Terms and conditions

These Terms and Conditions are effective between: Science for Nature Foundation, with registered office at: Sofia 1111, Hadji Dimitar Residential Complex, 26 Vasil Kanchev Str., Stefan Karadzha Business Center, Entrance D, Floor 2, Apt. 7, Republic of Bulgaria, hereinafter referred to as the PROVIDER, and the person who has agreed to these Terms and Conditions, hereinafter referred to as the USER, in connection with the use of the website www.sciencefornature.org.

Please review these Terms and Conditions for using the website www.sciencefornature.org, which provides information about our biodiversity conservation projects. By accessing or clicking on any object, image, link, or button on www.sciencefornature.org, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. These Terms comply with the Consumer Protection Act and other applicable laws in Bulgaria. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use www.sciencefornature.org.

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1. For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

“Provider” is the Science for Nature Foundation, owner of www.sciencefornature.org, a platform sharing information about biodiversity conservation projects. The Provider may update the website’s content or access methods at its discretion.

“User” is any person who agrees to these Terms and Conditions while using the website.

“IP Address” is a unique number identifying a computer or resource, enabling its localization on the Internet.

2. TERMS OF USE OF THE WEBSITE

2.1. Access to www.sciencefornature.org is free and available worldwide.

2.2. The website www.sciencefornature.org shares information about the Provider’s projects focused on conserving natural resources, biodiversity, and sustainable development, including protecting endangered species, improving habitats, restoring ecosystems, reducing threats to species, and monitoring animal and plant populations. Users may use this information for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Modifying, copying, distributing, or manipulating the website’s content is prohibited.

2.3. User Data – such as names, region, city, phone number, or email address – provided voluntarily by Users when interacting with www.sciencefornature.org, are protected under the Personal Data Protection Act. These data are used only to communicate with the Provider’s team.

2.4. The Provider does not sell, rent, trade, or share personal information collected on www.sciencefornature.org, including email addresses. All provided information is safeguarded and used only with the User’s consent.

2.5. The Provider publishes on www.sciencefornature.org:

  • Details about its biodiversity conservation projects, including scientific research and practical solutions for protecting nature;
  • Information about the Science for Nature Foundation and Association, non-governmental organizations dedicated to conserving and restoring natural habitats and species through science-based methods, innovative approaches, and community involvement;
  • The Provider’s mission (conserving and restoring natural habitats and species), vision (balanced interaction between humans and nature), and goal (sustainable biodiversity conservation with human involvement);
  • Other information required by Bulgarian law to be provided to Users.

2.6. The Provider may change the website’s content, design, or technology. Users should check www.sciencefornature.org for updates.

2.7. The Provider may include links to third-party websites or resources, but is not responsible for their content.

2.8. The User agrees to:

  • Provide accurate contact details (phone number, email);
  • Protect their password and take responsibility for all actions under their account;
  • Log out of their profile to secure their account;
  • Not submit false information;
  • Follow Bulgarian laws, these Terms, Internet ethics, and good morals;
  • Respect others’ property and intellectual property rights;
  • Not interfere with the website’s functionality or other Users’ access;
  • Not extract website data to create their own database.

2.9. The User has the right to:

  • Access the website online, except during uncontrollable events like force majeure or Internet issues;
  • Correct their provided data online.

2.10. If a User violates these Terms, the Provider may suspend their access without notice and seek compensation for damages caused by the violation. The Provider may also report violations to authorities.

3. FEEDBACK

3.1. Users may contact the Provider with questions or suggestions via the email address on the website or by calling +359 2 465 24 66.

4. GENERAL PROVISIONS

4.1. Users may request profile deletion at any time, which will be processed after completing any pending interactions.

4.2. Users must compensate the Provider and third parties for damages, including legal fees, caused by violating these Terms, Bulgarian or foreign laws, or ethical standards. Users are also responsible for damages caused by others using their password.

4.3. If any part of these Terms is invalid, the rest remain valid, and invalid parts are replaced by applicable laws.

4.4. Disputes will be resolved amicably. If no agreement is reached, disputes will be settled by the competent court in Sofia.

4.5. Written communication includes emails, clicking buttons, or checking boxes on the website, recorded in a reproducible manner.

4.6. The Provider may update these Terms unilaterally. Changes do not affect prior interactions. The current Terms are always available at www.sciencefornature.org.

4.7. Bulgarian law applies to any matters not covered.