Terms and Conditions

Welcome to the Bureau County Historical Society. By accessing or using our website (“Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before using the site.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this site.

1. Use of the Site

You agree to use this Site for lawful purposes only and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others, restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the site.

You may not use the Site:

  • In any way that violates applicable federal, state, or international law or regulation
  • To transmit or procure the sending of any unsolicited advertising or promotional material
  • To impersonate the Bureau County Historical Society, any staff, or any other person or entity
  • To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the site

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, images, graphics, audio, video, logos, design, and layout — is the property of the Bureau County Historical Society or its content creators and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • Share content for personal, non-commercial use with appropriate credit
  • Link to our articles or reference them with attribution

You may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, or distribute content for commercial purposes without written permission
  • Modify or create derivative works based on our content without consent

3. User Contributions

By submitting any content (comments, messages, emails, stories, etc.) to the Bureau County Historical Society, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content on the Site or in associated media.

You are solely responsible for your submissions and agree not to provide any content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, infringing, or otherwise objectionable.

4. Disclaimer

The content provided on this Site is intended for educational and reflective purposes only. While we take care to provide accurate information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

Astrological interpretations are subjective and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice (e.g., legal, medical, psychological, or financial). Use of information from this Site is at your own discretion.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Bureau County Historical Society and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from:

  • The use or inability to use the Site
  • Any errors or omissions in content
  • Any reliance placed by the user on information from the Site

6. External Links

This Site may contain links to external websites. These are provided for your convenience and do not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party sites.

7. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

8. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State], without regard to conflict of law principles.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please reach out via our Contact Page.

Thank you for being a part of the Bureau County Historical Society. Your presence and curiosity help keep the stars — and the stories they inspire — alive.