Terms of Use

Agreement to These Terms

Welcome to the website of The Boone Society, Inc. (“the Society,” “we,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Use of This Website

You may use this website for personal, noncommercial purposes related to history, genealogy, and the Society’s mission. You agree not to:

• Use the site in any way that breaks the law or infringes the rights of others
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the site, its servers, or other users’ accounts
• Upload or send viruses or other harmful code
• Collect information about other members or visitors, or use the site to send unsolicited messages
• Interfere with the operation or security of the site

Membership and Member Accounts

Membership is offered on an annual basis at the dues listed on our Membership page. If you are given access to the members area, you are responsible for keeping your login information confidential and for activity under your account. Members-only content is provided for the personal use of members and may not be shared, copied, or distributed to non-members.

Donations

The Boone Society, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor about your individual situation. Online payments are processed by PayPal, subject to PayPal’s own terms.

Intellectual Property

The content on this website, including text, articles, the Compass magazine and its archives, photographs, artwork, graphics, and the Society’s name and logo, is owned by The Boone Society, Inc. or by its authors, artists, and other licensors, and is protected by copyright and other laws. You may view and print pages for your personal, noncommercial use. Any other copying, reproduction, distribution, or republication requires prior written permission from the Society or the original rights holder.

Information You Submit

When you submit information to us, such as through our membership application or contact form, you confirm that it is accurate and that you have the right to share it. Genealogical information you provide may be shared as described in our Privacy Policy.

Historical and Genealogical Information

The historical and genealogical information on this website is provided for educational purposes. Family history research is ongoing, and records can conflict. While we work to keep our information accurate, we cannot guarantee that it is complete, accurate, or current, and we encourage you to verify it with original sources.

Links to Other Websites

This website links to sites operated by others, such as Facebook and Instagram, and uses PayPal to process payments. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those sites.

Disclaimer

This website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Boone Society, Inc. and its officers, directors, and volunteers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Use at any time by posting an updated version on this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please reach out through our contact form.