Terms & Conditions

This website is managed and operated by EMSA Samsun (European Medical Students' Association - Samsun). The protection of all materials within the website, intellectual property rights, and user data security are subject to the following terms and conditions:

 

1. Intellectual Property and Copyrights

• Content Ownership: Unless otherwise stated, all text, photographs, videos, academic content, journals, congress materials, and design elements featured on this website are the sole property of EMSA Samsun.

• Prohibition of Plagiarism and Unauthorized Use: Copying, publishing on other platforms, or using the contents provided on this website for commercial purposes, either partially or entirely, is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of EMSA Samsun. In the event of permitted citations, "EMSA Samsun" must be explicitly credited as the source.

 

2. Protection of Personal Data (KVKK / GDPR Compliance)

• Personal data shared during applications for congresses, symposia, and events are protected under the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (KVKK) (and where applicable, GDPR frameworks). [1, 2]

• Collected data shall only be used for the organization of the relevant event, certification processes, and official announcements by EMSA Samsun. This information will never be shared with third parties or institutions without the user's explicit consent. [1, 2]

• The information you share is securely stored and maintained by EMSA Samsun in accordance with high confidentiality standards and technical security measures.

 

3. Cookie Policy

Our website utilizes "cookies" to provide our visitors with a better user experience and to analyze website traffic. [1, 2]

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the core functions of the website (such as navigating between pages, accessing secure areas, etc.) to operate properly.

• Analytical Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with the website (e.g., which pages are visited most frequently) and assist us in improving our platform.

• Cookie Management: Users reserve the right to reject or delete cookies through their internet browser settings. However, disabling cookies may prevent certain features of the website from functioning at full performance. [1, 2]

 

4. Disclaimer

While EMSA Samsun makes every effort to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date, it cannot be held liable for any technical disruptions, errors, or inaccuracies arising from external links (third-party websites linked through our platform).