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Terms & Conditions of Use

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Find Stones platform, including the website at findstones.app and the Find Stones mobile application (collectively, the "Platform"), operated by Find Stones ("Company", "we", "us", or "our").

By creating an account, accessing, or using the Platform, you ("User", "you", or "your") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy (KVKK Aydınlatma Metni). If you do not agree, you must not use the Platform.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Türkiye, including but not limited to the Turkish Code of Obligations (No. 6098), the Turkish Commercial Code (No. 6102), and the Electronic Commerce Law (No. 6563).

2. Platform Description

Find Stones is a digital catalog and marketplace platform that enables natural stone producers, traders, and buyers to list, browse, and communicate about natural stone products. The Platform serves as an intermediary facilitating the display and discovery of stone samples. The Company does not itself sell, purchase, guarantee, certify, or take ownership of any products listed on the Platform.

3. User Accounts and Eligibility

3.1 Account Registration

To use the Platform, you must create an account by providing accurate, current, and complete information. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.2 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements under Turkish law to use the Platform. By registering, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

3.3 Account Verification

The Company reserves the right to request additional documentation for identity, company, or tax verification at any time. Failure to comply with such requests may result in the suspension or termination of your account.

4. User-Generated Content

4.1 Ownership and Responsibility

Users retain ownership of the content they upload to the Platform, including but not limited to sample photos, descriptions, pricing information, company details, and quarry data (collectively, "User Content"). You are solely and exclusively responsible for all User Content you submit, publish, or display through the Platform.

4.2 Accuracy Representations

By uploading User Content, you represent and warrant that:

  • All information provided is accurate, truthful, and not misleading;
  • You have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to share such content;
  • The content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party;
  • The content complies with all applicable laws and regulations;
  • Product prices, dimensions, specifications, and descriptions reflect actual properties.

4.3 Content License

By submitting User Content, you grant the Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, display, distribute, and create derivative works from your content in connection with operating, promoting, and improving the Platform.

5. Company Rights Over Content and Listings

5.1 Moderation and Editing

The Company reserves the absolute and unilateral right to review, edit, modify, reorder, reorganize, reclassify, or alter any User Content, listings, samples, or orders at any time and without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Maintaining Platform quality standards;
  • Correcting factual inaccuracies or formatting issues;
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable laws;
  • Improving searchability and user experience;
  • Preventing fraud or misleading information.

5.2 Removal and Deletion

The Company reserves the absolute right to remove, delete, hide, or suspend any User Content, listings, samples, orders, accounts, or any other material from the Platform at any time, without prior notice, and at its sole discretion. The Company is not obligated to provide any reason for such action and shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or consequence arising from such removal or deletion.

5.3 No Obligation to Publish

The Company is under no obligation to publish, display, or maintain any User Content. The decision to feature, promote, or display any listing is entirely at the Company's discretion.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 Platform "As Is"

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. THE COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

6.2 No Liability for User Content

The Company does not verify, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any User Content. The Company shall not be held liable for any errors, misrepresent- ations, fraud, or damages arising from User Content, transactions, or interactions between users.

6.3 No Liability for Transactions

All transactions between buyers and sellers are conducted entirely between the relevant parties. The Company is not a party to any such transaction and shall bear no responsibility for:

  • Product quality, safety, legality, or fitness for purpose;
  • Delivery, shipping, customs, or logistics;
  • Payment disputes, refunds, or financial losses;
  • Breach of contract between users;
  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

6.4 Maximum Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company's total aggregate liability to any User for all claims arising out of or relating to the use of the Platform shall not exceed the amount paid by the User to the Company (if any) in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or 200 Turkish Lira (₺200), whichever is less.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your use of or access to the Platform;
  • Your User Content;
  • Your violation of these Terms;
  • Your violation of any third-party rights;
  • Any transaction or interaction with other users;
  • Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.

8. Seller-Specific Terms

8.1 Seller Obligations

Sellers using the Platform are solely responsible for:

  • The accuracy and legality of their listings and product information;
  • Compliance with all applicable tax, trade, and commercial regulations;
  • Obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and certifications for their products;
  • Honoring commitments made to buyers through the Platform;
  • Providing accurate tax identification information where required by law.

8.2 No Agency Relationship

Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between the Company and any User. Sellers are independent parties, and the Company does not act as an agent for any seller.

9. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the Platform (excluding User Content), including but not limited to trademarks, logos, trade names, software, design, and documentation, are and shall remain the exclusive property of the Company. No rights are granted except as expressly set forth herein.

10. Account Termination

The Company may suspend, restrict, or terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, for any reason, without prior notice and without liability. Grounds for termination include but are not limited to violation of these Terms, inactivity, fraudulent activity, or upon Company's sole discretion.

11. Modifications to Terms

The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on the Platform with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Platform after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Türkiye. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts and enforcement offices of İstanbul, Türkiye.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms, you may contact us at:

  • Email: enes@findstones.com
  • Platform: findstones.com

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