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.
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.
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.
Sales General Conditions
These detail the terms for purchasing ESC products and services to promote fairness and trust in all transactions.
Privacy and Data Security Policy
This explains the policy applied but the ESC regarding your data privacy generally and when browing our sites.