Terms of Use

Welcome to the website of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County (“HSPBC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this site.

1. Purpose of the Website

This website is provided as a public service to share the rich history and cultural heritage of Palm Beach County through digital exhibits, educational materials, archival content, and event information. It is intended for informational, educational, and non-commercial personal use only.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, photographs, audio and video recordings, digital files, design elements, and graphics, is the property of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County or used with permission, and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Users may not copy, reproduce, republish, modify, upload, post, transmit, distribute, or otherwise use any part of this website or its content without express written permission from the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, unless clearly stated otherwise.

Please refer to our Copyright Information page for full details.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only. You must not:

Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, its server, or associated systems.
Use the website to transmit or upload any harmful code, malware, or offensive content.
Use the content for commercial gain or publication without proper authorization.

4. Educational Use

We encourage educational institutions, researchers, and students to explore our content for learning purposes. Any reproduction or distribution of materials for educational use must credit the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and comply with fair use guidelines. When in doubt, please contact us for permission.

5. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience and do not imply endorsement by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Historical Society of Palm Beach County makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information on this website, but we do not guarantee that the content is complete, current, or error-free. The website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, the website or its content.

8. Privacy

We respect your privacy. Any personal information you provide through forms or email communication is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, store, and use your data.

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact Us

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

Historical Society of Palm Beach County
Phone: 561-832-4164
Email: info@pbchistory.org
Mailing Address: 300 N Dixie, West Palm Beach, FL 33401