Terms & Conditions

1. INTRODUCTION

This Terms & Conditions document defines the rules, rights, and obligations regarding the use of the Circle App mobile application. By using Circle App, you accept and agree to these terms.

Circle App is operated by KEREM KARŞILIKLI ŞAHIS ŞİRKETİ ("Company").

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

Circle App is a closed-circle social marketplace where users can share new or second-hand products only with their friends. The application matches contacts from the user's phonebook to enable such sharing.

3. USER ACCOUNT & REGISTRATION

To use Circle App, users must download the app and create an account. During registration, users may be asked to provide name, phone number, email, and other necessary identification.

Users declare that the information provided is accurate and up-to-date. The Company may suspend or delete accounts that provide misleading information.

4. CONTACT ACCESS & FRIEND MATCHING

Circle App requires access to the phone's address book to identify and match friends. This access is used solely for:

  • Identifying contacts and generating a match list
  • Ensuring users see only products shared by their friends

Address book data is not shared with third parties, sold, or used for advertising.

5. TERMS OF USE

Users agree that the content they share (photos, descriptions, prices, etc.) complies with applicable law, public morality, personality rights, and copyrights. Users must not:

  • Share misleading or fraudulent listings
  • Violate third-party rights
  • Send spam, advertisements, or promotions
  • Use the app for illegal purposes

The Company reserves the right to suspend accounts, remove content, or notify authorities if violations occur.

6. BUYING & SELLING — LIABILITY

Circle App facilitates product listing and communication between users. The Company:

  • Is not a party to user-to-user transactions
  • Is not liable for product accuracy, condition, delivery, or disputes

Payments, actions, and agreements between users are their sole responsibility.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The Circle App brand, logo, software, database, and design belong to KEREM KARŞILIKLI ŞAHIS ŞİRKETİ. Users may not copy, distribute, or commercialize these assets.

Content shared by users (product photos, descriptions) remains the property of the user; however, the Company has the right to display such content within the app.

8. DATA SECURITY & PRIVACY

Users' personal data is protected under KVKK. The Company stores data securely and processes it only to provide services. For details, refer to the Privacy Policy & KVKK Disclosure.

9. TERMINATION

Users may delete their accounts at any time. The Company may suspend or delete accounts in cases of:

  • Violation of terms
  • Fake accounts
  • Actions threatening app security

Personal data is anonymized or destroyed upon account deletion.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The Company does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of Circle App. Users accept that the Company is not liable for data loss, technical failures, or connectivity issues.

11. CHANGES

The Company may update these Terms at any time. Changes become effective when published. Users who do not accept the updated terms may delete their accounts.

12. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTES

These Terms are governed by Turkish Law. In case of dispute, Istanbul (Anatolian) Courts and Enforcement Offices have jurisdiction.

13. CONTACT

KEREM KARŞILIKLI ŞAHIS ŞİRKETİ Email: info@usecircleapp.com