Terms of Service

Last updated: September 10, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using PatiLearn ("Service"), 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.

By accessing and using PatiLearn (“Service”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue using the Service immediately. PatiLearn is operated by Alper Aktaş, a sole proprietor (“Company”, “we”, “us”). PatiLearn operates under Turkish law as a sole proprietorship, registered in Istanbul, Turkey.

2. Description of Service

PatiLearn is an AI-powered educational slide generation platform that creates educational content featuring cute animal characters to explain various concepts and topics.

2.1 Service Features

  • AI-generated educational slides with animal illustrations
  • Customizable slide content and presentation options
  • PDF export functionality (premium feature)
  • User account management and subscription services

2.2 Service Availability

We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. Maintenance windows and updates may temporarily affect service availability.

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

3.2 Account Responsibilities

  • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
  • You are responsible for all activities under your account
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
  • You may not share your account with others

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in prohibited activities. You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.

4. Subscription and Payment Terms

4.1 Subscription Plans

PatiLearn offers both free and premium subscription plans. Premium features include higher amount of slide generations per week, PDF exports, and priority support among other things.

4.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Iyzico, our authorized payment service provider. By making a payment, you also agree to Iyzico's terms of service and privacy policy.

  • Payment methods include major credit and debit cards
  • Recurring subscriptions are automatically charged

4.3 Billing and Refunds

  • Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or yearly basis
  • You may cancel your subscription at any time
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period

4.4 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify subscription prices with 30 days advance notice.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 Permitted Uses

You may use PatiLearn for educational, personal, and commercial purposes in accordance with these terms.

5.2 Prohibited Activities

  • Creating content that is illegal, harmful, or violates others' rights
  • Generating slides with hate speech, discrimination, or offensive content
  • Attempting to reverse engineer or copy our AI models
  • Using the service to spam or distribute malware
  • Violating intellectual property rights of third parties
  • Sharing account credentials or circumventing usage limits

5.3 Content Monitoring

We reserve the right to monitor, review, and remove content that violates these terms. Automated systems may flag potentially problematic content for review.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

PatiLearn, including our AI models, software, designs, and trademarks, are owned by us and protected by Turkish and international intellectual property laws.

6.2 User-Generated Content

  • You retain ownership of the prompts and inputs you provide
  • You own the slides generated based on your inputs
  • You grant us a license to process your inputs to provide the service
  • You may use generated slides for any lawful purpose

6.3 Third-Party Content

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of generated content does not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights.

7. Privacy and Data Protection (KVKK Compliance)

7.1 Data Controller

The data controller under KVKK is [Your Full Name], operating as a sole proprietor under the business name "PatiLearn Eğitim Teknolojileri", registered in Istanbul, Turkey.

7.2 Personal Data We Process

  • Identity information (name, surname, email address)
  • Contact information (phone number, address for billing)
  • Payment information (processed by Iyzico)
  • Usage data (slides created, account activity)
  • Technical data (IP address, browser information)

7.3 Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds under KVKK Article 5:

  • Your explicit consent for marketing communications
  • Performance of contract for service delivery
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests for service improvement and security

7.4 Your Rights Under KVKK

As a data subject, you have the following rights under KVKK Article 11:

  • Right to learn whether your personal data is being processed
  • Right to request information about processing activities
  • Right to learn the purpose of processing and whether data is used appropriately
  • Right to know third parties to whom data is transferred
  • Right to request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data
  • Right to request deletion or destruction of data under certain conditions
  • Right to object to processing activities
  • Right to request compensation for damages caused by unlawful processing

7.5 Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy and as required by Turkish law. Account data is deleted within 30 days of account closure.

7.6 Data Transfers

Personal data may be transferred to third-party service providers (such as cloud hosting services) with appropriate safeguards. International transfers comply with KVKK requirements.

7.7 Contact for Data Protection

For questions about data processing or to exercise your KVKK rights, contact us at:

Email: kvkk@PatiLearn.com

Address: Teknokent Mahallesi, İnovasyon Caddesi No: 123, 34000 İstanbul

Data Protection Contact: Available upon request

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Disclaimers

  • The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
  • We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of AI-generated content
  • Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of generated educational content
  • We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free service

8.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Turkish law, our liability is limited to the amount paid by you for the service in the 12 months preceding the claim.

8.3 Educational Use Disclaimer

While our AI generates educational content, users should verify information accuracy before using slides for educational purposes. We are not responsible for educational outcomes.

9. Termination

9.1 Termination by User

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings.

9.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account for violations of these terms, illegal activities, or other reasons with appropriate notice as required by Turkish law.

9.3 Effect of Termination

  • Access to the service will be immediately revoked
  • Your data will be deleted according to our retention policy
  • Outstanding payments remain due
  • Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Turkey.

10.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Istanbul, Turkey.

10.3 Consumer Rights

Turkish consumers may also file complaints with the Consumer Arbitration Committees (Tüketici Hakem Heyetleri) as provided by Turkish consumer protection law.

10.4 Alternative Dispute Resolution

Before initiating legal proceedings, we encourage users to contact our customer service team to resolve disputes amicably.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Material changes will be communicated to users via email or through the service interface at least 30 days before taking effect.

Continued use of the service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you may terminate your account.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Business Name: PatiLearn

Owner: Alper Aktaş

Business Type: Sole Proprietorship

Location: Istanbul, Turkey

Email: contact@patilearn.com

Tax Office: Avcılar Tax Office

Tax Number: 0390466146

Chamber of Commerce: Istanbul Chamber of Commerce