Welcome to Voices of Keenesburg, a project of the Keenesburg Historic Preservation Commission. These Terms of Use explain how you may use this website and the stories, photographs, audio recordings, and other materials shared here.
By visiting, browsing, or contributing to this site, you agree to follow these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
Because this is a community project, we aim to keep these terms clear and respectful so that everyone understands how our shared history may be viewed, shared, and preserved.
You may use this website for your own personal, non-commercial purposes, such as learning about Keenesburg’s history, exploring the archive, and sharing links with friends, family, or neighbors.
When using the website, you agree that you will:
- Use the site in a respectful way toward contributors, community members, and other visitors.
- Follow all applicable laws and regulations.
- Use our contact and contribution forms only for genuine questions, feedback, or submissions.
You agree that you will not:
- Attempt to damage, disable, overload, or impair the website or its servers.
- Try to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, accounts, or data.
- Use the site to send spam, harmful software, or other unwanted or disruptive content.
- Misrepresent yourself as another person or organization when using the site or submitting materials.
We may take reasonable steps, including restricting access, if we believe these terms are being violated or the website is being misused.
The stories, photographs, audio recordings, and other materials on this website are protected by copyright and/or specific permissions granted to the Keenesburg Historic Preservation Commission.
Unless we clearly say otherwise, you may:
- View and listen to content on this site for your personal, non-commercial use.
- Share links to pages, stories, or archive items with others.
- Use small quotations for personal study, school projects, or community presentations, as long as you give appropriate credit to “Voices of Keenesburg” and any named contributors.
You must first request and receive written permission before you:
- Reuse content from this site in any publication, exhibition, or broadcast (including print, online, audio, or video).
- Use content for commercial purposes, including products, paid services, or advertising.
- Make substantial copies of photos, recordings, or text beyond what would be considered fair use under applicable law.
Permission requests can usually be made through our Contact page. In some cases, we may need to consult with contributors or other rights holders before we can approve a request.
Many of the materials on this site are generously shared by community members, families, and local organizations. If you submit stories, photographs, recordings, or other content, you agree that:
- You have the right to share the material, or you have obtained permission from the person or organization that does.
- Your submission does not knowingly infringe the rights of others, including copyright, privacy, or publicity rights.
- Where other people appear in your materials, you have their permission to share those materials or you have taken reasonable steps to respect their privacy.
By submitting content, you grant the Keenesburg Historic Preservation Commission a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, and preserve your submission as part of the Voices of Keenesburg project, including in digital and physical archives. This license allows us to:
- Share your submission on this website and related project materials.
- Preserve your submission in our archives for future generations.
- Edit or format your submission slightly for clarity, length, or technical reasons, while respecting its meaning.
We will do our best to honor any reasonable conditions you discuss with us at the time of your submission (for example, limiting the use of particularly sensitive materials), as long as they are clearly communicated and agreed upon.
We take care to present information that is as accurate and thoughtful as possible. However, much of what you find here comes from personal memories, family stories, and individual perspectives.
Because of this, you should understand that:
- Different people may remember the same event in different ways.
- Some details may be incomplete, approximate, or based on memory rather than official records.
- Historical understanding can change over time as new information becomes available.
The content on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes. It should not be treated as professional advice, legal guidance, or official historical certification. If you notice an error or have additional information that could improve our records, we warmly invite you to contact us.
This website may include links to other websites, archives, or resources that we believe may be helpful or interesting to visitors.
Please note that:
- We do not control the content, policies, or practices of external websites.
- Links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only, and do not mean we endorse those sites or their operators.
- We are not responsible for any loss, damage, or issues that may arise from your use of external websites.
We encourage you to review the terms of use and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we care deeply about this project and do our best to keep the site accurate and accessible, we do not make any guarantees or promises about:
- The completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content.
- The continuous availability, security, or error-free operation of the website.
- The correction of any defects or technical issues.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Keenesburg Historic Preservation Commission, its members, volunteers, and partners will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or in connection with your use of this website. This includes, without limitation, any:
- Indirect or consequential losses or damages.
- Loss of data, opportunities, or goodwill.
- Damages resulting from errors, interruptions, or technical problems.
Your decision to use this website and rely on any information found here is your own responsibility. If you are unsure about how information here may apply to a particular situation, you should seek appropriate professional advice.
From time to time, we may update these Terms of Use to reflect changes in the project, the law, or how the website operates.
When we make changes, we will post the updated Terms of Use on this page and revise the effective date if appropriate. We encourage you to review the terms periodically so you stay informed.
By continuing to use the website after changes are posted, you agree to the updated Terms of Use.
These Terms of Use, and any dispute or claim relating to your use of this website, are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, USA, without regard to its conflict of law rules.
If you have questions or concerns about these terms, we invite you to reach out. You can contact the Keenesburg Historic Preservation Commission through the Contact page on this website or by emailing keensburgvoices@gmail.com.
We appreciate your care in reading and respecting these terms so that the Voices of Keenesburg project can remain a welcoming and long-lasting home for our community’s stories.