Terms of Service
Last updated: September 20, 2025
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this website (furkankolcu.com), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
Description of Service
This website provides a personal blog where I share articles, tutorials, and thoughts about software engineering, technology, and related topics. The service includes:
- Reading and accessing blog posts and articles
- Commenting on posts (requires account registration via OAuth)
- Subscribing to RSS feeds
- Searching for content
- Viewing project information
User Accounts and Authentication
To access certain features like commenting, you may create an account by signing in with one of our supported OAuth providers (Google, GitHub, or Apple).
Account Responsibilities
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
- You agree to provide accurate and complete information
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
User Content and Comments
When you post comments or other content on this website, you agree to the following guidelines:
Acceptable Use
- Keep comments relevant to the topic
- Be respectful and civil in discussions
- Do not post spam, advertisements, or promotional content
- Do not share personal information of others
- Use appropriate language suitable for a professional environment
Prohibited Content
You may not post content that:
- Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or discriminatory
- Violates intellectual property rights
- Contains malware, viruses, or malicious code
- Is misleading, false, or defamatory
- Violates the privacy of others
- Contains excessive profanity or inappropriate material
Content Moderation
I reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any user content that violates these terms or is deemed inappropriate. Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination.
Intellectual Property
The content, design, and functionality of this website are protected by intellectual property laws.
My Content
All original content (articles, tutorials, code examples) posted by me remains my intellectual property. You may share links to my content, but you may not republish, redistribute, or monetize my content without permission.
User Content
By posting comments or content, you grant me a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content in connection with the website. You retain ownership of your content.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to me. Please review my Privacy Policy to understand how I collect, use, and protect your personal information, including data obtained through OAuth authentication with Google, GitHub, and Apple.
Third-Party Services
This website integrates with third-party services to provide functionality:
- OAuth Providers: Google, GitHub, and Apple for user authentication
- Analytics: Simple Analytics for privacy-first website analytics
- Hosting: Vercel for website hosting and deployment
- Database: Supabase for data storage
Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties. I make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the website or its content. The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall I be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website, even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Termination
I reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that I believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, me, or third parties.
Changes to Terms
I reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Turkey, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact me through the information provided on the website or via the contact methods available.