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Terms and Conditions - athistleinthewind

Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: January 4, 2026

Welcome to A Thistle in the Wind (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing and using athistleinthewind.com (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

2. Use of the Site

Permitted Use: You may access and use this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may share excerpts of our content with proper attribution and a link back to the original post.

Prohibited Use: You may not:

  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, AI tools) to access, copy, or scrape content from this Site
  • Republish, redistribute, or repurpose our content without explicit written permission
  • Use our content for AI training, machine learning datasets, or similar purposes
  • Remove or alter any copyright notices, author attributions, or other proprietary notices
  • Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the Site’s functionality
  • Post spam, malicious code, or inappropriate content in comments or forms

3. Intellectual Property

Our Content: All content on this Site—including text, images, graphics, logos, and design—is owned by A Thistle in the Wind or used with permission. This content is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

Your Rights:

You may:

  • Share links to our content on social media or other platforms
  • Quote brief excerpts (up to 500 words) with proper attribution and a link to the original source
  • Use our content for personal reference or educational purposes

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or republish entire blog posts or substantial portions without permission
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Remove watermarks, author credits, or other identifying information

AI and Scraping: Our content may not be used to train AI models, language learning models, or similar systems without explicit written permission. Automated scraping of this Site is prohibited.

4. User-Generated Content

Comments and Submissions: When you submit comments, survey responses, or other content to this Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute that content on the Site.

You represent that:

  • You own or have permission to submit the content
  • Your content does not violate any third-party rights
  • Your content is not defamatory, obscene, or illegal

We reserve the right to:

  • Moderate, edit, or remove comments at our discretion
  • Delete spam or inappropriate content
  • Block users who violate these terms

5. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content

Affiliate Relationships: This Site contains affiliate links to products and services. If you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.

Sponsored Content: Some content may be sponsored by brands or companies. Sponsored posts will always be clearly disclosed at the beginning of the post.

No Endorsement Liability: We recommend products and services we believe in, but we are not responsible for:

  • The quality, safety, or legality of products purchased through affiliate links
  • Third-party vendor policies, refunds, or customer service
  • Changes to products or services after our review or recommendation

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Content Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information, the content on this Site is for informational and educational purposes only. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

Professional Advice: Content on this Site does not constitute professional advice. Specifically:

  • We are not lawyers, and content on this Site is not legal advice
  • We are not financial advisors, and content on this Site is not financial advice
  • We are not career counselors, and career-related content reflects personal experience, not professional guidance

Always consult qualified professionals for specific legal, financial, or professional advice.

No Guarantees: We do not guarantee that:

  • Following our advice will produce specific results
  • Recommended tools or services will work for your specific situation
  • Information is always current or up-to-date (especially for time-sensitive topics)

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, A Thistle in the Wind and its owner shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this Site
  • Losses resulting from reliance on information provided on this Site
  • Issues with third-party products, services, or websites linked from this Site
  • Technical issues, downtime, or data loss

8. Third-Party Links

This Site contains links to third-party websites and services (including affiliate partners). We are not responsible for:

  • The content, privacy practices, or terms of third-party sites
  • Transactions between you and third-party vendors
  • Issues arising from your use of third-party services

Clicking third-party links is at your own risk.

9. Privacy and Data

Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless A Thistle in the Wind, its owner, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms and Conditions
  • Your use of the Site
  • Content you submit to the Site

11. Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, for any reason
  • Remove content that violates these terms
  • Modify or discontinue any part of the Site without notice

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Turkey. Any disputes arising from your use of this Site shall be resolved in the courts of Turkey.

Note: As our business evolves, jurisdiction terms may change. We will update this section if applicable.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Email: sura@athistleinthewind.com
Contact Form: athistleinthewind.com/contact

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms and Conditions