Last updated: October 2026
Istanbul Clues is a digital travel guide written and operated by Serhat Engul. The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes. By accessing or using Istanbul Clues, visitors agree to these Terms & Conditions. Anyone who does not agree with them should not use the website.
Use of the Website
Visitors must not use Istanbul Clues for unlawful purposes, try to disrupt or damage the website, or interfere with its content or operation. Decisions based on material published here are made at the visitor’s own discretion and responsibility. Reading a guide does not replace checking the practical details that matter to an individual journey.
Accuracy and Changes to Travel Information
Opening hours, ticket prices, entry rules, museum schedules, and transportation information can change without notice. A page may describe conditions checked during an earlier review rather than conditions on the day of a visit. Conditions change, so please confirm time-sensitive details on the official site before you visit.
The information is not guaranteed to be complete, error-free, or current at every moment. Istanbul Clues is not responsible for inconvenience, loss, or damages resulting from outdated or inaccurate information.
Third-Party Websites and Transactions
Some pages link to websites and services operated by third parties. Istanbul Clues does not control those sites, including their content, policies, prices, availability, cancellation conditions, and refund arrangements. A booking or purchase made on another website is a transaction between the visitor and the outside provider. Istanbul Clues is not responsible for problems arising from those third-party services or transactions.
The commercial relationships associated with certain links and recommendations are explained in the Affiliate Disclaimer.
Limitation of Liability
Subject to applicable law, Istanbul Clues and Serhat Engul are not liable for direct or indirect damages arising from use of the website or reliance on its content. This includes loss of data, revenue, or opportunities; disrupted travel plans; and booking problems. Visitors use the website and its information at their own risk.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the text, articles, photographs, other images, logos, and branding published on Istanbul Clues are the intellectual property of Serhat Engul and are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property rules. Access to the website does not transfer ownership of this material.
Visitors may read the guides and share links to them for personal, non-commercial purposes. Copying, reproducing, republishing, or redistributing site content without written permission from Serhat Engul is not permitted.
Visitor Comments
Comments may be submitted wherever commenting is enabled. Visitors must not post material that violates applicable law or the rights of another person. Spam, abusive remarks, and misleading comments may be removed without notice. Istanbul Clues reserves the right to moderate or delete comments at its discretion.
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Changes to These Terms
Istanbul Clues may revise these terms without prior notice. When the terms are revised, the last-updated date at the top of this page changes. Continued use of the site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by and interpreted in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Questions
Questions about these conditions can be submitted through the Istanbul Clues contact page.