https://patentguard.ai/ (the “Website”): Please read the terms set out below before visiting.
By visiting the Website, you declare and undertake that you have read these Terms of Use, understood their content, and unconditionally accept all provisions and conditions set forth herein. If you do not accept the Terms of Use, please do not use the site.
PatentGuard’s services are intended exclusively for use by trademark and patent attorneys and professional firms/companies operating in this field.
Company Name: TURK AI YAPAY ZEKA BİLİŞİM VE YAZILIM SİSTEMLERİ ANONİM ŞİRKETİ (“PatentGuard”)
Address: Dumlupınar Boulevard, Tepe Prime Plaza – Building A, No. 85, Çankaya / Ankara, Türkiye
Telephone: +90 (312) 210 15 60
E-mail: info@patentguard.ai
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PATENTGUARD’S RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
- PatentGuard agrees to provide services, in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement, based on the CUSTOMER’s membership preferences.
- PatentGuard will provide access to patentguard.ai 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to the extent permitted by the CUSTOMER’s internet access and infrastructure. However, PatentGuard cannot be held liable for access problems arising from the CUSTOMER’s internet access and infrastructure issues or from maintenance, repair, development, and improvement work to be carried out on PatentGuard’s systems.
- PatentGuard implements the highest security standards to protect the personal data provided by the CUSTOMER. However, despite high security measures, PatentGuard cannot be held liable for any damages arising from third parties obtaining the CUSTOMER’s information as a result of malicious attacks on PatentGuard’s systems or vulnerabilities in operating systems.
- PatentGuard is entitled to collect the “Selected Service Fee” according to the payment method chosen by the CUSTOMER. The CUSTOMER acknowledges that if payment is not made on time, legal proceedings may be initiated and, in such case, collection will be made together with accrued interest. In the event of late payment, PatentGuard reserves the right, without any notice or warning, to demand interest at rates exceeding the statutory interest rates.
- All intellectual and industrial property rights in all services subject to this Agreement belong to PatentGuard. The services provided are supplied solely for the professional use of trademark and patent attorneys and offices/companies operating in this field. In cases of unauthorized use, copying, reproduction, dissemination, offering for sale, etc. of PatentGuard’s services, the CUSTOMER agrees and undertakes to pay PatentGuard a contractual penalty equal to three times the contract price and to disgorge any benefits derived from the unlawful use. PatentGuard’s rights to claim additional damages are reserved.
- PatentGuard will exercise due care to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the content provided. However, since the content of the services is obtained from third-party databases and publicly available sources, PatentGuard makes no warranty as to the accuracy, currency, or fitness of such information for the CUSTOMER’s purposes. Accordingly, PatentGuard cannot be held liable for losses arising from possible errors.
- PatentGuard reserves the right, with or without notice, to modify, remove, or suspend (temporarily or permanently) the content, scope, method of delivery, or access conditions of the services in line with legal requirements, decisions of official authorities, or technical necessities.
- The CUSTOMER acknowledges that certain parts of the services provided by PatentGuard may be restructured subject to licensing, additional fees, or regulatory requirements.
- PatentGuard may also provide services through its subsidiaries, affiliates, or business partners. In such cases, the CUSTOMER acknowledges that the services remain valid and the same rights and obligations continue.
- To deliver the best possible service, PatentGuard may continuously update its systems. Within this framework, the form and content of the services may be changed or temporarily suspended, with or without reasonable prior notice.
- PatentGuard may process, store, and, where necessary, share the CUSTOMER’s personal data with group companies or third-party service providers for the provision of the services under this Agreement and for conducting sales, marketing, and promotional activities. The CUSTOMER shall be deemed to have expressly consented to this.
- In the event of termination or non-renewal of the Agreement, PatentGuard will delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of the CUSTOMER’s personal data.
CUSTOMER’S RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
- By clicking the “I Accept” option in the user interface for any service provided by PatentGuard, or by using the services, the CUSTOMER shall be deemed to have accepted the terms of this Agreement.
- To benefit from certain services, the CUSTOMER may be required to provide, during registration, information regarding themself and/or the office/company they represent (e.g., contact information, tax number, registry information, etc.). The CUSTOMER agrees that the information provided to PatentGuard is at all times complete, accurate, and up to date.
- The CUSTOMER must be competent to enter into a binding agreement with PatentGuard. Individuals, offices, or companies whose use of the services is restricted by their field of activity or by law may not use these services. Otherwise, it cannot be claimed that PatentGuard is liable, that it must verify the CUSTOMER’s information, or that it must refund any fees.
- The CUSTOMER shall pay the “Selected Service Fee” for the “Selected Service” using the “Selected Payment Method.”
- To use PatentGuard’s services, the CUSTOMER must have the necessary hardware and software infrastructure. PatentGuard is not liable for usage problems arising from the failure to provide the required infrastructure.
- Although under no obligation, PatentGuard may offer recommendations to help the CUSTOMER obtain the best efficiency from the services. PatentGuard cannot be held liable if the CUSTOMER does not follow these recommendations or fails to achieve the expected benefit due to their own shortcomings.
- The CUSTOMER shall use the username and password provided to access the service. The security of this information is entirely the CUSTOMER’s responsibility. PatentGuard is not liable for any damages arising from unauthorized use of passwords, their disclosure to third parties, or security breaches.
- Usernames and passwords are personal; they may not be used by more than one person, transferred to third parties, or permitted to be used by third parties. In case of breach of these conditions, PatentGuard has the right to suspend or terminate the CUSTOMER’s account. In such case, no refund or compensation may be claimed.
- The CUSTOMER agrees not to engage in any conduct that would harm the operation of the PatentGuard system, cause unfair competition, or constitute unauthorized access. Otherwise, the CUSTOMER agrees and undertakes to pay PatentGuard a contractual penalty equal to three times the contract price and to disgorge any benefits obtained. PatentGuard’s rights to claim additional damages are reserved.
- In the event of unauthorized collective use or sharing of PatentGuard’s services, the person, organization, or institution making the display is obliged to pay PatentGuard a separate usage fee for each participant. The CUSTOMER who shares their username and password with third parties assumes all legal and criminal liability arising therefrom.
1) Events of Breach/Default
The following shall constitute an event of breach or default on the part of the CUSTOMER:
(a) The CUSTOMER materially or persistently breaches any provision of this Agreement and fails to remedy such breach within fifteen (15) days despite written notice,
(b) It is determined that any of the CUSTOMER’s statements or undertakings under the Agreement are untrue,
c) The initiation of bankruptcy, concordat, liquidation of debts, or a similar insolvency process against the CUSTOMER, or the existence of strong indications to that effect,
(d) The CUSTOMER’s intentional or negligent infringement of PatentGuard’s intellectual and industrial property rights relating to its services, software, or content,
(e) The CUSTOMER’s failure to duly and timely perform payments owed under the Agreement.
2) Suspension
If the CUSTOMER fails to fulfill payment obligations, PatentGuard shall have the right to immediately suspend the CUSTOMER’s access to the services without any notice or warning.
In other cases of breach/default, PatentGuard may, depending on the nature of the breach, apply partial or full suspension measures.
3) Termination and Other Remedies
Without being limited to the foregoing, if a breach/default by the CUSTOMER exists, PatentGuard may unilaterally terminate the Agreement.
In addition to termination, PatentGuard reserves the right to seek compensation, contractual penalties, costs, and all other legal remedies available under applicable law.
4) Reservation of Rights and Cumulative Remedies
INFORMATION ON MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION AND RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL
MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION
PatentGuard’s services are offered only through annual membership packages.
The CUSTOMER may submit a membership cancellation request to PatentGuard in writing.
Even if a cancellation request is received, the membership continues until the end of the current annual term. No refunds are made for fees paid during this period.
If no cancellation request is made when the annual term ends, the membership is renewed under the same terms at the current service fee announced by PatentGuard.
The same provisions apply to memberships initiated with campaigns or discounts. When the free/discounted period ends, if not cancelled, the membership continues annually at current rates.
The services provided by PatentGuard constitute digital content/services performed instantly in electronic form. Therefore, once the service is purchased and/or access/activation is provided, there is no right of withdrawal or refund.
The CUSTOMER expressly acknowledges that, by the nature of the service, it is performed immediately and that they cannot request cancellation/refund.
Law No. 6502 on the Protection of Consumers applies only to natural persons who qualify as “consumers.” Trademark and patent attorneys and attorney offices acting for commercial or professional purposes are not considered “consumers” and cannot benefit from those provisions.
For any questions: info@patentguard.ai
TERMINATION BY THE CUSTOMER
- The CUSTOMER may terminate this Agreement by notifying PatentGuard in writing (e-mail: info@patentguard.ai) at least one (1) month in advance.
- No Refund / Termination of Access
Following the termination notice, the CUSTOMER may not request a refund for periods previously paid. The membership continues until the end of the current term; at the end of the term, access to the services and content provided by PatentGuard ends. - Accrued Fees
All fees accrued up to the time of termination shall be paid by the CUSTOMER. For periods paid in advance, the right of access continues until the end of the relevant period; access ends at the end of the period. - Automatic Renewal
Unless a termination request is submitted by the CUSTOMER, the subscription is automatically renewed under the selected package terms. Fees for the renewal term may be charged to the bank/credit card provided by the CUSTOMER. - Plan / Pricing Changes
PatentGuard may, in accordance with applicable law, make changes to packages, scope, and fees. Changes take effect with reasonable prior notice before the renewal term. If the CUSTOMER does not wish to accept such changes, they may exercise their termination right pursuant to clause 1.
TERMINATION BY PATENTGUARD
- General Right to Terminate
Without prejudice to other provisions in the document, PatentGuard may terminate this Agreement at any time by notifying the CUSTOMER through the application/platform or in writing. In cases where the CUSTOMER breaches their obligations under this Agreement or infringes PatentGuard’s intellectual property rights, PatentGuard may terminate the Agreement without any grace period and stop the CUSTOMER’s access to the services. - Suspension / Cases of Breach
If it is determined that the CUSTOMER has acted in breach of this Agreement by violating their obligations or the purpose of the Agreement, and:- if the breach is remediable, it is not remedied within seven (7) days from PatentGuard’s notice, or
- the CUSTOMER does not provide a satisfactory undertaking to PatentGuard within this period,
PatentGuard may partially or fully suspend the CUSTOMER’s usernames, passwords, and accounts, restrict access, or terminate the Agreement.
- Reservation of Rights
PatentGuard’s termination and suspension rights under this clause do not eliminate its rights to claim compensation and other remedies arising from law and other provisions of this Agreement.
- Applicable Law
Turkish law shall apply to all disputes arising from the validity, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement. - Conflict of Laws
Even if the legal relationship between the parties contains a foreign element, the CUSTOMER agrees that Turkish law shall apply to all disputes, regardless of conflict-of-laws rules. The CUSTOMER expressly acknowledges, declares, and undertakes that they waive the application of conflict-of-laws rules under Law No. 5718 on Private International Law and Procedural Law.
COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The CUSTOMER may submit complaints regarding the services provided by PatentGuard via info@patentguard.ai .
The CUSTOMER acknowledges, declares, and undertakes that, in any disputes arising from this Agreement, PatentGuard’s official books and commercial records, as well as the electronic data and computer records kept in its databases and servers, shall constitute binding, conclusive, and exclusive evidence, and that this clause constitutes an evidence agreement within the meaning of Article 193 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
- The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision or expression of this Agreement shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of the Agreement.
- It is the CUSTOMER’s responsibility to regularly check the platform for notices and updates to be made by PatentGuard.
- The Ankara Courts and Enforcement Offices shall have jurisdiction for the resolution of disputes arising from this Agreement.
- This Agreement has been accepted with all its provisions and entered into force upon the CUSTOMER’s clicking the acceptance link after reading the “Pre-Information Form” and this Agreement. The Parties declare, accept, and undertake the accuracy of the information contained herein.
