Corrections Policy
Iron & Steel Magazine Turkey takes the correction of errors in its content seriously. This page describes our error-reporting and correction approach, as well as the statutory right of reply and retraction under Turkish Press Law 5187 and Internet Publication Law 5651.
Types of Errors
We assess reported or detected errors according to their nature:
- Factual errors: names, dates, numbers, titles, quotes, attributions.
- Spelling and typographical errors: minor errors that do not affect meaning.
- Editor's note: an additional note that may be added to provide context.
- Right-of-reply and retraction requests: legal correction requests under Article 14 of Law 5187 — handled under a separate procedure.
Our Correction Approach
Reported errors are evaluated by our editorial team within a reasonable timeframe. Corrections deemed valid are indicated appropriately within the affected content; where appropriate, a correction note is added.
The approach described here is a voluntary editorial practice and, except for the statutory obligations described below, does not constitute a unilateral contractual commitment.
Right of Reply and Retraction (Article 14, Law 5187)
Under Press Law 5187, natural and legal persons claiming a publication contains untrue statements about their personality, honor, or dignity may exercise their right of reply and retraction.
The application period is 2 months from the date of publication. For internet news sites, the law requires publication within 1 day of receiving the request.
The retraction text is published on the same page and column, in the same font size, without modification or additions. Refusal is possible only on legal grounds (criminal content, third-party rights, irrelevant portions).
In case of non-publication or improper publication, the applicant has the right to apply to the Court of Peace within 15 days.
Internet Publication Responsibilities (Law 5651)
Personality-rights infringement claims under Article 9 of Law 5651 are evaluated, in our capacity as content provider, within the statutory timeframe. If a claim is rejected, the applicant may apply to the Court of Peace within 15 days; the court rules within 3 days without a hearing.
Reader Feedback
If you have identified an error, you can notify us using the form below. For statutory retraction requests, please use the postal address on the Imprint page; email submissions are also accepted.
Submit a Correction Request
If you have noticed an error, please complete the form below to let us know. All requests are reviewed by our editorial team.