14. Third-Party Websites

For your convenience, this website may contain links to third-party websites, online services or external resources.

These links are provided solely as a convenience to users.

Sincore IP does not own, operate or control third-party websites and is not responsible for:

• their content;

• their availability;

• their privacy practices;

• their security;

• their services;

• the accuracy of information published on them.

The inclusion of a link does not constitute any endorsement, recommendation or approval of the third party or its products or services.

Visitors access third-party websites entirely at their own risk.

15. User Responsibilities

By using this website, you agree that you are responsible for ensuring that any information you submit is:

• accurate;

• truthful;

• complete;

• lawful; and

• submitted in good faith.

You agree not to submit:

• unlawful material;

• defamatory content;

• malicious software;

• confidential information belonging to third parties without proper authorization;

• content that infringes the intellectual property rights of others.

You remain solely responsible for all information voluntarily submitted through this website.

16. Prohibited Uses

Users must not use this website to:

• violate any applicable law or regulation;

• infringe intellectual property rights;

• distribute spam;

• transmit malicious code;

• interfere with website security;

• harvest data through automated means;

• impersonate another individual or organization;

• attempt unauthorized access to any part of the website or connected systems;

• misuse downloadable resources for commercial redistribution;

• conduct activities that may damage the reputation or legitimate interests of Sincore IP.

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate access to users engaging in prohibited activities and to pursue any remedies available under applicable law.

17. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sincore IP shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages arising out of or relating to:

• access to or use of this website;

• inability to access or use this website;

• reliance on information published on this website;

• interruptions or temporary unavailability of the website;

• technical errors, omissions or inaccuracies;

• viruses, malware or other harmful components;

• unauthorized access to or alteration of transmitted information;

• the use of third-party websites linked from this website.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

18. Submission of Confidential Information

Sincore IP understands that visitors may wish to submit confidential business information, unpublished inventions, patent concepts, trademark proposals, design concepts or other commercially sensitive information.

While we apply reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures to safeguard information voluntarily submitted through this website, visitors should avoid submitting highly confidential information unless it is reasonably necessary for the requested service.

Where a matter involves particularly valuable, commercially sensitive or unpublished information, we recommend contacting us before disclosure so that appropriate confidentiality arrangements, where necessary, can be discussed.

Except where required by law or expressly agreed otherwise, information voluntarily submitted through this website will be handled with appropriate professional confidentiality.

19. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sincore IP, its owner, employees, contractors, consultants and business partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to:

• your breach of these Terms;

• your misuse of this website;

• your violation of applicable laws or regulations;

• your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of third parties;

• any information or material you submit through this website.

20. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, store, protect and disclose personal data when you interact with our website and services.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

If there is any inconsistency between these Terms and our Privacy Policy regarding the processing of personal data, the Privacy Policy shall prevail with respect to data protection matters.

21. Changes to these Terms

Sincore IP reserves the right to modify, update or replace these Terms at any time without prior notice.

Changes become effective immediately upon publication on this website unless otherwise stated.

Your continued use of the website following the publication of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

We encourage visitors to review these Terms periodically.

22. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Türkiye, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts and enforcement offices of Istanbul, Türkiye, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.

Nothing in these Terms limits any consumer rights that cannot legally be waived under applicable law.

23. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed severed from these Terms to the extent necessary.

The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Failure by Sincore IP to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or of any other rights.

24. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on this website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sincore IP regarding your access to and use of this website.

They supersede any prior understandings, communications or representations relating to the use of this website.

25. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions or the use of this website, please contact us using the details below.

Zeynep Sevimli Düzce
Trading as Sincore Intellectual Property Consultancy

Istanbul, Türkiye

Email: hello@sincoreip.com

Website: www.sincoreip.com

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to legitimate enquiries as promptly as practicable.