LEGAL NOTICE
Terms of Use
Effective Date: May 20, 2026
Welcome to the Ulysses S. Grant Association website (“Website”), operated by the Ulysses S. Grant Association (“USGA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this Website.
1. USE OF WEBSITE
This Website is intended to provide educational, historical, scholarly, and informational resources related to the life, legacy, and scholarship of Ulysses S. Grant and the work of the Ulysses S. Grant Association and Presidential Library.
You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation, security, or accessibility of the Website.
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Website, including but not limited to:
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text
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graphics
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logos
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photographs
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publications
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archival materials
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documents
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videos
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website design elements
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research materials
is owned by or licensed to the Ulysses S. Grant Association and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
Content may not be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, modified, or commercially exploited without prior written permission from the Ulysses S. Grant Association.
3. HISTORICAL & SCHOLARLY CONTENT
The Website may contain historical documents, interpretations, scholarly commentary, archival references, and educational materials intended for informational and academic purposes.
While the Ulysses S. Grant Association strives for accuracy and scholarly integrity, we do not guarantee that all information on the Website is free from errors, omissions, or evolving interpretations of historical events.
4. EXTERNAL LINKS
This Website may include links to third-party websites, institutions, publications, or external resources for educational and informational purposes.
The Ulysses S. Grant Association is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, availability, or accuracy of third-party websites.
Accessing external websites is done at your own discretion.
5. MEMBERSHIP & DONATIONS
Memberships, donations, and other contributions help support preservation efforts, scholarship initiatives, educational programming, and archival collections.
All payments and donations made through the Website are voluntary unless otherwise specified. Donation and membership policies may be updated periodically.
6. USER CONDUCT
Users agree not to:
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use the Website for unlawful purposes
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attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
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disrupt Website functionality
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upload malicious code or harmful content
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misuse archival or scholarly materials
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impersonate another person or organization
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms of Use.
7. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY
We make reasonable efforts to maintain Website availability and functionality but do not guarantee uninterrupted access at all times.
The Website may be updated, modified, suspended, or discontinued without notice.
8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
This Website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
The Ulysses S. Grant Association disclaims all warranties including, but not limited to:
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merchantability
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fitness for a particular purpose
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non-infringement
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uninterrupted or error-free access
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Ulysses S. Grant Association shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from or related to the use of this Website.
10. PRIVACY
Use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how information may be collected, used, and protected.
11. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
The Ulysses S. Grant Association reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice.
Continued use of the Website following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
12. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
Ulysses S. Grant Association
Mississippi State University
Mitchell Memorial Library
Mississippi State, MS
Website: usgrantassociation.com

