Disclaimer - Bangladesh Nature Foundation

Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF)

Head Office: Sayman Road, Cox’s Bazar-4700, Bangladesh

Effective Date: 01 January 2010

Last Updated: 16 September 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the official website of Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF).

The information and materials published on this Website are provided to support public awareness, environmental education, conservation, research, knowledge sharing, community engagement, transparency, and communication concerning BNF’s work. BNF seeks to provide information that is accurate, useful, responsible, and relevant to its mission of environmental conservation, biodiversity protection, sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, community development, and protection of Bangladesh’s natural heritage. However, users should understand that information available through an internet-based platform may change over time and may contain limitations, omissions, technical errors, or information that becomes outdated. Accordingly, this Website Disclaimer explains the scope and limitations of information provided through https://bdnature.org/.

By using this Website, you acknowledge and accept the terms of this Disclaimer together with BNF’s applicable Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

2. General Information

The content of this Website is provided primarily for:

General information;
Public awareness;
Environmental education;
Conservation communication;
Research and academic reference;
Knowledge sharing;
Community engagement;
Project communication;
Organizational transparency;
Partnership development; and
Public information about Bangladesh Nature Foundation.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, information on this Website should not be considered individualized professional advice. The Website is not intended to replace professional, technical, legal, financial, medical, scientific, environmental, engineering, regulatory, or other specialized advice.

3. About Bangladesh Nature Foundation

Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF) is a non-political, non-profit organization working for environmental conservation, biodiversity protection, sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, community development, education, and related areas in Bangladesh. BNF’s current Website describes its work through areas including biodiversity conservation, community empowerment, climate action, sustainable development, ecosystem conservation, community livelihoods, climate and disaster resilience, and education and awareness. Information about BNF’s organization, projects, programs, partners, activities, personnel, and institutional development may change over time. Accordingly, historical and current Website content should be interpreted according to the date and context in which it was published.

4. No Guarantee of Completeness

BNF makes reasonable efforts to maintain useful and accurate Website content. However, BNF does not guarantee that every item of information on the Website is:

Complete;
Accurate in every detail;
Current at all times;
Error-free;
Suitable for every purpose;
Applicable to every geographic location;
Scientifically conclusive;
Permanently available; or
Free from omissions.

Information may be updated, corrected, supplemented, replaced, archived, or removed without prior notice.

5. Information May Change

Environmental, ecological, social, economic, scientific, project, institutional, and operational information can change over time. For example:

Project timelines may change;
Project activities may be modified;
Funding arrangements may change;
Research findings may be updated;
Project locations may change;
Partnerships may develop or conclude;
Organizational information may be revised;
Conservation conditions may change; and
Government policies or environmental conditions may change.

Users should therefore verify important information before relying on it for a decision or undertaking.

6. Research and Scientific Information Disclaimer

BNF may publish or make available:

Research findings;
Technical reports;
Environmental assessments;
Biodiversity information;
Project reports;
Scientific articles;
Educational materials;
Field observations;
Maps;
Statistics;
Data summaries;
Ecological information; and
Other scientific or technical resources.

Scientific information is normally subject to the methodology, geographical scope, sampling design, study period, analytical approach, limitations, and assumptions of the relevant research or project. The publication of scientific or technical information on this Website does not mean that the information is universally applicable to all locations, ecosystems, species, communities, or circumstances. Users conducting academic or professional research should consult the original publication, report, dataset, methodology, references, and associated limitations before relying on the information.

7. No Professional Advice

Nothing on this Website should automatically be interpreted as professional advice. This includes information relating to:

Environmental management;
Biodiversity conservation;
Climate change;
Ecosystem restoration;
Coastal management;
Natural-resource management;
Agriculture;
Aquaculture;
Livelihood development;
Disaster preparedness;
Community development;
Research;
Finance;
Law;
Health;
Engineering;
Land management; or
Regulatory compliance.

Where a particular decision involves significant environmental, financial, legal, safety, technical, or social consequences, users should obtain appropriate professional advice and conduct independent assessment.

8. Conservation Information

BNF’s Website may provide information about ecosystems, species, habitats, conservation sites, natural resources, environmental conditions, and conservation activities. Such information may be intended to increase awareness and support conservation. Users must not interpret Website information as authorization to:

Enter restricted areas;
Collect wildlife;
Capture wildlife;
Remove plants or organisms;
Harvest natural resources;
Conduct field activities;
Undertake research;
Access private or community property; or
Conduct commercial activities.

Any activity involving protected areas, wildlife, natural resources, private property, community-managed resources, or government-managed areas may require separate authorization.

9. Sensitive Conservation Information

Certain ecological or geographic information may be sensitive. For conservation reasons, BNF may:

Generalize locations;
Omit precise coordinates;
Limit information;
Delay publication;
Modify descriptions; or
Withhold certain details.

Users must not attempt to use Website information to locate, capture, collect, trade, disturb, or otherwise exploit sensitive species, habitats, or natural resources.

10. Project Information

The Website may contain descriptions of current, completed, planned, proposed, or historical projects. Project information may include:

Project objectives;
Locations;
Activities;
Partners;
Funding information;
Duration;
Expected outputs;
Expected outcomes;
Beneficiary information;
Research components;
Photographs;
Project updates; and
Impact information.

The inclusion of a project on the Website does not necessarily mean that all planned activities have been completed or that every anticipated result has been achieved. Project descriptions may represent plans, objectives, or intended activities rather than guaranteed outcomes.

11. Project Results and Impact Statements

Statements regarding project outcomes, impacts, benefits, achievements, or expected results should be interpreted in their appropriate project context. Actual results may depend on factors including:

Environmental conditions;
Climate events;
Community participation;
Funding;
Government policy;
Market conditions;
Institutional cooperation;
Project duration;
Technical limitations; and
Other factors outside BNF’s direct control.

References to expected or intended impacts should not automatically be interpreted as guarantees of future outcomes.

12. Current Project Information

BNF’s Website may feature current projects and activities. For example, the Website currently presents a project concerning climate-resilient coastal livelihoods in Cox’s Bazar, involving circular resource utilization, sustainable aquaculture, community enterprises, conservation participation, and capacity development. The Website identifies an 18-month project period from October 2026 to March 2028 and identifies Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University as the scientific and technical lead and Versatile Sea Resources as a private-sector partner. Project information may subsequently be updated as implementation progresses. Users should consult the relevant project page or contact BNF for the latest verified information.

13. Photographs and Visual Materials

The Website may contain photographs, videos, illustrations, maps, graphics, and other visual materials relating to:

People;
Communities;
Conservation activities;
Wildlife;
Landscapes;
Ecosystems;
Research;
Field activities;
Projects;
Events; and
Organizational activities.

Photographs and other visual materials are generally intended to document or communicate BNF’s work. A photograph should not automatically be interpreted as evidence that:

Every person shown is a beneficiary;
Every location shown is a project location;
Every activity shown is currently ongoing;
Every species shown is present at the location at all times; or
Every person depicted endorses a particular statement or organization.

14. Community and Beneficiary Stories

BNF may publish stories describing experiences, activities, achievements, challenges, or perspectives of communities and individuals. Such stories are intended to communicate aspects of BNF’s work and should not automatically be interpreted as statistically representative of all communities, beneficiaries, or populations. Individual experiences can differ substantially between locations and circumstances.

15. Children and Vulnerable Persons

Where Website materials contain photographs, stories, or information involving children or vulnerable persons, such content is intended for legitimate organizational, educational, awareness, documentation, or communication purposes. Users must not exploit, harass, identify, target, contact, or otherwise misuse information concerning children or vulnerable persons obtained from the Website.

16. Maps and Geographic Information

BNF may publish maps, locations, geographic descriptions, project areas, ecological boundaries, or other spatial information. Such information may have limitations relating to:

Map scale;
Data quality;
Survey methods;
Geographic accuracy;
Resolution;
Date of collection;
Environmental changes; and
Source information.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, Website maps should not be treated as authoritative legal boundaries, cadastral surveys, navigation data, engineering surveys, emergency maps, or official land records.

Users requiring authoritative geographic information should consult the relevant government authority or qualified professional.

17. Environmental Data

Environmental and ecological conditions can change rapidly. Data concerning:

Water;
Soil;
Climate;
Biodiversity;
Vegetation;
Coastal systems;
Marine ecosystems;
Wetlands;
Wildlife;
Natural resources; or
Other environmental conditions

may reflect observations from a particular time, place, sampling design, or project.

Such information should not automatically be interpreted as representing current conditions across an entire region.

18. Climate and Disaster Information

BNF may publish information concerning:

Climate change;
Climate adaptation;
Climate mitigation;
Disaster preparedness;
Disaster resilience;
Environmental hazards;
Coastal vulnerability; and
Post-disaster rehabilitation.

Such information is intended primarily for awareness, research, education, and programmatic purposes. Unless expressly identified as an official emergency communication, BNF Website content should not be relied upon as the sole source of emergency warnings, evacuation instructions, weather alerts, disaster response directions, or public-safety information. During emergencies, users should follow instructions issued by competent government authorities and emergency-management agencies.

19. Livelihood and Economic Information

BNF may publish information concerning:

Sustainable livelihoods;
Community enterprises;
Small entrepreneurship;
Market linkages;
Alternative livelihoods;
Sustainable aquaculture;
Natural-resource-based livelihoods; and
Community economic development.

Such information is not intended to constitute individualized financial, investment, business, tax, or commercial advice. Actual economic outcomes may vary substantially between individuals, households, communities, markets, and locations.

20. Education and Awareness Materials

Educational resources on the Website are intended to promote understanding and awareness of environmental and conservation issues. Educational content may simplify complex scientific or technical subjects for public communication. Users requiring detailed technical information should consult the underlying scientific literature, official sources, technical reports, or qualified professionals.

21. External Websites and Third-Party Links

The BNF Website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. External links may be provided for:

Research;
Reference;
Education;
Government information;
Academic resources;
Partner organizations;
Donor information;
Project resources; or
Public convenience.

BNF does not control third-party websites. Accordingly, BNF is not responsible for the:

Accuracy of external content;
Availability of external websites;
Security of external websites;
Privacy practices of external websites;
Products or services offered by third parties;
Advertisements appearing on third-party websites;
Terms of third-party websites; or
Subsequent changes to linked websites.

A link to an external website does not necessarily constitute endorsement, sponsorship, certification, or approval by BNF.

22. Third-Party Organizations

References to government agencies, universities, research institutions, NGOs, donors, companies, organizations, projects, researchers, or other third parties are provided for informational or contextual purposes unless explicitly stated otherwise. The presence of a third-party name or logo on the Website does not necessarily mean that the organization:

Endorses BNF;
Endorses every BNF position;
Is currently a BNF partner;
Provides funding to BNF;
Is responsible for BNF’s activities; or
Has authorized all Website content.

Specific partnerships should be interpreted according to the relevant project or institutional documentation.

23. Donations

BNF may provide information about donations or opportunities to support its work. Donation information should be used only through official BNF communication channels and authorized payment mechanisms. BNF does not authorize individuals to solicit donations using unofficial personal accounts, unauthorized payment channels, or misleading representations of BNF projects. Users should verify suspicious donation requests before making payments.

24. No Guarantee of Employment or Selection

Information concerning:

Careers;
Employment;
Internships;
Volunteer opportunities;
Consultancies;
Partnerships;
Research collaboration;
Grants;
Events; or
Other opportunities

does not constitute a guarantee of selection, employment, appointment, funding, or participation.

Applicants and interested parties may be required to satisfy separate eligibility requirements and selection procedures.

25. Intellectual Property Disclaimer

Unless otherwise indicated, Website content may be protected by copyright, trademark, database rights, design rights, or other applicable intellectual-property rights. Users should not assume that content is free for unrestricted copying or commercial use merely because it is publicly accessible. Where content is licensed under a specific license, the relevant license terms apply. Where no specific license is stated, users should obtain appropriate permission before substantial reproduction, commercial exploitation, redistribution, or modification.

26. Research and Publication Attribution

Where users reproduce or refer to BNF research, reports, publications, photographs, datasets, or other materials, appropriate attribution should be provided. Users should not alter research findings or remove methodological limitations in a way that creates a misleading impression. BNF should not be represented as endorsing a user’s:

Research conclusions;
Commercial product;
Service;
Political position;
Policy proposal;
Academic institution; or
Other activity

merely because BNF material has been cited or reproduced.

27. User-Submitted Information

Where users submit information through Website forms or other communication channels, BNF may use that information for legitimate organizational purposes consistent with its Privacy Policy. Users are responsible for ensuring that information they submit is accurate and that they have the right to provide it. Users should not submit confidential information belonging to another person or organization without authorization.

28. Privacy

BNF recognizes the importance of privacy and seeks to handle personal information responsibly. The collection and use of personal information through the Website are addressed in BNF’s Privacy Policy.

Users should review the Privacy Policy before submitting personal information through the Website.

29. Cookies and Analytics

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies for purposes such as:

Essential Website functionality;
User preferences;
Security;
Analytics;
Performance;
Feedback;
Social-media functionality; and
Other Website features.

The Website currently provides cookie controls covering categories such as necessary, functional, analytical, advertisement, and unclassified cookies. The availability and configuration of these technologies may change over time. Users should consult the Website’s Cookie Policy or cookie-management interface for current information.

30. Website Security

BNF takes reasonable steps to support the security and reliability of its Website. However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. BNF does not guarantee that the Website will be free from:

Cyberattacks;
Malware;
Viruses;
Unauthorized access;
Technical vulnerabilities;
Internet disruptions; or
Other security incidents.

Users should maintain appropriate security on their own devices and use reasonable caution when accessing online services.

31. Website Availability

BNF does not guarantee uninterrupted Website availability. The Website may occasionally be unavailable because of:

Maintenance;
Server problems;
Hosting issues;
Internet disruptions;
Software updates;
Security incidents;
Technical failures;
Force majeure events; or
Other circumstances beyond BNF’s reasonable control.

BNF may modify, suspend, or discontinue Website features where necessary.

32. No Warranty

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its content are provided on an “as available” and “as is” basis. BNF does not provide an absolute warranty that:

Website information is always complete;
Website information is always current;
Website content is error-free;
Website services will always be available;
External links will remain active;
Downloaded files will always be compatible with every system; or
The Website will be completely free of security risks.

Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to remove any legal right or protection that cannot lawfully be excluded.

33. Limitation of Reliance

Users are responsible for determining whether information obtained from the Website is appropriate for their particular purpose. BNF should not be treated as the sole source of information for decisions involving significant:

Financial consequences;
Legal consequences;
Environmental risks;
Health risks;
Public-safety concerns;
Property decisions;
Engineering decisions;
Regulatory obligations; or
Professional responsibilities.

Where appropriate, users should verify important information with authoritative sources.

34. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, BNF shall not be responsible for losses or damages arising solely from a user’s reliance on general Website information where such information was not intended to provide individualized professional advice. BNF shall not be responsible for circumstances outside its reasonable control, including certain failures involving:

Internet services;
Telecommunications;
Third-party hosting;
Third-party platforms;
External websites;
Cybersecurity incidents;
Natural disasters;
Government actions; or
Other force majeure circumstances.

Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.

35. No Endorsement

Reference to a:

Product;
Service;
Company;
Organization;
Research institution;
University;
Government body;
Individual;
Technology;
Publication; or
External resource

does not necessarily constitute endorsement by BNF unless BNF expressly states that an endorsement or formal partnership exists. Similarly, inclusion of third-party content or external links does not necessarily indicate agreement with every statement contained in those materials.

36. Political Neutrality

Bangladesh Nature Foundation is a non-political organization. The Website may contain information concerning environmental policy, climate policy, conservation policy, government programs, legislation, public institutions, development issues, or other matters relevant to environmental and community objectives. Such information is intended to support awareness, research, conservation, education, and informed public discussion. Publication of information concerning a political institution, public authority, elected representative, policy proposal, or public-policy matter should not automatically be interpreted as BNF endorsement of a political party, candidate, electoral campaign, or political organization.

37. Responsible Use of Website Information

Users are expected to use Website information responsibly. In particular, users should not use BNF information to:

Harm people or communities;
Exploit vulnerable populations;
Damage ecosystems;
Facilitate illegal wildlife activities;
Misrepresent scientific evidence;
Conduct fraudulent fundraising;
Impersonate BNF;
Violate intellectual-property rights;
Harass individuals;
Mislead donors or partners; or
Engage in unlawful activity.

38. Corrections and Updates

BNF may correct or update Website content when it identifies:

Factual errors;
Typographical errors;
Outdated information;
Incorrect links;
Incomplete information;
Changes in project status; or
Other matters requiring correction.

A correction does not necessarily imply that previous information was intentionally misleading. Where appropriate, BNF may retain historical information for transparency and recordkeeping while clearly identifying updated information.

39. Historical Information

The Website may contain historical information concerning BNF’s projects, programs, research, organizational development, partnerships, or conservation activities. Historical information should be interpreted according to the date and circumstances in which it was originally produced. Historical information may not reflect BNF’s current:

Organizational structure;
Programs;
Personnel;
Projects;
Partnerships;
Funding;
Policies; or
Strategic priorities.

40. Emergency Information

Unless expressly identified as an official emergency communication, information published on the BNF Website should not be considered an emergency alert or official emergency instruction. During an emergency, users should rely on current instructions issued by competent government agencies and recognized emergency authorities.

41. Complaints and Reporting Concerns

BNF welcomes responsible reports concerning:

Incorrect information;
Copyright concerns;
Privacy concerns;
Security vulnerabilities;
Safeguarding issues;
Fraudulent use of BNF’s identity;
Misleading representations;
Inappropriate Website content; or
Other legitimate concerns.

Reports should be submitted through BNF’s official contact channels.

42. Changes to This Disclaimer

BNF may update this Disclaimer from time to time. Changes may reflect:

Website development;
New Website services;
Changes in organizational activities;
Changes in technology;
Changes in privacy or security practices;
Changes in applicable legal requirements; or
Improvements to transparency and accountability.

The “Last Updated” date will be revised when material changes are made.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

43. Relationship with the Terms of Use

This Disclaimer should be read together with BNF’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and other applicable Website policies. The Terms of Use establish the general rules governing Website use. This Disclaimer explains important limitations concerning the information, services, content, research, links, and other materials made available through the Website. Where a separate written agreement governs a specific BNF activity, that agreement may apply to that activity in addition to these Website policies.

44. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Website Disclaimer, please contact Bangladesh Nature Foundation through its official communication channels.

Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF)

Sayman Road

Cox’s Bazar-4700

Bangladesh

Website: https://bdnature.org/

Email: info@bdnature.org

For privacy-related inquiries, please refer to the BNF Privacy Policy and designated privacy contact.

Bangladesh Nature Foundation seeks to provide reliable, responsible, and useful information concerning nature, biodiversity, ecosystems, communities, climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, research, education, and conservation in Bangladesh. However, environmental and social conditions are dynamic, scientific knowledge develops over time, projects evolve, and online information can become outdated. Users are therefore encouraged to treat Website content as an important information and knowledge resource while exercising appropriate judgment and, where necessary, verifying information through authoritative sources and qualified professionals.

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