Terms & Conditions

The British-Turkish Lawyers Association (BTLA)

Last updated: March 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of British Turkish Lawyers Association (“BTLA”, “we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website located at www.btla.org.uk (the “Website”).

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with them, you must not use the Website.

“BTLA” or “Association” refers to the British Turkish Lawyers Association.

“BTLA Constitution” refers to the Constitution of the British-Turkish Lawyers Association dated 24 May 2005.

“Member” refers to any individual accepted into BTLA under the BTLA Constitution.

“Directory” means the online BTLA Members' Directory.

“Website” refers to www.btla.org.uk

2. About Us

BTLA is a professional association for lawyers and legal practitioners as set out in the BTLA Constitution.

Contact email:
info@btla.org.uk

3. Purpose of the Website

The Website provides information about the Association, its activities, events, publications and membership.

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice, and it should not be relied upon as such. Users should obtain independent legal advice before taking or refraining from any action.

4. Access to the Website

We aim to ensure that the Website is available at all times. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and may suspend or withdraw the Website at any time without notice.

We may also restrict access to certain areas of the Website to registered members.

5. Membership Areas

Certain parts of the Website may be accessible only to members of the Association.

Members must:

Keep login details confidential
Not share access with third parties
Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of their account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access where misuse occurs including but not limited to cases of false or misleading information; prejudicial conduct to BTLA’s reputation or objectives or the member or user breaches these terms or any related BTLA policies.

5.1. Members' Directory

5.1.1 Eligibility and Listing

Only current members may be listed in the BTLA online Members' Directory. Inclusion is at BTLA’s sole discretion and not guaranteed by virtue of membership.

5.1.2 Submission and Review

Information submitted for listing will be reviewed. BTLA may accept, reject, or remove any entry without notice or obligation to provide reasons.

5.1.3 Professional Responsibility

By submitting professional information (e.g., practice area or title), you warrant its accuracy and agree to provide verification upon request. BTLA assumes no liability for misrepresented qualifications but may remove any entries it deems misleading or unsubstantiated.

5.1.4 Contact and Communication

You must maintain a valid email address. Undeliverable notices may result in suspension or removal from the Directory. Opting out of communications may affect your ability to remain listed.

5.1.5 Use of the Directory

The Directory is provided for informational and networking purposes only. Listings do not constitute endorsements or recommendations by BTLA.
BTLA, its officers, affiliates, or members are not liable for any reliance placed on the information within the Directory or for the conduct of any individual listed. Users should carry out their own verification.

Unauthorised use of Directory data for marketing, data harvesting, or solicitation is strictly prohibited.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use the Website for unlawful purposes
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its systems
Introduce viruses or malicious code
Copy, scrape or extract data without permission
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

7. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the Website and its content (including text, logos, graphics, and documents) are owned by or licensed to BTLA, unless otherwise stated.

You may:

View and download material for personal reference.

You may not:

Reproduce or distribute content for commercial purposes without written permission.

8. Publications and Resources

From time to time the Website may include:

Articles
Reports
Guidance notes
Event materials

These are provided for general informational purposes only and do not represent legal advice or the official views of all members of the Association.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites.

We do not control these websites and accept no responsibility for their content, privacy policies or practices.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

BTLA does not guarantee the accuracy or availability of the Website or Directory. All use is at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, BTLA excludes all liability for any loss, damage or inconvenience arising from use of, or reliance on, the Website or its content.

This includes, without limitation:

Loss of profits
Loss of business
Loss of data
Indirect or consequential loss

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Personal data is collected, processed and stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Members consent to the use of their data for administration, event management, communications, and directory listing, as applicable.

12. Changes to the Website

We may update or change the Website and its content at any time without notice.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Updated versions will be published on the Website with a revised “Last updated” date.

14. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any dispute arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

British Turkish Lawyers Association

Email: info@btla.org.uk