Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Welcome to the Museum of South Texas History website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the website.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated terms on this page. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

2. Description of Service

The Museum of South Texas History website provides information about our museum, exhibitions, educational programs, and services. Through this website, you can:

• Learn about museum exhibitions, programs, and events
• Book visits and group tours
• Contact museum staff with inquiries
• Access educational resources about South Texas history
• Learn about membership and donation opportunities

We provide this website for informational and educational purposes. While we strive to maintain accurate information, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information.

3. Eligibility

Use of this website is available only to individuals who can form legally binding contracts under applicable law. By using this website, you represent that:

• You are at least 18 years of age, or if under 18, you have parental or guardian consent
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these terms
• You are not prohibited from using this website under applicable laws

4. User Responsibilities

As a user of this website, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information when submitting forms or inquiries
• Use the website only for lawful purposes
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Not interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems
• Not use automated systems or software to extract data from the website without permission

5. Prohibited Uses

You may not use this website:

• For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any laws
• To transmit harmful code, viruses, or other malicious material
• To impersonate any person or entity
• To engage in harassment, abuse, or threatening behavior
• To interfere with or disrupt the website's functionality
• To collect personal information about other users without consent
• To transmit spam, advertisements, or other unsolicited communications
• To violate any intellectual property rights

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software, is the property of the Museum of South Texas History or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our content through social media or other channels

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without permission
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without authorization
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our materials
• Use our content for commercial purposes without a license

If you wish to request permission to use our content, please contact us at support@mosthistories.com.

7. User Submissions

When you submit information through our website (such as contact forms or booking requests), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, process, and store that information for the purposes described in our Privacy Policy. You are responsible for ensuring that any content you submit does not violate the rights of any third party.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH IT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT

We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no guarantees about the results you may obtain from using our services.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS HISTORY AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

• YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS WEBSITE
• ANY CONTENT, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE
• UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR DATA
• ANY THIRD-PARTY CONDUCT OR CONTENT

Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of this website shall not exceed the amount you paid, if any, to access the website.

10. Third-Party Services and Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, privacy policies, or practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

We may use third-party services to process payments, deliver emails, and provide analytics. These services have their own terms and privacy policies.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Museum of South Texas History and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of the website
• Your violation of these terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any content you submit through the website

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to this website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms of Service. Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease.

Provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect, including ownership provisions, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Hidalgo County, Texas.

You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in those courts.

14. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Museum of South Texas History regarding your use of this website and supersede any prior agreements.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: