TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE OF THE BULGARIA WANTS YOU WEBSITE BY USERS (“TALENTS”)
1. General Provisions
1.1. These Terms and Conditions govern the access to and use of the website bulgariawantsyou.com and its related functionalities (“the Website”), provided by Bulgaria Wants You (“BWY”).
1.2. The Website is an innovative online environment connecting Bulgarian trainees and professionals residing in Bulgaria or abroad (“Talents”) with potential employers. It enables the creation of profiles, job applications, participation in events, document uploads, and communication between Talents and employers.
1.3. By registering and/or accessing the Website, the Talent declares that they are familiar with these Terms and Conditions, accept them, and agree to comply with them. If the Talent does not agree to these Terms and Conditions, they are not entitled to use the Website.
1.4. Acceptance of these Terms constitutes an electronic statement within the meaning of the Electronic Document and Electronic Certification Services Act and has the force of a written agreement between BWY and the Talent.
1.5. Any matters not regulated herein shall be governed by the applicable legislation of the Republic of Bulgaria.
2. Registration and Profile
2.1. To access all functionalities of the Website, the Talent must register by completing the electronic registration form and providing the required personal data in accordance with BWY’s Privacy Policy.
2.2. By registering, the Talent confirms that they are at least 18 years old, legally competent, and entitled to enter into an agreement with BWY.
2.3. The Talent must provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information during registration and maintain it as such while using the Website. BWY shall not be liable for any damages resulting from false or incomplete data.
2.4. Upon successful registration, an individual user account (“Profile”) is created, allowing the Talent to enter information about their name, education, professional experience, location, telephone, email, qualifications, and skills, as well as to upload documents such as CVs, certificates, and other materials related to their professional qualifications.
2.5. The Talent is responsible for all actions carried out through their Profile. They must keep their username and password confidential and not disclose them to third parties. In case of unauthorized access or suspicion thereof, the Talent must immediately notify BWY.
2.6. BWY reserves the right to refuse registration or to deactivate a Profile in case of reasonable suspicion of a breach of these Terms or of applicable law.
2.7. BWY is not responsible for the content of documents and files uploaded by Talents. The Talent is solely responsible for the legality, accuracy, and relevance of any uploaded content. Only documents directly related to the Talent’s professional background (e.g., CVs, certificates) may be uploaded. Uploading misleading, false, illegal, or third-party-infringing content is strictly prohibited.
3. Rights and Obligations of the Talent
3.1. The Talent has the right to:
3.1.1. Access and use the functionalities of the Website in accordance with these Terms;
3.1.2. Create and maintain a Profile containing personal and professional information;
3.1.3. Upload CVs and documents evidencing skills and qualifications;
3.1.4. Apply for job postings published by employers. The Talent acknowledges that each employer acts as a data controller under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and is solely responsible for lawful data processing, including respecting the Talent’s data subject rights;
3.1.5. Register for events organized via the Website;
3.1.6. Communicate directly with employers through the Website’s messaging system if their Profile is public;
3.1.7. Choose the visibility of their Profile – public or limited – in line with Website settings.
3.2. The Talent must:
3.2.1. Use the Website in good faith and in compliance with Bulgarian law;
3.2.2. Provide truthful and up-to-date information in their Profile and when communicating with employers;
3.2.3. Not post or upload content that is illegal, false, misleading, discriminatory, offensive, defamatory, or infringing intellectual property rights;
3.2.4. Use employer contact information only for job application or professional communication purposes;
3.2.5. Keep their login credentials confidential;
3.2.6. Not engage in actions that may hinder or disrupt the normal operation or security of the Website.
3.3. The Talent bears full responsibility for all content they upload or publish and for any resulting consequences. BWY does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or lawfulness of user-generated content.
4. Website Functionalities
4.1. The Website provides Talents with access to job postings published by employers, enabling applications via their Profile.
4.2. Talents may upload CVs, certificates, diplomas, and other qualification documents. Such files are stored in the Talent’s Profile and shared with employers only according to the visibility settings chosen by the Talent.
4.3. Talents may register for BWY-organized events via the Website.
4.4. Communication between Talents and employers may take place through the internal messaging system, accessible only when the Talent’s Profile is public.
4.5. Depending on visibility settings:
(a) Limited – only name, photo, and country of residence are visible;
(b) Public – all Profile information and uploaded documents are visible.
Talents may modify visibility settings at any time.
4.6. BWY is not responsible for how employers use information they have lawfully accessed through the Website.
5. Rights and Obligations of BWY
5.1. BWY has the right to:
5.1.1. Provide access to the Website and its functionalities;
5.1.2. Modify, supplement, or temporarily restrict functionalities for development, maintenance, or security reasons;
5.1.3. Moderate or remove content where there is evidence of violation of these Terms, the law, or third-party rights;
5.1.4. Suspend or block a Profile upon reasonable suspicion of misuse or breach of these Terms;
5.1.5. Store and process personal data in accordance with the Privacy Policy;
5.1.6. Provide access to Talent-uploaded information only to employers, consistent with the Talent’s visibility settings.
5.2. BWY is obliged to:
5.2.1. Maintain the proper functioning of the Website and take reasonable security measures;
5.2.2. Process personal data lawfully and only for service-related purposes;
5.2.3. Not disclose Talent information to third parties except as required by law or the Privacy Policy;
5.2.4. Notify Talents of significant changes to the Terms or Website functionalities;
5.2.5. Act upon received reports of violations.
5.3. BWY is not responsible for:
5.3.1. The accuracy or legality of user- or employer-provided information;
5.3.2. Any contact, negotiation, or employment contracts between Talents and employers;
5.3.3. Damages resulting from circumstances beyond BWY’s control, including technical failures or third-party actions.
5.4. All notices and communications between BWY and the Talent shall be deemed duly delivered once sent via email or Website functionality to the address provided during registration.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1. All intellectual property rights in the Website—including design, structure, graphics, software, databases, trademarks, and logos—belong to BWY or its licensors. Any use without BWY’s prior written consent is prohibited.
6.2. The Talent retains ownership of all intellectual property in the content they create, upload, or publish, including CVs, documents, and images.
6.3. By uploading content, the Talent grants BWY a non-exclusive, royalty-free, revocable, worldwide licence to store, use, and provide access to such content within the Website’s functionalities and in line with their privacy settings.
6.4. The Talent warrants that they have all necessary rights to upload and share such content and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.
6.5. The use of content published by other Talents or employers for purposes other than legitimate job-related communication is prohibited.
6.6. Upon identifying any intellectual property infringement, BWY may remove or restrict access to the infringing content and/or block the Profile.
6.7. Any ideas, feedback, or suggestions provided by the Talent to BWY regarding the Website may be used freely by BWY without obligation of compensation.
7. Data Protection
7.1. BWY processes personal data in accordance with applicable law and its Privacy Policy, available on the Website and forming an integral part of these Terms.
7.2. By registering, the Talent confirms awareness of and consent to the processing of their personal data as described in the Privacy Policy.
7.3. The Talent retains all data subject rights under applicable legislation.
8. Liability
8.1. BWY shall not be liable for:
8.1.1. The accuracy or legality of content uploaded by Talents or employers;
8.1.2. The outcome of job applications, including interview invitations or hiring decisions;
8.1.3. The conclusion, performance, or termination of employment or civil contracts between Talents and employers;
8.1.4. Damages caused by third parties;
8.1.5. Temporary interruptions or technical issues beyond BWY’s control.
8.2. The Talent is fully liable for:
8.2.1. The legality and content of uploaded information and documents;
8.2.2. All actions performed through their Profile, whether by them or unauthorized users;
8.2.3. Any damages caused to BWY or third parties due to violations of these Terms or applicable law.
8.3. The Website may contain links to external websites. BWY is not responsible for their content or privacy policies.
8.4. Services are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of uninterrupted operation or suitability for a particular purpose. BWY shall not be liable for loss of profits or indirect damages.
8.5. BWY shall not be liable for non-performance or delay due to force majeure events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, wars, cyberattacks, or communication failures.
9. Termination and Account Blocking
9.1. The Talent may terminate use of the Website and delete their Profile at any time via the available functionalities.
9.2. BWY may terminate or block access to a Profile in cases of:
9.2.1. Breach of these Terms or applicable law;
9.2.2. Request from a competent authority;
9.2.3. Suspected abuse, unauthorized access, or security threat;
9.2.4. Prolonged inactivity (over 5 years).
9.3. Upon deletion, all data shall be erased or anonymized unless longer retention is required by law.
9.4. Termination or blocking does not release the Talent from liability for prior actions.
10. Amendments to the Terms
10.1. BWY may amend these Terms at any time to reflect legal or service-related changes.
10.2. Updated Terms will be published on the Website and take effect upon publication unless stated otherwise.
10.3. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the amendments. Talents who disagree must cease use and delete their Profile.
11. Complaints and Dispute Resolution
11.1. Talents may submit complaints or reports regarding the Website via the contact details provided in the “Contact” section.
11.2. BWY will review all complaints within a reasonable period and inform the Talent of the outcome.
11.3. Disputes may be resolved through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, including the European Commission’s Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platform: http://ec.europa.eu/odr.
11.4. Notwithstanding the above, the Talent retains the right to seek judicial protection of their rights.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
12.1. These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria.
12.2. Any disputes between BWY and the Talent arising from or related to these Terms or the use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent Bulgarian courts.
These Terms and Conditions enter into force on 12 September 2025.