1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the website zaydeayvaz.com ("Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Prof. Dr. Zayde Ayvaz ("we," "us," or "our").

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Use of Website

This Website is operated by Prof. Dr. Zayde Ayvaz, a Professor of Fisheries Industry Engineering at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University (COMU), and provides educational and informational content related to seafood science, nutrition, aquaculture research, food safety, and related topics.

You may use the Website for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from this Website without prior written permission
  • Use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair its functionality
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its related systems
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract content from the Website without permission
  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, articles, blog posts, research summaries, recipes, educational materials, course content, graphics, logos, images, audio files, and software, is the intellectual property of Prof. Dr. Zayde Ayvaz unless otherwise stated.

This content is protected by Turkish intellectual property laws (Law No. 5846 on Intellectual and Artistic Works) and international copyright treaties.

You may:

  • View and read the content for personal, educational use
  • Share links to pages on this Website
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original content

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or republish substantial portions of the content
  • Use the content for commercial purposes without written permission
  • Remove or alter any copyright or attribution notices
  • Create derivative works based on the content without permission

4. User Conduct

When using this Website, including the contact form, newsletter subscription, and AI chatbot (Zizi), you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information
  • Treat the Website and its services with respect
  • Not submit any content that is defamatory, offensive, harassing, or otherwise objectionable
  • Not impersonate any person or entity
  • Not use the AI chatbot to generate harmful, misleading, or inappropriate content
  • Not attempt to circumvent any rate limits, security measures, or access controls
  • Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations

5. Third-Party Services

This Website uses the following third-party services to enhance functionality and user experience:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics and understand how visitors interact with our Website. This service is governed by Google's Terms of Service.
  • Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Ad content is provided by Google and third-party advertisers. We are not responsible for the content of these advertisements. This service is governed by Google's Advertising Policies.
  • MailerLite: We use MailerLite for our email newsletter service. By subscribing to our newsletter, you also agree to MailerLite's Terms of Service.
  • Zizi AI Chatbot: Our AI assistant is powered by Anthropic's Claude model, proxied through Cloudflare Workers. The chatbot provides general information and is subject to rate limits (10 messages per day per user). Responses are generated by AI and should not be considered professional advice.

We are not responsible for the practices or policies of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their respective terms and privacy policies.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The content on this Website is provided for educational and informational purposes only. While we strive to ensure accuracy and quality based on scientific research and peer-reviewed sources, we make no warranties or representations regarding:

  • The completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any content
  • The suitability of the content for any particular purpose
  • The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Website

The content on this Website does not constitute medical advice, professional dietary guidance, or clinical recommendations. Information about seafood nutrition, health benefits, or food safety is presented for educational purposes and should not replace consultation with qualified healthcare professionals, registered dietitians, or food safety experts.

The Website and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Prof. Dr. Zayde Ayvaz shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of or inability to use the Website
  • Any content provided on the Website
  • Any actions taken based on the content of this Website
  • Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the content
  • Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • Any third-party content, services, or advertisements accessed through the Website
  • Any responses provided by the Zizi AI chatbot

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise.

8. External Links

This Website may contain links to external websites and resources that are not owned or controlled by us. These links are provided for your convenience and reference only.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. The inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation of the linked website or its content.

You access external links at your own risk and should review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

9. Newsletter Terms

By subscribing to our newsletter ("Seafood Science Weekly"), you agree to the following:

  • You consent to receive periodic emails containing educational content, blog updates, research highlights, and related announcements
  • Your email address will be stored and processed by MailerLite in accordance with their privacy policy and our Privacy Policy
  • You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included in every newsletter email
  • We will not sell, share, or rent your email address to third parties for marketing purposes
  • Newsletter content is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute professional advice

10. Governing Law

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

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Canakkale, Turkey.

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

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on our Website. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for any updates.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

Prof. Dr. Zayde Ayvaz
Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University (COMU)
Faculty of Marine Sciences and Technology
Department of Fisheries and Fish Processing Technology
Email: zaydealcicek@gmail.com