Terms of Service, Intellectual Property & Legal Notice

Scope of Terms and Enforceability

By accessing, browsing or utilizing the digital tools, architectural briefs and downloadable technical documentation hosted on www.sermodula.com and its respective international language directories, you acknowledge that you have reviewed, understood and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

SERMODULA reserves the right to amend, update or adapt these terms in response to technological enhancements, statutory regulatory changes or manufacturing protocols. Continued use following publication constitutes formal acceptance.

Architectural Intellectual Property, BIM & Copyright Protection

All architectural drawings, volumetric steel unit typologies, facade compositions, 3D renderings, BIM models, structural connection logics, work package matrices, software routines and brand trademarks hosted on this domain are the proprietary intellectual property of SERMODULA, protected under Turkish Law No. 5846 and the international Berne Convention.

Strict Prohibition of Unauthorized Reproduction & Fabrication:

No design, technical detail or BIM object may be copied, licensed, reverse-engineered or handed to third-party steel fabricators or contractors without explicit prior written authorization from SERMODULA. Any infringement will be prosecuted under national and international intellectual property law.

Preliminary Feasibility vs. Binding Contractual Proposals

Estimations generated by our cost calculators, design fee indicators, typological guides and destination cost brackets are preliminary planning benchmarks formulated for early-stage feasibility. They do not constitute a formal contractual offer or binding tender.

Platform Estimates

Based on standardized European reference assumptions. Does not account for site-specific slope, bearing strata limitations or seismic micro-zonation.

Binding Proposal

Formally executed in writing by SERMODULA Project Management following geotechnical borehole reports and signed contract specifications.

Manufacturing Standards, Delivery Demarcation & Assembly Scope

SERMODULA adheres to transparent demarcation lines between offsite fabrication and onsite construction. Unless explicitly negotiated, delivery scope is structured as follows:

1. Within SERMODULA Scope (Offsite Fabrication & Logistics):

Fabrication of steel frames under EN 1090-2 (EXC3), precision robotic assembly, installation of CE-certified acoustic/thermal insulation, internal factory MEP rough-in, quality verification and international road/maritime transport to destination parcel (DAP/DDP).

2. Within Client / Local General Contractor Scope (Civil & Infrastructure):

Site clearance, excavation, reinforced concrete foundation slab/piles, perimeter fencing, mobile crane hire, municipal utility connections (water, sewer, grid power) and external landscaping. SERMODULA supervision is strictly technical assembly guidance.

Local Statutory Compliance, Permitting & Local Architects

Statutory building permit procedures, urban regulations and fire codes are governed by municipal authorities in each destination (e.g. German Landesbauordnung, French Code de l'urbanisme, Dutch Omgevingswet). Consequently:

Local Signatory Requirements: Building permit submissions typically require the formal stamp of an architect of record licensed in that specific jurisdiction. This representation is appointed locally by the client.
BIM/IFC Technical Dossier: SERMODULA equips the client local architect and statutory inspection engineers with fully coordinated open BIM/IFC models, Eurocode structural calculation reports and technical product data sheets.

Warranty Terms, Limitations of Liability & Force Majeure

SERMODULA volumetric assemblies and engineered steel systems are subject to the following warranty boundaries:

Primary Structure & Atmospheric Durability: Structural steel frames are covered by structural fabrication warranties calibrated to ISO 12944 corrosivity category C3 or C4 specifications.

Exclusions from Warranty: Defects arising from differential foundation settlement, uncoordinated cutting of load-bearing members, unauthorized mechanical alterations or gross maintenance neglect are excluded.

Force Majeure Events: Acts of God (earthquakes, extreme floods), war, international customs blockades, port strikes or unpredictable sovereign embargoes suspend delivery obligations without penalty for the duration of the event.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service and any non-contractual obligations arising from the use of this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Türkiye.

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with the website shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Istanbul Anatolian Courts and Execution Offices, Türkiye. International commercial B2B contracts remain subject to specific ICC or arbitration clauses negotiated in the definitive agreement.

Corporate Impressum & Statutory Company Information

Statutory corporate information published in compliance with European e-commerce directives and German Digital Services Act (DDG § 5):

Brand & Legal Title SERMODULA Modüler Mimarlık & Mühendislik SERMODULA · Volumetric Steel Modular Architecture & Engineering

Headquarters & Studio Address Cevizli Mah. Orhan Gazi Cad. 24/B Maltepe / İstanbul İstanbul / Türkiye

Founding Partners

• İdris YAĞMAHAN (Architect · Proposal & Project Lead)
• Celalettin YAĞMAHAN (Civil Engineer)
• M. Furkan YAĞMAHAN (Interior Architect)

Direct Contact Channels Direct (GSM): +90 (505) 507 04 18 Switchboard: +90 (216) 614 04 34 E-mail: [email protected]

Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions

Are figures generated by the website cost calculator or benchmark tables legally binding?

No. Figures generated by the online calculator, square-meter indicators and scenario cases are strictly illustrative preliminary feasibility benchmarks. Legally binding proposals are issued in writing by the SERMODULA Project & Contract Management Desk following geotechnical soil reports, wind/snow loads, seismic zoning verification and mutually signed contract specifications.

Can I have SERMODULA architectural designs and engineering details fabricated by another manufacturer?

No. All volumetric steel modular plans, sections, 3D renderings, BIM models and structural connection details remain the exclusive intellectual property of SERMODULA under Turkish Law No. 5846 and the international Berne Convention. Disclosing files to third-party factories, reverse-engineering or unauthorized construction without a written licensing agreement is strictly prohibited.

What is the contractual demarcation between factory delivery (DAP / DDP) and local turnkey delivery?

SERMODULA standard supply covers offsite factory fabrication of volumetric steel modules under EN 1090-2 (EXC3) execution standards, CE-certified finishing and transport to the plot boundary pursuant to Incoterms (DAP or DDP). Onsite ground excavation, foundation slab, municipal utility tie-ins and mobile crane procurement are managed by the client local general contractor.

Who manages local building permits, municipal approvals and local signatory registration?

Statutory permitting laws vary by jurisdiction. Building permit submissions generally require a locally registered and licensed architectural or engineering professional (e.g. Architecte DPLG in France, bauvorlageberechtigter Architekt in Germany). SERMODULA delivers comprehensive structural calculations and IFC/BIM model packages to the client local architect of record.

What are the warranty periods, corrosion protection classes and liability terms for steel modules?

Primary load-bearing steel structures are covered by structural fabrication warranties calibrated to the selected atmospheric corrosivity category (ISO 12944 Category C3 or C4 hot-dip galvanizing and heavy-duty epoxy finishes). Damages caused by differential foundation settlement, unauthorized structural modifications or inadequate maintenance are excluded.