Disclaimer & copyright
Disclaimer
The European Central Bank (ECB) maintains this website for the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB). The ESRB through its website intends to enhance public access to information about its activities. Our goal is to keep this information timely and accurate. However, the ESRB and the ECB accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to the material on this website.
This material:
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Copyright
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Subject to the exception below, users of the ESRB's website may make free use of the information obtained directly from it subject to the following conditions:
- When such information is distributed or reproduced, it must appear accurately and the ESRB must be cited as the source.
- Where the information is incorporated in documents that are sold (regardless of the medium), the natural or legal person publishing the information must inform buyers, both before they pay any subscription or fee and each time they access the information taken from the ESRB's website, that the information may be obtained free of charge through the ESRB's website.
- If the information is transformed by the user (e.g. by seasonal adjustment of statistical data, calculation of growth rates) this must be stated explicitly.
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As an exception to the above, any reproduction, publication or reprint, in whole or in part, of documents that bear the name of their author(s), in the form of a different publication, whether printed or produced electronically is permitted only with the explicit prior written authorisation of the ESRB or the author(s).
Use of name and logos
The ESRB and the ECB wish to point out that they cannot be held responsible if the ESRB’s name, logo or address is misused in schemes that are intended to defraud the public. If a member of the public sees or receives questionable documentation that refers to, or allegedly stems from, the ESRB, they should report it immediately to their local law enforcement authority or seek advice from the relevant national members of the ESRB.