These Terms & Conditions govern use of the website operated by DDD Southeast Europe, a non-profit foundation registered in Romania with its registered office in Bucharest. By using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
Definitions
“The Foundation” refers to DDD Southeast Europe. “The Website” refers to the foundation's public website at this domain and any subdomain operated by the foundation. “User” refers to any person who accesses the Website. “Member” refers to an individual or legal-entity admitted to the foundation's membership. “Content” refers to text, images, video, and other materials published on the Website.
Acceptance of terms
Use of the Website constitutes acceptance of these Terms. The Terms operate under Romanian law and, where applicable, EU law. Specific activities — membership, event participation — are subject to additional terms referenced in the relevant sections of the Website.
Use of the website
You may use the Website for lawful purposes consistent with these Terms. You must not attempt to disrupt the Website, gain unauthorised access to any part of it, or use it in a way that interferes with other users. You must not use the Website to transmit unlawful, defamatory, or infringing content.
Intellectual property
The foundation's brand mark, name, strapline, and Content are property of DDD Southeast Europe. Editorial fair use of quoted material and the press-kit boilerplate is welcomed; reproduction of full Policy Reports, the Annual Geopolitical Outlook, and Regional Indexes requires prior written permission.
Membership terms
Membership is governed by the foundation's statutes and the membership terms referenced on the Membership page. The foundation reviews each adhesion individually and reserves the right to accept or decline applications. Specific contribution, refund, and cancellation terms will be published with the final membership tier structure.
Event participation
Submitting an event application is an offer to participate, subject to acceptance by the foundation. The event team reviews applications for relevance to the agenda and sector balance. Conditions of participation, cancellation, and any force-majeure provisions are communicated alongside event confirmations.
User submissions
Content submitted to the foundation through forms — including membership applications, event applications, and contact messages — is processed for the purpose of administering the foundation's activity. By submitting content, you grant the foundation a limited licence to use that content as needed for those purposes. See the Privacy Notice for full detail.
Disclaimer of warranties
The Website and its Content are provided for informational purposes. The foundation's publications are not legal, investment, or policy advice. Readers should consult appropriate professional advisers before acting on any information presented.
Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by Romanian law and applicable EU consumer-protection norms, the foundation is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses arising from use of the Website. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot lawfully be limited.
External links
The Website may link to third-party sites. The foundation is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites linked from the Website.
Governing law and jurisdiction
The foundation is registered in Romania. These Terms are governed by Romanian law. Disputes arising from use of the Website fall under the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bucharest, Romania, subject to applicable EU law where it provides greater consumer protection.
Changes to these terms
The foundation may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent to legal@ddd-southeast-europe.org, or by post to the foundation's headquarters in Bucharest (address on the Contact page).
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