European Coalition for Just and Effective Drug Policies (ENCOD)
Last updated: 24 February 2026

1. Purpose of the Legal Notice ENCOD

The Legal Notice ENCOD sets the rules for this website.

By using the site, you accept these rules. If you do not agree, you must stop using it.

ENCOD may update these terms at any time. Therefore, you should review this page often. When changes are made, the new version appears here.

Some services have extra rules. In that case, those rules are shown before use.

Users must follow the law. In addition, users must act honestly. The site must not be used to cause harm.

2. Identification of ENCOD

ENCOD provides the following details:

Legal Name: European Coalition for Just and Effective Drug Policies
Trade Name: ENCOD
Legal Form: Non-profit association under Belgian law
Registration Number: 0472.682.681
Date of Incorporation: 26 June 2004

Correspondence Address:
ENCOD
c/o “das Wohlmut”
Wohlmutstraße 4 / Erdgeschoß
1020 Vienna
Austria

ENCOD operates under Belgian law. Therefore, Belgian rules apply.

3. Communication

You may contact ENCOD by email or post.

Email: office@encod.org
Postal address: see above

Messages sent through these channels are valid. Therefore, they have legal effect.

4. Intellectual Property

ENCOD owns the website content or has permission to use it.

This includes text, images, graphics, logos, and software.

You may view content for personal use. However, copying or sharing content is not allowed without written consent.

All trademarks remain the property of ENCOD. Therefore, access to the site does not give ownership rights.

5. Access and Use

The website is free to access. However, some services require registration.

Users must give accurate information. If false information is given, the user is responsible.

The following actions are not allowed:

• Publishing illegal content
• Uploading harmful software
• Trying to access restricted systems
• Violating intellectual property rights
• Impersonating others
• Collecting data for business use

If misuse occurs, ENCOD may take legal action. Consequently, users must act responsibly.

6. Disclaimer

This website provides general information only.

Although we try to keep content accurate, we do not guarantee completeness. Laws may change. Therefore, users should seek professional advice when needed.

ENCOD does not promote illegal activity. Furthermore, ENCOD is not liable for losses caused by misuse.

To the extent allowed by law, ENCOD is not responsible for:

• Website downtime
• Technical problems
• Data loss
• Viruses
• Incorrect use of content

Links to other websites are provided for convenience. However, ENCOD does not control those sites. Therefore, we are not responsible for their content.

7. Donations

Donations may be made using the details shown on the website.

If you request a tax certificate, ENCOD requires:

• Name and surname
• Email or postal address

This data is used for administrative purposes only.

8. Data Protection

ENCOD processes personal data in a lawful way.

You may exercise your rights by contacting office@encod.org.

For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.

9. Website Security

This website uses SSL encryption. As a result, data exchanged between users and ENCOD is protected.

However, no online system is fully secure. Therefore, users should remain cautious.

10. Applicable Law

Belgian law governs this Legal Notice ENCOD.

If disputes arise, Belgian courts decide the matter.

In addition, ENCOD may take civil or criminal action in cases of misuse.