Terms of Service
The legal codex governing your use of OnlyHistory's premium historical content platform.
Last updated: December 2024
Agreement Overview
By accessing OnlyHistory, you enter into a binding agreement with us. These terms establish the rules and guidelines for using our platform, protecting both our historical archives and your rights as a user.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using OnlyHistory's services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use our services.
2. Service Description
📚 Content Platform
OnlyHistory provides a digital platform for accessing premium historical content, including articles, stories, educational materials, and multimedia content related to historical events, figures, and cultures.
🎓 Educational Services
Our services include educational content, research materials, and historical analysis designed for personal learning, academic research, and educational purposes.
💳 Subscription Model
Access to premium content requires a paid subscription. We offer various subscription tiers with different levels of access and features.
3. User Accounts
Account Creation
- You must be at least 13 years old
- Provide accurate, current information
- Maintain one account per person
- Keep login credentials secure
Account Responsibilities
- You're responsible for all account activity
- Notify us immediately of unauthorized use
- Don't share account credentials
- Update information as needed
4. Subscription & Payment
💰 Billing Terms
- Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis
- Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice
- All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- Failed payments may result in service suspension
🔄 Cancellation
- You may cancel your subscription at any time
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
- You retain access to paid content until the period expires
- No refunds for partial periods unless required by law
5. Content & Intellectual Property
⚖️ Our Rights
All content on OnlyHistory, including text, images, videos, and other materials, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. We own or have licensed all content on our platform.
✅ What You Can Do
- Access content for personal use
- Use for educational purposes
- Share brief excerpts with attribution
- Download for offline viewing (where permitted)
❌ What You Cannot Do
- Reproduce or distribute content commercially
- Create derivative works
- Remove copyright notices
- Share login credentials
6. Prohibited Uses
🚫 Strictly Forbidden
The following activities are prohibited and may result in immediate account termination.
Technical Violations
- Attempting to hack or compromise our systems
- Using automated tools to access content
- Reverse engineering our platform
- Interfering with service operation
Content Violations
- Unauthorized redistribution of content
- Commercial use without permission
- Creating competing services using our content
- Misrepresenting content source or authorship
7. Disclaimers & Limitations
📚 Historical Accuracy
While we strive for historical accuracy, content is provided for educational and entertainment purposes. We make no warranties about the completeness or accuracy of historical information. Users should consult multiple sources for academic or professional purposes.
⚠️ Service Availability
Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation. Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance or technical issues.
💼 Limitation of Liability
Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for our services in the 12 months preceding any claim. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
8. Termination
By You
- Cancel subscription anytime
- Delete your account
- Stop using our services
- Access remains until period end
By Us
- Violation of these terms
- Fraudulent activity
- Non-payment of fees
- At our discretion with notice
9. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices. We will notify users of material changes through:
- Email notification to registered users
- Prominent notice on our website
- In-app notifications
Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Contact Information
Questions about these terms? Our legal scribes are available to provide clarification.
Governing Law: These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws.
By using OnlyHistory, you agree to resolve any disputes through binding arbitration or small claims court.