ESAIC General Terms of Use of Websites and ESAIC Online Platforms
At a glance
These Terms explain how you may use the ESAIC websites and online platforms.
By using our sites, you agree to these Terms, our Privacy Notice, and our Cookie Policy. All content belongs to ESAIC or its partners and may only be used for personal, non-commercial purposes. We aim to keep our information accurate and our services available, but this cannot be guaranteed at all times.
If you have any concerns, please contact us at complaints@esaic.org.
Scope and Acceptance
By accessing or using the ESAIC websites and online platforms (including www.esaic.org, my.esaic.org, academy.esaic.org, esaic.meta-dcr.com, www.euroanaesthesia.org and related services), you agree to these General Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the websites or platforms.
These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the websites and online services operated by the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC), Rue des Comédiens 24, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.
Updates to the Terms
ESAIC may update these Terms from time to time.
The latest version will always be published on our websites.
By continuing to use the websites and online platforms after an update, you accept the revised Terms.
Purpose of the Website
The ESAIC websites provide information about the Society, its educational and scientific activities, and related services.
All content is for general information and professional education only. It does not replace medical judgment or professional advice.
User Responsibilities
You agree to use the ESAIC websites and online platforms in a lawful and respectful way.
You must not:
- access restricted areas without permission
- upload or share unlawful, misleading, or harmful content
- pretend to be someone else or misrepresent your role
- disrupt the normal operation or security of the websites
Intellectual property (Content and copyright)
All text, images, videos, graphics, logos, and other content on the ESAIC websites and online platforms belong to ESAIC or to partners who have given us permission to use them.
You may view, download, and share this content for personal, non-commercial use only.
You must not copy, reproduce, modify, publish, sell, or use ESAIC content for commercial purposes, automated data collection, or artificial intelligence training without prior written permission from ESAIC.
Third-Party Links
The ESAIC websites and online platforms may include links to external websites.
ESAIC does not control these websites and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or security.
You visit external websites at your own risk.
Accuracy and Availability
ESAIC does its best to keep the content accurate and the websites available.
However, we cannot guarantee that all information is always complete, correct, or uninterrupted. ESAIC is not responsible for temporary service interruptions or minor errors.
Limitation of Liability
You use the ESAIC websites and online platforms at your own risk.
ESAIC is not liable for any damages resulting from the use of, or inability to use, the websites, except where the law does not allow such limitation.
Nothing in these Terms limits ESAIC’s liability for fraud, personal injury, or death caused by negligence.
Complaints and Contact
If you have a complaint or concern, please contact ESAIC in writing within 30 days of becoming aware of the issue: complaints@esaic.org
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by Belgian law.
Any disputes will be handled exclusively by the competent courts of Brussels, Belgium.
Data protection
ESAIC websites and online platforms are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We continuously update our digital systems to follow current data protection requirements and best practices.
Version history
| Version | Date Published | Summary of Changes |
| 2.1 | 10 December 2025 | Updated for clarity and simplified language |
| 2.0 | 23 October 2025 | Updated for clarity and transparency; added Summary Box, Accessibility Statement, and expanded complaint period from 8 to 30 days. |
| 1.0 | 10 February 2024 | Initial publication of ESAIC General Terms of Use. |