Terms of Service
Last updated: August 12, 2026
Welcome to feridundemir.org. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.
1. About the Website
feridundemir.org is an independent website featuring news, articles, commentary, cartoons, information about international cartoon competitions, exhibitions, awards, and other material related to cartooning, illustration, art, culture, and media.
The website is operated by Feridun Demir.
2. Use of Content
Unless otherwise stated, original articles, texts, graphics, cartoons, photographs, designs, and other original material published on feridundemir.org are protected by applicable copyright laws.
Content may not be reproduced, republished, distributed, modified, sold, or used commercially without prior permission from the copyright holder.
Short quotations and links to articles are permitted for legitimate purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, or news reporting, provided appropriate credit and a link to the original page are included.
Some images, cartoons, photographs, logos, or other materials appearing on the website may belong to third parties and remain the property of their respective copyright holders.
3. Reader Contributions
feridundemir.org may offer readers the option to make voluntary one-time or recurring financial contributions.
Reader contributions are intended to support the operation, maintenance, and development of the website and its independent editorial activities.
Making a contribution does not purchase ownership rights in the website or its content and does not guarantee any specific article, publication, editorial decision, service, or other benefit unless explicitly stated.
Payments may be processed through third-party payment services, including Google Reader Revenue Manager and Google Payments. The applicable payment provider may also apply its own terms, privacy policies, and payment procedures.
Recurring contributions may continue until cancelled through the relevant payment service.
4. Editorial Independence
Financial contributions do not provide contributors with editorial control or influence over articles, cartoons, reviews, opinions, news coverage, or other content published on feridundemir.org.
Editorial decisions remain solely with the website and its editors or authors.
5. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, feridundemir.org does not guarantee that all information on the website will always be complete, current, or error-free.
Competition deadlines, exhibition dates, awards, submission requirements, prices, external events, and similar information may be changed by their respective organizers without notice.
Users should verify important information with the relevant official source before making decisions or commitments.
6. External Links
feridundemir.org may contain links to third-party websites.
These links are provided for information and convenience. We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, or services.
The inclusion of an external link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement.
7. User Responsibility
You agree not to use feridundemir.org in a way that:
- violates applicable laws or regulations;
- infringes intellectual property or other legal rights;
- attempts to interfere with the security or operation of the website;
- distributes malicious software, spam, or harmful material;
- attempts unauthorized access to the website or its systems.
8. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The website and its content are provided for general informational, cultural, editorial, and artistic purposes.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, feridundemir.org and its operator will not be liable for losses or damages resulting from reliance on information published on the website, temporary website unavailability, third-party services, external links, or circumstances beyond reasonable control.
Nothing in these Terms excludes any rights or liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
9. Privacy
Your use of the website is also subject to our Privacy Policy:
10. Changes to These Terms
These Terms of Service may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, its services, payment methods, or applicable requirements.
The latest version will always be published on this page together with the date of the most recent update.
11. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms of Service, copyright matters, contributions, or the operation of feridundemir.org, please contact us through the contact information provided on the website.