Welcome to HistoricalSite.org. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and TheHauns LLC ("we," "our," or "us"). By using HistoricalSite.org, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have parental consent to use our Site.
2. Use of the Site
Permitted Uses
You may use HistoricalSite.org for:
- Personal, non-commercial research and education
- Reading and sharing articles (with proper attribution)
- Accessing directory listings of historical societies
- Learning about local history and preservation
Prohibited Uses
You may NOT:
- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content without permission
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access our Site
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Post or transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Use our Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
3. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
All content on HistoricalSite.org, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of TheHauns LLC or our content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Historical Images
Many images on our Site are sourced from the Library of Congress and other public domain sources. We make every effort to properly attribute all images. If you believe we have improperly used an image, please contact us at info@historicalsite.org.
User-Submitted Content
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If you submit content to our Site (comments, corrections, suggestions), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content.
4. Accuracy of Information
We strive to provide accurate historical information, but we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all content. Historical research involves interpretation and may contain errors. We welcome corrections and suggestions at info@historicalsite.org.
Information about historical societies and organizations is provided for informational purposes. We are not responsible for the accuracy of contact information or the services provided by third-party organizations.
5. External Links
HistoricalSite.org contains links to third-party websites, including WhenItWas.com and various historical societies. We are not responsible for:
- The content or privacy practices of external sites
- Any damages or losses resulting from your use of third-party websites
We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
HistoricalSite.org is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties that the Site will be error-free or uninterrupted
- Warranties that defects will be corrected
- Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of information
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, TheHauns LLC shall not be liable for any:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or use
- Damages resulting from your use or inability to use our Site
- Damages resulting from unauthorized access to our servers
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Thehauns LLC from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of HistoricalSite.org
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
9. Advertising
We display third-party advertisements through Google AdSense. We do not control the content of these advertisements and are not responsible for:
- The products or services advertised
- Claims made by advertisers
- Any transactions between you and advertisers
10. Modifications to the Site
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Site at any time
- Change these Terms without prior notice
- Restrict access to certain features or the entire Site
Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to HistoricalSite.org immediately, without prior notice, if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
- Misuse our Site in any way
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Illinois / USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Cook County.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HistoricalSite.org regarding your use of our Site.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: info@historicalsite.org
- Website: Contact Page