Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 31, 2025

Welcome to On This Day in History. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Educational Purpose

On This Day in History is an educational platform designed to make historical events accessible and engaging for general audiences. Our content is intended for:

  • General interest and educational purposes
  • Learning about significant historical events
  • Exploring connections between past and present
  • Casual research and personal enrichment

2. Content Disclaimer

Accuracy and AI-Generated Content: Our historical content is generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence technology and curated from various historical sources. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties or representations about:

  • The completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any historical information
  • The suitability of our content for academic, professional, or research purposes
  • The absence of errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in historical dates or facts

Verification: For academic, professional, or critical applications, we strongly encourage users to verify information through primary sources and scholarly references.

3. Use of Service

You agree to use this service only for lawful purposes. You may:

  • Browse and read historical content for personal use
  • Share links to our content on social media
  • Use our content for educational discussions

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or republish our content without permission
  • Use automated systems to scrape or download our content
  • Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the website
  • Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

4. Intellectual Property

The design, layout, and presentation of this website are protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. Historical facts themselves are not copyrightable, but our specific presentation, analysis, and written content are original works owned by On This Day in History.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, On This Day in History 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 service
  • Any inaccuracies or errors in historical content
  • Any reliance placed on the content provided
  • Any interruption or cessation of the service

7. Privacy and Data Collection

Our use of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using our service, you consent to our collection and use of personal data as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

8. Advertising

This website may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These advertisements help support the free availability of our historical content. Advertisers may use cookies and other tracking technologies, subject to their own privacy policies.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10. Disclaimer of Historical Interpretation

Historical events can be interpreted in various ways depending on perspective, cultural context, and available sources. Our content represents one interpretation based on commonly accepted historical narratives and may not reflect all viewpoints or recent scholarship. We respect diverse perspectives on historical events.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at our contact page or email us at contact@thisdayinhistory.app.

Acknowledgment

By using On This Day in History, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.