Terms of Service
Last Updated: November 2, 2025
Welcome to HistoryLetter, a platform operated by Infinite Monkeys, located at 250 1829 Beaufort Ave, Comox BC, V9M 1R9, Canada. By accessing or using HistoryLetter (the "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform constitutes your ongoing acceptance of these Terms and any updates or modifications we may make.
HistoryLetter provides free access to a curated collection of famous historical letters for educational, research, and personal enrichment purposes. Our services include:
- Browsing and reading historical letter transcriptions
- Accessing historical context and scholarly analysis of letters
- Using comparison tools for academic study
- Reading educational blog content about historical correspondence
- Filtering and searching the letter collection
The Platform is provided free of charge and is supported by advertising. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Platform at any time without notice.
HistoryLetter is available to users of all ages worldwide. The Platform is designed as an educational resource suitable for students, educators, researchers, and anyone interested in historical correspondence.
Users under the age of 13 should use the Platform with parental guidance. Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring their children's use of the Platform and ensuring compliance with these Terms.
By using the Platform, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement or, if you are a minor, that you have obtained parental or guardian consent.
4.1 Permitted Uses
You may use content from HistoryLetter for:
- Personal education and research
- Academic study, reports, and papers with proper attribution
- Classroom teaching and educational presentations
- Non-commercial historical research and analysis
- Fair use quotations in publications with appropriate citation
4.2 Attribution Requirements
When using content from HistoryLetter in any public context (publications, presentations, websites, etc.), you must provide appropriate attribution. We recommend the following citation format:
4.3 Prohibited Uses
You may NOT:
- Republish substantial portions of our content without permission
- Use content for commercial purposes without explicit authorization
- Claim authorship of historical letters or our editorial content
- Remove or alter attribution, copyright notices, or watermarks
- Create derivative databases or competing platforms using our collection
5.1 Historical Letters
The historical letters presented on HistoryLetter are public domain documents. The original letters were written by historical figures and are part of our shared cultural heritage. No copyright claims are made to the text of these historical documents.
5.2 Our Original Content
Our original content, including but not limited to:
- Website design, layout, and user interface
- Blog articles and editorial commentary
- Historical context and significance sections
- Organizational structure and categorization
- Custom features and tools (e.g., comparison feature)
- Graphics, logos, and visual elements
is protected by copyright and owned by Infinite Monkeys. This content may not be reproduced, distributed, or used commercially without our express written permission.
5.3 Trademarks
"HistoryLetter" and associated logos are trademarks of Infinite Monkeys. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.
When using HistoryLetter, you agree to:
- Use the Platform in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Respect the intellectual property rights described in these Terms
- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform
- Not interfere with or disrupt the Platform's operation or servers
- Not use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Platform without permission
- Not transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Not impersonate others or provide false information
- Not use the Platform for any unlawful or harmful purpose
Violation of these conduct rules may result in termination of your access to the Platform and potential legal action.
We strive to present historically accurate transcriptions and contextual information. However, HistoryLetter is provided for educational purposes, and we make no warranties regarding the absolute accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content.
Historical scholarship evolves, and interpretations may vary among historians. Users should:
- Verify critical information with primary sources when possible
- Consult multiple sources for important research
- Understand that historical context and significance sections represent interpretations
- Use the Platform as a starting point for research, not the sole source
HistoryLetter may contain links to third-party websites or display third-party content (such as Google AdSense advertisements). We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, websites, products, or services.
Your interactions with third-party content, including advertisers, are solely between you and that third party. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of third-party content or websites.
Your use of HistoryLetter is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
By using the Platform, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy, including:
- Analytics data to improve the Platform
- Cookies for functionality and advertising
- Information shared with third-party service providers (e.g., Google AdSense)
10.1 "As Is" and "As Available" Basis
THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR UNINTERRUPTED ACCESS.
10.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy
While we endeavor to provide accurate historical content, we do not warrant that:
- The Platform will be error-free or uninterrupted
- All content is accurate, complete, or current
- Defects will be corrected
- The Platform is free from viruses or harmful components
10.3 Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INFINITE MONKEYS 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 Platform
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
- Any interruption or cessation of the Platform
- Any errors or omissions in content
- Any third-party content or conduct on the Platform
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US, IF ANY, IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Infinite Monkeys, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Platform
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
12.1 Platform Changes
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Platform at any time, including:
- Adding or removing letters from the collection
- Changing features or functionality
- Modifying the user interface or design
- Introducing new services or discontinuing existing ones
We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Platform.
12.2 Terms Updates
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made. Material changes will be communicated through:
- Prominent notice on the Platform
- Email notification if we have your contact information
- Updated "Last Updated" date on this page
Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitute acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Platform.
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Harmful conduct toward other users or the Platform
- At our sole discretion for any other reason
Upon termination, your right to use the Platform immediately ceases. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution provisions.
14.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
14.2 Dispute Resolution
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved through:
- Informal Negotiation: Parties agree to first attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation.
- Mediation: If negotiation fails, parties agree to attempt mediation before pursuing litigation.
- Jurisdiction: Any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the courts of British Columbia, Canada, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.
14.3 Waiver of Class Actions
You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.
15.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Infinite Monkeys regarding the Platform and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
15.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original.
15.3 Waiver
No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
15.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction. Any attempted assignment in violation of this section shall be void.
15.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries
These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights except as expressly stated.
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
By using HistoryLetter, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.