LieDM association is a volunteer organization which unites all Lithuanian science, study, and education institutions which implement distance teaching and learning. It was created in January 2010 based on agreements of the member institutions. The association maintains and develops the activities of LieDM network, makes use of its possibilities and services that are implemented centrally. LieDM association operates in Lithuanian Republic. It follows the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania, Civil Code of the Republic of Lithuania, the Law of Associations of the Republic of Lithuania and its own created statute. Association is a limited civil responsibility legal entity. The time of its practice is not limited.