{"id":2,"date":"2026-06-09T14:04:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shellsfromtheblacksea.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-06-17T19:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T19:14:27","slug":"terms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shellsfromtheblacksea.com\/en\/terms\/","title":{"rendered":"General Terms and Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2\" class=\"elementor elementor-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cca6f0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3cca6f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7900a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e7900a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  .sbs-legal-page,\r\n  .sbs-legal-page * {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sbs-legal-page {\r\n    max-width: 980px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n    padding: 70px 22px;\r\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\r\n    color: #08243a;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sbs-legal-page h1 {\r\n    font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 56px);\r\n    line-height: 1.12;\r\n    letter-spacing: -0.04em;\r\n    margin: 0 0 28px;\r\n    color: #08243a;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sbs-legal-page h2 {\r\n    font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);\r\n    line-height: 1.2;\r\n    letter-spacing: -0.025em;\r\n    margin: 52px 0 18px;\r\n    color: #08243a;\r\n    padding-top: 10px;\r\n    border-top: 1px solid rgba(8, 36, 58, 0.14);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sbs-legal-page p {\r\n    font-size: 17px;\r\n    margin: 0 0 18px;\r\n    color: #405766;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sbs-legal-page ul {\r\n    margin: 0 0 24px 0;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n    list-style: none;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    gap: 10px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sbs-legal-page li {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    padding: 14px 16px 14px 42px;\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 36, 58, 0.12);\r\n    border-radius: 14px;\r\n    background: #f6fbfc;\r\n    color: #405766;\r\n    font-size: 16px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sbs-legal-page li::before {\r\n    content: \"\u2713\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    left: 15px;\r\n    top: 14px;\r\n    width: 20px;\r\n    height: 20px;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    place-items: center;\r\n    background: #0f8ca6;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-weight: 900;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sbs-legal-page strong {\r\n    color: #08243a;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sbs-legal-page .sbs-legal-box {\r\n    padding: 24px;\r\n    border-radius: 22px;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #dff7fb, #ffffff);\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 140, 166, 0.18);\r\n    margin: 26px 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .sbs-legal-page .sbs-legal-box p:last-child {\r\n    margin-bottom: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 767px) {\r\n    .sbs-legal-page {\r\n      padding: 48px 16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .sbs-legal-page li {\r\n      padding: 13px 14px 13px 40px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"sbs-legal-page\">\r\n\r\n  <h1>Terms and Conditions for Using the shellsfromtheblacksea.com Website<\/h1>\r\n\r\n  <h2>I. General Provisions<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    These General Terms and Conditions govern the rules for accessing and using the website <strong>shellsfromtheblacksea.com<\/strong>, hereinafter referred to as \u201ethe Site\u201c for brevity.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The website is managed by <strong>SHELLS FROM BLACK SEA LLC<\/strong>, hereinafter referred to as \u201ethe Company,\u201c \u201ewe,\u201c or \u201ethe website administrator.\u201c.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>Company Information:<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"sbs-legal-box\">\r\n    <p><strong>Company:<\/strong> SHELLS FROM BLACK SEA LLC<\/p>\r\n    <p><strong>EIK:<\/strong> 208040529<\/p>\r\n    <p><strong>Legal form:<\/strong> Single-Member Limited Liability Company<\/p>\r\n    <p><strong>Name in a foreign language:<\/strong> SHELLS FROM THE BLACK SEA<\/p>\r\n    <p><strong>Headquarters and Registered Office:<\/strong> Bulgaria, Burgas 8000, Burgas Province, Burgas Municipality, 8 Sheynovo St., 2nd floor<\/p>\r\n    <p><strong>Production Facility:<\/strong> Burgas, 5 Vladimir Vazov Blvd.<\/p>\r\n    <p><strong>Email:<\/strong> info@shellsfromtheblacksea.com<\/p>\r\n    <p><strong>Phone number for logistics and freight forwarding:<\/strong> Zhenya \u2014 0888 691 863<\/p>\r\n    <p><strong>Website:<\/strong> shellsfromtheblacksea.com<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    By accessing the Site, each visitor accepts these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to them, please do not use the Site.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>II. Purpose of the Website<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    This website is intended for informational and promotional purposes. It provides information about the activities of SHELS FROM BLACK SEA EOOD, including information on seafood from the Black Sea region, Rapana venosa, mussels, marinated fish, partner supplies, and opportunities for B2B collaboration.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The website is primarily aimed at business partners, importers, distributors, processing companies, and international firms interested in seafood from Bulgaria and the Black Sea.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    This website is not an online store. It does not facilitate direct online sales, online payments, or the automatic conclusion of a sales contract.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The information published on the Site does not constitute a commercial offer within the meaning of the law, unless expressly stated otherwise in individual written communication between the parties.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>III. Use of the Website<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Visitors may freely browse the content of the Site, provided that they use it in good faith, in accordance with the law, and in compliance with these Terms and Conditions.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>When using the Site, visitors agree to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li>Not to use the Site for illegal purposes.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Not to engage in any actions that could disrupt the normal operation of the Site.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Do not enter false, misleading, or third-party information in the contact forms.<\/li>\r\n    <li>They must not send spam, malicious code, viruses, automated requests, or content that could harm the Company's website or systems.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Do not copy, use, or distribute content from the Site without permission, except as permitted by law.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The Company reserves the right to restrict access to the Site or to certain features thereof in the event of suspected abuse, a technical attack, a violation of these Terms, or other unlawful conduct.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>IV. Business Inquiries and Communication<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Through the Website, visitors can submit business inquiries via the contact form, email, phone, or other specified communication channels.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Submitting an inquiry does not automatically create a contractual relationship between the visitor and the Company.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Each inquiry is reviewed on a case-by-case basis based on the information provided, including, but not limited to:\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li>Company name.<\/li>\r\n    <li>The State and the Market.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Product of interest.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Approximate quantity.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Requirements regarding preparation, packaging, documentation, transportation, or deadlines.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Contact Information.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The company reserves the right not to respond to incomplete, unclear, inappropriate, misleading, or suspicious inquiries.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    All specific terms and conditions for any potential commercial cooperation, including product, quantity, price, deadlines, transportation, documentation, payment, and responsibilities, shall be agreed upon separately between the parties in writing or in a contract.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>V. Product Information<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The product information published on the Site is for general informational purposes only.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The descriptions, product lines, images, and text provided are intended to present our business activities and partnership opportunities. They do not guarantee continuous availability, specific specifications, specific quantities, fixed prices, or an automatic right to delivery.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The specific parameters of each product are determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the inquiry and the options available at the time of communication.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The images on the Site may be examples, illustrations, or temporary. They should not be interpreted as a guarantee of the exact appearance, packaging, condition, or specifications of the products, unless this is expressly confirmed in a written commercial offer.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>VI. International Partnerships<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The company is open to communication with international partners, including companies from Japan, Korea, China, Bulgaria, and other markets.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Each international inquiry is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The possibility of cooperation depends on the specific product, quantity, requirements, applicable documents, logistical conditions, legal requirements, and other relevant circumstances.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The company does not guarantee that every inquiry will result in a commercial offer, contract, or delivery.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>VII. Intellectual Property<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    All text, images, graphic elements, design, structure, logo, visual elements, and other content on the Site are protected under applicable law, unless otherwise expressly stated.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Copying, reproducing, publishing, translating, modifying, distributing, or using any content from the Site for commercial purposes is prohibited without the Company\u2019s prior written consent.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Sharing a link to the Site is permitted, provided that it does not create a misleading impression of a partnership, representation, endorsement, or other relationship with the Company if no such relationship exists.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>VIII. External Links<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    This site may contain links to external websites, platforms, or third-party services.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The company is not responsible for the content, policies, security, accuracy, or operation of external websites that it does not manage.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Visitors use external links at their own risk and should familiarize themselves with the terms and policies of the relevant third parties.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>IX. Limitation of Liability<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The Company makes every effort to ensure that the information on the Site is up-to-date, accurate, and useful, but does not guarantee that it is always complete, error-free, or current at the time of your visit.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>The company is not liable for:<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li>Temporary interruption of access to the Site.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Technical issues, maintenance, hosting problems, or other circumstances beyond the Company\u2019s direct control.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Damages resulting from improper use of the Site.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Decisions made by visitors based solely on general information from the Site, without any additional written communication.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Third-party content, services, or actions.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The information on the Site should not be construed as professional, legal, financial, logistical, or commercial advice. Specific business decisions should be made only after individual consultation and verification of the applicable terms and conditions.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>X. Personal Data<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    When using the contact form or sending an email, visitors may provide personal data such as their name, email address, phone number, company, country, and the content of the message.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Personal data is processed for the purpose of responding to inquiries, conducting business communications, and discussing partnership opportunities.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Detailed information regarding the processing of personal data, retention periods, the rights of data subjects, and contact information is provided in a separate Privacy Policy published on the Website.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Visitors should not send sensitive personal data, unnecessary confidential information, or third-party data unless they are authorized to do so.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>XI. Cookies and Technical Data<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    This website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure its proper functioning, to enhance security, to improve the user experience, or to analyze website traffic.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Detailed information regarding the cookies used, their type, purpose, and how they are managed should be described in a separate Cookie Policy when such technologies are used.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>XII. Security<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The Company makes reasonable efforts to maintain the security of the Site, but cannot guarantee absolute protection against all possible technical risks, malicious acts, or unauthorized access.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Visitors should use up-to-date browsers and secure devices, and should not send information over unsecured or public networks when doing so could put them at risk.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>XIII. Changes to the Website and the Terms and Conditions<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The Company reserves the right at any time to modify, supplement, restrict, or remove content from the Site, as well as to update these Terms and Conditions.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    The changes take effect as soon as they are posted on the Site, unless otherwise specified.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Visitors should periodically review these Terms and Conditions to stay informed about the latest version.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>XIV. Governing Law<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    For any unresolved issues related to the use of the Site and these General Terms and Conditions, the current legislation of the Republic of Bulgaria and the applicable law of the European Union shall apply.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    All disputes arising in connection with the use of the Site shall be resolved through good-faith negotiations. If no agreement is reached, the dispute shall be referred to the competent Bulgarian court in accordance with applicable law.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>XV. 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