Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: May 9, 2025
Website: www.bapa-police.com
Organization: Bulgarian American Police Association (“B.A.P.A.,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)
Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using the Bulgarian American Police Association’s website (“Website,” “Site,” or “Service”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other 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 the Bulgarian American Police Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It is intended to provide information about our mission, charitable initiatives, events, membership, donation opportunities, and community outreach. These Terms govern your use of the Website and form a legal agreement between you and B.A.P.A.
1. Use of the Website
This Website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. You may browse content and use contact forms or donation features solely for lawful and legitimate purposes.
You agree:
Not to interfere with the functionality or security of the Site
Not to attempt unauthorized access to any systems or features
To comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws while using this Website
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use this Website. By accessing or interacting with any part of the Site, you confirm that:
You are of legal age and
You have the authority to enter into these Terms on behalf of yourself or the organization you represent
This Website is intended for adults interested in B.A.P.A.’s mission, membership, and charitable programs.
3. Website Access
You are not required to register or create an account to use this Website. We reserve the right to:
Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time, without prior notice
Temporarily or permanently restrict access for maintenance, security, or organizational reasons
B.A.P.A. is not liable for any inconvenience or loss caused by website downtime or changes.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website—including but not limited to text, images, logos, graphics, videos, designs, and code—is the property of the Bulgarian American Police Association or its content providers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may not:
Copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce any content from the Website without prior written consent
Use our logos, names, or images in any way that implies endorsement or affiliation without permission
Reverse-engineer or attempt to extract the website’s source code
Any unauthorized use of B.A.P.A.’s intellectual property may result in legal action.
5. Submitted Information
Any information you submit through our Website—such as contact forms, donation notes, volunteer inquiries, or feedback—must be truthful and not violate any third-party rights.
By submitting content, you:
Grant B.A.P.A. a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to store, process, and respond to your submission
Acknowledge that B.A.P.A. may retain this information for internal records, community support, or donation acknowledgment
All materials, digital content, and communications created by B.A.P.A. in response remain the property of the organization unless stated otherwise in a written agreement.
6. Service Availability
While we strive to keep the Website accessible and fully functional at all times, we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.
You acknowledge that:
Access may be suspended or limited at any time without prior notice due to maintenance, updates, or security concerns
B.A.P.A. is not liable for any loss, delay, or inconvenience resulting from technical issues or unavailability of the Website
We reserve the right to make changes or improvements to the Website at our discretion.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, B.A.P.A. is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of this Website.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Technical errors or service interruptions
Loss of data or unauthorized access
Damage to your device or system from viruses or harmful content encountered through our Site
Use of this Website is at your own risk.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless B.A.P.A., its officers, members, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
Your use or misuse of the Website
Your violation of these Terms
Any infringement by you of the rights of another individual or entity
Any breach of applicable laws while using this Site
This obligation survives your use of the Website.
9. Third-Party Services
Our Website may contain links to or integrate with third-party platforms (e.g., PayPal for donations, social media, or embedded videos). These external sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies and terms of use.
Please note:
B.A.P.A. is not responsible for the content, security, or practices of third-party websites
Use of third-party services is at your discretion and governed by their respective terms
We do not guarantee the performance or reliability of these services
We encourage you to review third-party policies before engaging with them.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, if:
You violate these Terms
You misuse or attempt to damage the Site or its functionality
Your actions harm our organization, members, or reputation
Upon termination:
Your right to access the Website will cease immediately
All provisions that should reasonably survive—such as intellectual property, indemnification, and limitations of liability—will remain in effect
11. No Warranty
This Website and its contents are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
We do not guarantee:
That the Website will be error-free, secure, or continuously available
That content is complete, accurate, or suitable for any particular purpose
That use of the Website will yield specific results or benefits
You use this Website at your own risk. We disclaim all warranties to the maximum extent permitted by law.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any legal disputes or claims arising from your use of the Website or related to these Terms must be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.
13. Dispute Resolution
If a dispute arises between you and B.A.P.A. in connection with your use of the Website, both parties agree to:
First attempt to resolve the matter informally through direct communication within 30 days
If no resolution is reached, submit the dispute to binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association
The arbitration will take place in Schaumburg, Illinois, and both parties agree to abide by the arbitrator’s decision.
14. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to revise or update these Terms at any time. If changes are made:
The updated Terms will be posted on this page
The “Effective Date” at the top will reflect the most recent version
By continuing to use the Website after changes are posted, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review them periodically.
15. Acceptable Use
By using this Website, you agree not to:
Upload, distribute, or transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code
Interfere with or disrupt the integrity, security, or functionality of the Website
Harass, impersonate, or threaten B.A.P.A. staff, volunteers, members, or other users
Attempt to access restricted areas or systems without authorization
Collect, scrape, or misuse personal data or contact information from the site
Violations of this policy may result in restricted access or legal action.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us:
Email: info@bapa-police.com
Phone: +1 (708) 316-8730
Website: www.bapa-police.com
