The resource hub provides a collection of materials and useful links developed by the key stakeholders and supporters of the AdWiseOnline initiative.
The European Consumer Centres Network offers EU residents and citizens advice on their consumer rights and legal protections when shopping and travelling in another European Union Member State, Norway or Iceland. Visit the ECC-Net website.
Educational Toolkit for Young Consumers
The teaching toolkit, created by the European Consumer Centres of Austria, Cyprus, Greece, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovakia, and Sweden, is designed for children and teenagers with 2–5 years of English learning experience. It includes a general introduction, a teacher's manual, a video with discussion guides on online games, and a quiz covering topics like mobile games, online shopping, scams, and subscription traps.
The network of Safer Internet Centres, coordinated under the Better Internet for Kids initiative, includes national awareness centres, hotlines, helplines, and youth panel. Visit the website to read more about the network of Safer Internet Centres.
BEUC is the umbrella group for 44 independent consumer organisations from 31 countries. The main role of BEUC is to represent them to the EU institutions and defend the interests of European consumers. Visit the BEUC website.
EPA gathers the parents associations in Europe which together represent more than 150 million parents. Visit the EPA website.
Video Games Europe (VGE)
Video Games Europe (VGE) is an organisation representing Europe's video games industry, advocating for policies that promote growth, skills, and innovation, and championing responsible gameplay and cultural impact. Visit the VGE website.
Pan European Game Information (PEGI)
PEGI age ratings are systems used to ensure that entertainment content, such as games, but also films, TV shows or mobile apps, are clearly labeled with a minimum age recommendation based on the content they have. These age ratings provide guidance to consumers, and parents in particular, to help them decide whether or not to buy a particular product for a child. Visit the PEGI website.