Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to https://www.shopbycountries.com (the "Service"), operated by ShopByCountries.com ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ShopByCountries.com governing your access to and use of our Service.

By accessing, browsing, or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. Your use of the Service is also subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated by reference into these Terms.

2. Description of Service

ShopByCountries.com operates an independent directory platform that provides information about shopping websites, mobile applications, and e-commerce platforms organized by country and category. Our Service is designed to help users discover and research shopping platforms available in different regions.

2.1. What We Provide

• Curated listings of shopping platforms, websites, and mobile apps
• Information organized by country, category, and platform type
• Search and filtering capabilities to help users find relevant platforms
• Links to third-party websites and services
• General information about platforms, their features, and availability

2.2. What We Do Not Provide

• We do not sell products or services directly
• We do not process payments or handle transactions
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of third-party platforms
• We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites
• We do not endorse or recommend specific platforms unless explicitly stated

2.3. Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous availability of our Service but do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure access. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice.

3. User Accounts and Responsibilities

3.1. Account Creation

Some features of our Service may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2. Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

• Use a strong, unique password
• Not share your account credentials with others
• Log out of your account when using shared devices
• Immediately notify us of any suspected security breach

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these security obligations.

3.3. Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features (if available). We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in any fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service in a manner that exceeds reasonable use or violates our robots.txt file
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Collect or harvest information about other users without their consent

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate termination of your access to the Service and may subject you to legal action.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1. Our Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by ShopByCountries.com and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved.

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks, logos, or brand names without prior written permission

5.2. Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.

5.3. Third-Party Content

Our Service may display content, trademarks, logos, and other materials owned by third parties. Such content remains the property of its respective owners and is used for informational purposes only. We do not claim ownership of third-party content.

5.4. User-Generated Content

If you submit, post, or transmit any content through our Service (including reviews, comments, or suggestions), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute such content for the purpose of operating and promoting the Service.

6. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited when using our Service:

• Illegal Activities: Any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Fraud and Deception: Attempting to deceive, defraud, or mislead us or other users
• Security Violations: Attempting to breach security measures, hack, or gain unauthorized access
• Spam and Abuse: Sending unsolicited communications, spam, or engaging in abusive behavior
• Data Mining: Excessive scraping, crawling, or automated data collection that may harm Service performance
• Interference: Disrupting, damaging, or interfering with the Service's operation or infrastructure
• Malware: Introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Impersonation: Impersonating others or misrepresenting your identity
• Commercial Use: Using the Service for commercial purposes without authorization (e.g., reselling data, creating competing services)

We reserve the right to investigate and prosecute violations to the fullest extent of the law, including cooperating with law enforcement authorities.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service contains links to third-party websites, services, and platforms that are not owned or controlled by ShopByCountries.com.

7.1. Third-Party Content

We provide links to third-party platforms for informational purposes only. We do not:

• Endorse or guarantee the accuracy of information on third-party websites
• Control the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites
• Assume responsibility for third-party websites' availability, security, or privacy practices
• Guarantee that third-party platforms will accept your orders or provide services

7.2. Your Interactions with Third Parties

When you click on links to third-party websites, you leave our Service and are subject to the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of those third parties. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Any transactions, communications, or interactions between you and third parties are solely between you and the third party. We are not responsible for:

• The quality, safety, or legality of products or services offered by third parties
• The accuracy of information provided by third parties
• Any disputes, losses, or damages arising from your interactions with third parties
• Payment processing, shipping, returns, or customer service provided by third parties

7.3. Affiliate Links

Some links on our Service may be affiliate links, meaning we may receive compensation if you make a purchase through such links. This does not affect the price you pay or our editorial independence. Affiliate relationships will be disclosed where required by law.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or harmful components
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of information provided
• Warranties that defects will be corrected or that the Service will meet your requirements

We do not warrant or guarantee:

• The accuracy, completeness, or currency of platform listings or information
• That listed platforms are available, operational, or accessible
• That third-party websites will honor their terms, policies, or representations
• The quality, safety, or legality of products or services offered by third parties
• That the Service will be available at all times or free from interruptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ShopByCountries.com AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Loss or damage to property
• Personal injury or death
• Costs of substitute goods or services
• Damages arising from your use or inability to use the Service
• Damages arising from your interactions with third-party websites or services
• Damages arising from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ShopByCountries.com and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of or access to the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Service
• Your interactions with third-party websites or services accessed through our Service

We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which event you agree to cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.

11. Termination

11.1. Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time. If you have an account, you may terminate it by contacting us or using account deletion features (if available).

11.2. Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
• Discontinuation or material modification of the Service

11.3. Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to access and use the Service will immediately cease
• We may delete your account and associated data, subject to our data retention policies
• Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect (including Sections 5, 8, 9, 10, and 12)

We are not liable to you or any third party for termination of your access to the Service.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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.

For users in the European Union, these Terms are subject to mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence, which may provide you with additional rights that cannot be excluded or limited.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Istanbul, Turkey, except where mandatory law requires otherwise.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1. Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal dispute resolution proceedings, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make good faith efforts to resolve disputes within 60 days of receiving your notice.

13.2. Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable law, except where prohibited by law.

Arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator at a mutually agreed location. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding.

13.3. Class Action Waiver

You agree that disputes will be resolved on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration proceedings.

13.4. Exceptions

The following disputes are not subject to arbitration:

• Disputes seeking injunctive or equitable relief for intellectual property violations
• Small claims court proceedings
• Disputes where arbitration is prohibited by applicable law

Note: Please customize arbitration provisions based on your jurisdiction and preferences. Some jurisdictions (e.g., EU) may have specific requirements for dispute resolution.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Material changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on this page, with a new "Last updated" date.

We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting a prominent notice on our Service
• Sending an email notification (if you have provided an email address)
• Displaying a notice when you next access the Service

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the Service and may terminate your account.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were last revised.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

15.1. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15.2. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ShopByCountries.com regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15.3. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

15.4. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.