Terms of Use
Last updated: August 2026
Welcome to Arhisto (“Arhisto,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Arhisto website, arhisto.com (the “Website”).
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Website.
1. About Arhisto
Arhisto is an informational and educational website dedicated to art history, United States history, world history, historical figures, cultures, civilizations, artworks, artists, and related subjects. The Website is intended to provide accessible information for general educational, cultural, and research purposes. Arhisto does not sell products or services through the Website and is not intended to provide professional, legal, financial, medical, or other specialized advice.
2. Educational and Informational Purpose
The information published on Arhisto is provided for general informational and educational purposes. We make reasonable efforts to present information accurately and responsibly. However, historical research is continually evolving, and interpretations, dates, attributions, sources, and scholarly opinions may differ. Accordingly, Arhisto does not guarantee that every piece of information on the Website is complete or current.
3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the original text, design, graphics, logos, and other original materials created specifically for Arhisto are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may access and read Arhisto's content for your personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, sell, commercially exploit, or systematically copy substantial portions of Arhisto's original content without prior written permission, except where such use is permitted by applicable law.
Nothing in these Terms of Use transfers ownership of Arhisto's intellectual property to you.
4. Historical Images, Artworks, and Third-Party Materials
Arhisto may display images, reproductions, photographs, illustrations, maps, or other materials relating to historical subjects and works of art. The underlying artwork or historical work may be in the public domain; however, a particular photograph, digital reproduction, scan, illustration, or other representation may have separate copyright or usage restrictions.
Where appropriate, Arhisto seeks to identify the creator, source, institution, collection, license, or other relevant rights information associated with third-party materials. Arhisto does not claim ownership of third-party materials that belong to their respective copyright holders.
If you believe that material appearing on Arhisto infringes your copyright or that attribution is incorrect or incomplete, please contact us with sufficient information to identify the material and explain your concern. We will review legitimate requests and, where appropriate, take reasonable corrective action.
5. Accuracy and Historical Interpretation
History can involve conflicting sources, incomplete evidence, disputed interpretations, and continuing scholarly research. Arhisto may present different interpretations of historical events, artistic movements, individuals, cultures, or works of art. The presentation of a particular interpretation does not necessarily mean that it represents the only accepted scholarly view. We welcome corrections and additional reliable information that may help improve the accuracy and quality of the Website.
6. External Links
Arhisto may occasionally provide links to external websites, including museums, libraries, archives, educational institutions, historical organizations, and other sources. These links are provided for convenience and further research. Arhisto does not control external websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, privacy practices, security, or policies. A link to an external website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of that website or its content.
7. Permitted Use
You agree to use the Website lawfully and respectfully.
You may not use Arhisto to:
- Violate applicable laws or regulations;
- Attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the Website;
- Introduce malicious software, code, or other harmful material;
- Systematically scrape, copy, or reproduce substantial amounts of Website content without permission;
- Misrepresent Arhisto's content as your own;
- Use the Website in a manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair its operation.
8. No Guarantee of Availability
We aim to keep Arhisto.com available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors. We may modify, update, suspend, or discontinue portions of the Website at any time.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Arhisto.com and its owners, contributors, and operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website or reliance on information provided through it.
You use the information available on Arhisto at your own discretion and risk.
10. Changes to the Website and These Terms
We may update the Website and these Terms of Use from time to time. When changes are made, the updated version will be published on this page together with the revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms of Use, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
11. Privacy
Your use of Arhisto may also be subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how information may be collected, used, and handled when you visit the Website. The Privacy Policy should be read together with these Terms of Use.
12. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, the content published on Arhisto, copyright, attribution, or other matters concerning the Website, please contact us through the contact information provided on arhisto.com.
