TERMS OF USE

(Last Updated: July 29, 2026)

Welcome to the SayingSource ("We", "Our Site") platform. By visiting our platform, viewing our content, or utilizing the services we offer, you agree to be bound by the legal terms set forth below. Furthermore, by using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy & Cookies Policy, which explains how your data is processed.

1. Nature of Service and Commercial Model

• Free Access and Financing: SayingSource offers users a free digital archive. The continuity and quality of this service are funded by standard advertising displays, sponsorships, and affiliate links. By using the Site, you accept this commercial model.

• Service Continuity: SayingSource exercises necessary technical diligence to ensure the archive is accessible 24/7; however, it cannot be held liable for any service interruptions or data losses caused by planned maintenance, technical malfunctions, or force majeure events.

2. Content Accuracy, Attribution, and Methodology

• Verification Protocol and Attribution: SayingSource meticulously compiles its published content based on academic literature, media records, and published works (books, articles, interviews, etc.). Our site respects the intellectual property rights of third-party works, and the referenced sources are provided strictly for informational and attribution purposes.

• Nature of Historical Data (Disclaimer): Although SayingSource exercises the utmost editorial care to verify the information in its archive, due to the complexity of historical records, contradictions across different sources, and the inherent nuances of language translations, all content is legally provided on an "as-is" basis.

• Limitation of Liability: SayingSource shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from potential material errors, translation nuances, or information gaps. Users are solely responsible for verifying information from primary sources when utilizing it for critical academic or professional work.

3. Intellectual Property and Copyrights

• Archive Content (Fair Use): Quotes on our site may be in the 'Public Domain' depending on the time elapsed since the author's death. For modern works still under copyright protection, contents are presented within the boundaries of 'Fair Use' and the 'Right of Citation' for purposes of criticism, information, research, and archiving, accompanied by proper attribution and as proportionate excerpts. Our site does not claim ownership of these excerpts.

• Original Material: Original biographies, conceptual analyses, translations, interface designs, curation structures, and visual collections created by SayingSource are the exclusive intellectual property of SayingSource and may not be copied or reproduced without permission.

• Prohibition of Data Scraping: The mass extraction, copying, or republishing of our content and database for any purpose, without our prior written consent, using automated bots (scrapers, crawlers, spiders) or AI training models, is strictly prohibited.

4. Contact and Copyright Infringement (DMCA Notice)

SayingSource demonstrates the utmost respect for intellectual property rights. If you believe that content to which you (or the entity you represent) hold the copyright exceeds the boundaries of 'Fair Use' on our site, please contact us at contact@sayingsource.com with your legal evidence (in DMCA format). Valid requests will be reviewed within 7 business days, and necessary actions (removal, editing, or source updating) will be taken immediately.

5. External Links and Referrals

Our site may contain links directing users to book sales platforms (e.g., Amazon), digital libraries, or other reference websites. SayingSource is not responsible for the content, sales processes, or privacy practices of these external sites.

6. User Contributions and Feedback

Quotes, translation suggestions, or error reports (feedback) submitted by users for addition to our archive may be freely used, published, or rejected by SayingSource without any obligation of confidentiality or copyright claims. The user cannot claim any financial compensation or rights for such voluntary suggestions.

7. Modifications and Access Restriction

SayingSource reserves the right to update these Terms of Use without prior notice. Furthermore, we reserve the right to permanently block the access of individuals, institutions, or IP addresses that violate these Terms (especially the scraping bans) or threaten system security, without prior warning. Your continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

8. Miscellaneous Provisions and Applicable Law

• Governing Language: This English document is the official, legally binding master version of our Terms of Use. Any translations provided in other languages on our platform are for convenience purposes only. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between a translated version and this English version, the English version shall absolutely prevail.

• Indemnification: The user agrees that all legal and criminal liability arising from their illegal, commercial, or use of our site and content in violation of these Terms rests exclusively with the user, and they agree to indemnify SayingSource for any resulting damages.

• Severability: If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

• Applicable Law and Jurisdiction: The laws of the Republic of Türkiye shall apply to the resolution of any disputes arising from these Terms of Use. Istanbul Courts and Execution Offices shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any legal proceedings.