{"id":23786,"date":"2025-11-14T08:34:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T08:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/terms-of-use\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T18:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T18:04:00","slug":"terms-of-use","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/terms-of-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Terms of Use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last updated:<\/strong> June 25, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please read these Terms of Use (&#8220;Terms&#8221;) carefully before using the akmclinic.com website (&#8220;the Site&#8221;), operated by AKM Clinic (&#8220;us,&#8221; &#8220;we,&#8221; or &#8220;our&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acceptance of Terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By accessing and using our Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our <a href=\"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Critical Medical Disclaimer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All Content is for Informational Purposes Only<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The content on this Site \u2014 including text, graphics, images, and information on our treatment pages and health guide \u2014 is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be considered, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Doctor\u2013Patient Relationship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your use of this Site, including submitting a consultation form, does not establish a doctor\u2013patient relationship. A formal relationship is established only after you have completed a direct consultation with one of our surgeons (such as our founder Dr. Akif Mehmeto\u011flu or our otolaryngologist Dr. G\u00f6knil G\u00fcltekin) and have agreed to a treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individual Results May Vary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patient testimonials and &#8220;before and after&#8221; photographs shown on this Site are illustrative of real patient experiences. They do not constitute a warranty or guarantee of any specific result. Individual results vary based on many factors, including personal anatomy, health, and adherence to post-operative care. Our clinic specializes in natural, subtle results, and your expected outcomes will be discussed with you during your consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use of the Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and for your personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its servers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use any automated system (such as &#8220;robots&#8221; or &#8220;spiders&#8221;) to access or scrape the Site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intellectual Property Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All content on this Site \u2014 including text, logos, graphics, and photographs \u2014 is the exclusive property of AKM Clinic and is protected by international copyright laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Governing Law and Jurisdiction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These Terms, and any dispute arising out of your use of the Site or our services, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts located in Istanbul, T\u00fcrkiye, to resolve any legal matter, except where mandatory consumer-protection laws of your province or territory of residence in Canada provide otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes to These Terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will do so by posting the updated Terms on the Site and changing the &#8220;Last updated&#8221; date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@akmclinic.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated: June 25, 2026 Please read these Terms of Use (&#8220;Terms&#8221;) carefully before using the akmclinic.com website (&#8220;the Site&#8221;), operated by AKM Clinic (&#8220;us,&#8221; &#8220;we,&#8221; or &#8220;our&#8221;). Acceptance of Terms By accessing and using our Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. 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