GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF THE WEBSITE OF THE
ASSOCIATION “INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HUMAN SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AND STANDARDS”

I. SUBJECT MATTER AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION
Art. 1 These General Terms and Conditions govern the relations between the Association “International Association for Human Systems Development and Standards” (hereinafter referred to as the “Association”), in connection with the use of its website [●] (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”), and any person who visits and uses it (hereinafter referred to as the “User”).
Art. 2 (1) The Association is a non-profit legal entity designated to carry out activities for public benefit.
(2) Information about the Association:
i. name: Association “International Association for Human Systems Development and Standards”;
ii. UIC: 208864618;
iii. registered office and management address: 6 Rayko Daskalov St., 8800 Sliven, Bulgaria.
Art. 3 (1) By visiting and using the Website, the User confirms that they have read these General Terms and Conditions and agree to comply with them.
(2) If the User does not agree with the General Terms and Conditions, they should discontinue using the Website.

II. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION
Art. 4 (1) The Association develops and promotes civil society, civic participation and good governance, spiritual values, education, science and culture.
(2) The Association supports citizens, businesses, the non-governmental sector, the media, central and local authorities in achieving these objectives.
Art. 5 In order to achieve its objectives, the Association may carry out, among other things, the following activities:
i. development and establishment of standards for quality, ethics and professionalism in the fields of coaching, training, consulting, personal development and other related practices;
ii. development and implementation of criteria, methodologies and procedures for assessment, certification, accreditation and subsequent monitoring;
iii. organization of seminars, training courses, conferences, workshops, lectures, discussions, supervision sessions and other educational and practical formats;
iv. development of training programs, courses, educational modules and information resources;
v. carrying out research and development activities and creating, publishing and distributing educational, scientific and informational materials;
vi. organization of public, educational, social and charitable initiatives and campaigns;
vii. support and development of communities, networks and platforms for the exchange of knowledge, experience and good practices;
viii. provision of consultations, mentoring and expert support in the field of personal and professional development;
ix. cooperation with state institutions, local authorities, educational institutions, business organizations, non-governmental structures and international organizations.
Art. 6 (1) The Association may carry out additional economic activities related to the subject matter of its principal activity and permitted under its Articles of Association and applicable legislation.
(2) The publication of information about a particular activity on the Website does not mean that it is offered permanently, that it is available at all times or that it is carried out entirely through the Website.

III. PURPOSE AND CONTENT OF THE WEBSITE
Art. 7 (1) The Website is entirely representative and informational in nature and aims to provide information about the Association and the activities carried out by it.
(2) No sales of products or services are carried out through the Website, no online payments are accepted and no distance contracts are concluded.
Art. 8 The Website may publish information regarding:
i. the Association, its mission and objectives;
ii. the activities, projects and initiatives of the Association;
iii. the composition and activities of the Management Board;
iv. the terms and procedure for membership in the Association;
v. current news, upcoming and past events;
vi. training courses, lectures, discussions, conferences and other initiatives related to the activities of the Association;
vii. documents, reports and other materials that the Association has decided to publish;
viii. contact details and other information related to the activities of the Association;
ix. public information regarding the remuneration of persons engaged in the activities of the Association, where such information is subject to publication pursuant to the applicable internal acts, decisions of the competent bodies of the Association and/or applicable legislation.
Art. 9 (1) As of the date of adoption of these General Terms and Conditions, the Website does not provide user registration, creation of user profiles, newsletter subscription, the possibility of online donations or other functionalities related to online payments.
(2) When new functionalities are introduced, the Association will update the applicable rules and notices prior to their use, where necessary.

IV. ACCESS AND RULES OF USE
Art. 10 (1) Access to public information on the Website is generally free and does not require the creation of a user profile.
(2) The Association may restrict access to individual materials or sections where this is necessary for the protection of rights, confidential information, information security or the lawful conduct of its activities.
Art. 11 The User undertakes to use the Website in good faith, in accordance with applicable legislation, these General Terms and Conditions and the rights of third parties.
Art. 12 The following are prohibited:
i. using the Website for unlawful, fraudulent or harmful purposes;
ii. sending or distributing malicious code, spam, misleading, offensive or illegal content;
iii. attempting unauthorized access, circumventing security measures, disrupting the operation of the Website or placing a load on the systems in a manner that impedes their normal functioning;
iv. impersonating another person or using another person’s data without a legal basis;
v. automated extraction, collection or systematic copying of content, except with the prior written consent of the Association or where permitted by law.

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V. INQUIRIES AND ELECTRONIC CORRESPONDENCE
Art. 13 (1) The User may send inquiries through the contact addresses published on the Website or through an available contact form.
(2) Sending an inquiry is solely for the purpose of establishing contact or obtaining information. It does not constitute registration, an application for membership, confirmation of participation, conclusion of a contract, acceptance for certification or accreditation.
Art. 14 (1) When using the contact form, the User should provide accurate and up-to-date data necessary for reviewing the inquiry and providing a response.
(2) The User should not send unnecessary personal data, special categories of personal data, confidential information concerning third parties or content which they have no right or basis to provide.
Art. 15 The Association may respond through the means of contact specified by the User. The possibility and timeframe for a response depend on the nature of the inquiry, the need for additional information and the current workload.

VI. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Art. 16 (1) Membership in the Association is voluntary and is open to Bulgarian and foreign natural and legal persons who agree with the Articles of Association.
(2) Through the form provided on the Website, an application for membership may be submitted to the General Assembly of the founders.
(3) The applicant should complete the data required in the form and declare that they are familiar with and accept the Articles of Association of the Association.
Art. 17 (1) Submission of an application through the Website does not automatically result in membership and does not constitute confirmation of acceptance of the applicant.
(2) A new member is admitted by a decision of the General Assembly of the founders under the terms and in accordance with the procedure provided for in the Articles of Association.
(3) The General Assembly of the founders reviews the application no later than its second meeting after receiving it. The application is approved if more than half of all members of the General Assembly of the founders have voted in favor of it.
Art. 18 (1) Where necessary, the Association may request additional data or documents relevant to the consideration of the application.
(2) The decision on the application is communicated to the applicant through the contact details provided by them.
(3) Any entrance, annual and other property contributions due, if any, are determined and paid in accordance with the Articles of Association and the decisions of the competent bodies of the Association, outside the Website. No payments are made through the Website.

VII. INFORMATION ON TRAINING, EVENTS AND INITIATIVES AND PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE ACTIVITIES
Art. 19 The Website may contain preliminary or current information about training courses, lectures, conferences, workshops, supervision sessions, campaigns, projects and other initiatives of the Association or its partners.
Art. 20 (1) Participation in a specific activity is governed by the applicable invitation, registration procedure, contract or special terms and conditions for the respective activity.
(2) Publication of information on the Website does not constitute confirmation of participation. Participation is confirmed only after an express notification from the Association or after completion of the procedure announced for the specific case.
(3) Where separate terms and conditions apply to a specific activity, they take precedence over these General Terms and Conditions with respect to the matters specifically governed by them.
Art. 21 (1) The Association may update information regarding the program, lecturers, venue, date, format, capacity or other organizational circumstances.
(2) The issuance of a statement, certificate, assessment or other document is carried out only upon fulfillment of the predetermined criteria and in accordance with the respective separate procedure. Visiting the Website, sending an inquiry or submitting an application for membership does not create a right to such a document.
Art. 22 (1) In connection with the activities of the Association, persons may be engaged to carry out specific lecturing, administrative, organizational or other activities for the benefit of the Association.
(2) With a view to ensuring transparency regarding the remuneration of persons engaged in the activities of the Association, the Association discloses the following information:
Krasimira Angelova receives monthly remuneration in the amount of EUR 500, which relates to the lecturing activities performed by her.
Viktoria Petrova receives monthly remuneration in the amount of EUR 300, which relates to the administrative activities performed by her in connection with the activities and functioning of the Association.
(2) The specified remuneration relates to activities actually performed for the benefit of the Association and is governed in accordance with the applicable decisions of the competent bodies of the Association and the respective contracts and does not constitute distribution of profit or property of the Association.

VIII. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Art. 23 (1) The content of the Website, including texts, images, graphics, signs, logos, audio and video materials, publications, methodologies, documents, databases, design and software elements, is owned by the Association or is used on a lawful basis.
(2) The User may view and save individual materials for personal and non-commercial use, provided that indications of authorship and source are retained.
Art. 24 Without the prior written consent of the rights holder, reproduction, modification, translation, publication, distribution, provision to third parties, incorporation into other products or commercial use of content from the Website is not permitted, except in cases permitted by law.
Art. 25 Where third-party content is published on the Website, the rights thereto belong to the respective rights holders and its use is subject to the terms specified by them and applicable legislation.

IX. PERSONAL DATA AND COOKIES
Art. 26 (1) Personal data provided through the contact form, the membership application form or in connection with electronic correspondence are processed in accordance with applicable legislation and the published Privacy Policy.
(2) Questions and requests related to the processing of personal data may be sent to support@humansystems.institute.
Art. 27 (1) As of the date of adoption of these General Terms and Conditions, the Association does not use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel or other similar analytics, tracking or marketing tools through the Website.
(2) The Website may use only technically necessary cookies or similar technologies, insofar as they are necessary for its operation and security. Up-to-date information on the technologies actually used is provided in the Privacy Policy.
(3) If analytical, functional or marketing technologies are introduced in the future, the Association will update the relevant information and, where applicable, provide a mechanism for prior selection and consent.

X. EXTERNAL LINKS
Art. 28 (1) The Website may contain links to websites, platforms, publications or services of third parties.
(2) The Association does not control the content and rules of these external resources and is not responsible for their availability, security, accuracy or the actions of the respective third parties.
(3) Providing a link does not necessarily imply endorsement, recommendation or partnership, unless expressly stated otherwise.

XI. AVAILABILITY, CURRENCY OF INFORMATION AND LIABILITY
Art. 29 (1) The Association makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on the Website is accurate and up to date, but does not guarantee that every publication is complete, error-free or current at all times.
(2) When making a decision of legal, financial, professional or other material significance, the User should verify the applicable information and, where necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.
Art. 30 The Association may temporarily or permanently modify, restrict, discontinue or update the Website or individual parts thereof, including due to maintenance, technical problems, security considerations or changes in its activities.
Art. 31 (1) To the extent permitted by law, the Association shall not be liable for damages caused by improper use of the Website, actions of the User, third-party services, interruption of access or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Association.
(2) Nothing in these General Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable legislation.

XII. AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Art. 32 (1) The Association may amend and supplement these General Terms and Conditions, including in the event of changes to the Website, its functionalities, the activities of the Association, applicable legislation or organizational requirements.
(2) The current version is published on the Website with the effective date indicated. Amendments apply prospectively from the date of their publication, unless a later date is specified.

XIII. APPLICABLE LAW AND CONTACT
Art. 33 (1) Matters not regulated by these General Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the legislation of the Republic of Bulgaria.
(2) Any disputes arising shall be settled by mutual agreement and, where this is not possible, by the competent Bulgarian court.
Art. 34 (1) Questions regarding the Website and these General Terms and Conditions may be sent by email to [●] or to the registered office address of the Association.
(2) Questions and requests related to the processing of personal data may be sent to support@humansystems.institute.