TERMS OF USE
Last updated: 21 August 2026
Welcome to the website of Arms Wide Open Association – www.armswideopen.eu.
These Terms of Use govern access to and use of our website, its content and functionality.
By using this website, you agree to use it lawfully and in accordance with these Terms.
1. About Us
This website is operated by:
Arms Wide Open Association
Non-profit legal entity operating for the public benefit
Sofia, Bulgaria
Represented by: Anna Khakman, Chairperson
E-mail: info@armswideopen.bg
Telephone: +359 88 993 2233
Website: www.armswideopen.eu
Further legal information about the organisation is available in our Legal Notice.
2. Purpose of the Website
This website provides information about:
- Arms Wide Open and our mission;
- current and completed projects;
- social, educational, cultural and youth activities;
- initiatives, training and events;
- opportunities to participate;
- partnerships and funding organisations;
- publications, resources and project results;
- volunteering and opportunities to support our work;
- donations;
- ways to contact the organisation.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, information published on the website is provided for general informational purposes.
3. Use of the Website
You may freely access publicly available website content.
When using the website, you must not:
- violate applicable law;
- use the website for fraudulent or unlawful purposes;
- infringe the rights of Arms Wide Open or third parties;
- distribute malicious code, viruses or harmful software;
- interfere with the security or proper operation of the website;
- carry out unauthorised automated extraction or collection of information;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its systems or related infrastructure;
- use website content in a manner that infringes copyright or other rights.
4. Applications and Participation in Our Activities
Through the website or external platforms linked from it, Arms Wide Open may provide opportunities to apply, register or express interest in:
- projects;
- training activities;
- events;
- youth activities;
- educational programmes;
- volunteering;
- other initiatives.
Submitting an application or registration does not automatically guarantee participation, unless expressly stated otherwise.
Specific activities may be subject to additional eligibility criteria, age requirements, deadlines or participation rules.
Where specific conditions are provided, they apply together with these Terms.
5. Children and Young People
Some Arms Wide Open programmes are intended for children and young people.
Participation by a child or minor in certain activities may require consent, a declaration or another form of authorisation from a parent or legal guardian in accordance with applicable law and the rules of the relevant programme.
Arms Wide Open considers the safety, dignity and protection of children and young people to be fundamental principles of its activities.
6. Donations
Our website may provide an opportunity to support Arms Wide Open through donations.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, donations constitute voluntary support for the Association’s public-benefit activities.
Donations may be processed through external payment service providers, including PayPal.
When an external payment provider is used, its own terms and privacy policies also apply.
Arms Wide Open does not receive your PayPal login credentials and generally does not receive your full payment card details.
Where a particular fundraising campaign has specific conditions or a designated purpose, this will be stated in the relevant campaign information.
7. Project and Opportunity Information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information concerning programmes, events, deadlines, opportunities and projects is accurate and current.
However, information may change due to circumstances including:
- changes to project schedules;
- decisions by funding organisations;
- changes to dates or venues;
- participant capacity being reached;
- force majeure or other objective circumstances.
Where reasonably possible, we will update the relevant information promptly.
8. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, original content created by Arms Wide Open and published on this website, including:
- texts;
- graphics;
- photographs;
- videos;
- visual materials;
- publications;
- methodologies;
- educational materials;
- documents and other original works,
is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
Materials belonging to partners, photographers, artists, authors, donors or other third parties remain the property of their respective rights holders.
Arms Wide Open content may be quoted or shared for lawful non-commercial, educational and informational purposes with clear attribution, unless otherwise stated for a particular item.
Commercial use, substantial reproduction, modification or presenting our content as your own requires prior permission unless otherwise permitted by law.
9. Third-Party Content
Our website may contain:
- external links;
- YouTube videos;
- maps;
- payment services;
- social media content;
- materials from partner organisations;
- other third-party services or content.
Arms Wide Open does not control independent third-party websites and services and is not responsible for their availability, content, security or policies.
Use of those services may be subject to the relevant provider’s terms and policies.
10. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information on the website is accurate, current and reliable.
However, we do not guarantee that all information will at all times be complete, current or free from technical or typographical errors.
If you identify inaccurate or outdated information, you may contact us at info@armswideopen.bg.
11. Professional Information and Advice
Website content is primarily provided for informational and educational purposes.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, it does not constitute individual legal, medical, financial, psychological or other professional advice.
Where individual professional assistance is required, you should consult an appropriately qualified professional or competent authority.
12. Website Availability
We aim to keep our website accessible, secure and functional.
However, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability.
Temporary interruption may result from:
- maintenance;
- updates;
- third-party service issues;
- cybersecurity incidents;
- technical failures;
- circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
We may modify, update or discontinue individual website functions or content where necessary.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Arms Wide Open is not responsible for loss or damage arising solely from:
- temporary website unavailability;
- technical issues beyond our reasonable control;
- actions or services of independent third parties;
- use of website information outside its intended purpose;
- content of external websites.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation would be unlawful.
14. Personal Data Protection
Personal data processed in connection with the website is handled in accordance with our:
Privacy Policy
The use of cookies and similar technologies is described in our:
Cookie Policy
These documents form part of the rules applicable to the use of our website.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may periodically update these Terms following changes to:
- website functionality;
- the activities of the organisation;
- services used;
- applicable legislation.
The current version will be published on this page together with the date of the latest update.
16. Applicable Law
These Terms are governed by the applicable laws of the Republic of Bulgaria and applicable European Union law.
Any disputes shall be determined by the competent courts in accordance with applicable jurisdiction rules.
17. Contact
For questions concerning these Terms or use of the website:
Arms Wide Open Association / Сдружение „Отворени обятия“
Sofia, Bulgaria
E-mail: info@armswideopen.bg
Telephone: +359 88 993 2233
Website: www.armswideopen.eu