Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Welcome to the Galveston Historical Foundation, Inc. ("GHF," "we," "us," or "our") website. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our website or services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

Galveston Historical Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Galveston Island's rich history and architectural heritage. Our website provides:

• Information about historical preservation programs and initiatives
• Educational resources about Galveston's history
• Information about events, tours, and programs
• Professional historical services
• Donation and membership opportunities
• Contact forms for inquiries

Our services are provided for informational purposes and to support our preservation mission.

3. Eligibility

By using our website, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years old, or you are using the website under parental supervision with consent
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• You are not prohibited from using the services under applicable law

4. User Responsibilities

As a user of our website, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information when submitting forms or making inquiries
• Use the website only for lawful purposes
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Not interfere with the operation of the website
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our systems
• Report any security vulnerabilities to us responsibly
• Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws

5. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our website:

• For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any laws
• To transmit spam, advertisements, or other unsolicited communications
• To impersonate any person or entity
• To distribute viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• To collect personal information about other users without consent
• To engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the website
• To attempt to circumvent any security measures
• To harass, abuse, or harm another person
• To infringe upon intellectual property rights

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 Galveston Historical Foundation, Inc. or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

You may:

• View, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our content on social media with proper attribution

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks without prior written consent

For permission requests, please contact us at mail@galveston-history.org.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

We do not warrant that:

• The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The website is free of viruses or other harmful components

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION, INC. 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 or inability to use the website
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Any statements or conduct of any third party on the website
• Any other matter relating to the website

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

9. Third-Party Services and Links

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

• The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites
• Third-party privacy policies
• Any damages arising from your use of third-party services

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

Third-party services used on our website include:

• FormSubmit (form processing)
• Google Analytics (website analytics)

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Galveston Historical Foundation, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of any applicable laws

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website at any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Conduct that we believe is harmful to other users or to GHF
• Legal requirements

Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease. Provisions of these Terms that should reasonably survive termination shall survive.

12. Governing Law

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Galveston County, Texas, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

13. Severability

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

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GHF regarding your use of the website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Contact Information