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Terms of Service
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1. What this service is
Bespoke Istanbul plans itineraries and coordinates bookings with third-party guides, restaurants, drivers, and venues in and around Istanbul. We are a planning and concierge service, not a licensed tour operator selling packaged holidays, and we don't take commission from the partners we recommend.
2. Quotes and pricing
A plan generated by the online planner is a draft, not a confirmed booking. Your concierge sends a transparent, itemised quote — separate from what any individual venue, guide, or driver charges — which you must approve before anything is booked. [Placeholder — insert the actual fee structure, currency, and payment terms before launch.]
3. Availability
We do our best to secure the specific experiences in your plan, but availability at fully booked venues, weather-dependent activities (e.g. balloon flights), and seasonal demand are outside our control. Where something isn't available, your concierge will propose an alternative rather than leave the slot unfilled without explanation.
4. Cancellations and changes
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5. Your responsibilities
You're responsible for giving us accurate trip details (dates, party size, dietary needs, allergies) and for responding to your concierge in reasonable time when a booking needs confirmation. We can't guarantee a same-day change to a reservation that required advance notice.
6. Liability
We coordinate bookings with independent third parties — we're not liable for their acts, omissions, or the quality of what they provide beyond using reasonable care in who we recommend. [Placeholder — this section needs a lawyer to set appropriate liability caps and exclusions under Turkish law before launch.]
7. Intellectual property
The content, design, and itinerary logic on this site belong to Bespoke Istanbul. The personalised plan we send you is for your own trip planning, not for republishing or reselling.
8. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Türkiye. [Placeholder — confirm jurisdiction and dispute-resolution process with counsel.]
9. Contact
Questions about these terms: hello@bespokeistanbul.com.