TERMS OF USE
for the website www.bnesf.org
Last updated: 12.03.2026
Effective from: 12.03.2026
1. General Provisions
1.1. These Terms of Use govern the access to and use of the website www.bnesf.org (the “Website”), maintained by Association “Bulgarian National Electronic Sports Federation”, UIC 206871304, with registered seat and address of management at Sofia, Lozenets district, James Bourchier Blvd./Street No. 25, Entrance B, Ground Floor, hereinafter referred to as “BNESF” or the “Federation.”
1.2. By accessing and/or using the Website, each visitor or user (the “User”) confirms that they have read, understood and accepted these Terms of Use and agree to comply with them.
1.3. If the User does not agree with these Terms of Use, they must discontinue using the Website.
1.4. The Website is of an informational, communication and representative nature and aims to provide information about the Federation, its activities, initiatives, leagues, national teams, news, documents, projects and related activities.
2. Website Operator Details
2.1. The owner and operator of the Website is:
Association “Bulgarian National Electronic Sports Federation”
UIC: 206871304
Registered seat and address of management: Sofia, Lozenets district, James Bourchier No. 25, Entrance B, Ground Floor
Website: www.bnesf.org
E-mail: info@bnesf.org
3. Scope of Services
3.1. Through the Website, BNESF may provide:
a) information about the Federation, its structure, history and activities;
b) information regarding events, leagues, national teams, news and publications;
c) access to documents, rules, regulations, forms and other materials;
d) links to external platforms, registration systems, social media and partner resources;
e) opportunities for contact, inquiries or submission of information through available forms, where such functionality exists.
3.2. BNESF reserves the right at any time to modify the content, structure, functionalities or availability of the Website without prior notice.
4. Access to the Website
4.1. Access to the publicly available sections of the Website is free, unless expressly stated otherwise.
4.2. Certain sections, services, forms or platforms may require additional registration, creation of an account, acceptance of specific rules or provision of additional information.
4.3. The User shall use the Website in good faith and in compliance with applicable law, good morals and these Terms of Use.
5. Rights and Obligations of Users
5.1. The User may not:
a) use the Website for unlawful purposes;
b) upload, transmit, distribute or introduce malicious code, viruses, scripts or other software that may interfere with the functioning of the Website;
c) perform actions leading to overload, blocking, damaging or circumventing the Website’s security measures;
d) copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, publish or otherwise use any content from the Website beyond what is permitted by law or without prior written consent from BNESF;
e) use the Website in a manner that infringes the rights, reputation or legitimate interests of BNESF, its members, employees, partners, players, coaches or third parties;
f) collect data from the Website by automated means such as scraping, crawling or bots without explicit authorization.
5.2. Where the User provides information through forms, applications, registrations or correspondence, the User shall be responsible for its accuracy, completeness and lawfulness.
5.3. The User is responsible for all actions performed through their use of the Website.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1. All rights in and to the Website content, including but not limited to texts, images, graphics, logos, marks, design, databases, audio-visual materials, documents, files and software elements, are owned by BNESF and/or the relevant rights holders and are protected by applicable Bulgarian, EU and international law.
6.2. The publication of content on the Website does not grant any license or transfer of intellectual property rights unless explicitly stated otherwise.
6.3. The use of individual materials from the Website is permitted only for personal, non-commercial and informational purposes, provided that:
a) the content is not altered;
b) notices of authorship and rights are not removed;
c) the source www.bnesf.org is indicated where applicable.
6.4. Any use beyond the scope described above requires prior written consent from BNESF or the relevant rights holder.
7. Third-Party Content
7.1. The Website may contain information provided by members, clubs, players, coaches, partners, organizers, media outlets or other third parties.
7.2. BNESF does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or up-to-date status of information supplied by third parties, unless expressly stated otherwise.
7.3. If inaccurate, unlawful or rights-infringing content is identified, the affected person may notify BNESF, which shall review the matter and take appropriate action where necessary.
8. External Links and Platforms
8.1. The Website may contain links to external websites, registration systems, social media, streaming platforms, tournament platforms or other resources not controlled by BNESF.
8.2. BNESF is not responsible for the content, policies, security, availability or practices of such external websites or platforms.
8.3. Visiting and using external websites is done entirely at the User’s own risk and subject to the terms and policies of the respective third-party provider.
9. Personal Data, Cookies and Privacy
9.1. BNESF processes personal data in accordance with applicable legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act and all applicable national and EU rules.
9.2. Detailed information regarding the categories of personal data processed, purposes of processing, retention periods, data subject rights and the manner of exercising them should be set out in a separate Privacy Policy.
9.3. Where the Website uses cookies or similar technologies, the respective conditions should be regulated in a separate Cookies Policy or through an appropriate cookie banner and notice on the Website.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
10.1. BNESF makes reasonable efforts to keep the Website content accurate and up to date, but does not guarantee that the Website will always be:
a) uninterrupted;
b) error-free or omission-free;
c) fully compatible with every device, browser or operating system;
d) free from all technical vulnerabilities.
10.2. The Website content is provided “as is”, unless otherwise required by law.
11. Limitation of Liability
11.1. To the maximum extent permitted by law, BNESF shall not be liable for:
a) damages, loss of profit or losses arising out of or in connection with the use of or inability to use the Website;
b) temporary unavailability, interruption, technical malfunction, errors, delays or data loss;
c) damages caused by third-party actions, including unauthorized access, hacking, viruses or other malicious conduct;
d) content or services available on external websites to which the Website provides links.
11.2. Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
12. Notifications and Contact
12.1. Any questions, notices of infringement, requests for correction of content or notifications concerning the Website may be sent to the official BNESF contact:
info@bnesf.org
12.2. BNESF shall review submitted notices within a reasonable time, depending on the nature and complexity of the issue.
13. Amendments to the Terms
13.1. BNESF reserves the right to amend and supplement these Terms of Use at any time.
13.2. Amendments shall take effect upon publication on the Website, unless expressly stated otherwise.
13.3. Users are responsible for reviewing the current version of the Terms of Use periodically.
14. Governing Law and Disputes
14.1. All matters not regulated by these Terms of Use shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria and the applicable law of the European Union.
14.2. Any disputes arising in connection with the use of the Website or the interpretation and application of these Terms of Use shall first be resolved through negotiations and good faith cooperation.
14.3. If a dispute cannot be settled amicably, it shall be referred to the competent Bulgarian court.