I. Subject of the General Terms and Conditions
Art. 1. These General Terms and Conditions regulate the relationship between the Bulgarian National Radio, registered in the BULSTAT Register at the Registry Agency under UIC 000672343, with registered office and management address: Sofia, 4 Dragan Tsankov Blvd. (hereinafter referred to as “BNR” or “the RADIO”) and the users of the BNR websites and sub-sites.
Art. 2. The websites and sub-sites of BNR (hereinafter referred to as “the websites”) include all websites owned by BNR, including their subdomains and/or directories, representing a distinct location on the Internet accessible through its unified address (URL) via HTTP, HTTPS, or another standardized protocol, containing files, software, programs, text, sound, image, video, visuals, and all other materials, resources, or objects (hereinafter referred to as “content”).
Art. 3. (1) By using the BNR websites, users can access information published on the websites, listen to BNR programs in real-time or from the audio archive, receive information about BNR programs or initiatives supported by BNR related to the websites and/or the programs, and other services determined by BNR. The nature and specifics of these services may be unilaterally modified by BNR at its discretion.
(2) Users may use the websites solely for personal, non-commercial purposes, both within and outside the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. The content available may vary depending on the technical conditions and availability applicable to the respective territory.
Art. 4. (1) These General Terms and Conditions define the terms under which BNR provides users with access to its websites, and users agree to use them in accordance with the applicable law and the provisions herein.
(2) Users must not violate third-party rights or engage in malicious actions when using the websites.
II. Terms of Use
Art. 5. (1) These General Terms and Conditions apply to both registered users and unregistered users of the websites. By using any services or resources of the websites, including accessing any web page or following a link, users declare they are familiar with and agree to abide by these Terms.
(2) The RADIO publishes these Terms on its websites and reserves the right to unilaterally amend them. Any changes will be published on the websites.
Art. 6. The use of BNR websites is free of charge and accessible 24/7.
Art. 7. (1) No prior registration is required for the use of BNR websites, except in cases outlined in para. 2.
(2) Users may vote in polls after registering in accordance with the terms specified on the respective website. Persons under 14 years of age are not permitted to register.
(3) During registration, users must provide at minimum: username, password, and email. They are responsible for the accuracy and timely update of this data.
(4) Users are responsible for the confidentiality of their credentials.
(5) Users bear responsibility for the use of their credentials, including by third parties, and any resulting actions.
Art. 8. Any use of website content (e.g., recording, copying, publishing, broadcasting, processing) outside the scope of these Terms requires BNR’s explicit permission. All content is protected by copyright.
Art. 9. (1) The RADIO may refuse to approve, edit, or remove content that violates laws or moral norms, including but not limited to: pornography, depictions of violence, offensive content, incitement to drug use or crime, low technical quality, and more.
(2) Interpretation and application of these provisions are at the sole discretion of BNR. Users may not contest their enforcement.
Art. 10. (1) The content of BNR websites is determined by BNR. It may add/remove sections or materials at any time.
(2) BNR may change the structure, access conditions, or suspend/discontinue parts of the websites. These Terms will apply in such cases.
Art. 11. (1) Users may request information from BNR regarding website usage.
(2) Users may report issues to homepage@bnr.bg (e.g., errors, rights violations).
Art. 12. (1) Users are informed that personal data provided may be used by BNR to deliver services. BNR may collect, process, store and use such data in accordance with the law.
(2) BNR may disclose personal data to competent authorities upon request.
(3) BNR processes personal data in line with its Privacy Policy published on the websites.
(4) BNR is not liable for damage to user software/hardware resulting from website use.
(5) BNR is not liable for lost profits or damages due to access restriction or deletion of user content.
Art. 13. (1) All BNR websites and content are protected by copyright and related rights.
(2) The websites may contain trademarks, logos, names, and other protected intellectual property.
(3) Unauthorized use of such content may result in civil, administrative, or criminal liability. Users are fully responsible for any such violations.
Art. 14. BNR may publish ads from third parties. BNR is not responsible for their content or the goods/services advertised.
III. Additional Provisions
“Materials” means audiovisual works, texts, comments, information, videos, images, sounds, and any other data published on the BNR websites.
“Outside the control of the RADIO” means any action or omission by a user or third party, or technical failure, that disrupts access to the websites.
“Malicious actions” include unauthorized use of the sites, publishing pirated or illegal content, unauthorized access, hacking, spreading malware, disrupting service, or any criminal conduct under Bulgarian law.
IV. Final Provisions
Art. 15. Communication between users and BNR regarding the websites is conducted electronically. For technical/content inquiries: homepage@bnr.bg
Art. 16. Any disputes shall be resolved by negotiation or by the competent court in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Art. 17. (1) Bulgarian law applies to matters not covered herein.
(2) If any provision is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions remain in force.
Art. 18. These Terms are in effect as of 18 February 2020, adopted by Decision under item 4 of Protocol No. RD-09-12 of the BNR Management Board.