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Information since 2008, a web-dossier, 120 press releases

La Quadrature du Net has documented and analyzed each and every step of ACTA since June 2008. Through leaking drafts, alerting Members of the European Parliament and publishing various analyses and press releases, La Quadrature helped raise awareness among citizens and organizations, and worked from within the EU Parliament to defeat ACTA.

Citizen action in the European Parliament

Throughout the various stages of ACTA's parliamentary process, dozens of citizens from all around Europe were flown to the EU Parliament thanks to La Quadrature's funding and logisistics. This enabled important victories at every step of the process, in all the committees and with all the political groups of the EU Parliament.

An animated movie seen over 2.5 million times

"NO to ACTA" explains in 2 minutes and in simple terms the dangers of ACTA for Internet users as well as for access to medicines, while calling for action. It helped spread the word on ACTA in mainstream media, reaching a wider audience through powerful symbols and messages. It was spontaneously translated into 15 languages by volunteers.

Let's build a post-ACTA world!

The mobilization of the citizens made a huge rejection of ACTA possible, by 478 to 39 during the final vote at the European Parliament, killing this treaty once and for all, and paving the way for a positive reform of copyright. By now, it is essential to remain mobilized to stop this repressive trend which keeps imposing measures that harm the Internet and fundamental freedoms.

Our cultural practices must be made legal

Editing and modifying works of art (remix) has become a means of expression for a whole generation. The sharing of files, between individuals and not for profit, is an essential way to access and share culture. Our cultural practices must be encouraged and protected instead of being vilified and repressed. The war on sharing has to end; copyright must evolve.

Safeguarding a universal Net and free expression online

The network's decentralized architecture is key to freedom of communication and online innovation. It must be protected, on both landline and mobile networks, from operators who increasingly restrict their users' communications. Net neutrality and other policies must guarantee by law the capacity to create, access and share knowledge and information.

Building tools empowering citizens to change things

La Quadrature du Net provides tools for citizens who want to take action and participate in the public debate. Tools such as Political Memory, La Quadrature's Mediakit, the Pi-Phone or ad-hoc campaigning tools, such as Respect My Net, are under constant development, in track with La Quadrature's campaigning, and participate in the technical and political empowerment of citizens.

Funding full-time activists and volunteers' actions

La Quadrature du Net's infrastructure allows three full-time and one part-time activists as well as an intern to work together out of a shared space in Paris. This space enables volunteers to participate in workshops and campaigning. Funding also serves to organize volunteer action such as bringing citizens from all over Europe to the EU Parliament.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where will my money go?


I don't have any money, how can I help La Quadrature du Net?


Spread the word about this campaign! By speaking up on social networks, on blogs, or by telling people around you about the importance of La Quadrature's actions, and how they can participate, you can help us. This support is vital, as La Quadrature can only exist through the citizens who share our commitment to the free Internet.
You can also support La Quadrature du Net day after day by getting involved.
Financial donations help la Quadrature work on a day-to-day basis by paying for its fulltime activists' salaries, costs and such, but la Quadrature would be nothing without the people who give their time, skills and energy to support its actions and make them their own.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch to find a way to contribute that suits you!

Is my support tax-deductible?

Not at the moment. We are looking into a way of making this possible, but unfortunately it is not possible for current donations.

I need a receipt or an invoice for my donation.

We can send you a receipt for accounting purposes. Please contact us by email.

Who supports La Quadrature du Net?

Several NGOs support La Quadrature, as well as thousands of individuals who have made a donation and wish to be listed publicly.

Who funds La Quadrature du Net?

The Open Society Foundation has been contributing to La Quadrature du Net's budget through a yearly grant of 50K euros (60K for 2012), but the majority (all the rest) of our funds come from individual citizens' contributions. This is a guarantee of independence, but at the same time creates uncertainty regarding the sustainability of our income and of our action.

Can I make a donation by check?

Yes. To donate by check, stop the payment procedure when you are at our bank's website. Send your check to the following address:

Payable to: FDNN
Address: FDNN, 16 rue de Cachy, 80090 Amiens
Important note: Please write down the name you gave us on the back of your check in order to allow us to find you easily.

FDNN (Fond de Défense de la Net Neutralité, “Net Neutrality Defense Fund”), is the organisation which manages La Quadrature du Net's accounts.

Can I make a donation through money transfer?

Sure! You need to transfer your donation to FDNN's bank account (FDNN takes care of La Quadrature du Net's accounts) using the following details.

International bank account number: IBAN: FR76 1027 8060 3100 0203 2270 187
This number is usually enough to make a wire transfer from anywhere in Europe

You can also download the details of FDNN's bank account (in french). Important note: Please quote the name you gave us as your transfer's comment, so we can send you your pi decimals or other goodies.

Can I make a donation through PayPal?

We do not recommend using PayPal for donations, for ethical reasons (their actions against WikiLeaks, among others) and because of the overtly expensive costs incurred. Nevertheless, if it is your only option, you may use the following account: paypal@laquadrature.net.

Can I make a donation via Flattr?


Yes! If you wish to support la Quadrature via Flattr, you can simply flatter this page, or any of the site's articles.
Flattr is a great way to support us, but as a Flattr is quite small, please don't hesitate to flatter our articles to your heart's content. Flattr
Flattr also offers the possibility to make larger donations, which offers an interesting alternative to PayPal.
To make a donation to La Quadrature du Net via Flattr, please use the form on this page. As Flattr donations are anonymous, we will not be able to send you your goodies, unless you contact us with identifiable information, and in particular the the amount you plan to give in your donation.

Can I support La Quadrature du Net by buying a t-shirt?

La Quadrature du Net does not sell t-shirts. The only way to support la Quadrature du Net (financially) is to make a donation. Of course, you can also help and support la Quadrature in other ways, by helping out for instance. Selling t-shirts would require a lot of time and effort and would probably mean hiring someone in order to make anything substantial from it. It would not be worth it. The pi-shirts are but a (small) gift from la Quadrature to show its gratitude and thank its most generous benefactors.

When will I get my shirt?

For logistical reasons, t-shirts are sent in batch. This may take a while, sometimes up to a couple months. Please forgive us for this delay.

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