What did the 15 European countries who met at the Berlin confederacy in 1884 determine?

At the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, 15 European countries convened to establish regulations for the colonization and trade in Africa. They agreed on principles for the division of African territories, emphasizing the need for "effective occupation" to claim land and prevent conflicts among European powers. This conference effectively led to the "Scramble for Africa," resulting in the rapid colonization of the continent without regard for the indigenous populations or existing political boundaries.