1. Ownership of the Content: The RCHBS owns the compilation of content posted on the website, which includes text, images, audio, video, databases, design, codes, and software (“Content”). This does not mean that the RCHBS owns each component of the compilation, some of which may be owned by others and used with their permission or used in accordance with applicable law (e.g., fair use). Further, the RCHBS owns some, but not all, of the intellectual property rights in the Content, including copyright.

2. Using the Content Content on the website falls into one of two categories for purposes of your use:

a. Content with Creative Commons Zero – CC0 Content marked with the Creative Commons Zero icon CC0 is made available under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license. This Content is not protected by copyright and may be used for commercial and noncommercial purposes without fee or copyright restriction; however, the CC0 icon pertains only to the copyright status of the Content. The RCHBS does not guarantee that all Content marked with the CC0 icon is free from rights other than copyright, including rights held by third parties, or that use of such Content might not be subject to other laws, such as rights of publicity or privacy.

Commercial Use of CC0 Content You may use Content marked with the CC0 icon for commercial purposes without further permission from the RCHBS. The RCHBS does not guarantee that all Content marked with the CC0 icon is free from rights held by third parties. While you do not need the RCHBS’s permission to use this Content, you are responsible for obtaining any third-party permissions that may be required for your use. For example, a third party may claim rights in the Content such as trademark, privacy, or publicity rights. You are fully responsible for your own lawful use of these materials and for not infringing on the rights of third parties.

b. Other Content – Usage Conditions Apply All other Content is subject to usage conditions due to copyright and/or other restrictions and may only be used for personal, educational, and other non-commercial uses consistent with the principles of fair use under Section 108 of the U.S. Copyright Act. All rights not expressly granted herein by the RCHBS are reserved, unless the Content is marked with the CC0 icon.

To use Content with usage conditions, you must:

• Cite the author and source of the Content as you would material from any printed work.
• Cite and link to, when possible, the website as the source of the Content.
• Not remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices including attribution information, credits, and notices, that are placed in or near the text, images, or data.
• Comply with all terms or restrictions (such as copyright, trademark, publicity and privacy rights, or contractual restrictions) as may be specified in the metadata or as may otherwise apply to the Content.

Commercial Use of Content with Usage Conditions You may not use any Content with usage conditions for commercial purposes, unless you have first obtained permission from the RCHBS and any other rights holder. This means that, absent express permission, you may not sell Content with usage conditions or sell materials, products, or services that use and incorporate such Content. You may not use Content with usage conditions to promote or advertise products or services.

You may contact the RCHBS to seek permission, but please be aware that some Content may not be available for commercial use at all due to contractual and other restrictions. Contact information is available on the website.

If you are uncertain about what office to contact or are seeking permission to include Content with usage conditions in a commercial product or other item of consumer merchandise, please contact the RCHBS.

3. Trademarks Many of the names, titles, trademarks, service marks, and logos that appear on the website are registered or common law (unregistered) marks owned by the RCHBS. You may not use the RCHBS trademarks to state or imply an association with or endorsement of your goods, services, or activities or in any manner that infringes upon the RCHBS trademarks.

4. User-Generated Content The RCHBS offers interactive features on its website to engage with its audiences and advance its mission of preserving and sharing history. The rules listed below for your participation in these features are intended to encourage a learning environment where thoughtful discussion may safely occur among people of all ages and backgrounds.

Rules of Conduct

• Stay on topic. The RCHBS and its audiences expect comments and contributions to deal with topics relevant to the mission and content of the website.
• Keep the conversation civil. Express yourself in ways that are befitting of an educational environment. Do not post threatening, sexually explicit, or hateful content. Hateful includes derogatory statements targeting individuals or specific groups; these may be based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or expression, age, and mental or physical ability. Do not use profanity. While criticizing RCHBS decisions or operations is allowed, personal attacks are not.
• No spamming, selling, or advertising. This is not the place to promote non-RCHBS products, services, causes, or any candidates.
• Allow reuse. The RCHBS (and those authorized by it) may use what you contribute for non-commercial, educational, or promotional purposes.
• Stay lawful. Post only what is yours to post. Do not spread malicious or harmful software or other technology. Do not suggest or encourage illegal activity.
• Take personal responsibility. These are public sites. Do not post personal or other information you would not want the public to know, and again, do not post what is not yours to post.

5. Copyright Complaints If you have any complaints or objections to Content posted on the website because it was not properly credited or it was posted without permission and you are the copyright owner, please contact the RCHBS with your contact information and a link to the relevant Content.

6. Third-Party Sites The website may link to or from third-party sites that are not under the control of the RCHBS. These links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only, and they do not indicate the RCHBS’s endorsement, sponsorship of, or affiliation with the third party or content of the linked site, including any advertisements that may be posted. The RCHBS has no control over, makes no representation or warranty, and bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of third-party sites that link to or from the website.

7. Disclaimer The RCHBS makes no representations of any kind regarding the website, the Content, or any portion thereof. The website and Content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular use, copyright ownership, and/or non-infringement or other third-party proprietary rights. The RCHBS shall not be responsible or liable for any damages or losses that may occur to you or any third party based on your use of the website and/or the Content. The RCHBS may update or take down the website or any Content on the website at any time.

8. Indemnity You agree to release, indemnify, and hold the RCHBS harmless from all claims, causes of action, allegations, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), judgments, liabilities, losses, and damages arising from or relating to your use of the website and/or any Content.

9. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction These Terms of Use and any amendments or revisions shall be governed by applicable federal law and the laws of the state of Missouri, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any case, controversy, suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, in connection with, or related to these Terms of Use shall be brought in the appropriate federal or state court located within the state of Missouri.

10. Privacy By using the website, you agree that the RCHBS may collect, use, and disclose information that you provide as described in the Privacy Policy, available on the website.