Welcome to the website of the Herkimer County Historical Society. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully before using the website.
Use of This Website
This website is provided to share information about the Herkimer County Historical Society, its history, collections, programs, events, memberships, publications, and other activities.
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation or security of the website or infringe upon the rights of others.
You may not use this website to:
- Violate any applicable federal, state, or local law
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
- Introduce viruses, malicious software, or other harmful material
- Misuse forms, ordering systems, or other website features
- Copy or use website content for commercial purposes without permission
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the content of this website—including text, photographs, images, graphics, logos, historical materials, publications, and other original content—is owned by or used with permission by the Herkimer County Historical Society and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
Website content may not be reproduced, distributed, modified, published, or used commercially without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.
Historical photographs, documents, and other materials displayed on this website may have separate copyright or ownership restrictions. Permission to use such materials should be obtained from the appropriate rights holder before reproduction or publication.
Historical Information
The Herkimer County Historical Society makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable historical information. However, historical information may be based on records, sources, interpretations, or materials that contain errors or conflicting accounts.
Information on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes and should not necessarily be considered a definitive historical record.
Website Content and Availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on this website current and accurate. However, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, current, or free from errors.
Information about events, programs, hours, prices, memberships, products, and services may change without notice.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the website at any time.
Online Purchases, Donations, and Memberships
If you purchase merchandise, publications, memberships, tickets, or other items through our website, additional terms may apply to those transactions.
Prices, availability, descriptions, and event information are subject to change.
The Herkimer County Historical Society reserves the right to correct errors in pricing, descriptions, availability, or other information and to cancel or modify an order when necessary.
Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers. Their terms and privacy policies may also apply to transactions made through our website.
User-Submitted Information
If you submit information, comments, photographs, stories, or other materials through the website, you represent that you have the right to provide that material and that doing so does not violate another person’s rights.
Please do not submit confidential, sensitive, or personally identifiable information about another individual without appropriate permission.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.
The Herkimer County Historical Society does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites. Visiting a third-party website is at your own risk and subject to that site’s terms and policies.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the extent permitted by law, the Herkimer County Historical Society makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the website’s availability, accuracy, reliability, completeness, or suitability for a particular purpose.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Herkimer County Historical Society, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.
This limitation applies to website interruptions, errors, loss of data, reliance on website information, or access to third-party websites through links on our website.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.
Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Herkimer County Historical Society and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and representatives from claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your misuse of the website or violation of these Terms & Conditions.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.
Changes to These Terms
The Herkimer County Historical Society may revise these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms & Conditions.
Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.
Any legal proceedings relating to these Terms & Conditions or your use of the website shall be subject to the applicable courts located in New York State.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Herkimer County Historical Society
406 North Main Street
Herkimer, NY 13350
Phone: 315-866-6413
Email: herkimerhistory@yahoo.com
By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.