Terms of Service

Welcome to sKeskin. These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and sKeskin regarding your use of our website, content, and services. Please read these terms carefully before using our website.

By accessing, browsing, or using the sKeskin website ("Service"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

• Agreement to Terms: Your use of our website constitutes acceptance of these terms
• Legal Capacity: You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent to use our services
• Modifications: We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time with notice
• Continued Use: Continued use after modifications constitutes acceptance of updated terms

sKeskin is a personal website and blog platform that provides:

• Content Publishing: Blog posts, articles, and research content related to technology, AI, and software development
• Project Showcase: Information about software projects and technical work
• Educational Content: Tutorials, insights, and educational materials
• Personal Portfolio: Professional information and contact details
• Multilingual Support: Content available in English and Turkish languages
• Peer Reviews: Registered and verified users may submit reviews on blog posts
• Blog Search: Full-text search across published articles
• RSS Feed: Machine-readable feed of recent blog posts for use in feed readers and other tools

Our website is powered by Cloudflare for enhanced performance, security, and global accessibility.

Certain features of this website require creating a user account:

• Account Creation: Registration may be enabled or disabled at the site owner's discretion. When available, you must provide a valid email address and create a secure password. We may reject registrations from disposable or temporary email services
• Account Verification: New accounts require manual verification by a site administrator before gaining full access. Unverified accounts have limited functionality (e.g., they cannot submit peer reviews)
• Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. We offer optional two-factor authentication (TOTP) for enhanced security
• Extended Sessions: You may choose a "Remember me" option at login to maintain your session for up to 30 days. You are responsible for logging out on shared devices
• Accurate Information: You must provide truthful information in your profile. Display names must not impersonate others
• Account Deletion: You may delete your own account at any time from your profile settings. Upon deletion, your personal data (profile, avatar, credentials) is permanently removed. Reviews you have submitted are anonymised (disassociated from your identity) rather than deleted, as they form part of the public discourse on the platform
• Account Termination: We reserve the right to deactivate or delete accounts that violate these Terms, without prior notice
• One Account Per Person: Creating multiple accounts to evade moderation or bans is strictly prohibited

When using our website, you agree to:

• Lawful Use: Use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Respectful Behavior: Maintain respectful and professional conduct in any interactions
• No Malicious Activity: Refrain from attempting to disrupt, hack, or compromise website security
• Accurate Information: Provide accurate information when contacting us or engaging with our services
• Compliance: Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws

You may not:

• Use automated tools to scrape or download content without permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
• Share or distribute malicious software through our platform
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Engage in spam or unsolicited communications
• Upload, post, or transmit any content that is illegal, obscene, pornographic, threatening, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
• Upload images depicting nudity, sexual content, extreme violence, or hate symbols
• Attempt to circumvent content moderation systems through obfuscation, alternative scripts, coded language, or any other means
• Create accounts or submit content for the purpose of trolling, harassment, or provocation

All user-submitted content (peer reviews, profile information, avatars, and blog posts) is subject to automated AI-powered moderation:

• AI Review: Content is analyzed by artificial intelligence systems for spam, trolling, hate speech, inappropriate material, and restricted topics before publication
• Restricted Topics: The site owner maintains a list of topics that are not permitted on this platform. Content touching on these subjects — in any language, script, or encoding — will be automatically rejected. This is not censorship; it is a scope decision for a personal tech blog
• Image Moderation: Uploaded images (including avatars) are screened by AI vision models for inappropriate content including nudity, pornography, violence, and hate symbols
• Fail-Closed Policy: If our moderation systems are temporarily unavailable, content submissions are blocked rather than allowed through unmoderated. This is a deliberate safety measure
• Visibility Restrictions: As a moderation measure, an account's content may have its distribution reduced — meaning it remains visible to the author but is not shown to other users. This measure may be applied when behaviour patterns suggest abuse but do not warrant immediate account termination
• Rate Limiting: To prevent abuse, content submissions and authentication attempts are subject to rate limits. Excessive requests may be temporarily blocked
• Administrative Review: Administrators may hide or permanently remove individual reviews at their discretion
• No Appeal Process: Automated moderation decisions are final. Repeated attempts to post moderated content may result in account deactivation
• Zero Tolerance: We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy for pornographic material, CSAM, doxxing, and targeted harassment. Violations will result in immediate and permanent account termination, and may be reported to law enforcement

Our peer review system allows verified, registered users to provide feedback on blog posts:

• Verification Required: Only accounts that have been verified by an administrator may submit peer reviews
• Ownership: By submitting a peer review, you grant sKeskin a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display your review on the website
• Anonymisation on Deletion: If you delete your account, your reviews remain on the platform in anonymised form (author shown as "Deleted User") to preserve the integrity of public discussion
• Visibility: Reviews identified as spam or trolling may be hidden without notice. Administrators may also hide or delete reviews at their discretion
• AI Analysis: Reviews are analyzed by AI to determine sentiment, categorization, and content safety. This analysis may be displayed alongside your review
• Rate Limiting: Submissions are rate-limited to prevent abuse of both the platform and the AI moderation systems
• Accountability: Reviews are linked to your user account and public profile

All content on this website is protected by intellectual property laws:

• Original Content: All blog posts, articles, code, and original materials are owned by sKeskin
• Third-Party Content: Some content may include third-party materials used under appropriate licenses
• Code and Projects: Software projects may be governed by their respective open-source licenses
• Trademarks: The sKeskin name and logo are proprietary marks
• Fair Use: Limited quotation and reference for educational or commentary purposes may be permitted under fair use

You may:

• Link to our content with proper attribution
• Quote brief excerpts for educational or review purposes
• Use publicly available code according to its specified license

While we strive for accuracy, please note:

• Educational Purpose: Content is provided for educational and informational purposes
• No Professional Advice: Content does not constitute professional, legal, or financial advice
• Technical Information: Technical tutorials and code examples are provided as-is
• External Links: We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of external websites
• Updates: Information may become outdated as technology evolves

Users should:

• Verify information independently before relying on it
• Consult qualified professionals for specific advice
• Test code and procedures in safe environments
• Keep software and dependencies updated

Your privacy is important to us:

• Privacy Policy: Our data collection and use practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy
• Cloudflare Services: We use Cloudflare for CDN and security services as described in our Privacy Policy
• Analytics: We may collect anonymized usage data to improve our services
• Contact Information: Information you provide when contacting us is handled according to our Privacy Policy
• Cookies: We use essential cookies for website functionality

Regarding our website and services:

• Availability: We strive to maintain 24/7 availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance may temporarily affect availability
• Modifications: We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue features
• Content Changes: Content may be updated, corrected, or removed at our discretion
• Technical Dependencies: Service availability depends on third-party providers including Cloudflare

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• No Warranties: The website and content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• Limited Liability: We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages
• Technical Issues: We are not responsible for technical problems, data loss, or service interruptions
• Third-Party Services: We are not liable for issues with third-party services including Cloudflare
• User Responsibility: Users are responsible for their use of information and code provided

These Terms are governed by:

• Applicable Law: Laws of the Republic of Turkey
• Jurisdiction: Turkish courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes
• International Users: International users agree to Turkish jurisdiction for disputes
• Dispute Resolution: We encourage good faith resolution of disputes before formal proceedings
• Severability: If any provision is found invalid, the remaining terms continue in effect

For questions about these Terms or our services:

• Email: [email protected]
• Response Time: We aim to respond to inquiries within 48 hours
• Languages: Support available in English and Turkish
• Updates: Check this page regularly for updates to these Terms

These Terms of Service were last updated on March 11, 2026.