TERMS OF SERVICE

Terms of Service

Last updated: January 18, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using The Historical Standard website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Use of Services

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use our services for lawful purposes only. You agree to use our website and services in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others
  • Transmit any harmful, offensive, or illegal content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt our services
  • Use automated systems to access our services without permission
  • Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without authorization

3. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of The Historical Standard or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our express written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use as permitted by law.

4. User Accounts

If you create an account with us, you are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Providing accurate and current information
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

5. Donations and Payments

When making a donation or payment through our website:

  • All donations are final and non-refundable unless required by law
  • You agree to provide accurate payment information
  • You authorize us to charge your payment method for the amount specified
  • We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any transaction

6. Disclaimers

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • Our services will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • Our services are free of viruses or other harmful components
  • The information on our website is accurate, complete, or current

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Historical Standard shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of our services.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Historical Standard and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or relating to your use of our services or violation of these Terms of Service.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms of Service.

10. Governing Law

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

11. 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 new Terms of Service on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Contact Information

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

The Historical Standard

Email: legal@historicalstandard.org

Website: Contact Us