Terms of Use - Bangladesh Nature Foundation

Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF)

Head Office: Shahadat Mansion, Rumaliarchara, 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). These Terms of Use (“Terms,” “Terms of Use,” or “Agreement”) govern your access to and use of the BNF website, including its webpages, publications, reports, research materials, project information, photographs, videos, documents, forms, downloadable resources, online services, communication features, and other digital content made available through the website (collectively, the “Website”).

By accessing, browsing, downloading material from, submitting information to, or otherwise using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.

These Terms are intended to establish a clear framework for responsible, lawful, transparent, and respectful use of the BNF Website while protecting the interests of BNF, its communities, partners, researchers, donors, staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders.

2. About Bangladesh Nature Foundation

Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF) is a non-political organization established in Bangladesh in 2010 and registered under Trust Board, Registration Deed No. 17789, Chittagong Government Registrar, Court Building, Lal Dighi, Chittagong, dated 21 September 2010.

BNF works in areas including, but not limited to:

Nature conservation;
Biodiversity conservation;
Ecosystem conservation and management;
Coastal and marine conservation;
Seagrass and other coastal ecosystem conservation;
Ecosystem services;
Climate change mitigation and adaptation;
Sustainable coastal livelihoods;
Community development;
Small entrepreneurship development;
Women’s economic empowerment;
Disaster preparedness and resilience;
Environmental education and awareness;
Research and knowledge development;
Capacity building;
Policy dialogue and advocacy;
Sustainable natural-resource management; and
Partnerships with communities, government institutions, academic organizations, research institutions, NGOs, donors, and other stakeholders.

The Website provides information about these activities and is intended to support public information, education, research, collaboration, communication, and engagement.

3. Acceptance of These Terms

By using the Website, you agree to:

Use the Website only for lawful purposes;
Respect the rights and interests of BNF and third parties;
Provide accurate information when submitting information to BNF;
Avoid attempting to compromise the security or operation of the Website;
Respect applicable intellectual-property rights;
Use research and informational materials responsibly;
Avoid misleadingly representing yourself as a BNF representative;
Follow any additional terms that may apply to particular services or activities; and
Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

If you access the Website on behalf of an organization, institution, company, research group, or other entity, you confirm that you have appropriate authority to do so and that your use of the Website does not violate your organization’s applicable policies.

4. Changes to These Terms

BNF may revise, update, expand, or otherwise modify these Terms of Use from time to time.

Changes may be made to reflect:

Changes in BNF’s programs or activities;
Changes to the Website;
New online services or features;
Changes in operational practices;
Security requirements;
Legal or regulatory developments;
Changes in technology; or
Improvements in transparency and accountability.

When significant changes are made, BNF may update the “Last Updated” date appearing at the beginning of these Terms.Your continued use of the Website after updated Terms are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.

5. Website Access

BNF generally intends to make the Website publicly accessible. However, BNF does not guarantee that the Website will:

Always be available;
Operate without interruption;
Be accessible from every location;
Remain unchanged;
Be free from technical errors;
Be compatible with every device or browser; or
Always contain the most recent information.

BNF may temporarily suspend, restrict, modify, or discontinue any part of the Website when reasonably necessary for:

Maintenance;
Security;
Technical upgrades;
Content updates;
Operational reasons;
Emergency circumstances;
Infrastructure problems; or
Other legitimate organizational purposes.

BNF will make reasonable efforts to restore affected services when practicable.

6. Permitted Use of the Website

You may use the Website for legitimate purposes, including:

Learning about BNF;
Learning about environmental and biodiversity conservation;
Reviewing BNF projects and programs;
Accessing publicly available research and publications;
Downloading publicly available documents for legitimate purposes;
Conducting academic or professional research;
Learning about conservation and ecosystem management;
Exploring opportunities for collaboration;
Contacting BNF;
Applying for opportunities advertised through the Website;
Participating in legitimate public engagement activities; and
Sharing links to BNF webpages through lawful means.

You must not use the Website for unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, misleading, defamatory, harmful, or unauthorized purposes.

7. Prohibited Uses

You must not use the Website to:

Violate any applicable law or regulation;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to BNF systems;
Introduce malware, viruses, ransomware, spyware, or other harmful code;
Interfere with the Website’s operation;
Conduct unauthorized vulnerability testing or security attacks;
Circumvent access controls or technical restrictions;
Collect personal information about other users without authorization;
Impersonate BNF, its staff, trustees, representatives, partners, researchers, or other stakeholders;
Create misleading websites, profiles, accounts, or communications suggesting an official relationship with BNF;
Use BNF’s name, logo, identity, or materials to facilitate fraud or deception;
Upload unlawful or harmful content;
Submit content that infringes another person’s intellectual-property rights;
Use automated systems to excessively scrape, crawl, harvest, or copy Website content where such activity interferes with Website operation or violates applicable rights;
Attempt to bypass Website security mechanisms;
Use the Website to distribute spam or unsolicited commercial communications;
Misrepresent research, project findings, beneficiary information, funding information, or BNF activities;
Manipulate or misrepresent BNF publications or research materials;
Use photographs or personal information of beneficiaries for unauthorized purposes; or
Engage in any activity that could reasonably damage BNF, its stakeholders, or the communities with which it works.

8. Website Content

The Website may contain:

Organizational information;
Program descriptions;
Project information;
Research findings;
Publications;
Reports;
Articles;
Policy materials;
Educational resources;
Photographs;
Videos;
Maps;
Charts;
Infographics;
Statistical information;
Announcements;
News;
Events;
Success stories;
Community information;
Partnership information;
Downloadable documents; and
Other informational materials.

BNF seeks to present information accurately and responsibly. However, information may occasionally contain errors, omissions, outdated material, typographical errors, or information that changes after publication. Website content should therefore be interpreted in the context in which it was published and, where appropriate, verified against the relevant original source or document.

9. Accuracy and Timeliness of Information

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

Complete;
Current;
Error-free;
Applicable to every circumstance;
Scientifically conclusive;
Permanently available; or
Suitable for making professional, financial, legal, medical, environmental, or other decisions without independent verification.

Project information, statistics, program descriptions, organizational information, funding information, dates, personnel information, and other content may change over time. Where a decision depends on current information, users should contact BNF or consult the relevant authoritative source.

10. Research and Scientific Information

BNF may publish research findings, technical reports, datasets, articles, project assessments, environmental observations, biodiversity information, and other scientific or technical materials.

Such materials are provided primarily for research, education, information sharing, and knowledge development. Scientific findings may be:

Specific to a particular geographic location;
Based on a particular sampling period;
Subject to methodological limitations;
Updated as additional evidence becomes available;
Dependent on specific environmental conditions; or
Presented within the scope and limitations of the relevant study.

Users should review the original publication, methodology, limitations, references, and applicable permissions before relying on research material for another purpose. Publication of research or technical information on the Website does not necessarily constitute professional advice.

11. No Professional Advice

Information available through the Website is generally provided for informational, educational, research, and public-awareness purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise, Website content should not be interpreted as:

Legal advice;
Financial advice;
Medical advice;
Investment advice;
Professional consulting advice;
Engineering advice;
Environmental compliance advice;
Regulatory advice; or
A substitute for site-specific professional assessment.

Users should obtain appropriate professional advice where a decision requires specialized expertise.

12. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, Website content created or published by BNF may be protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. This may include:

Text;
Logos;
Names;
Branding;
Graphics;
Photographs;
Videos;
Illustrations;
Infographics;
Reports;
Publications;
Webpage designs;
Databases;
Original research materials;
Documents;
Downloadable resources; and
Other original content.

Ownership of particular materials may belong to BNF, its authors, researchers, photographers, project partners, donors, commissioned creators, or other rights holders.

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of intellectual property to Website users.

13. Limited Permission to Use Website Materials

Unless a particular item is subject to different licensing terms, users may generally:

View publicly available content;
Download publicly available documents for personal, educational, academic, research, or non-commercial purposes;
Print reasonable copies for legitimate use; and
Share links to the original BNF webpage.

Where material is reproduced, users should preserve relevant:

Copyright notices;
Author information;
Publication details;
Attribution statements;
Licensing information; and
Source references.

Users must not remove attribution or copyright information where doing so would violate applicable rights.

14. Academic and Research Citation

BNF encourages appropriate citation of its research, reports, publications, datasets, photographs, and other knowledge resources. Researchers, students, academics, journalists, organizations, and other users should identify the original source when using BNF materials. Where a specific publication provides its own citation format or licensing requirements, those requirements should be followed. Use of BNF materials must not create the false impression that BNF endorses a user’s research, conclusions, products, services, institution, political position, commercial activity, or other initiative.

15. Commercial Use and Reproduction

Commercial reproduction, republication, substantial redistribution, modification, resale, licensing, or systematic exploitation of BNF-owned content may require prior written permission. This may include:

Republishing BNF reports for commercial purposes;
Selling copies of BNF materials;
Incorporating substantial Website content into commercial products;
Using BNF photographs commercially;
Reproducing BNF branding for commercial purposes; or
Creating commercial products based substantially on protected BNF materials.

Requests for permission should identify the material, intended use, distribution method, audience, and proposed attribution.

16. BNF Name, Logo, and Branding

The name Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF) and associated logos, marks, visual identities, and organizational branding may not be used in a manner that:

Suggests unauthorized endorsement;
Implies an official partnership that does not exist;
Misrepresents affiliation with BNF;
Causes confusion regarding the source of a publication or service; or
Associates BNF with unlawful or misleading activities.

Use of BNF branding for legitimate news reporting, academic citation, educational reference, or factual identification may be permissible where consistent with applicable law and rights.

17. Third-Party Content

The Website may contain material provided by third parties, including:

Researchers;
Academic institutions;
Project partners;
Government agencies;
Donors;
Consultants;
Community representatives;
Photographers;
Authors;
Service providers; and
Other collaborators.

Third-party content remains subject to the rights and responsibilities of its respective owners or contributors. BNF does not necessarily endorse every statement, opinion, interpretation, product, service, or conclusion appearing in third-party material.

18. External Links

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

Research;
Reference;
Education;
Partnership information;
Government resources;
Academic resources;
Donor information;
Professional services; or
Public convenience.

BNF does not control external websites and is not responsible for their:

Content;
Availability;
Security;
Privacy practices;
Accuracy;
Policies;
Products;
Services; or
Subsequent changes.

Visiting an external website is at the user’s own discretion. Users should review the terms and privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information or conducting transactions.

19. Donations and Financial Transactions

If BNF provides online or externally linked donation facilities, additional terms may apply to the relevant donation process. Users should ensure that:

Information supplied during a transaction is accurate;
Payment details are entered only through an authorized payment interface;
They understand any applicable donation conditions; and
They retain appropriate transaction records.

BNF will not knowingly request sensitive payment information through unsolicited email messages, social-media messages, or unofficial communication channels. Where payment processing is conducted by a third-party payment provider, that provider’s terms and privacy policies may also apply. BNF is not responsible for technical failures originating solely from a third-party payment service.

20. Fraudulent Donation Requests

BNF takes fraud and financial misconduct seriously. Users should exercise caution if someone claims to represent BNF and requests:

Money;
Banking credentials;
Passwords;
One-time authentication codes;
Payment-card information;
Personal identification documents; or
Other sensitive information

through an unofficial communication channel.

Users should verify suspicious communications with BNF through officially published contact information.

BNF does not authorize individuals to use its name, logo, projects, photographs, beneficiaries, or institutional identity for fraudulent fundraising.

21. Community and Beneficiary Information

BNF may publish information relating to communities, beneficiaries, conservation activities, livelihoods, field programs, or community development initiatives. BNF seeks to handle such information responsibly and respectfully. Where appropriate, information may be:

Aggregated;
Anonymized;
Generalized;
Presented without identifying details; or
Published with appropriate consent or authorization.

Users must not misuse, exploit, harass, identify, contact, or otherwise target individuals or communities based on information obtained through the Website.

22. Photographs, Videos, and Stories

The Website may contain photographs, videos, interviews, testimonials, field stories, community stories, project documentation, and other visual or narrative materials. These materials may depict:

Staff;
Volunteers;
Researchers;
Community members;
Beneficiaries;
Partners;
Children;
Local residents;
Landscapes;
Wildlife;
Conservation activities; and
Project sites.

Photographs, videos, and stories may be subject to copyright, privacy, consent, ethical, or other rights. Users may not reproduce, manipulate, commercialize, or distribute such material in ways that violate applicable rights or create a misleading or harmful representation of the people, communities, or activities depicted.

23. Children and Young People

BNF recognizes the importance of protecting children and young people. Where children appear in BNF photographs, videos, project stories, research activities, or other public communications, BNF seeks to follow appropriate safeguarding, consent, dignity, privacy, and ethical practices. Users must not use Website content involving children to:

Identify children for inappropriate purposes;
Contact children directly;
Exploit their images or stories;
Commercialize their information without authorization;
Harass or target them; or
Create misleading or harmful representations.

24. User-Submitted Information

Certain Website features may allow users to submit information, including:

Contact forms;
Research collaboration requests;
Volunteer applications;
Internship applications;
Employment applications;
Partnership inquiries;
Event registrations;
Feedback;
Complaints;
Comments;
Survey responses; or
Other communications.

Users are responsible for ensuring that submitted information is accurate and does not unlawfully infringe another person’s rights. Users should not submit unnecessary sensitive information through ordinary contact forms unless BNF specifically requests it through an appropriate channel.

25. User Representations

When submitting information to BNF, you represent that:

The information is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
You have the right to provide the information;
Your submission does not knowingly violate another person’s rights;
Your submission does not contain malicious code;
Your submission is not intended to defraud or deceive BNF;
Your submission does not unlawfully disclose confidential information belonging to another party; and
Your submission complies with applicable laws.

26. User-Generated Content

If the Website allows comments, testimonials, community submissions, photographs, documents, or other user-generated material, BNF may establish additional rules for those features. Users must not submit content that is:

Illegal;
Threatening;
Harassing;
Abusive;
Defamatory;
Fraudulent;
Misleading;
Invasive of privacy;
Infringing of intellectual-property rights;
Sexually exploitative;
Discriminatory;
Malicious; or
Otherwise inappropriate for the relevant Website feature.

BNF may moderate, remove, restrict, or decline to publish submitted content where reasonably necessary.

27. No Unauthorized Representation of BNF

Use of the Website does not create an employment, agency, partnership, representative, fiduciary, or other formal relationship between the user and BNF. Unless expressly authorized in writing, users may not represent that they:

Speak on behalf of BNF;
Represent BNF;
Are authorized BNF agents;
Can enter agreements for BNF;
Can commit BNF to financial obligations; or
Can make official statements on behalf of BNF.

28. Research Collaboration and Publications

Information on the Website about research collaboration, publications, field studies, conservation projects, or academic activities does not automatically constitute an offer, contract, appointment, grant, research agreement, or publication agreement. Specific collaborations may be subject to separate written agreements covering matters such as:

Research responsibilities;
Funding;
Intellectual property;
Authorship;
Data ownership;
Data protection;
Publication rights;
Confidentiality;
Ethics;
Field access;
Environmental safeguards; and
Deliverables.

Where a separate written agreement exists, its terms may govern the relevant activity.

29. Data and Privacy

Use of the Website may involve collection and processing of certain personal information. BNF’s handling of personal information is described in its Privacy Policy, which should be read together with these Terms of Use. The Privacy Policy may address matters including:

Information collected;
Cookies;
Website analytics;
Contact information;
Applications;
Donations;
Communications;
Data retention;
Data sharing;
Security;
User rights; and
Privacy-related requests.

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

30. Cookies and Similar Technologies

BNF may use cookies and similar technologies where necessary for:

Website functionality;
Security;
Performance;
Analytics;
User preferences;
Service improvement; or
Other legitimate operational purposes.

Where applicable, users may be able to manage certain cookie preferences through their browser or available Website controls.

Some Website functions may not operate correctly if certain technologies are disabled.

31. Website Security

BNF takes reasonable measures to protect the Website and associated systems. However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users should:

Keep their own devices secure;
Use updated browsers and operating systems;
Avoid sharing passwords;
Exercise caution with suspicious links;
Avoid submitting sensitive information through unauthorized channels; and
Report suspected security problems responsibly.

Users must not attempt to compromise Website security or gain unauthorized access to BNF systems.

32. Responsible Disclosure of Security Issues

If you discover a genuine security vulnerability affecting the Website, BNF encourages responsible reporting through its official contact channel. Security reports should provide sufficient information for BNF to understand and investigate the issue. Users should not:

Exploit a vulnerability for personal benefit;
Access unrelated personal information;
Modify or destroy data;
Disrupt services;
Publicly disclose sensitive vulnerability details before reasonable coordination; or
Use a security issue to threaten or extort BNF.

33. Availability of Downloadable Materials

Documents available for download may include:

Reports;
Research papers;
Policy documents;
Project documents;
Educational materials;
Forms;
Publications; and
Other resources.

BNF does not guarantee that every downloadable file will remain permanently available. Files may be replaced, corrected, updated, archived, or removed. Users are responsible for ensuring that downloaded material remains appropriate and current for their intended use.

34. Maps, Geographic Information, and Environmental Data

BNF may publish maps, geographic information, conservation locations, ecological information, environmental observations, or other spatial data. Such information may be subject to:

Scale limitations;
Sampling limitations;
Temporal changes;
Mapping uncertainty;
Data-source limitations;
Geographic accuracy limitations; or
Confidentiality and conservation considerations.

Users should not assume that Website maps or spatial information are suitable for navigation, legal boundary determination, engineering, emergency response, land transactions, or other purposes requiring authoritative geographic data unless expressly stated.

35. Wildlife and Conservation Information

BNF may publish information about wildlife, habitats, ecosystems, species distributions, conservation sites, or ecological resources. Users must not use such information to facilitate:

Wildlife trafficking;
Illegal collection;
Poaching;
Habitat destruction;
Unauthorized access to sensitive sites;
Harassment of wildlife;
Illegal trade; or
Other activities contrary to conservation objectives or applicable law.

BNF may withhold or generalize sensitive location information where disclosure could create conservation risks.

36. Environmental and Social Responsibility

BNF encourages responsible use of Website information consistent with:

Biodiversity conservation;
Environmental protection;
Community well-being;
Sustainable resource use;
Respect for local communities;
Human dignity;
Gender equality;
Non-discrimination;
Safeguarding;
Responsible research; and
Sustainable development.

Website users should not interpret BNF’s publicly available information as permission to enter protected, restricted, private, community-managed, or otherwise controlled areas.

37. No Guarantee of Funding, Employment, Partnership, or Project Participation

Information published about:

Jobs;
Consultancies;
Volunteer opportunities;
Internships;
Grants;
Partnerships;
Projects;
Research opportunities;
Training;
Events; or
Community programs

does not guarantee selection, employment, funding, participation, partnership, or appointment. Specific opportunities may be subject to separate eligibility requirements, application procedures, assessments, approvals, funding availability, and contractual conditions.

38. Third-Party Services

BNF may use third-party services to support Website operations, including services relating to:

Website hosting;
Domain management;
Analytics;
Email;
Forms;
Payment processing;
Security;
Cloud storage;
Communication;
Social media;
Website performance; and
Other technical functions.

Third-party providers may have their own terms and privacy policies. BNF will seek to use appropriate providers and configurations consistent with its operational and privacy responsibilities, but users should review the relevant third-party terms where appropriate.

39. Social Media

BNF may maintain accounts or pages on third-party social-media platforms. Interactions with BNF through such platforms may also be subject to the terms, policies, privacy practices, and community standards of those platforms. BNF is not responsible for:

Platform outages;
Changes in platform policies;
Third-party advertisements;
Third-party recommendations;
Other users’ conduct; or
Content appearing outside BNF’s direct control.

Official BNF social-media accounts should be verified through links published on BNF’s official Website where possible.

40. Accessibility

BNF seeks to make its Website useful and accessible to a broad range of users. However, accessibility may be affected by:

Third-party services;
Older documents;
PDF formatting;
Multimedia content;
Browser differences;
Device limitations; or
Technical constraints.

If you experience difficulty accessing important information, please contact BNF and, where possible, identify the webpage or document concerned. BNF may consider reasonable improvements where practicable.

41. Website Errors and Corrections

If BNF identifies a material error in Website content, it may:

Correct the content;
Update the relevant page;
Add clarification;
Replace a document;
Issue a correction;
Withdraw inaccurate information; or
Archive the affected material.

Research and technical publications may retain their original publication record while corrections or updates are provided separately where appropriate.

42. Disclaimer of Warranties

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 warrant that:

The Website will always be available;
The Website will be uninterrupted;
All content will be error-free;
All information will remain current;
All downloadable materials will be free of technical defects;
The Website will be compatible with every device;
External links will remain active; or
The Website will be free from every possible security threat.

Nothing in these Terms excludes any legal rights or protections that cannot lawfully be excluded.

43. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, BNF will not be responsible for losses arising solely from a user’s reliance on Website information where that information was provided for general informational, educational, research, or public-awareness purposes and was not represented as individualized professional advice. BNF will not be responsible for matters outside its reasonable control, including certain:

Internet failures;
Telecommunications failures;
Hosting failures;
Cybersecurity incidents;
Natural disasters;
Government actions;
Third-party platform failures;
Force majeure events; or
Other circumstances beyond reasonable organizational control.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude liability that cannot legally be excluded.

44. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, users may be responsible for losses, claims, liabilities, or reasonable costs arising from their unlawful use of the Website or their violation of these Terms, including unauthorized use of BNF materials or third-party rights. This provision does not impose liability where applicable law does not permit such liability.

45. Confidential Information

The Website is primarily a public information resource. Users should not assume that information submitted through ordinary public Website features is confidential unless BNF expressly indicates otherwise. Where confidential information is required for a specific activity, BNF may establish separate confidentiality arrangements. Users should avoid submitting confidential information belonging to another person or organization without appropriate authorization.

46. Copyright Complaints and Intellectual-Property Concerns

If you believe material appearing on the Website infringes your copyright or another intellectual-property right, please contact BNF with sufficient information to identify:

The material concerned;
The relevant webpage or location;
Your ownership or authorization;
The nature of the alleged infringement; and
Your requested action.

BNF may investigate legitimate complaints and take appropriate action where warranted.

47. Complaints and Feedback

BNF welcomes constructive feedback regarding:

Website content;
Accessibility;
Privacy;
Safeguarding;
Research integrity;
Project information;
Communications;
Transparency;
User experience; and
Other organizational matters.

Complaints should be submitted through the appropriate official BNF communication channel.

Where BNF has a dedicated Complaints & Feedback Policy or mechanism, that procedure may apply.

48. Safeguarding

BNF is committed to protecting people who interact with its programs and activities from abuse, exploitation, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of harm. Website users must not use BNF’s digital platforms or information to:

Harass beneficiaries or community members;
Exploit vulnerable people;
Obtain inappropriate access to children;
Engage in sexual exploitation or abuse;
Threaten or intimidate individuals;
Discriminate against individuals or communities; or
Misuse personal or community information.

Concerns involving safeguarding should be reported through BNF’s designated reporting channel.

49. Non-Discrimination and Respectful Conduct

BNF expects Website users to communicate respectfully. Users must not use BNF’s communication channels to promote:

Harassment;
Hate;
Discrimination;
Threats;
Intimidation;
Violence;
Personal attacks; or
Other abusive conduct.

BNF may restrict communications that violate these standards.

50. Political Neutrality

BNF is a non-political organization.

The Website may discuss environmental policies, conservation legislation, government programs, public policy, climate policy, development issues, or other matters relevant to BNF’s mission.

Such information is intended to support public information, environmental awareness, research, policy dialogue, and conservation objectives.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, publication of information about a political institution, public authority, elected official, policy proposal, or public-policy position should not be interpreted as BNF’s endorsement of a political party, candidate, electoral campaign, or political organization.

51. No Misuse of BNF for Political Campaigning

Users must not use BNF’s Website, name, logo, photographs, publications, project information, or organizational identity to:

Conduct unauthorized election campaigning;
Create the impression that BNF endorses a political candidate or party;
Solicit political support on behalf of BNF;
Misrepresent BNF’s institutional position; or
Associate BNF with an unauthorized political campaign.

52. Links to the BNF Website

Users may generally link to publicly accessible BNF webpages provided that the link:

Is lawful;
Is not misleading;
Does not imply unauthorized endorsement;
Does not misrepresent the source;
Does not frame BNF content deceptively; and
Does not associate BNF with unlawful or harmful material.

BNF may request removal of a link where it reasonably believes that the link creates a misleading association or otherwise violates applicable rights.

53. Search Engines and Indexing

BNF may allow search engines to index publicly available Website pages to increase access to conservation, research, educational, and organizational information. Certain pages, files, personal information, or sensitive content may be restricted from indexing where appropriate. Search-engine indexing does not grant ownership or unrestricted reproduction rights over BNF content.

54. Archiving and Historical Records

BNF may preserve Website content as part of its organizational, research, project, or historical records. Archived information may differ from current information. Historical project pages should therefore be understood according to their original date and context.

55. Website Communications

Electronic communications submitted through the Website may be used to respond to:

Questions;
Requests;
Applications;
Complaints;
Partnership inquiries;
Research inquiries;
Volunteer or internship inquiries;
Media requests; and
Other legitimate communications.

Submission of a communication does not guarantee a response within a particular period unless BNF expressly states otherwise.

56. No Guarantee of Response

BNF receives communications from researchers, students, community members, organizations, applicants, donors, partners, journalists, and members of the public. Although BNF seeks to respond appropriately where practicable, it cannot guarantee:

A response to every communication;
A particular response time;
Acceptance of every proposal;
Publication of every submission; or
Participation in every requested activity.

57. Termination or Restriction of Access

BNF may restrict or terminate a user’s access to particular Website features where reasonably necessary to:

Protect Website security;
Prevent abuse;
Prevent unlawful activity;
Protect users;
Protect confidential information;
Protect intellectual property;
Enforce these Terms; or
Maintain reliable Website operations.

Such action may be taken without prejudice to other rights available to BNF under applicable law.

58. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be interpreted or modified to the extent necessary where legally permissible. The remaining provisions shall continue to apply to the extent permitted by applicable law.

59. No Waiver

Failure by BNF to enforce a provision of these Terms does not necessarily constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision later. Any waiver should be understood only where expressly provided by an authorized representative of BNF.

60. Entire Understanding

These Terms, together with applicable Website policies and any separate agreements expressly incorporated by reference, establish the principal terms governing general use of the Website. Additional terms may apply to particular services, projects, applications, donations, research collaborations, events, or other activities. Where a separate written agreement specifically governs a particular activity, that agreement may take precedence over these general Website Terms to the extent of any inconsistency.

61. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of Bangladesh, subject to any mandatory legal rights or requirements that may apply. Any dispute concerning use of the Website should, where reasonably possible, first be addressed through direct communication with BNF so that the matter may be reviewed and resolved appropriately. Where a dispute cannot be resolved through communication, the matter may be addressed through the competent courts or other legally applicable mechanisms in Bangladesh. Nothing in this section prevents a person from exercising any mandatory legal right available to them.

62. Contacting Bangladesh Nature Foundation

For questions about these Terms of Use, Website content, intellectual property, complaints, security concerns, or other Website-related matters, please contact:

Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF)

Sayman Road

Cox’s Bazar-4700

Bangladesh

Email: info@bdnature.org

Phone: [Insert Official Contact Number]

Website: https://bdnature.org/

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