History and Society
Published by Weisermann LLC
Last Updated: September 23, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the History and Society (www.historyandsociety.com) website, platforms, and services (collectively, the “Site”), published by Weisermann LLC (“History and Society”, “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing, browsing, or using the Site in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.
2. Editorial Independence and Publisher Discretion
History and Society is an independent news and steaming site. All editorial and operational decisions are made exclusively by History and Society and its authorized editors.
We reserve the unrestricted right, at our sole discretion, to approve, reject, edit, modify, delay, archive, monetize, restrict access to, or remove any content, account, or submission at any time, with or without notice and without obligation to provide justification.
3. Guest Contributions and Content Submissions
Individuals and legal entities may voluntarily submit written, visual, audio, or multimedia content, including articles, commentary, analysis, videos, press releases, photographs, and infographics (“Submitted Content”).
Submission does not guarantee publication. All Submitted Content is subject to editorial review and must comply with our editorial standards, publishing principles, and applicable United States federal and state laws.
If necessary, History and Society may charge guest authors and contributors an editorial fee, for example, to have a submitted article proofread by a language editor or subject matter editor, or to purchase the rights to a suitable image. In such cases, the contribution will not be edited or published until the submitter has paid the required amount in full.
3.1 Copyright Assignment
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all copyrights and related intellectual property rights in any Submitted Content published on the Site are irrevocably assigned to History and Society owner(s) on an exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free basis.
No compensation, royalties, or fees are paid for Submitted Content, regardless of format.
3.2 Editorial Modifications
History and Society reserves the right to edit, adapt, reformat, condense, expand, or otherwise modify Submitted Content. All derivative works created through editorial processes shall be the exclusive property of History and Society.
4. Identity Verification and Legal Responsibility
Contributors bear sole responsibility for the legality, accuracy, originality, and compliance of their Submitted Content.
As a matter of transparency, contributors must publish under their real legal names. Exceptions may be granted in cases of substantiated political risk or personal safety concerns; however, identity verification with valid government-issued identification remains mandatory.
All identity data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable US privacy laws.
5. Privacy, Data Collection, and Cookies
Use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which describe how personal data, usage data, cookies, and tracking technologies are collected, processed, stored, and protected.
By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies, analytics, and tracking technologies as described in those policies.
6. Sponsored Content, and Advertorials
Commercial content may not be published. But sponsored content may be published in accordance with applicable US laws and internal policies.
All sponsored content is clearly labeled as ”Sponsored” and sponsors have no influence over editorial decisions.
7. Sponsorships and Cooperation
History and Society may enter into sponsorships or partnerships related to the Site. Such relationships do not grant sponsors any editorial control.
Final authority over all published content rests exclusively with History and Society.
8. Copyright Protection and Reuse of Content
All content published on the Site is protected by United States copyright law and international treaties.
No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, transmitted, or displayed, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from History and Society and payment of applicable licensing fees.
Quoted excerpts may not exceed 3% (three percent) of the original content and must include proper attribution, unless otherwise authorized in writing. No visual material—such as videos, photographs, maps, or engravings—may be copied or published elsewhere in any way without written permission.
9. No Professional Advice
Content published on the Site is provided for informational and journalistic purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.
No fiduciary, advisory, or professional relationship is created through use of the Site or reliance on its content.
10. Third-Party Content and Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or embedded third-party content. History and Society has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of such third parties.
11. DMCA Copyright Infringement Policy
History and Society complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. §512.
Copyright infringement claims must be submitted in writing and include all information required by the DMCA. Upon receipt of a valid notice, History and Society will take appropriate action, including removal of allegedly infringing content.
12. Subscriptions, Fees, and Access
History and Society reserves the right to introduce, modify, or discontinue subscription fees or paid access models at any time.
Users will be notified on the Site of applicable pricing and payment terms prior to enforcement. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
13. Access Restrictions and Termination
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the Site, accounts, subscriptions, or commenting privileges at any time, with or without notice and without obligation to provide justification.
The right to comment is reserved exclusively for subscribers and may be revoked at our sole discretion.
14. Indemnification
Users and contributors agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless History and Society, its owner(s), officers, editors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to Submitted Content, use of the Site, or violation of these Terms.
15. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
All content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, History and Society shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from use of or inability to use the Site or its content.
16. Force Majeure
History and Society shall not be liable for failure or delay in performance resulting from events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, governmental actions, cyberattacks, or service outages.
17. Modification of Terms
History and Society reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
18. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Texas, and users consent to such jurisdiction and venue.
Users waive the right to participate in class actions or collective proceedings.
19. Severability and Entire Agreement
If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the user and History and Society regarding use of the Site.
20. Reservation of Rights
All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved exclusively by History and Society owner(s).
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DMCA COPYRIGHT NOTICE
History and Society
History and Society respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users and contributors to do the same.
In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), 17 U.S.C. §512, History and Society has designated an agent to receive notifications of claimed copyright infringement.
Filing a DMCA Notice
If you believe that content published on the History and Society (www.historyandsociety.com) website infringes your copyright, you must submit a written notification that includes the following:
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
- Identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location on the Site
- Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized
- A statement, under penalty of per jury, that the information provided is accurate
Incomplete or improperly submitted notices may not be processed. DMCA Designated Agent
DMCA Agent
David B. Sengun
Email: sengun@theweisermann.com
Mailing Address: 2900 Wilcrest Dr 295 Houston, TX 77042 USA
Counter-Notification
If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification in accordance with 17 U.S.C. §512(g).
We reserve the right to restore content or terminate repeat infringers at our sole discretion.
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