Terms and Conditions

Alevi Encyclopedia Terms of Use

1. General Provisions

By visiting this website or utilizing its content, you agree to the terms of use specified below. The Alevi Encyclopedia is an academic project aiming to document and present the belief, culture, history, and practical diversity of Alevism to the public within the framework of scientific, impartial, and ethical principles.

2. Editorial Structure and Content Quality

All entries featured in the Alevi Encyclopedia are prepared by expert authors using their real identities and academic/professional titles. Pseudonymous content creation is not permitted on the platform.

Content published on the website is reviewed and approved by the Editorial Board and, where necessary, independent Peer Reviewers. This process is not a mechanism of censorship or restriction; its purpose is to protect scientific validity, standard formatting, academic writing principles, and ethical standards. The Encyclopedia supports the co-existence of diverse perspectives and interpretations regarding Alevism.

3. Intellectual Property and Copyrights

• Text Rights: The copyright of all entry content published in the Alevi Encyclopedia belongs to the Alevi Encyclopedia. Content may be cited for academic and personal research provided proper attribution is given. Copying, reproduction, or republication for commercial purposes is subject to prior written permission.
• Visual and Audio Material: The respective author is directly responsible for the originality, copyright permissions, and any legal processes that may arise regarding photos, audio recordings, and other media included in the entries.

4. Reader Responsibilities and Feedback

Readers can contribute to the development of the encyclopedia by submitting suggestions, critiques, and ethical concerns regarding the published content. When an ethical or factual error is reported regarding a published entry, the Editorial Board reserves the right to review the matter and make necessary updates or corrections.

5. Disclaimer

The Alevi Encyclopedia exercises maximum due diligence to ensure that published content complies with academic rules and copyright legislation. However, the direct legal responsibility for the data declared and media provided by the authors rests with the authors themselves.

6. Right to Modifications

The Coordination and Editorial Board of the Alevi Encyclopedia reserves the right to update these terms of use whenever deemed necessary.