English Version – Buyer Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Shopanistu reserves the right to modify or update any section of these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any change becomes effective and binding immediately once published on the system.
Shopanistu is owned and operated by:
Desert Vessel TEKDTIL Dış Ticaret SAN.LTD Şirketi – Istanbul, Türkiye
Tax Number: HOCAPAŞA – 2930479381
All disputes are subject exclusively to the Courts of Istanbul – Republic of Türkiye.
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1. Legal Entity & Acceptance of Terms
By using Shopanistu, you confirm that:
• You are at least 18 years old.
• All information you provide is accurate and up to date.
• You fully accept and agree to comply with all platform policies.
Violation of any section may lead to account suspension or permanent ban.
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2. Account Responsibilities
Users must:
• Keep login information secure.
• Not share their account with any third party.
• Take full responsibility for all actions performed through their account.
Shopanistu may suspend any account involved in:
• Fraudulent behavior
• Suspicious orders
• Misleading information
• Violation of platform rules
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3. Orders & Purchase Confirmation
By placing an order, the buyer declares that:
• All product descriptions, specifications, sizes, colors, and quantities were reviewed.
• Shipping fees, taxes, and total cost were clearly understood.
• Custom-made or special production items cannot be cancelled after production begins.
Shopanistu may cancel or hold orders if:
• Payment is incomplete
• Fraud is suspected
• Product availability changes
• Additional verification is required
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4. Payment Verification (Security Check)
For security and fraud prevention, Shopanistu may:
• Temporarily hold the order for manual verification
• Request identity or address documents
• Match payment information with the issuing bank
• Freeze or reject the order if fraudulent activity is suspected
This is a standard protection practice used by Amazon, Alibaba, and PayPal.
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5. Shipping & Delivery
• Delivery time varies depending on supplier, destination, and shipping carrier.
• Customs duties, taxes, or clearance fees are fully the buyer’s responsibility.
• Shopanistu is not responsible for delays caused by:
• Customs inspection
• Logistics companies
• Weather or operational disruptions
• Force Majeure (war, natural disasters, epidemics, border closures)
The buyer must provide an accurate and complete shipping address.
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6. Receiving the Order & Opening the Package
Upon receiving the package, the buyer must:
• Record a full video of unboxing
• Report any damage, shortage, or wrong item within 3 business days
• Upload the required images, unboxing video, and tracking number
Failure to report within the allowed period = final acceptance of the order.
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7. Prohibited Activities
Buyers are strictly prohibited from:
• Filing false or abusive disputes
• Attempting to contact suppliers outside the platform
• Collecting suppliers’ data or prices
• Creating multiple accounts to bypass rules
• Using offensive language
• Attempting to manipulate payments or orders
Shopanistu may permanently block any user violating these terms.
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8. Return & Refund Policy
Refunds or returns are accepted only if:
• The product is completely different from the description
• There is visible damage upon delivery
• Wrong item was delivered
• Quantity is incorrect
Returns will not be accepted if:
• The buyer changed their mind
• Wrong size/color was selected
• The product was misused
• The product is custom-made or produced on demand
Refunds are processed within 7–14 days after approval and issued only to the original payment method.
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9. Limitation of Liability
To protect the platform legally, Shopanistu’s liability is strictly limited as follows:
• No responsibility for indirect or consequential losses.
• No responsibility for loss of profit, reputation, or business opportunity.
• Color differences due to screen display are not considered defects.
• Shipping or customs delays are fully outside Shopanistu’s control.
• Maximum compensation Shopanistu may provide is the value of the order only.
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10. Force Majeure
Shopanistu is not liable for any delay or failure caused by conditions beyond reasonable control, including:
war, natural disasters, epidemics, strikes, shipping interruptions, or global logistics issues.
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11. Indemnification Clause
The user agrees to indemnify and hold Shopanistu harmless from any claims, damages, legal fees, or losses resulting from:
• Misuse of the platform
• Violation of Terms
• Fraudulent activity
• Providing false information
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12. Policy Updates
Any update to the Terms becomes effective immediately upon publication on the platform.
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13. Continued Use
Continued use of Shopanistu after any update means full acceptance of the revised Terms.