Legal Information & Terms of Use

1. Legal Notice

Information according to § 5 E-Commerce Act (ECG), § 25 Media Act (Mediengesetz), and § 14 UGB:

HEADQUARTERS VIENNA, AUSTRIA

Center for Global Dialogue and Cooperation – CGDC
Schwarzenbergstrasse 8/15
1010 Vienna, Austria

Tel: +436769311700
E-mail: office@cgdc.eu

Represented by: President Petar Stoyanov

LEGAL FORM:
Association (Verein)

LEGAL SEAT:
Center for Global Dialogue and Cooperation – CGDC
Antonina Stoyanova
Route de Florissant 89 b
CH-1206 Genève, Switzerland

Commercial Register No.: CH-660.2.597.009-6

UID/IDE: CHE-115.251.770

FOUNDERS OF THE CGDC
Petar Stoyanov, Etienne Declercq, Werner Fasslabend, Walter Schwimmer, Stamen Stantchev

BASIC EDITORIAL POLICY

Information and opinion about global issues in different fields of interest such as politics, economics or ethics.

PHOTOCREDITS

Portraitphotos of the Founders by Beast Communications
Stockphotos by iStockphoto and Shotshop
Other pictures in possession of CGDC

PHOTOCREDITS CGDC ANNUAL MEETING 2012

All photos are owned by the CGDC
Copyright: CGDC/gettyimages, CGDC/Andreas Tischler, CGDC/Benno Klandt

2. Terms and Conditions (Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen)

Last Updated: June 2026

2.1 Scope and Provider

These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the website cgdc.eu (hereinafter "Website"). The Website is operated by the Center for Global Dialogue and Cooperation, located in Vienna, Austria (hereinafter "Provider", "we", or "us"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2.2 Permitted Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful, informational, and non-commercial purposes. You are prohibited from violating or attempting to violate the security of the Website, distributing malware, or using scraping tools to extract data without explicit written permission from the association.

2.3 Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality on this Website—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, publications, and software—are the exclusive property of the Provider or its licensors and are protected by Austrian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Reproduction, distribution, or modification of any content requires prior written consent.

2.4 Limitation of Liability

Availability: We strive to keep the Website accessible but do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. Maintenance, technical updates, or unforeseen downtime may temporarily restrict access.
Content Accuracy: The content on this Website is provided for general informational purposes "as is". While we aim for highest accuracy, we exclude liability for minor negligence (leichte Fahrlässigkeit) regarding damages caused by inaccurate content, system downtime, or data loss, unless such limitation is prohibited under mandatory Austrian consumer protection laws (Konsumentenschutzgesetz - KSchG).

2.5 External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Provider. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

2.6 Privacy and Data Protection

The collection and processing of any personal data through this Website are strictly governed by our Privacy Policy, which complies with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Austrian Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz - DSG).

2.7 Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Governing Law: These Terms and your use of the Website are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Austria, excluding its conflict of law provisions.
Jurisdiction: The competent court in Vienna, Austria, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from the use of this website, unless mandatory consumer protection laws dictate otherwise.

3. EU Dispute Resolution

The European Commission provides a platform for Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), which you can find at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. We are neither obliged nor willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.