Effective Date: March 30, 2025
Website: www.bulgarkachicago.com
Organization: Сдружение Българка Чикаго (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Organization”)
Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using the website of Сдружение Българка Чикаго (“Website,” “Site,” “Service”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional legal notices posted on the Site. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Website.
This Website is owned and operated by Сдружение Българка Чикаго, a nonprofit organization. It is intended to provide information about our charitable activities, fundraising campaigns, community events, volunteering opportunities, and partnership options. These Terms govern your use of the Website and form a legal agreement between you and Сдружение Българка Чикаго.
1. Use of the Website
This Website is provided for informational and charitable purposes only. You may browse content, learn about our causes, and use contact or donation forms in good faith and solely for lawful purposes.
By using the Site, you agree:
- Not to interfere with or disrupt the functionality of the Website
- Not to attempt unauthorized access to any systems, data, or features not publicly accessible
- To use the Website in a manner that complies with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations
- To refrain from using the Website for commercial solicitation or activities not aligned with our mission
2. Eligibility
To use our Website or participate in our campaigns, you must be at least 18 years old or have the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
By using the Website, you confirm that:
- You are of legal age in your jurisdiction or have obtained the necessary consent
- You are legally capable of entering into a binding agreement
- Any information you provide to us is accurate and truthful
Our Website and services are intended to support individuals, families, and organizations interested in contributing to our charitable mission.
3. Website Access
You do not need to create an account to access or use the general content on our Website.
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website without prior notice
- Temporarily or permanently restrict access for maintenance, upgrades, or security reasons
- Refuse access to anyone who violates these Terms or acts in a way that harms the reputation or functionality of the Organization
We strive to maintain reliable and secure access, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the Website.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website—including but not limited to text, graphics, photos, event materials, videos, designs, logos, and code—is the exclusive property of Сдружение Българка Чикаго or its content partners and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may:
- View and share content for personal, non-commercial use that supports our mission
- Reference our work with proper attribution, as long as it does not misrepresent our purpose or activities
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or publicly display any part of this Website for commercial use without prior written permission
- Use our name, logo, or materials in any misleading or unauthorized manner
All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Сдружение Българка Чикаго.
5. Submitted Information
Any information you submit through our Website—including contact forms, donation details, partnership inquiries, or volunteer applications—must be accurate, lawful, and not infringe on the rights of others.
By submitting content, you agree that:
- You grant Сдружение Българка Чикаго a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, store, and respond to your submission in connection with our mission
- You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of the information you provide
- We may retain and review submissions as needed to improve our services or track participation in our campaigns
Please do not submit sensitive personal information (e.g., health or financial records) unless explicitly requested in a secure context (e.g., donation platforms).
All event materials, campaigns, and media content created or published by Сдружение Българка Чикаго remain the intellectual property of the organization unless otherwise agreed in writing.
6. Service Availability
We strive to keep the Website operational and up to date; however, we do not guarantee continuous or error-free access.
Please note:
- Website access may be interrupted for maintenance, updates, or unforeseen issues
- We reserve the right to modify, limit, or discontinue parts of the Website or specific features at any time
- We are not responsible for downtime or data loss resulting from service interruptions, technical issues, or third-party failures
We appreciate your understanding as we maintain the integrity and security of our online presence in support of our charitable work.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Сдружение Българка Чикаго is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this Website.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Website unavailability or interruptions
- Errors or omissions in content
- Security breaches or data loss
- Damage to your device, software, or data from using or accessing our Website
- Actions taken in reliance on information provided on the Site
Your use of the Website is at your own risk. We provide all content “as is” without warranties of any kind.
8. Indemnification
By using this Website, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Сдружение Българка Чикаго, its volunteers, partners, board members, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) resulting from:
- Your use or misuse of the Website
- Violation of these Terms
- Any breach of applicable laws or third-party rights in connection with your use of our services or submitted content
This indemnification obligation remains in effect even after you stop using our Website.
9. Third-Party Services
Our Website may include links to or integrations with third-party services and platforms, such as donation processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe), partner campaigns (e.g., Enchant Brands), or social media platforms.
Please note:
- We do not control these third-party websites or services
- Your use of any third-party service is governed by their own terms and privacy policies
- We do not guarantee the security, accuracy, or reliability of any third-party content, services, or platforms
- We are not responsible for any loss, damage, or data breach that may occur while using external tools linked from our Website
We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party service before using it.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to all or part of our Website at any time and without prior notice if:
- You violate these Terms
- You engage in conduct that harms our mission, reputation, or community
- Your actions interfere with the functionality or security of the Website
Upon termination:
- These Terms will remain in effect for all provisions that should reasonably survive (including intellectual property, limitation of liability, and indemnification)
- You must cease all use of the Website and any content obtained through it
We appreciate respectful engagement and reserve this right to protect the integrity of our platform and community.
11. No Warranty
The Website and all content provided by Сдружение Българка Чикаго are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind.
We do not guarantee:
- That the Website will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted
- That the content is complete, accurate, or up to date
- That your experience will meet your expectations or needs
- That links to external websites are safe or reliable
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all express or implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
12. Governing Law
These Terms and your use of the Website shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.
By using our Website, you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of these courts.
13. Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute or disagreement related to your use of our Website, both parties agree to make a good faith effort to resolve the matter informally first.
If a resolution is not reached within 30 days, the dispute will be submitted to binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), to be held in Schaumburg, Illinois.
By using the Website, you waive the right to bring any claim in court or to participate in a class-action lawsuit. Arbitration is the exclusive method of resolving disputes, unless otherwise required by law.
14. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. When changes are made, we will:
- Post the updated Terms on this page
- Revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the document
- Use reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes, when required
Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.
15. Acceptable Use
By using our Website, you agree not to:
- Upload or transmit any viruses, malware, or malicious code
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Website
- Impersonate or falsely claim affiliation with Сдружение Българка Чикаго
- Harass, abuse, or threaten our team, volunteers, or users
- Attempt to collect, scrape, or misuse data from the Website
- Use the Website for unauthorized commercial purposes or activities not aligned with our mission
We reserve the right to take appropriate action, including restricting access, in response to any misuse of our Website or services.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
- Email: bulgarkachicago@gmail.com
- Phone: +1 (224) 600 9240
By using the website of Сдружение Българка Чикаго, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.