Legal Notice

Last updated: 21 August 2026

This website is the official website of the International Conference on Medical Malpractice – Obstetrics & Gynecology (Malpractice 2026).

The conference is organized by the Balkan Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS) and is dedicated to scientific, academic, clinical, forensic, and legal discussion relating to medical malpractice in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Website Owner and Conference Organizer

Balkan Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS)
Non-profit scientific association
Based in Athens, Greece
Official conference website: www.malpractice2026.org
Email: contact@balkanacademy.org
Phone: +90 533 414 1913

Website design and technical management: ArchEd Group

Conference Information

Conference title: International Conference on Medical Malpractice – Obstetrics & Gynecology
Short title: Malpractice 2026
Dates: 08–11 October 2026
Format: Hybrid — on-site in Istanbul and online
Venue: İstiklal Cad. No: 60, 34433 Galatasaray-Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Türkiye

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

Purpose of the Website

The purpose of this website is to provide official information concerning Malpractice 2026, including but not limited to:

Conference dates, venue, and participation format
Scientific scope and programme
Keynote speakers and committees
Registration procedures and fees
Abstract submission procedures
Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities
Participant information and conference services
Conference announcements and updates
Contact details 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

BAFS and the conference organizers make reasonable efforts to ensure that 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 events
Sponsorship and exhibition arrangements
Conference services and logistics
Other 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.

No Medical or Legal Advice

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

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

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

Views expressed by individual speakers, authors, presenters, sponsors, exhibitors, or contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or official position of BAFS or Malpractice 2026.

Registration and Participation

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

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

Participants are responsible for ensuring that information provided 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.

Registration and participation may be subject to additional reasonable administrative or technical requirements necessary for the organization of the conference.

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 review and evaluation 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 programme
Inclusion in the conference abstract book or other official conference materials

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

The views and conclusions expressed in abstracts and presentations are those of their respective authors and do not necessarily represent the views of BAFS, the Scientific Committee, or Malpractice 2026.

Intellectual Property

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

Content owned by BAFS or Malpractice 2026 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 name, logo, branding, and visual identity of Malpractice 2026 and BAFS 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, and other materials 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, Malpractice 2026, or any third party unless expressly stated.

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.

Third-Party Links and Services

This website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, platforms, 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 Malpractice 2026 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 Malpractice 2026 website is hosted and managed using the Wix platform.

Certain website functions may rely on Wix or integrated third-party technologies for purposes including 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.

Use of personal data in connection with this website is governed by the Malpractice 2026 Privacy Policy.

Sponsorship and Exhibition

References to sponsors, exhibitors, supporting organizations, institutional partners, or other third parties on the website do not constitute an 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 and conditions.

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 programme, speakers, session formats, venue arrangements, online participation arrangements, schedules, or related conference services.

In circumstances outside the reasonable control of the organizers, including but not limited to natural disasters, public health emergencies, governmental or regulatory measures, travel restrictions, civil disruption, infrastructure failures, severe technical problems, or other force majeure circumstances, conference arrangements may need to be modified, postponed, transferred online, or otherwise adapted.

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

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BAFS, Malpractice 2026, 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, 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, and compliance with applicable entry, health, professional, or institutional requirements unless expressly stated otherwise by the organizers.

Privacy and Personal Data

Personal data submitted through this website or otherwise provided in connection with Malpractice 2026 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 Malpractice 2026 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 Malpractice 2026 are managed in accordance with applicable legal requirements and the principles of transparency, scientific integrity, responsible conference organization, intellectual property protection, and data protection.

Because BAFS is an international scientific association, Malpractice 2026 is held in Türkiye, 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 operational arrangements

The current version of the Legal Notice 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 Malpractice 2026, please contact:

Conference Secretariat
International Conference on Medical Malpractice – Obstetrics & Gynecology
Balkan Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS)

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