Legal Notice

Last updated: 21 August 2026

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This website is the official website of ForenSoc ’27 — International Forensic Social Sciences Conference, organized by the Balkan Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS) and co-organized by Istanbul Medipol University.

ForenSoc ’27 is an international scientific conference dedicated to interdisciplinary exchange concerning the social, legal, psychological, behavioural, institutional, communicative, and human dimensions of forensic sciences.

Website Owner and Conference Organizer

Balkan Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS)
Non-profit scientific association
Based in Athens, Greece
Official conference website: www.forensoc.org
Email: contact@balkanacademy.org
Phone: +90 533 414 1913

Co-organized by: Istanbul Medipol University

Website design and technical management: ArchEd Group

Conference Information

Conference: ForenSoc ’27 — International Forensic Social Sciences Conference
Dates: 5–7 February 2027
Format: Hybrid — onsite in Istanbul and online
Venue: Istanbul Medipol University, Kavacık South Campus
Address: Göztepe Mah., Kavacık, Atatürk Cd. No:40, 34810 Beykoz, Istanbul, Türkiye

Conference information, including the scientific programme, speakers, participation arrangements, deadlines, registration fees, venue arrangements, and other organizational details, may be updated where necessary.

Purpose of the Website

The purpose of this website is to provide official information relating to ForenSoc ’27, including:

• Conference dates, venue, and participation format

• Scientific scope, themes, and programme

• Keynote speakers, committees, and participating institutions

• Registration procedures and fees

• Abstract submission procedures

• Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities

• Participant information and conference services

• Conference announcements and updates

• Contact information for the Conference Secretariat

The information provided on this website is intended for general informational, scientific, academic, and organizational purposes.

Accuracy and Changes to Information

The organizers make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on this website is accurate and current.

However, conference arrangements may need to be revised or updated. This may include changes relating to:

• Scientific programme and session schedules

• Speakers and committee members

• Abstract and registration deadlines

• Registration fees and payment procedures

• Venue arrangements

• Online participation procedures

• Social and networking activities

• Sponsorship and exhibition arrangements

• Conference services and logistics

• Other scientific, technical, or organizational matters

The organizers reserve the right to modify, update, correct, suspend, or remove website content where reasonably necessary.

Where a significant change directly affects registered participants, reasonable efforts will be made to communicate the relevant information through the website, email, or other appropriate conference communication channels.

Scientific Content

Scientific presentations, abstracts, lectures, panel discussions, posters, workshops, and other materials presented or published in connection with ForenSoc ’27 represent the views and work of their respective authors, speakers, presenters, or contributors.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, such views do not necessarily represent the official position of:

• The Balkan Academy of Forensic Sciences

• Istanbul Medipol University

• The Organizing Committee

• The Scientific Committee

• Partner or supporting institutions

• Sponsors or exhibitors

Authors and presenters are responsible for the accuracy, originality, ethical compliance, permissions, authorship, and lawful use of materials they submit or present.

No Professional Advice

The scientific, educational, and informational content presented on this website is provided for academic and professional discussion only.

Nothing published on this website should be interpreted as individual medical, legal, forensic, psychological, clinical, therapeutic, or other professional advice, guidance, consultation, or expert opinion.

Website visitors and conference participants should not rely on website content as a substitute for independent professional advice appropriate to their individual circumstances.

Registration and Participation

Submission of a registration form does not by itself constitute confirmed participation.

Registration is considered complete once the applicable registration procedure has been fulfilled and, where required, the relevant registration fee has been received and processed.

Participants are responsible for ensuring that information supplied during registration, payment, abstract submission, and correspondence is accurate and complete.

Registration fees, payment methods, cancellation and refund conditions, participation requirements, and other applicable registration rules are provided on the relevant pages of the conference website.

Participants are responsible for reviewing the applicable registration information before completing payment.

The organizers may refuse, cancel, suspend, or restrict participation where reasonably necessary to protect the safety, scientific integrity, lawful operation, security, or appropriate professional conduct of the conference, subject to applicable law and the published registration conditions.

Abstract Submission and Scientific Review

Submission of an abstract does not guarantee acceptance or inclusion in the scientific programme.

Submitted abstracts may be subject to scientific and administrative review in accordance with the conference's abstract submission procedures.

The organizers and/or Scientific Committee reserve the right to determine:

• Abstract acceptance or rejection

• Presentation format

• Scientific session allocation

• Presentation scheduling

• Requests for revision or clarification

• Inclusion in the final scientific programme

• Inclusion in the conference abstract book or other official conference materials

The presentation format selected during submission represents the author's preference. Final allocation as an oral or poster presentation may be determined by the Scientific Committee.

Presenting authors of accepted abstracts must comply with the announced registration and presentation requirements in order for their work to be included in the final scientific programme.

Authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality, ethical compliance, authorship, permissions, and scientific content of their submissions.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content and design of this website, including text, conference branding, graphics, logos, documents, page layouts, programme information, and original visual materials, are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Content owned by BAFS or ForenSoc ’27 may not be reproduced, distributed, modified, republished, or used for commercial purposes without prior written authorization, except where such use is permitted by applicable law.

The names, logos, branding, and visual identities of BAFS and ForenSoc ’27 may not be used in a manner that falsely suggests endorsement, partnership, sponsorship, authorization, or official representation.

Third-party trademarks, institutional logos, photographs, speaker images, publications, scientific materials, and other third-party content remain the property of their respective owners and are used with permission, authorization, or as otherwise permitted under applicable law.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as granting a licence or other right to use intellectual property belonging to BAFS, ForenSoc ’27, Istanbul Medipol University, or any third party unless expressly stated.

Appropriate academic citation and lawful personal or educational use remain subject to applicable intellectual property rules.

Speaker, Author, and Third-Party Content

Biographical information, photographs, presentation titles, abstracts, institutional affiliations, and other materials concerning speakers, authors, committee members, or contributors may be provided directly by the individuals concerned, their institutions, publicly available professional sources, or authorized representatives.

Reasonable efforts are made to present such information accurately.

Scientific opinions, statements, presentations, publications, and other content provided by speakers or authors remain the responsibility of the respective individuals.

Photography, Video, and Conference Recordings

Photographs, video recordings, screenshots, or other audiovisual materials may be produced during public or scientific parts of ForenSoc ’27 for purposes including:

• Conference documentation

• Scientific communication

• Institutional reporting

• Archival purposes

• Promotion of ForenSoc ’27

• Communication concerning future BAFS scientific activities

Where required by applicable law, appropriate notice or consent procedures will be used.

Participants must not record, reproduce, distribute, publish, or commercially use scientific presentations, conference materials, or audiovisual material depicting other participants without the necessary authorization.

Scientific sessions may also be streamed or recorded as part of the hybrid conference format. Presenters will be informed of applicable presentation and recording arrangements where appropriate.

Third-Party Links and Services

This website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, institutions, payment services, maps, social media platforms, online meeting systems, registration tools, or other external services.

Such links and services are provided for convenience and conference-related functionality.

BAFS and ForenSoc ’27 do not control independent third-party services and, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, are not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, accuracy, or terms of use.

Users are encouraged to review the applicable terms and privacy policies of third-party services before using them.

Website Platform and Technical Services

The ForenSoc ’27 website is hosted and managed using the Wix platform.

Certain website functions may rely on Wix or integrated third-party technologies for purposes including website hosting, security, forms, analytics, communications, payment links, cookies, and other technical services.

ArchEd Group provides website design and technical management services for the conference website.

Personal data processed in connection with the website is handled in accordance with the ForenSoc ’27 Privacy Policy.

Sponsorship and Exhibition

References to sponsors, exhibitors, supporting organizations, institutional partners, or other third parties on the website do not constitute endorsement of their products, services, opinions, or activities unless expressly stated otherwise.

Sponsors and exhibitors remain responsible for their own materials, representations, products, services, regulatory obligations, and activities.

Sponsorship and exhibition arrangements may be subject to separate agreements, conditions, or written confirmations.

Conference Changes, Postponement, and Circumstances Beyond Reasonable Control

The organizers may make reasonable changes to conference arrangements where necessary for scientific, organizational, technical, safety, regulatory, or operational reasons.

Such changes may include adjustments to:

• The scientific programme

• Speakers or sessions

• Presentation formats

• Venue arrangements

• Online participation arrangements

• Timetables

• Conference services

• Related organizational activities

In circumstances outside the reasonable control of the organizers, including natural disasters, public health emergencies, governmental or regulatory measures, travel restrictions, civil disruption, infrastructure failures, major technical problems, or other force majeure circumstances, conference arrangements may need to be modified, postponed, transferred online, or otherwise adapted.

Any applicable cancellation, refund, or transfer arrangements will be handled in accordance with the registration and cancellation conditions published by the conference and applicable law.

Website Availability and Technical Issues

The organizers aim to maintain reasonable availability and functionality of the website and online conference services.

However, uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed.

Temporary interruptions may occur because of system maintenance, internet connectivity problems, technical failures, third-party service disruptions, cybersecurity measures, or circumstances outside the reasonable control of the organizers.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BAFS, ForenSoc ’27, and persons or service providers acting on their behalf shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising solely from the use of this website, reliance on its general informational content, temporary website unavailability, external links, technical interruptions, programme changes, or circumstances outside their reasonable control.

Nothing in this Legal Notice is intended to exclude, restrict, or limit any liability, obligation, or right that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.

Participants remain responsible for their own travel arrangements, visas where required, accommodation, insurance, personal belongings, internet access for online participation, and compliance with applicable entry, professional, institutional, or other requirements unless expressly stated otherwise by the organizers.

Privacy and Personal Data

Personal data submitted through this website or otherwise provided in connection with ForenSoc ’27 may be processed for purposes including conference registration, payment administration, abstract management, scientific programme preparation, participant communication, certificate preparation, sponsorship and exhibition administration, technical support, and other legitimate conference-related purposes.

Detailed information concerning the collection, processing, sharing, storage, protection, and rights relating to personal data is provided in the ForenSoc ’27 Privacy Policy.

The Privacy Policy forms an important part of the information governing use of this website and conference-related data processing.

Applicable Laws and General Principles

This website and the activities associated with ForenSoc ’27 are managed in accordance with applicable legal requirements and the principles of transparency, academic integrity, scientific independence, responsible conference organization, professional conduct, intellectual property protection, and data protection.

Because BAFS is an international scientific association, ForenSoc ’27 takes place in Türkiye, Istanbul Medipol University acts as co-organizer, and participants and service providers may be located in multiple jurisdictions, different laws may apply depending on the nature of a particular activity or legal relationship.

Nothing in this Legal Notice is intended to override any mandatory rights or obligations established by applicable law.

Changes to This Legal Notice

This Legal Notice may be updated where necessary to reflect changes to:

• Conference organization

• Website functionality

• Service providers

• Registration or participation procedures

• Applicable laws or regulatory requirements

• Other relevant scientific, administrative, or operational arrangements

The current version will be published on this page together with the date of the latest revision.

Contact

For questions concerning this Legal Notice, the conference website, or ForenSoc ’27, please contact:

Conference Secretariat
ForenSoc ’27 — International Forensic Social Sciences Conference
Balkan Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS)

Email: contact@balkanacademy.org
Phone: +90 533 414 1913

Last updated: 21 August 2026