How does SerVilla protect the intellectual property and confidentiality of my uploaded CAD and architectural drawings?

All uploaded architectural drawings (PDF, DWG, DXF, IFC) are strictly treated as proprietary trade secrets under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) protocol. Your files are encrypted in transit and at rest, accessible only by our direct structural engineering team for quotation and feasibility modeling. We never publish, license, or share customer designs with third parties without written authorization.

What is the division of responsibility between SerVilla's Eurocode engineering and our local municipal architect / engineer of record?

SerVilla provides the complete superstructure structural engineering package: Eurocode 1/3/8 static calculations, steel profile dimensioning, 3D BIM assembly drawings, and foundation reaction load schedules. The client's local licensed professional (e.g. Prüfstatiker in Germany, Ingegnere Strutturista in Italy, Architect of Record in France/UK) remains responsible for local soil testing (geotechnics), reinforced concrete foundation design, and obtaining local municipal building permits.

Is our company data and quotation enquiry processed in full compliance with the EU GDPR?

Yes. SerVilla operates in strict compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR 2016/679) and Turkish Law No. 6698 (KVKK). We only process data required to produce commercial offers, fulfill manufacturing contracts, and provide technical support. You retain full rights to access, rectify, or request erasure of your data at any time via privacy@steelframevilla.com.

Are online price calculations and website estimates legally binding?

No. All pricing calculators, square-meter estimates, and sample models on this website represent non-binding indicative budgetary figures based on standard parameters. Binding commercial pricing is established exclusively through a formal, project-specific Proforma Invoice and International Manufacturing Agreement after our engineering team has reviewed your architectural plans and static load requirements.

What customs duties, taxes, and trade documents apply to steel villa imports from Türkiye into the EU?

Under the EU-Türkiye Customs Union, prefabricated steel structures (HS Code 9406.90.38) manufactured in Türkiye enter all 27 European Union member states with 0% customs import duty when accompanied by an A.TR Movement Certificate. The client is only responsible for local import VAT (according to local national tax rates, typically handled via standard reverse charge for VAT-registered developers).

Who owns the copyright to SerVilla standard villa designs, floor plans, and 3D renderings?

All architectural concepts, floor plans, 3D renderings, structural connection details, and engineering manuals displayed on this website are the exclusive intellectual property of SerVilla Mühendislik. They may not be reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed to third-party manufacturers without prior written licensing agreement.

Terms of Website Use & Commercial Intellectual Property

Section 01 · Legal Notice GDPR 2016/679 & KVKK No. 6698 Compliant

Privacy Policy & Project File Data Protection

This Privacy Policy sets out how YAĞMAHAN İNŞAAT TAAHHÜT İTHALAT İHRACAT TİCARET VE SANAYİ LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ (operating the engineering brands "SerVilla" and "SteelFrameVilla", "we", "us", "our") collects, secures, processes, and protects personal, commercial, and technical project data when you use our website, online quotation calculators, and technical drawing upload channels.

1.1 Data Controller Identity & Governance

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal and commercial data under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Turkish Law on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK Law No. 6698) is:

Registered Legal Name YAĞMAHAN İNŞAAT TAAHHÜT İTHALAT İHRACAT TİCARET VE SANAYİ LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ

Trading Brands SteelFrameVilla · SerVilla Engineering

Mersis Number

0928044494400001

Tax Office & Number Maltepe V.D. · 928 0444 944

Data Protection Officer [email protected]

Corporate Headquarters Cevizli Mah. Orhan Gazi Cd. No: 24/B Maltepe / İstanbul, Türkiye

Manufacturing Facility Gebze Industrial Zone (GOSB / Kocaeli), Türkiye

1.2 Categories of Data Processed

We process only data strictly necessary to prepare technical feasibility assessments, itemized price calculations, and contract manufacturing documentation:

Identity & Contact Information: Full name, professional title, company name, corporate VAT/tax identification number, email address, direct telephone and WhatsApp contact numbers.
Project Location & Geographic Parameters: Project country, municipality, delivery postal code, site terrain topography, seismic zone classification, and elevation parameters.
Architectural & Engineering Drawings: CAD drawings (.DWG, .DXF), 3D BIM models (.IFC, .RVT), architectural blueprints (.PDF), foundation soil reports, and static load schedules.
Technical Metadata & Communication Records: IP address, browser user-agent header, submission timestamp, and customer communication histories relating to project specifications.

1.3 Strict Confidentiality & NDA Protocol for Uploaded Plans

Your Intellectual Property is Guaranteed Confidential: All architectural drawings, conceptual floor plans, 3D renderings, and proprietary developer blueprints uploaded to SteelFrameVilla.com are automatically governed by our Binding Non-Disclosure Commitment (NDA).

• Files are stored on dedicated, encrypted storage servers (AES-256) with restricted access limited exclusively to certified SerVilla structural engineers.
• We NEVER sell, publish, showcase, distribute, or license customer-provided designs to third-party developers, competitors, or marketing channels without your explicit, prior written authorization.
• If a project inquiry does not proceed to manufacturing, all uploaded working files can be permanently purged upon written request to [email protected].

1.4 Legal Grounds & Purpose of Processing

We process personal and project data based on the following legal bases under Article 6(1) of the GDPR:

Performance of Pre-Contractual Steps (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): Preparing project-specific structural frame cost estimates, static load assessments, Bill of Materials (BOM), and export logistics itineraries.
Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): Ensuring website and upload infrastructure security, fraud prevention, industrial optimization, and high-standard B2B client communications.
Compliance with Legal & Export Obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): Fulfilling international customs declarations, A.TR trade certificates, Turkish commercial archiving, and tax reporting.

1.5 Data Retention & Storage Duration

Uncontracted Inquiries & Uploaded Drawings: Stored for maximum 24 months to enable ongoing client revisions, after which files are securely sanitized and deleted.
Contracted Manufacturing Projects: Statutory engineering documentation and invoice records are preserved for 10 years in compliance with structural warranty and commercial regulations.

1.7 Data Subject Rights under GDPR & KVKK

As a European or international data subject, you hold comprehensive rights under Chapter III of the GDPR and Article 11 of the KVKK:

• Right of Access (Art. 15): Request a copy of all personal data held about you.

• Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Correct inaccurate or incomplete project data.

• Right to Erasure (Art. 17): Request permanent deletion of uploaded files ("Right to be Forgotten").

• Right to Restriction & Portability (Art. 18/20): Receive your technical records in structured format.

To exercise any of these rights, email our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. We respond to all formal requests within 30 calendar days free of charge.

Section 02 · Commercial Terms Intellectual Property Protection

Terms of Website Use & Commercial IP Policy

These Terms of Website Use govern your access to and interaction with SteelFrameVilla.com, including our architectural catalog, technical specifications, indicative pricing tools, and downloadable engineering materials.

2.1 Acceptance & Scope

By browsing, accessing, or utilizing any functionality on SteelFrameVilla.com, you unconditionally agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any portion of these terms, please discontinue use of this platform immediately.

2.2 Intellectual Property Ownership

All content on SteelFrameVilla.com—including but not limited to architectural villa models (e.g. SFV Series), 3D exterior renderings, interior floor plans, structural connection details, CNC roll-forming profile geometry, Eurocode technical manuals, calculation tables, brand trademarks, logos, and custom code—is the exclusive intellectual property of YAĞMAHAN İNŞAAT TAAHHÜT İTHALAT İHRACAT TİCARET VE SANAYİ LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ, protected by international copyright conventions, trademark laws, and patent treaties.

Strict Prohibition of Copying & Unauthorized Manufacture:
You may NOT copy, reproduce, reverse-engineer, distribute, broadcast, or transmit any proprietary architectural blueprints, connection nodes, or 3D models to third-party roll-forming manufacturers or construction companies without an executed, paid licensing agreement from YAĞMAHAN İNŞAAT / SerVilla.

2.3 User Project Submission & Drawing Warranties

When you upload architectural plans, CAD drawings, or project documentation to our quote engine, you expressly warrant and represent that:

You are the lawful owner of the submitted drawings, or possess full legal authorization, architectural power of attorney, or valid commercial license to submit the files for engineering assessment and manufacturing quotation.
The submitted designs do not infringe upon any third-party patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, or proprietary right.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SerVilla and its engineers from any third-party claims, liabilities, or legal costs arising from alleged intellectual property infringements related to drawings provided by you.

2.4 Limitation of Website Content & Informational Purpose

All information, dimensions, material descriptions, and structural explanations published on this website are provided for preliminary technical information and commercial orientation only. Official engineering guarantees are exclusively provided through project-specific certified calculation packages signed by qualified structural engineers.

2.5 Governing Law & International Commercial Jurisdiction

These terms and any disputes arising out of the use of this platform are governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the Republic of Türkiye, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles. For international procurement disputes, the exclusive venue of jurisdiction shall be the Commercial Courts and Arbitration Chambers of Istanbul, Türkiye.

Section 03 · Engineering Demarcation Eurocode 1/3/8 & Site Responsibility Split

Commercial Quotation & Engineering Disclaimer

Clear demarcation of technical liabilities, quotation binding conditions, structural engineering limits, and statutory responsibilities between SerVilla as the superstructure manufacturer and the client / local engineer of record.

3.1 Non-Binding Nature of Website Estimates & Online Calculators

All square-meter price ranges (€/m²), interactive quote estimates, sample villa costs, and online calculator outputs displayed on SteelFrameVilla.com represent non-binding indicative budgetary assessments based on standard European baseline parameters (ground snow load up to 1.5 kN/m², wind speed up to 28 m/s, ground acceleration ag ≤ 0.15g).

A legally binding commercial offer and fixed manufacturing price is established exclusively upon issuance of an official, project-specific Proforma Invoice and International Supply Agreement signed by authorized SerVilla corporate officers following detailed structural engineering verification of your architectural plans.

3.2 Division of Engineering Responsibility (The Responsibility Matrix)

International light gauge steel construction requires clear technical demarcation between off-site factory superstructure engineering and on-site civil works. The division of responsibility is strictly structured as follows:

Engineering / Operational Scope	SerVilla (Manufacturer)	Client / Local Professional
Superstructure LGSF Static Calculations EN 1993-1-3 (Eurocode 3), wind/snow load analysis for steel frame	✓ INCLUDED	—
3D BIM Shop Drawings & Inkjet Part Numbering Element-by-element assembly plans, screw maps & BOM	✓ INCLUDED	—
Foundation Anchor Reaction Load Schedules Uplift, shear, and vertical point loads at every anchor location	✓ INCLUDED	—
Geotechnical Soil Investigation & Geomechanical Survey On-site borehole testing, soil bearing capacity & water table analysis	—	✓ CLIENT OBLIGATION
Reinforced Concrete Foundation Design & Pouring Concrete slab, grade beams, piling & sub-base insulation	—	✓ CLIENT OBLIGATION
Local Building Permits & Municipal Approvals Baugenehmigung, Permesso di Costruire, Permis de Construire, UK Planning	—	✓ CLIENT OBLIGATION
Local Engineer of Record / Certified Inspector Prüfstatiker (DE), Ingegnere Strutturista (IT), Control Bureau	—	✓ CLIENT OBLIGATION

3.3 Statutory Building Permits & Local Authority Compliance

SerVilla provides all necessary technical calculations, calculation models, and engineering documents required for your statutory permit applications. However, the client is solely responsible for engaging a licensed local architect or certified structural engineer of record to submit these documents to local municipal planning authorities (e.g. Bauamt in Germany/Austria, Ufficio Tecnico Comunale in Italy, Mairie in France, or Local Planning Authority in the UK).

3.4 Manufacturing Tolerances & Cold-Formed Standards

All steel components are fabricated in accordance with EN 1090-2 Execution Class EXC2 and cold-formed steel manufacturing standards. Dimensional profile tolerances adhere to ±1.0 mm for length and ±0.5 mm for punch and hole alignments. The client is responsible for ensuring that the cast-in-place concrete foundation slab meets European Level 1 flatness tolerances (maximum ±5mm variance across the entire foundation perimeter).

3.5 Site Access, Crane Offloading & Delivery Terms

For DAP (Delivered at Place) orders, the client is responsible for ensuring unobstructed road access for standard 40-ton articulated curtainsider trucks (16.5m length, 4.0m height). Jobsite offloading, crane hire, or forklift equipment at the delivery location is the responsibility of the client unless turnkey erection services are explicitly contracted.

Section 04 · Transparent Tracking Zero Third-Party Advertising Pixels

Cookie & Data Storage Policy

SteelFrameVilla.com operates on a strict, privacy-first technical architecture. We do not use third-party advertising retargeting pixels, social media trackers, or invasive data brokers.

4.1 Essential & Functional Cookies Only

We utilize only strictly necessary cookies and local browser storage essential for site performance and multi-language routing:

Key / Name	Type	Storage Lifetime	Purpose
`sfv_lang`	Functional Cookie	12 Months	Preserves your chosen language selection (EN, DE, IT, FR).
`sfv_session`	Session Cookie	Browser Session	Maintains multi-step quote wizard continuity and CSRF form security.
`sfv_quote_cache`	Local Storage	Persistent (Local)	Saves in-progress project upload inputs locally to prevent accidental data loss.

4.2 Zero Third-Party Advertising Trackers

We do NOT embed Meta/Facebook Pixels, TikTok trackers, Google DoubleClick ad networks, or commercial fingerprinting scripts. Your browsing habits on this site are never shared with advertising conglomerates.

4.3 Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can configure your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) to block or alert you about cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies may impact language switching and multi-step form functionality.

Section 05 · Global Logistics EU-Türkiye Customs Union · A.TR 0% Duty

International Trade, Customs & CE Compliance Notice

Technical and commercial export specifications for seamless customs clearance, tariff exemptions, CE factory production control, and Incoterms delivery across 27 EU member states, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

5.1 Harmonized System (HS) Tariff Classification

SerVilla light gauge steel villa packages and precision prefabricated components are classified under the following international Customs Tariff Nomenclature:

HS Code: 9406.90.38.00 — Prefabricated buildings of iron or steel (Cold-formed Light Gauge Steel Framing Systems).
Sub-components: Structural fasteners (HS 7318), insulation materials (HS 6806), engineered sheathing boards (HS 4410 / HS 6809).

5.2 A.TR Movement Certificate: 0% Customs Duty into the European Union

Under the framework of the EU-Türkiye Customs Union Decision 1/95, all industrial goods and prefabricated steel building kits manufactured in Türkiye and exported to the 27 EU member states are entitled to enter with 0% Customs Import Duty when accompanied by a certified A.TR Movement Certificate.

SerVilla prepares, validates with the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO), and delivers the original stamped A.TR certificate alongside every commercial shipment. The buyer is responsible solely for national Import VAT (which is typically recoverable for VAT-registered developers via reverse charge procedures).

5.3 Factory Production Control (FPC) & CE Marking

SerVilla structures are engineered and manufactured in strict compliance with harmonized European standards:

EN 1090-1 & EN 1090-2 (Execution Class EXC2): CE marking of steel structures, certified Factory Production Control (FPC).
EN 10346 / S350GD+Z275: Continuous hot-dip zinc-coated structural steel coils with verified yield strength (≥ 350 N/mm²) and EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificates.
EN 1993-1-3 (Eurocode 3): Design of cold-formed thin gauge members and sheeting.
EN 1998-1 (Eurocode 8): Seismic design and ductile energy dissipation detailing.

5.4 Incoterms® 2020 Standard Delivery Frameworks

International shipments are contracted under International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Incoterms 2020 rules:

DAP (Delivered at Place) — Preferred for Europe:
Direct door-to-jobsite delivery by road freight curtainsider truck. SerVilla manages export customs, transport, and transit insurance.

CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) — Island / Overseas:
FCL 40ft High Cube container shipping to named seaport (e.g. Genoa, Piraeus, Felixstowe, Rijeka, Durrës).

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