Intellectual Property and Copyright Policy

This Intellectual Property and Copyright Policy ("Policy") sets forth the principles and dispute procedures governing intellectual property, copyrights, trademarks, software repositories, and user-generated content hosted on the Operis Platform ("Platform").

The Platform acts strictly as a neutral "Hosting Provider" under Article 5 of Turkish Law No. 5651 and an "Intermediary Service Provider" under Law No. 6563. The Platform is neither legally nor operationally obligated to pre-screen, monitor, or independently investigate whether source codes, design files, technical briefs, or proposal texts submitted by users infringe third-party copyrights or proprietary licenses.

1. 1Platform Assets: The Operis name, the calibrated "O" stream mark icon, logo marks, interface typography, source code, database architectures, graphics, and domain names (operis.pro) are the exclusive intellectual property of Operis.
2. 2Usage Restrictions: The Operis logo, marks, and design assets may not be modified, distorted, reverse-engineered, or used in competing services without prior written permission. Official usage must adhere to the Operis Brand Kit.

1. 1Proposals and Listings: Users warrant that project specifications, descriptions, and proposal submissions do not infringe upon any third-party copyright, patent, trademark, or trade secret.
2. 2External Portfolio Links: Codebases and design portfolios linked via external third-party services (GitHub, Behance, Dribbble, Figma) remain governed by their respective owners and open-source licenses (MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL, etc.). The Platform assumes zero liability for external content.
3. 3Contract Deliverables and Transfer of Rights: The transfer of economic rights (under FSEK Articles 48-52 or applicable copyright laws) for custom software, architectures, and designs created pursuant to bilateral engagements is solely subject to the bilateral contract between Employer and Engineer. While the Platform provides a standard bilateral contract template suggesting full rights assignment, Operis is not a party to such transfers.

Operis respects intellectual property rights and enforces a strict "Notice and Takedown" mechanism in accordance with FSEK Additional Article 4 and DMCA standards.

If you believe that material hosted on the Platform infringes upon your copyright or intellectual property rights, submit a formal written notice containing:

1. 1Identification of Rights Holder: Full legal name, corporate title, physical address, telephone number, and official email of the rights owner or authorized agent.
2. 2Identification of Protected Work: Clear description of the copyrighted work, accompanied by official registration certificates or proof of original authorship.
3. 3Location of Infringing Content: Direct Platform URL or precise listing reference of the contested material.
4. 4Statement of Good Faith: A declaration under penalty of perjury that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. 5Signature: Physical or valid secure electronic signature.

Designated Copyright Contact: `[email protected]`

1. 1Valid takedown notices are evaluated by our compliance desk within 48 hours. Where infringement is substantiated, the contested content is immediately removed from public display and the posting party notified.
2. 2Repeat infringers will have their user profiles and access permanently suspended.
3. 3Misleading, fraudulent, or bad-faith takedown submissions carry civil and criminal liability for damages incurred.