Terms of Use

1. About us

This website is operated by “North Star Bulgaria” Foundation, a non-profit organisation registered in Bulgaria under registration number 208503646, with its registered address at General Gurko str. 7, Burgas, Bulgaria.

You can contact the Foundation at Northstarbulgariafoundation@gmail.com or by telephone on +359876760762.

2. Acceptance of these terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use this website.

3. Purpose of the website

This website presents information about the activities, projects and impact of “North Star Bulgaria” Foundation and provides options for making donations in support of its educational and charitable work.

The content is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal, financial, educational or other professional advice.

4. Changes to these terms and to the website

The Foundation may update these Terms of Use from time to time by posting a new version on this page.

You should check this page periodically to ensure that you are aware of the current terms, as your continued use of the website after any changes are posted will constitute your acceptance of those changes.

The Foundation may also update, suspend or withdraw all or any part of the website without notice and will not be liable if for any reason the site is unavailable at any time or for any period.

5. Use of the website

You may use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not damage, disable, overburden or impair the site or interfere with any other party’s use of it.

You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, the server on which it is stored or any server, computer or database connected to the website.

6. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, all text, images, graphics, logos, videos and other content on this website are the intellectual property of “North Star Bulgaria” Foundation or are used under licence.

You may view, download and print content from the site for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you do not modify the material and that you acknowledge the Foundation as the source.

You must not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, sell, license or otherwise use any content on this website for commercial purposes without the Foundation’s prior written consent.

7. Third-party content, links and embeds

This website may contain links to third-party websites and may display embedded content from third-party services such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

These third-party sites and services are not under the Foundation’s control and are provided for convenience and information only; inclusion of any link or embedded content does not imply endorsement of the site, service or its operators.

The Foundation is not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, privacy practices or security of any third-party websites or services.

Your use of third-party sites and services will be governed by their own terms and conditions and privacy policies.

8. Donations and payments

The website may provide options to make donations using third-party payment providers such as PayPal and Stripe.

Donations are voluntary and non-refundable unless explicitly stated otherwise or required by applicable law.

Payment processing is carried out by PayPal and Stripe on their own websites and infrastructure, and is subject to their separate terms and conditions and privacy policies.

The Foundation does not store full payment card details and receives only limited information required to confirm donations, maintain records and comply with legal and accounting obligations.

9. Accuracy of information

The Foundation aims to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date, but it does not give any guarantees, representations or warranties, express or implied, that the content is complete, accurate or current.

Any reliance you place on information on the website is strictly at your own risk.

10. Disclaimer and limitation of liability

Nothing on this website is intended to constitute, and should not be relied upon as, professional advice of any kind.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Foundation excludes all conditions, warranties, representations or other terms which may apply to the website or any content on it, whether express or implied.

The Foundation will not be liable for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or otherwise, arising in connection with:

• your use of, or inability to use, this website; or
• your reliance on any content displayed on this website; or
• any third-party websites or services accessed via links or embedded content from this site.

Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable Bulgarian or EU law.

11. Security

The Foundation takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the website and any personal data it holds; however, it cannot guarantee that the site will be free from bugs, viruses or other malicious code.

You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programmes and platform in order to access the website and should use your own virus protection software.

You must not misuse the website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.

12. Data protection and cookies

The Foundation’s use of personal data and cookies in connection with this website is described in the Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms of Use.

By using the website, you acknowledge that you have had an opportunity to read the Privacy Policy.

13. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms of Use, their subject matter and their formation (and any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria, together with applicable European Union data protection law.

Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms of Use or the website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent Bulgarian courts, without prejudice to any rights you may have under mandatory consumer protection laws.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact “North Star Bulgaria” Foundation at Northstarbulgariafoundation@gmail.com or by post at General Gurko str. 7, Burgas, Bulgaria.