Last updated: 14.12.2025
By using our blog www.bearhugsnature.com, you agree to comply with the following Terms of Use. Please read these terms carefully before continuing to browse the website content.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Bear Hugs Nature website, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Disclaimer and all other policies mentioned herein. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.
2. Use of Content and Intellectual Property
2.1 Content Ownership
All content on the Bear Hugs Nature website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, information about nature destinations, health & wellness tips and eco-friendly practices, is the property of Bear Hugs Nature or its content providers and is protected by Bulgarian and international copyright laws.
2.2 Permitted Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable and revocable license to access and use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may: read, browse and enjoy our content online; share links to our content on social media; print single copies of articles for personal use.
2.3 Prohibited Use
Without our express written permission, you may not: reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any part of our website; use our content for commercial purposes; create derivative works based on our website content; extract or systematically collect content from our website; remove copyright or proprietary notices from our materials.
2.4 User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, reviews or other content to our website, you grant Bear Hugs Nature a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute and display such content worldwide in any media.
3. Disclaimer for Health & Wellness Content
3.1 Informational Purpose
Content on Bear Hugs Nature related to health & wellness topics is intended solely for informational and educational purposes. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
3.2 Consult a Professional
Before applying any health & wellness advice described on our website, we recommend consulting with a qualified medical professional, especially if you have existing health conditions, are taking medications or are pregnant.
3.3 Personal Responsibility
You bear full responsibility for decisions you make based on information provided on our website. Bear Hugs Nature is not liable for any consequences resulting from applying the described practices.
4. Limitation of Liability for Outdoor Activities
4.1 Risk Awareness
Bear Hugs Nature provides information about nature destinations and outdoor activities in Bulgaria. By using this information, you acknowledge that outdoor activities involve inherent risks. You bear full responsibility for your own safety and well-being when participating in any activities described on our website.
4.2 Accuracy of Information
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about nature destinations and conditions, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of all information. Conditions, weather and other factors can change rapidly and unpredictably.
4.3 Proper Preparation
Before undertaking any outdoor activity described on our website, you should: ensure you have the necessary skills, experience and level of physical fitness; obtain appropriate equipment and supplies; check current weather conditions from official sources; inform others of your plans and expected return time; comply with all local regulations and rules for protected areas.
5. Environmental Responsibility
5.1 Leave No Trace Principles
When visiting natural areas, we encourage you to follow Leave No Trace principles: plan ahead and prepare appropriately; travel and camp on durable surfaces; leave nature as we found it — without taking or removing natural objects, including rocks, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem; protect nature and wildlife; be considerate of other visitors; minimize campfire impact; dispose of waste properly.
5.2 Protected Areas
We encourage you to comply with all rules and regulations governing protected areas, nature reserves and national parks in Bulgaria, including obtaining necessary permits and observing access restrictions.
6. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Bear Hugs Nature. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Bear Hugs Nature shall not be liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through such websites or services.
7. User Conduct
When using our website, you agree not to: violate applicable laws or regulations; infringe the rights of others; submit false or misleading information; engage in conduct that is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene or invasive of another’s privacy; upload or transmit viruses or other malicious code; attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website, user accounts or computer systems; interfere with the proper functioning of the website.
8. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of the website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified terms.
9. Privacy Policy and Related Documents
Use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Disclaimer, which are incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. Please review all these documents to fully understand your rights and obligations when using our website.
10. Limitation of Liability
Bear Hugs Nature and its partners and collaborators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the website or any content therein. This includes but is not limited to personal injury, property damage or financial loss resulting from following information about nature destinations, wellness practices, eco-friendly tips or any other content on our website.
11. Governing Law
These Terms of Use and any disputes arising from or related to the use of our website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Bulgaria, without regard to its conflict of law principles.