Legal Notice

Last updated: 01/10/2025

You are connected to the website eticrowd.lu

The use of this website implies full and complete acceptance of the general terms and conditions of use described below. These conditions are subject to change or addition at any time. We invite you to consult them regularly. If you do not agree with these general terms and conditions of use, we ask you to close this browser.

1. Publisher Identification

Legal name: etika (Initiativ Fir Alternativ Finanzeierung), Asbl (hereinafter « etika asbl »)

Legal form: Non-profit association (Asbl)

Registered office: 136-138 Rue Adolphe Fischer, L-1521 Luxembourg

Registration number: F3210 (Luxembourg Trade Register)

VAT number: LU31882123

E-mail: info@etika.lu

Phone: [To be completed]

Publication manager: etika asbl

2. Hosting

Host: HOSTINGER INTERNATIONAL LTD

Address: 61 Lordou Vironos Street, 6023 Larnaca, Cyprus

Contact: https://www.hostinger.fr/contact

3. Purpose of the Website

etika asbl uses the website eticrowd.lu as a crowdfunding platform to help project leaders and entrepreneurs find partial or total funding to achieve their social, environmental or ethical objectives.

Important: etika asbl acts as an intermediary between project leaders and contributors. The responsibility for the completion of funded projects lies with the project leaders. etika asbl strives to verify the credibility of projects but cannot guarantee their success.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Copyright

All content on this website (texts, images, graphics, logo, icons, sounds, software) is the exclusive property of etika asbl or its partners and is protected by Luxembourg and international laws relating to intellectual property.

4.2 Use by Third Parties

Any reproduction, representation, modification, publication, adaptation of all or part of the elements of the website, whatever the means or process used, is prohibited without the prior written authorization of etika asbl.

Any unauthorized use of the website or any of the elements it contains will be considered as constituting infringement and prosecuted in accordance with the applicable legal provisions.

4.3 Hyperlinks

The creation of hyperlinks to the website eticrowd.lu requires the prior written authorization of etika asbl, with the exception of links to the homepage. Links must open in a new window and must not give the impression that the content of etika asbl is integrated into another website.

5. Personal Data Protection

5.1 Data Controller

etika asbl is the data controller for personal data collected on this website.

Contact: contact@etika.lu

5.2 Data Collected

Personal data is collected via:

• Registration forms (project leaders, contributors, newsletter)
• Donation and financial contribution forms
• Contact forms
• Cookies and similar technologies

Types of data: last name, first name, email address, postal address, phone number, banking information (for transactions), browsing data.

5.3 Purposes and Legal Bases

Data is processed for the following purposes:

• Management of registrations and user accounts – Legal basis: Contract performance
• Processing of donations and contributions – Legal basis: Contract performance / Legal obligation
• Sending newsletters – Legal basis: Consent
• Response to contact requests – Legal basis: Legitimate interest
• Compliance with tax and accounting obligations – Legal basis: Legal obligation
• Website improvement (analytics) – Legal basis: Legitimate interest / Consent
• Information about projects and news from etika asbl – Legal basis: Legitimate interest / Consent

5.4 Data Recipients

Your personal data is not sold or rented to third parties. It may be transmitted to:

• Project leaders you support (name, first name, address, email, contribution amount)
• Technical service providers necessary for the website’s operation (host, payment processor)
• Legal authorities if required by law

5.5 Retention Period

• Active account data: during the entire period of account use + 3 years after the last activity
• Transaction data: 10 years (tax and accounting obligations)
• Newsletter data: until unsubscription + 3 years
• Analytics cookies: 13 months maximum

5.6 Your Rights

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right of access: obtain a copy of your data
• Right of rectification: correct your inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: request the deletion of your data
• Right to restriction: restrict the processing of your data
• Right to portability: receive your data in a structured format
• Right to object: object to the processing of your data
• Right to withdraw consent: at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
• Right to define directives: regarding the fate of your data after your death

To exercise these rights, contact us:

• By email: contact@etika.lu
• By mail: etika (Initiativ Fir Alternativ Finanzeierung), Asbl, 136-138 Rue Adolphe Fischer, L-1521 Luxembourg

5.7 Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Luxembourg supervisory authority:

National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD)
15, boulevard du Jazz
L-4370 Belvaux
Tel.: (+352) 26 10 60-1
Email: info@cnpd.lu
Website: www.cnpd.lu

5.8 Security

Etika implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure or unauthorized access.

6. Cookies

6.1 What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when visiting a website.

6.2 Cookies Used

Strictly necessary cookies (no consent required):

• Session and authentication cookies
• Security cookies

Analytics cookies (consent required):

• Google Analytics: to analyze website usage and improve user experience

Social media cookies (consent required):

• Facebook cookies (if social plugins are present)

6.3 Cookie Management

You can accept or refuse cookies via the consent banner that appears during your first visit. You can also manage your preferences at any time via [link to cookie settings].

You can also configure your browser to refuse cookies. Warning: refusing certain cookies may affect the website’s functionality.

7. External Links

The website may contain hyperlinks to external websites. etika asbl has no control over these websites and disclaims any responsibility regarding:

• Their content
• Their privacy policies
• Their terms of use
• The products or services they offer

The inclusion of links does not constitute an endorsement of the linked websites. External website operators are exclusively responsible for their content.

8. Accessibility and Availability

This website is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except in cases of force majeure, computer difficulties, communication network structure problems or technical difficulties.

Website accessibility may also be temporarily restricted or interrupted due to maintenance periods necessary for its update.

etika asbl strives to ensure service continuity but cannot guarantee permanent availability.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 Website Content

etika asbl strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information but does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or timeliness of the published information. Information is provided for informational purposes only and may be modified without notice. etika asbl strives to correct any errors brought to its attention.

9.2 Crowdfunding Projects

etika asbl acts as an intermediary and does not guarantee:

• The success of funded projects
• The effective use of funds in accordance with stated objectives
• The delivery of rewards promised by project leaders

Contributors are invited to evaluate projects with discernment before contributing.

9.3 Computer Damage

etika asbl cannot be held responsible for any direct or indirect damage resulting from access to its website and those of its partners, or on the contrary from the impossibility of accessing them. etika asbl assumes no responsibility for any damage caused to your computer equipment by using this website.

9.4 Service Interruptions

etika asbl cannot be held responsible for service interruptions, even temporary ones.

9.5 External Websites

etika asbl disclaims any responsibility in connection with external links and for the content, products or services that may be offered on these websites. It therefore cannot bear any responsibility for the content, advertisements or any other material from these external websites or available on or from these external websites. etika asbl also cannot be held responsible for the actions or possible omissions of its partners.

Important note: This limitation of liability is not intended to circumvent mandatory legal provisions and does not exclude liability in cases where it cannot be excluded by law. This disclaimer is not intended to circumvent the requirements set forth in applicable legislation and to exclude liability in cases where it cannot be excluded under said legislation.

10. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

This website and its terms of use are governed by Luxembourg law.

Any dispute relating to the use of this website will be subject to Luxembourg law and falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of Luxembourg courts. In the event of a dispute and failing an amicable resolution, Luxembourg courts shall have sole jurisdiction.

11. Mediation

In accordance with the provisions of the Luxembourg Consumer Code, in the event of a dispute, you can use a consumer mediator free of charge:

Luxembourg Consumer Mediator
[Contact details to be completed]

12. Credits

Design and development: etika asbl

Photography: « © etika asbl – All rights reserved »

Illustrations: etika asbl

13. Contact

For any questions concerning these legal notices or for a modification or rectification of your data, or for any dispute, complaint or other right, you can contact us:

etika (Initiativ Fir Alternativ Finanzeierung), Asbl
136-138 Rue Adolphe Fischer
L-1521 Luxembourg
Email: info@etika.lu
Phone: [To be completed]

14. Severability Clause

If any provision of these legal notices should be declared null or unenforceable for any reason, this would not affect the validity of the other provisions which would continue to produce their effects.

These legal notices were last updated on [date] and may be modified at any time. We invite you to consult them regularly.