Terms of Use

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, Inc. is a non-profit corporation (hereinafter “HBMS”, “us” or “we”). We are providing the information and other content on this website (“site”) in support of HBMS’ mission.

Use of Our Website

This website is owned and operated by HBMS. By accessing the website, you warrant and represent that you are legally entitled to do so and to make use of information made available via the website.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the website or our mobile applications. If you are under the age of majority in your state of residence (a minor) your parent or legal guardian must agree to these Terms and Conditions on your behalf and you may only access and use the website and mobile applications with permission from your parent or legal guardian.

Acceptance of Terms and Privacy Policy

By accessing and browsing this site, you acknowledge that you have read, understand and accept these Terms, including HBMS’ Privacy Policy, and that you agree to be bound by these Terms and the Privacy Policy. HBMS may change these Terms and/or the Privacy Policy so Users are encouraged to visit this page from time to time to review the most current Terms and Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the site after new or revised Terms are effective indicates you have read and understand and agree to be bound by those new or revised Terms.

Links to other websites

External links may be provided for your convenience, but they are beyond the control of HBMS and no representation is made as to their content. Use or reliance on any external links and the content thereon provided is at your own risk. A link from our Site to a Third-Party Site does not necessarily imply a relationship with, or endorsement of, that site. These Third-Party Sites are governed by their own Terms of Use and we encourage you to read those terms if you choose to link to and use these sites.

Severability

Any provision of any relevant terms and conditions, policies and notices, which is or becomes unenforceable in any jurisdiction, whether due to being void, invalidity, illegality, unlawfulness or for any reason whatever, shall, in such jurisdiction only and only to the extent that it is so unenforceable, be treated as void and the remaining provisions of any relevant terms and conditions, policies and notices shall remain in full force and effect.

Privacy Policy

We recognize and respect the importance of maintaining the privacy of our visitors, customers, members and donors and have established a Privacy Policy as a result. Our Privacy Policy describes why we gather information from them, what information we collect, how we collect it, what we use the information for and how you can contact us if you prefer to limit the use of that information. Click to read our Privacy Policy.

Fair Use Guidelines

The contents of this site are for personal, educational, non-commercial use only. Unless otherwise noted, all original contents of this site are copyrighted by HBMS. Transmission or reproduction in any format of protected items beyond purposes allowed by ‘fair use’ is prohibited without the written permission of HBMS. Permission to use all images and content not copyrighted by HBMS must be obtained from the copyright owner independently of us.

Uses that Require Written Permission

Unless otherwise noted, downloading, copying, transmitting, distributing, creating derivative works, modifying, publicly displaying, publishing selling, promoting, or advertising products or services or otherwise using the Content on this Site for commercial purposes or for any purpose other than fair use and noncommercial educational purposes as set forth above is expressly prohibited. Additionally, high-resolution digital images of Content may be available or may become available in the future. If you wish to use the Content for any purpose other than the permitted uses discussed above or if you wish to secure and use any high-resolution digital images of the Content, you must obtain prior written permission from HBMS, or other owner of the Content as applicable. Requests for permission for all uses of the Content on this Site should be sent to:

By Email: info@historicbethlehem.org

By Mail: Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, Inc., 74 W. Broad St. Ste. 310, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Please be aware that HBMS may not be the proper party or only party that you need to contact in order to obtain permission to use certain Content. As a result, after you initially contact us, we may redirect your requests.

Trademarks

All the Content on this website is subject to copyright, trademark, service mark, trade dress and other intellectual property rights or licenses held by HBMS. The trademarks, names, logos and service marks (collectively “trademarks”) displayed on this website are registered and unregistered trademarks of HBMS. Nothing on this website should be construed as granting any license or right to use any trademark without the prior written permission of the website owner.

Purchasing on the Site

HBMS has the right to refuse, limit, or cancel any orders placed on this Site for products or services. Errors in pricing are subject to correction and may be adjusted at any time. Errors on order processing are also subject to correction. You must be 18 or older to make a purchase on this Site. Where purchases are made by credit card, you agree that if legal action is needed to collect the amount due from your credit card purchase, you will reimburse HBMS for all expenses incurred to recover the amounts due, including attorneys’ fees and other expenses. You understand that, while HBMS will make every attempt to provide accurate information about the products and services purchased on the Site, HBMS does not warrant that any information, including descriptions, promotions, and availability, is correct, complete, current, or without typographical errors. HBMS makes every effort to present the products and other items it sells on its Site as accurately as possible. The display depends on the setting of a User’s particular monitor. HBMS cannot guarantee that the display on an individual’s monitor will be correct.

User Accounts

No registration, login, or membership to HBMS is required to use most of the features on the Site. Where you are required to create a User Account, including creation of a login and password, you are responsible for protecting your login and password from unauthorized use and for all activity that occurs on your account. You are prohibited from using another person’s account without permission. You agree to notify us immediately if you believe your login or password has been used without your permission. We are not responsible for losses or damages caused by your failure to safeguard your login or password.

Termination, Modifications and Content Removal

We may, at any time: (a) modify, suspend or terminate the operation or access to the Site or any portion thereof for any reason; (b) modify or change the Site for any reason; (c) remove or change Content on this Site at any time in our sole discretion; or (d) interrupt the operation of the Site for any reason. Your access to, and use of the Site, may be terminated by you or by us at any time for any reason. Any provision of these Terms of Use which, by its nature should survive, will survive termination of these Terms, including, but not limited to, all obligations relating to your use of the Content and your license to us to use User Content.

Disclosure Statement for Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, Inc.

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Registration and financial information about Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999, or on the web at www.dos.state.pa.us. Registration does not imply endorsement. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@historicbethlehem.org.

Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

This website and all information, content, materials, products and other services included on or otherwise made available to you are provided by HBMS. On an “as is” and “as available” basis, unless otherwise specified in writing. HBMS makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the website, or the information, content, materials, products or other services included on or otherwise made available to you through the website, unless otherwise specified in writing. You expressly agree that your use of the website is at your sole risk.

To the full extent permissible by law, HBMS disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the website, information, content, materials, products or other services included on or otherwise made available to you through the website or electronic communications sent from HBMS are free of viruses or other harmful components. To the full extent permissible by law, HBMS will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the website, or from any information, content, materials, products (including software) or other services included on or otherwise made available to you through the website, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages, unless otherwise specified in writing.

Jurisdiction, Venue and Choice of Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any case, controversy, suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, in connection with, or related to these Terms of Use, may only be brought in a federal or state court located in Northampton or Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and the parties hereby waive any objection that they may have to personal jurisdiction or venue in these courts.

Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force and effect. HBMS’ failure to exercise or enforce any rights or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and the Privacy Policy are the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and replace all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements regarding such subject matter.

Reservation of Rights

HBMS reserves the right to change these Terms and the Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason at its sole discretion. Such changes may be made without notice and are effective immediately upon posting, and continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of such changes. Users of the Site should visit this page periodically to review the most current Terms.

Effective Date: April 16, 2024