Our Policies and Terms  

Ensuring trust and ethical practice  

We are committed to transparency, integrity and ethical conduct in everything we do. Our notices and conditions provide important information to help you understand our legal framework and your relationship with the ESC.

Together, these policies ensure that our community of cardiovascular professionals, partners and users can engage with the ESC confidently, knowing that our practices are responsible and aligned with our mission.

Our Statutes

The latest version of the Statutes of the European Society of Cardiology was approved at the ESC Extraordinary General Assembly on 28 August 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.

Download the statutes (2022 - English)

Télécharger les status (2022- Français)

Our Bylaws

The latest version of the bylaws of the European Society of Cardiology was approved at the ESC Board Meeting on 28 August 2025.

Bylaws of the ESC

Legal Notices  

Our Legal Notices are a terms statement that informs visitors about ownership, access, and content, helping protect the ESC and ensuring transparency. As a scientific association registered in France, these legal notices are available in both French and English.

Legal Notices in English

Legal Notices in French

General Conditions of Use of our Websites  

These explain the terms for using our website, including your rights and responsibilities, which help you navigate our digital resources safely and confidently.

General Conditions of Use

Sales General Conditions  

These detail the terms for purchasing ESC products and services to promote fairness and trust in all transactions.

Sales General Conditions

Privacy and Data Security Policy

This explains the policy applied but the ESC regarding your data privacy generally and when browing our sites.

Privacy and Data Security Policy

ESC Cookie Policy