Welcome to FOREGROUND Foundation’s website (the “Website”). The following Terms of Use and Conditions (the “Terms”) govern your access and use of the Website.
Your use of our site including: content, digital services or products on this site; registration and submission of forms available on this or any other FOREGROUND Foundation site; or your provision to us of any content or personal information constitutes your agreement to these terms, including our Privacy Policy. Please do not use this site, provide any content or personal information if you do not agree to these Terms.
You will be able to access our Website without having to register any details with us.
GENERAL
These Terms are a legal and binding agreement between you and FOREGROUND Foundation (“Foreground”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) governing your use of our Website, www.frgnd.org, which includes but is not limited to any content, products, services, and materials offered by way of the Website.
Please review the Terms fully before you continue to use the Website. By using this Website, you agree to be legally bound by the Terms, and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our Terms, please discontinue using the Website. We may update the Terms from time-to-time.
Your use and browsing of the Website is at your risk. If you are dissatisfied with the content provided on the Website, with the quality of services, or with these Terms, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue accessing and using the Website.
For information about privacy and information security, including consent to international data transfers and disclosure please consult our Privacy Policy. Please do not provide, or allow others to provide, personal information about anyone unless you, on your own behalf and on behalf of anyone whose information you provide: (a) have reviewed and agree with the Privacy Policy, and (b) are authorized to, and do, consent to provide personal information on the Website.
IDENTIFICATION OF SITE OWNER
This Website is owned and operated by FOREGROUND Foundation.
Registered name: FOREGROUND Foundation
Legal form: Non-profit organisation
Registration number: 205199049
Registered address:
69 Podp. Kalitin
6000 Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
If you have any questions regarding these Terms or the Website, you may contact us by email: info@frgnd.org
SITE AVAILABILITY AND MAINTENANCE
This Website is subject to modification or termination at any time, temporarily or permanently, without prior notice. Foreground is not obligated to continue to support or update the Website. Foreground may impose limits on certain features or services or restrict your access to parts, or all, of this Website. While we will take all reasonable steps to ensure that our Website is available, it is possible to encounter downtime due to server and other technical issues. Foreground is not liable for any loss or damage arising from interruptions, delays, or unavailability of the Website.
While we take every effort to ensure that all content provided on the Website does not contain computer viruses and/or harmful materials, you are responsible for using appropriate safeguards to protect your device and data. We disclaim any liability for the need for services or replacing equipment or data resulting from your use of the Website.
THIRD PARTY LINKS
This Website may contain links to external websites and digital services. Foreground has no control over, and assumes no responsibilities for these websites (including any content, terms of use or privacy policy) nor do we endorse the activities or services provided by these websites. Accessing third-party websites from our Website is done entirely at your own risk.
You may link to our Website provided that you do so in a fair and lawful manner, do not misrepresent your relationship with us, and do not imply any endorsement without our prior written consent. We reserve the right to request removal of any link to our Website at any time.
If you choose to link our Website in breach of this Section, you shall fully indemnify us for any loss or damage suffered as a result of your actions.
EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
By submitting your email address to the Website, you consent to being placed on our mailing lists and thereby receiving e-mail correspondence from Foreground, including newsletters, event advertisements, and updates. You may remove your email address from the applicable mailing list at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email from Foreground. Although we will promptly remove your email address from our mailing list, you may still receive any emails that are initiated before your email address is removed from the list.
USE OF CONTENT
WE GRANT YOU A LIMITED, NON-EXCLUSIVE, NON-TRANSFERABLE, AND REVOCABLE LICENSE TO ACCESS AND USE THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT SOLELY FOR PERSONAL, NON-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES, AS SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, sell, sublicense, or otherwise exploit any part of the Website or Content without our prior written consent. You may not circumvent any security or access controls, use automated tools (such as bots or data mining) to extract content, or interfere with the operation of the Website.
Any unauthorized use of the Website or Content may result in the termination of your access and may violate applicable intellectual property laws.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All of the content featured or displayed on the Website, including, but not limited to, still images, text, pictorial works, video content, still images of video, graphic designs, audio recordings, and multimedia combinations (“Content”) is owned or licensed by Foreground.
You may not modify or transfer the Content, or otherwise make use of the Content for any purpose, without Foreground’s and/or the other respective owner’s prior written permission, except as expressly permitted on the Website.
You are permitted to access and use the Content through the provided functionality of the Website for personal non-commercial uses only, provided that: (a) any such uses are not competitive with or derogatory to the Website, and (b) you keep all copyright or other proprietary notices intact without alteration. Please note that this limited consent may be revoked at any time and does not include consent to republish Website Content elsewhere.
TRADEMARK RIGHTS
The names, trademarks, service marks, and logos of Foreground belong exclusively to Foreground. They may not be used, reproduced, or modified in any way that could cause confusion, misrepresentation, or imply endorsement without prior written permission.
All other trademarks, service marks, and logos (including those of third parties) are the property of their respective owners.
Nothing in the Website or these Terms grants any licence or right to use any trademark displayed on the Website without the express written consent of the respective rights holder.
PROHIBITION ON DATA SCRAPING
For the avoidance of doubt, Foreground does not grant permission for the use of any Content available on the Website, including but not limited to text, video, audiovisual works, images, graphics, metadata, or other materials, for the purposes of text and data mining, web scraping, or the training, development, or improvement of artificial intelligence (AI) systems or machine learning models, except where such use has been expressly authorised in writing by Foreground.
This restriction applies to both commercial and non-commercial uses and includes any extraction, reproduction, adaptation, or analysis of Content by automated or systematic means.
All rights in and to the Content are expressly reserved by Foreground to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, including relevant provisions of EU Directive 2019/790 on Copyright in the Digital Single Market.
The use of any names, likenesses, voices, or identifying features of individuals appearing in our Content also requires prior written consent.
SHARABLE CONTENT
We welcome the sharing of our work when it helps spread knowledge.
You may share links to our publicly available Video Content provided that you do so in a fair and lawful manner, do not alter or misrepresent the Content, and do not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Foreground without our prior written consent. You may not download, reproduce, upload, re-edit, or redistribute Video Content in full or in part on third-party platforms without permission.
We reserve the right to request the removal of any shared Content or links that violate these Terms or misrepresent our work. Unauthorized use of our Content may result in liability for any resulting loss or damage.
When you share to a social media platform, their terms of use and privacy policy will apply.
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
We welcome and encourage contributions of knowledge, expertise, and ideas that support our mission and help improve our work.
If you submit content to us, you retain ownership of your content. However, by submitting it, you grant Foreground a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, edit, publish, and display it for the operation, promotion, and development of the Website and our projects.
Where appropriate, contributors may be credited for their involvement, unless they choose to remain anonymous.
If you believe that any Content on the Website infringes your rights, please contact us at info@frgnd.org with sufficient information to allow us to investigate and respond.
EDUCATIONAL USE OF CONTENT
Educators, students, and learners may use our publicly available Content for legitimate educational purposes (such as classroom teaching, academic presentations, school assignments, and research), provided that such use is non-commercial and includes proper attribution to Foreground.
Educational use is subject to the following restrictions:
Content may not be used for any commercial or for-profit purpose.
Proper attribution must be given by clearly citing FOREGROUND Foundation as the source and rights holder of the Content.
Content must be accessed, shared, or shown using the original source link or official player, and not by copying or re-uploading.
Content may not be downloaded, modified, edited, or altered,
You may not upload, repost, mirror, or distribute our videos or other Content on third-party platforms or websites without our prior written consent.
Copyright notices, credits, and other proprietary notices must be kept intact.
Any educational use outside the scope of this section requires our prior written permission.
DONATIONS AND PAYMENTS
Your support helps fund our non-profit work, including the production and distribution of our content.
We reserve the right to refuse or return any contribution where required by law or where we reasonably suspect fraud, misuse, or unlawful activity.
DONATIONS
Donations made to Foreground are voluntary contributions and, unless otherwise required by applicable law, non-refundable once processed. You may choose to make a one-time donation or to support our work through a recurring monthly contribution.
All transactions are processed securely through Stripe or other third-party payment providers. Foreground does not store full payment card details. Payment processing is subject to the terms and privacy policies of the relevant provider.
Where offered, you may choose to be credited as a supporter of our work or of a specific production. In regard to confirming your preferences, we may contact you after your contribution. Credit listing is optional and may be subject to reasonable editorial formatting and content standards.
CANCELLATION OF RECURRING DONATIONS
You may cancel your monthly contribution at any time by contacting us at info@frgnd.org. Cancellation will apply to future payments only and does not affect donations already processed.
FUNDING AND PROJECT SUPPORT
Foreground may accept funding, grants, or project-based contributions from organisations, institutions, or partners who wish to support the development of specific productions or initiatives. Such support may be subject to separate written agreements defining the scope, terms, and intended use of funds.
Unless expressly agreed in writing, any form of support shall not confer any ownership rights or editorial control over Foreground’s content or productions.
OTHER PAYMENTS
Foreground may offer tickets, content access, merchandise, auctions, or other fundraising activities through the Website or third-party platforms. Any such payments are voluntary contributions supporting our mission and may be subject to additional terms presented at the time of purchase or participation. Unless otherwise stated at the time of purchase, such payments are non-refundable once processed.
PRIVACY AND PERSONAL DATA
For information about how we collect and process personal data you may consult our Privacy Policy, which is an integral part of these Terms. Please do not provide personal information about anyone unless you have the legal right to do so and have obtained any necessary consent.
LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FOREGROUND DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEBSITE AND YOUR USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
This Website and all Content, including video productions, materials, and related information, are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Foreground does not guarantee that the Website or any Content will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from omissions or inaccuracies.
The Content provided on the Website is intended for informational, educational, and documentary purposes only and does not constitute professional advice of any kind.
Foreground shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of the Website or its Content. This includes, without limitation, any loss of data, loss of income or revenue, loss of opportunity, business interruption, or other losses arising from use of, or inability to use, the Website or reliance on its Content or third-party links and services.
INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Foreground, its members, employees, partners, stakeholders, and third party providers from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including attorneys’ fees, resulting from any violation of these Terms.
Foreground reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will fully cooperate with Foreground.
GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Bulgaria, without regard to its conflict of law principles. If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, you will additionally benefit from any mandatory protections available to you under the laws of your country of residence.
In the event of a dispute arising in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website, we encourage you to contact us first at info@frgnd.org so that we may seek an amicable resolution. Where a dispute cannot be resolved amicably, it shall be submitted to the competent courts of Bulgaria, unless otherwise required by applicable mandatory consumer protection laws.
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
YOUR AFFIRMATIVE ACT OF USING THE WEBSITE (INCLUDING VIEWING CONTENT, WATCHING VIDEOS, SIGNING UP FOR UPDATES, SUBMITTING FORMS, MAKING A DONATION, OR OTHERWISE ACCESSING OR USING ANY PART OF THE WEBSITE), EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF REVIEWING THESE TERMS, OUR PRIVACY POLICY, OR OTHER LEGAL NOTICES, SIGNIFIES THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE THE WEBSITE OR PROVIDE ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION THROUGH IT.
