Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Historical Education Archive (the “Catalogue”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Catalogue. We may update these terms from time to time; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Lawful Personal Use
The Catalogue is intended for lawful, personal, non-commercial research, education, and enjoyment. You may browse, search, read, download, and print copies of ebooks for your own use. Any other use, including commercial redistribution, systematic downloading, or public performance, requires prior written permission from the editorial office.
Prohibited Misuse
You may not:
- Use the Catalogue in any way that violates applicable law or regulation;
- Attempt to disrupt, overburden, or impair the Catalogue’s servers, security, or functionality;
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
- Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Catalogue;
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
Automated Extraction and Interference
Automated tools, scripts, bots, or other means of extracting data from the Catalogue are prohibited unless expressly authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, scraping, crawling, or systematic downloading of substantial portions of the Catalogue. We reserve the right to monitor access and to block or suspend any activity that we reasonably believe is harmful or excessive.
Bibliographic and Transcription Limitations
The Catalogue provides access to digital reproductions of historical texts. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every transcription is error-free or that every bibliographic record is complete. Users should verify critical information against original sources where possible. Some texts may contain outdated language, cultural references, or views that do not reflect present-day values; they are presented for historical and educational purposes.
Copyright and Public-Domain Status
We make every effort to include only works that are in the public domain in the United States and in the country from which the editorial team operates. However, copyright laws vary by jurisdiction, and the public-domain status of a work may differ elsewhere. It is your responsibility to confirm the legal status of any work before using it in ways not permitted by these terms. If you believe that a work in the Catalogue infringes your copyright, please contact us at editor@jimha.com with sufficient detail to allow us to review the matter.
User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your use of the Catalogue and for ensuring that your use complies with all applicable laws. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Catalogue and its editorial team from any claims arising out of your misuse or violation of these terms.
Third-Party Links
The Catalogue may contain links to external websites or resources. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of those third-party sites. Accessing them is at your own risk.
Technical Availability
We aim to keep the Catalogue accessible, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. The Catalogue may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or due to circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Catalogue at any time without notice.
Editorial Notes and Presentation
Ebooks in the Catalogue are presented with editorial notes, contextual introductions, and reading guides where applicable. These supplementary materials represent the views of the editorial team and are intended to aid understanding. They are not authoritative interpretations and should not be treated as such.
Rights-Holder Notices
If you are a rights-holder and believe that any content in the Catalogue infringes your rights, please contact us at editor@jimha.com. We will respond promptly and take appropriate action, which may include removal of the material.
Warranty Disclaimer
The Catalogue and its contents are provided “as is” without any warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of the Catalogue.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the Catalogue or its editorial team be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or in connection with these terms or your use of the Catalogue, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these terms or your use of the Catalogue shall not exceed the amount you paid (if any) to access the Catalogue.
Suspension of Abusive Access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to any user who violates these terms, engages in abusive behavior, or attempts to circumvent technical measures. Suspension may be temporary or permanent at our discretion.
Service Changes
We may change, add, or remove features of the Catalogue, including these terms, at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.
If you have questions about these terms, please contact the editorial team at editor@jimha.com.