Effective Date: April 26, 2025

Terms and Conditions | KnowThyHistory

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

1.1 Your access to and use of KnowThyHistory.com (“the Website”) and any Services referred to in Clause 2 are subject exclusively to these Terms and Conditions. You will not use the Website/Services for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms and Conditions. By using the Website/Services, you fully accept the terms, conditions, and disclaimers contained in this notice. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions, you must immediately stop using the Website/Services.

1.2 We reserve the right to update or amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Your continued use of the Website/Services following any changes shall be deemed your acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to check the Terms and Conditions regularly.

2. THE SERVICES

The Website may provide communication tools such as email, bulletin boards, chat areas, news groups, forums, and/or other message or communication facilities (“the Services”) designed to enable you to communicate with others. Unless stated otherwise, the Services are for your personal and non-commercial use only.

3. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY AND SUPERVISION

We are concerned about the safety and privacy of our users, particularly children. Parents who allow their children to access the Website/Services should supervise such use. By allowing your child access, you are permitting access to all Services, and it is your responsibility to determine appropriate Services. Always exercise caution when revealing personally identifiable information online.

4. USER ACCOUNT, PASSWORD, AND SECURITY

If a Service requires account registration, you must complete the registration process and maintain the confidentiality of your username and password. You are fully responsible for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately of unauthorized use or security breaches. KnowThyHistory.com is not liable for any loss resulting from your failure to safeguard your credentials.

5. ACCEPTABLE USE

5.1 You acknowledge that all Content, whether publicly posted or privately transmitted, is the responsibility of the person originating such Content. KnowThyHistory.com does not control or endorse the Content and assumes no liability for any Content.

5.2 You agree not to:

• Send junk email, spam, or unsolicited messages.
• Post material that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or unlawful.
• Promote discrimination, hate, or violence.
• Violate legal rights of others.
• Infringe intellectual property rights.
• Upload files containing viruses or harmful data.
• Collect personal information of others without consent.
• Advertise or offer goods/services unless permitted.
• Impersonate others.
• Violate applicable laws.
• Interfere with the Website/Services or other users.
• Transmit confidential or insider information without authorization.
• Attempt unauthorized access to Services or networks.

5.3 We are not obligated to monitor Services but reserve the right to review and remove materials that breach these Terms.

6. TERMINATION

We may terminate your access to any Services at any time without notice for any reason, including violation of these Terms. We may also discontinue the Website/Services without liability.

7. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

The Website/Services may include links to third-party sites. Such links are provided for convenience and do not signify endorsement. We are not responsible for content or availability of external sites.

8. INTERNATIONAL USE

You agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the export of technical data and internet conduct.

9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

9.1 The Website design, text, graphics, and software are protected by intellectual property laws. Content is for personal, non-commercial use only unless prior written consent is given.

9.2 KnowThyHistory.com does not claim ownership of user-posted materials but retains a non-exclusive license to use them as long as they are displayed.

9.3 User-posted content, unless otherwise sourced, is licensed under a Creative Commons Public Domain License.

10. INDEMNITY

You agree to indemnify and hold KnowThyHistory.com harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your use of the Website/Services or breach of these Terms.

11. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

11.1 Use of the Website/Services is at your own risk. Services are provided “AS IS” without warranties.

11.2 We are not liable for indirect or consequential losses.

11.3 We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free service or virus-free servers.

11.4 These Terms do not exclude liability for death or personal injury due to negligence.

11.5 Your statutory rights as a consumer remain unaffected.

12. SEVERANCE

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State], United States of America, and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of its courts.

14. FORCE MAJEURE

KnowThyHistory.com shall not be responsible for delays or failures in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government actions, and internet disruptions.