Welcome to LDA Europe. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of ldaeurope.com and our related services, programs, and events. By using our website or participating in our activities, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

1. Definitions

“LDA Europe”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refers to Leadership Development Association Europe and its national associations and branches across the Balkans and Baltics. “You” or “user” refers to any person who accesses our website or participates in our activities. “Website” refers to ldaeurope.com and its subpages.

2. About us

LDA Europe (formerly LDA Balkan) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization run by young professionals, focused on leadership, democracy, good governance, entrepreneurship, technology and innovation, and professional growth.

3. Use of the website

You agree to use the website lawfully and respectfully. You must not:

• Use the website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, disrupt, or damage the website or its systems;
• Upload or transmit malware, or scrape or harvest data without permission;
• Infringe the intellectual property or other rights of LDA Europe or third parties;
• Impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation.

4. Intellectual property

All content on the website — including text, graphics, logos, and the names LDA Europe, DREAMin’, and LEAPin’ — is owned by LDA Europe or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. You may view and share content for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any other use, including reproduction or redistribution, requires our prior written permission.

5. User submissions

If you submit content to us (for example, applications, messages, or comments), you confirm that it is accurate and lawful and that you have the right to share it. You grant us a non-exclusive license to use that content for the purpose for which it was submitted (for example, processing your membership or application). We may remove any content that violates these Terms.

6. Membership and community

Membership and participation in our community are subject to approval and to our Code of Conduct. Members and participants agree to act respectfully and in line with our values. We may decline, suspend, or terminate membership or participation in the event of a violation.

7. Events, programs, and registrations

Participation in our events, trainings, and programs may require registration. You are responsible for providing accurate information and for meeting any participation requirements. We may change, reschedule, or cancel activities where necessary. For EU-funded programs (such as Erasmus+ mobilities), additional rules and separate agreements may apply.

8. Donations and payments

Any donations or payments are processed through third-party providers and are voluntary unless otherwise stated. [CONFIRM your refund/cancellation policy for paid events or donations, if any.]

9. Third-party links and related sites

Our website links to related properties (such as dreamin.al, leapin.ldaeurope.com, and ldasolution.com) and to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of external sites and encourage you to review their terms and policies.

10. Disclaimers

The website and its content are provided “as is” and for general information purposes. While we work to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, reliability, or availability of the website or its content.

11. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LDA Europe shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the website or our services.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LDA Europe from any claims or damages arising out of your misuse of the website or breach of these Terms.

13. Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle your personal data.

14. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The current version is indicated by the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Albania, where LDA Europe is headquartered, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer-protection rights you may have in your country of residence. [CONFIRM governing law/jurisdiction with your legal advisor, given operations in multiple countries.]

16. Contact us

By using ldaeurope.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions.