Terms for Participation in the “Friends Program” and for Donations
Thank you for your contribution to the Philodassiki Society of Athens by participating in the “Friends Program” or by donating a monetary amount. Your support strengthens our work in the protection and preservation of one of Athens’ most valuable green spaces, namely the Aesthetic Forest of Hymettus; it helps us maintain the forest, enhance community involvement in environmental protection, and ensure its long-term care and sustainability.
A. Terms for Participation in the “Friends Program”:
a) “The Friends Program” is the annual support program for the valuable work of the Philodassiki Society of Athens, which has been protecting and developing the green lungs of our city since 1899. By participating in the Friends Program of the Philodassiki Society, you can actively contribute to the preservation of the Aesthetic Forest of Hymettus, the Nursery, and the Botanical Garden.
As a Friend of the Philodassiki Society, you will receive updates on the Society’s activities, have the opportunity to get to know our actions in protecting the natural environment, and enjoy the chance to participate in special forest tours (held twice a year, exclusively for Friends).
b) To register for the “Friends Program”, you will first need to complete your personal details and contact information, as required by the relevant form. Your personal information is collected and processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy of the Philodassiki and, in this case, is used to provide you with special benefits (gifts, updates, activities specifically for Friends, etc.) as part of the Philodassiki’s activities.
c) Subsequently, you will have to choose the annual subscription for joining the "Friends Program," which amounts to €15.00 if you are a minor (under 18 years old) or a student at a higher education institution or a public vocational training institution, or €25.00 in any other case.
d) The Philodassiki Society of Athens reserves the right to request a copy of your ID card or academic identity at any time in order to verify that you are eligible for the €15.00 subscription. If it is determined that you are not eligible for the lower €15.00 subscription, we will contact you to request that you pay the full amount of €25.00 within a reasonable period of time. If we do not receive a timely response from you, the term e) of this agreement will apply.
e) In the event that you do not meet the conditions for joining the "Friends Program" for any reason, the subscription you paid will be treated as a donation to the Philodassiki Society of Athens. By entering your details in the corresponding form and checking the box "I have read and accept the terms for participation in the 'Friends Program' of the Philodassiki Society of Athens", you explicitly and unconditionally accept the terms that apply to donations. The amount you paid cannot be refunded.
f) You have the option to request the cancellation of your subscription for the future at any time by sending an email to
g) Before your subscription expires, you will be notified in advance via email at the address you provided regarding its renewal. The renewal process follows the same procedure as your initial registration in the "Friends Program."
B. Terms applying to the "Friends Program" and Donations:
i) The payment of your annual subscription or donation amount can be made in the following ways:
- In Cash.
- By making a deposit equal to the amount of your subscription (€15.00/€25.00) or your donation to the bank account of the Philodassiki Society of Athens, held at ALPHA BANK, with IBAN: GR5901401070107002101062816, SWIFT/BIC CODE: CRBAGRAA, stating "Friends Program" or "Donation" and your full name in the "Reason for Payment" field. In this case, you are required to send a copy of the bank deposit receipt to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , and your registration in the "Friends Program" will be completed only after this submission. - By using the PayPal platform. If you choose to pay your annual subscription or the desired amount of your donation via PayPal, you will be automatically redirected to the provider's website, so it is recommended to read the terms of use of this service.
ii) Minor status is verified by providing a copy of your ID card, and student status is verified by providing a valid academic ID issued by a Greek AEI or a public IEK.
iii) If you are a minor, prior written consent from your parent or guardian is required for your subscription to the Friends Program or for making a donation. Without such consent, the use of these programs is prohibited. Any requests we receive from users under 18 who do not have parental consent for, will be deleted from our system.
iv) Your donation or subscription is immediate and irrevocable. Therefore, the Philodassiki Society of Athens cannot refund or cancel retrospectively your subscription or donation.
v) A required condition for making a donation or joining the Friends Program is the acceptance of the Privacy Policy of the Philodassiki Society of Athens.
vi) Especially for donations, please be aware that your name (without your surname) and the amount of your donation may be published on the website of the Philodassiki Society of Athens.