TERMS OF BUSINESS
1. Introduction
These Terms of Business ("Terms") apply to all services provided by Capar Legal ("Capar Legal", "we", "us" or "our") to any client ("you" or "your").
By instructing us, you agree to be bound by these Terms together with any engagement letter or fee proposal issued in relation to a specific matter.
In the event of any inconsistency between these Terms and an engagement letter, the engagement letter shall prevail.

2. Nature of Our Services
Capar Legal provides consultancy and legal support services primarily in relation to Turkish law, legal procedures in Türkiye, and matters connected with Turkish legal and administrative systems.
Our services may include:
legal information and guidance regarding Turkish law;
coordination with lawyers, notaries, accountants and other professionals in Türkiye;
assistance with documentation and procedural requirements;
support in relation to property transactions, inheritance matters, company matters, immigration matters and other Turkish legal processes.
Where appropriate, we may work alongside lawyers and other professionals practising in Türkiye.

3. No English Law Advice
Unless expressly agreed in writing, Capar Legal does not provide advice on the law of England and Wales.
Any information relating to English law, taxation, financial regulation, immigration, or other UK legal matters is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
Where English legal advice is required, clients should seek advice from a suitably qualified solicitor or other authorised professional.

4. No Reserved Legal Activities
Unless expressly agreed otherwise and permitted by applicable law, Capar Legal does not undertake reserved legal activities under the Legal Services Act 2007.
Nothing in our engagement should be interpreted as the provision of regulated legal services in England and Wales unless specifically stated in writing.

5. Your Responsibilities
You agree to:
provide complete, accurate and up-to-date information;
respond promptly to requests for information or documents;
notify us of any material changes affecting your matter;
review documents provided by us and notify us of any errors or concerns.
We are entitled to rely on information supplied by you without independently verifying its accuracy.

6. Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance
We reserve the right to undertake identity verification and compliance checks before accepting instructions and throughout our engagement.
You agree to provide any documentation or information reasonably requested by us for compliance purposes.
We may refuse or terminate instructions where:
satisfactory identification cannot be obtained;
source of funds or source of wealth cannot be adequately verified;
we suspect unlawful activity;
continuing to act would place us in breach of applicable laws or regulations.
We may be legally prohibited from informing you of certain disclosures made to regulatory or law enforcement authorities.

7. Fees and Payment
Our fees will be agreed with you before substantive work begins.
Fees may be charged:
on an hourly basis;
on a fixed-fee basis; or
using another fee structure agreed in writing.
Unless otherwise agreed:
invoices are payable within 14 days of issue;
all invoices are payable in pounds sterling (GBP);
We reserve the right to suspend work if invoices remain unpaid.
You remain responsible for payment even where a third party has agreed to contribute towards or pay our fees.

8. Third-Party Professionals
Where appropriate, we may recommend or introduce lawyers, accountants, notaries, translators, estate agents or other professionals.
Such professionals are independent of Capar Legal.
Unless expressly agreed otherwise, we accept no responsibility for their advice, services, acts or omissions.
Any contract entered into with such professionals will be solely between you and them.

9. Confidentiality
We will keep your information confidential except where:
disclosure is required by law;
disclosure is required by a regulatory authority;
disclosure is necessary for the provision of services;
disclosure is authorised by you.
We may share relevant information with professional advisers, consultants, contractors and service providers assisting us in delivering our services, subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations.

10. Data Protection
We process personal data in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Further information regarding our processing of personal data is available in our Privacy Notice published on our website.

11. Electronic Communications
Email and other electronic communications are not completely secure.
By instructing us, you consent to communication by electronic means unless you notify us otherwise.
We are not responsible for losses arising from:
cybercrime;
interception of communications;
transmission failures;
delays beyond our reasonable control.
You should independently verify any notification of changes to our bank account details before making any payment.

12. Documents and Record Retention
We may retain electronic copies of documents relating to your matter.
Unless required otherwise by law, we may destroy files and documents after six years from the conclusion of the matter.

13. Termination
Either party may terminate the engagement at any time by giving written notice.
Upon termination:
all fees and expenses incurred up to the termination date become immediately payable;
we may cease all work on the matter;
any outstanding invoices remain payable.

14. Complaints
If you are dissatisfied with our service, please contact us in writing at:
info@caparlegal.co.uk
We will investigate complaints fairly and promptly and will attempt to resolve them as quickly as possible.

15. Status Disclosure
Capar Legal is a legal consultancy business.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, Capar Legal is not authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as a recognised body or authorised law firm.
Ecem Capar is registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority as a Registered Foreign Lawyer (RFL).
Registration as an RFL does not itself authorise the provision of reserved legal activities in England and Wales outside an appropriately authorised legal practice.

16. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.