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Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our website or services.

Last updated: January 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the History Fanatics website (history-fanatics.org) and our services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and History Fanatics regarding your use of our website and services.

2. Description of Service

History Fanatics provides educational and historical services, including but not limited to:

  • Educational programs for schools, families, and organizations
  • Historical exhibitions and presentations
  • Living history experiences and demonstrations
  • Research assistance and access to primary sources
  • Workshops and professional development for educators

Our website provides information about our organization, services, and programs, as well as contact forms for inquiries and bookings.

3. Eligibility

Our website and services are intended for general audiences. By using our website or services, you represent that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age, or you are using the website under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • You are not prohibited from using our services under applicable law

If you are a parent or guardian using our services on behalf of a minor, you agree to these terms on behalf of the minor and accept responsibility for their use of our services.

4. User Responsibilities

As a user of our website and services, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information when submitting forms or inquiries
  • Use our website and services only for lawful purposes
  • Not interfere with or disrupt the operation of our website
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our website or systems
  • Not use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our website without permission
  • Respect intellectual property rights in all content on our website

5. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our website or services:

  • For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • To impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • To submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • To transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • To harass, abuse, or harm others
  • To collect personal information about other users without consent
  • To interfere with or circumvent security features of our website
  • For any commercial purpose without our express written consent

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of History Fanatics or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Our Content

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without written permission
  • Modify or create derivative works based on our content
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our content

Your Content

By submitting content to us through our website (such as form submissions or emails), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and distribute that content for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and providing our services.

Historical Materials

Historical documents, images, and artifacts referenced or displayed by History Fanatics may be subject to additional copyright or usage restrictions. Users must comply with all applicable intellectual property laws when using or referencing historical materials.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT

We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant that the information on our website is accurate, complete, or current.

Historical information presented on our website or in our services is provided for educational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, historical interpretations may vary, and we encourage users to consult multiple sources.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HISTORY FANATICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  • LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OR INABILITY TO USE OUR WEBSITE OR SERVICES
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR DATA
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CONTENT OBTAINED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE

Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of our website or services shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, for access to our services.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for consequential damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services. We are not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites
  • The privacy policies of third parties
  • Any transactions or interactions you have with third parties

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

FormSubmit

Our contact forms use FormSubmit for processing submissions. When you submit a form, your information is transmitted to FormSubmit. Please review FormSubmit's privacy policy and terms of service for information about how they handle your data.

Google Maps

Our contact page includes an embedded Google Maps widget. Google may collect data about your interactions with the map. Please review Google's privacy policy for more information.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless History Fanatics and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of our website or services
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Any content you submit to our website

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website and services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms of Service
  • Conduct that we believe is harmful to other users or our organization
  • Legal requirements or requests from law enforcement

Upon termination, your right to use our website and services will immediately cease. Provisions of these Terms of Service that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from these Terms of Service or your use of our website or services shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Harris County, Texas, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms of Service periodically for any updates.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms of Service shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and History Fanatics regarding your use of our website and services.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: