Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using texasfreedmen.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.

Description of Service

The Texas Freedmen Project is a digital humanities project that provides interactive visualizations and searchable records of the forced migration of enslaved people into Texas between 1800 and 1870, based on Freedmen's voter registration records of 1867–1869. The Website is provided for educational, research, and historical purposes.

Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website
• Use automated tools to scrape or extract data in a manner that burdens the Website's infrastructure
• Misrepresent the data or use it to harass, defame, or harm individuals or communities

Historical Data

The data presented on this Website is derived from historical public records. While we strive for accuracy, historical records may contain errors, inconsistencies, or gaps. We make no warranty as to the completeness or accuracy of the historical data. Users should exercise their own judgment and conduct independent verification when using this data for research purposes.

Intellectual Property

The Website's design, code, visualizations, and original content are the property of the Texas Freedmen Project and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. The underlying historical data is part of the public record. You may cite and reference this project in academic and educational work with proper attribution.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Texas Freedmen Project and its contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Website.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

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

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Support page.