Terms & Condition

Last Updated: August 6, 2025

Introduction

Pennsylvania Postal History Society (PaPHS) provides historical research, archival materials, and philatelic resources through its website. This document establishes visitor guidelines, legal protections, and intellectual property rights governing interactions with PaPHS content.

Website Usage & Acceptable Conduct

Visitors may access PaPHS materials for educational and nonprofit research purposes. Users must:

• Respect copyright laws, including proper attribution of PaPHS research
• Use content responsibly, without misrepresentation or unauthorized redistribution
• Avoid modifying or republishing PaPHS materials without permission

Intellectual Property Rights

PaPHS retains copyright ownership over original research, publications, and archives hosted on its website. Member-contributed content remains the intellectual property of the contributor unless formally transferred to PaPHS. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of PaPHS materials is strictly prohibited.

Membership & Submission Terms

PaPHS members may access exclusive research archives and contribute historical findings. Contributors must:

• Ensure submissions are accurate, properly cited, and legally owned
• Follow copyright and publication guidelines
• Understand PaPHS reserves the right to edit, decline, or remove content

Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

PaPHS does not guarantee absolute accuracy of historical research. The society is not responsible for third-party claims related to member-submitted content. Additionally, PaPHS reserves the right to update website materials without prior notice.

Website Accessibility & Modifications

PaPHS is committed to maintaining accessible digital resources but reserves the right to modify website features as needed.

Third-Party Links & External Resources

PaPHS may link to external historical references and nonprofit partners. However, the society does not assume responsibility for third-party websites, their privacy policies, or content accuracy.

Policy Enforcement & Updates

PaPHS retains the right to enforce compliance, restrict access, or remove materials as needed. This policy may be updated periodically to align with nonprofit standards and copyright regulations.

Conclusion

PaPHS is dedicated to historical preservation, ethical research, and community education. By adhering to these Terms of Use & Conditions, visitors support responsible scholarship and the integrity of postal history archives.

Contact Information

Pennsylvania Postal History Society (PaPHS)
paphs.org
paphs1974@gmail.com