Terms of Access and Use
The following Terms of Service (“Agreement”) govern your use of Today in American History, a website owned and operated by Today In American History. This Agreement is legally binding on all visitors and users. Today in American History may update this Agreement at any time without prior notice.
Last Updated: July 10, 2026
Privacy Policy and State Law Compliance
Please review the Privacy Policy for Today in American History, located at Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. Today in American History is designed for general audiences in the United States and is operated in accordance with federal and state privacy requirements, including COPPA, and state-level frameworks such as the CCPA/CPRA (California), CPA (Colorado), VCDPA (Virginia), CTDPA (Connecticut), TDPSA (Texas), MODPA (Maryland, effective October 2025), ICDPA (Indiana), KCDPA (Kentucky), RIDTPPA (Rhode Island), and any additional state statutes that become effective.
Key Terms
The following terms are used throughout this Agreement: “Personal Information” or “Personal Data” means data that directly or indirectly identifies or is linked to a specific individual under applicable state law. “Sensitive Personal Information” means categories of data including Social Security or government-issued identification numbers, financial account login credentials, precise geolocation, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, labor union membership, health or medical information, biometric identifiers, sexual orientation or gender identity, immigration status, and the substance of private communications. “Sale” or “Sharing” has the meaning under applicable privacy law and may include transfer of data to third parties for valuable consideration or cross-context behavioral advertising.
Free Access to Content
The content provided by Today In American History on this website is free for any consideration and can be used free of charge for personal, noncommercial use. Commercial use of the content is prohibited and would be a violation of these Terms.
Why We Created This Site
Today in American History exists to deliver free, advertising-supported content to the public. Visitor use of this website is limited to personal, noncommercial browsing and is not intended for commercial activity.
How We Use Advertising and Marketing
Today in American History is supported by advertising revenue. Today in American History and its advertising partners may be compensated based on user interactions with ads, and all material advertising relationships are disclosed to users.
Email Marketing Disclosure: By submitting your contact information on this site, you acknowledge that you may receive promotional emails from Today in American History and its marketing partners. You may withdraw consent at any time via the unsubscribe mechanism in any email, and opt-outs will be processed within 10 business days in compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act.
SMS Marketing Disclosure: If you provide your mobile number and consent to receive text messages, you may receive SMS from Today in American History or its partners. Carrier data rates may apply. To opt out, reply STOP; for support, reply HELP. SMS consent is not required for website access or any purchase.
Other Websites and Services
These Terms are limited in scope to Today in American History as operated by Today In American History. Any third-party websites accessible through links, ads, or articles on this site operate under their own terms and policies, and Today In American History assumes no responsibility for their content or data practices. We recommend reviewing the applicable terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information.
Data Collection, Use, and Sharing
As more fully described in our Privacy Policy (incorporated herein by reference), Today in American History collects personal data from users. This may include names, email and mailing addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, device data, and behavioral or browsing information. We may share this data with advertising and marketing partners, data brokers, and other third parties for purposes such as targeted advertising, lead generation, and analytics. We do not sell Sensitive Personal Information. Residents of California and other states with relevant privacy legislation have rights including those to know, access, correct, delete, and opt out of sales, sharing, and targeted advertising of their personal data. To submit a privacy request, visit our Privacy Choices page or contact us below. We will respond within legally mandated timeframes.
Restricted Information Types
Users do not need to share financial account information to use Today in American History. If at any time you believe your financial account data has been improperly collected or disclosed through this website, we urge you to contact Today In American History without delay using the contact information provided below.
Ownership of Content
© 2026 Today in American History. All rights reserved. Content, branding, and proprietary materials on this website are the intellectual property of Today In American History and may not be used or replicated without written authorization. Infringement may result in civil or other legal action.
To assert a copyright claim, send a written notice to [email protected] that contains: (1) a description of the copyrighted work; (2) the URL of the allegedly infringing content; (3) your contact information; and (4) a statement of your good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner or applicable law.
Protection of Minors
Today in American History is a general-audience website and complies with COPPA. We do not intentionally collect personal information from individuals under 13. Should we become aware that such data has been inadvertently collected, we will remove it promptly. This website is intended for users 18 years of age or older. If a parent or guardian believes a minor has submitted personal information on this site, please contact us immediately.
This Website Is for U.S. Users
Today in American History is directed to users in the United States only. Those who access this website from outside the U.S. do so at their own risk and are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws in their jurisdiction. Today In American History makes no representations regarding the appropriateness of this website’s content in other countries.
Prohibited Activities
Users are prohibited from engaging in the following activities on Today in American History: (i) collecting user data for unauthorized commercial purposes; (ii) conducting e-commerce or commercial transactions; (iii) falsely representing identity or affiliation; (iv) disrupting or interfering with website security or infrastructure; (v) submitting or distributing harmful or unlawful content; (vi) using automated scraping, crawling, or extraction tools without express written authorization; and (vii) any conduct that violates CAN-SPAM, TCPA, CCPA/CPRA, FTC requirements, or other applicable law.
Updating These Terms
These Terms may be updated by Today In American History at any time. Material updates will be indicated by a change to the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of Today in American History following any update is treated as acceptance of the revised Terms. Today In American History reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms and to pursue appropriate legal action.
Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
ANY DISPUTE ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR USE OF THIS WEBSITE WILL FIRST BE SUBJECT TO GOOD-FAITH INFORMAL RESOLUTION. IF NOT RESOLVED WITHIN 30 DAYS, DISPUTES MAY BE SUBMITTED TO BINDING ARBITRATION UNDER THE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION, EXCEPT THAT INJUNCTIVE RELIEF MAY BE SOUGHT IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION.
CLASS ACTION WAIVER: TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE THAT DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY AND NOT AS PART OF ANY CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee. Conflict of law principles that would otherwise apply are expressly excluded. These Terms do not limit any privacy rights you may have under applicable state or federal law, which remain in full force and effect.
Contact Us
For questions concerning these Terms, write to [email protected] or mail your inquiry to: 2000 Mallory Lane, Suite 130-815, Box 818, Franklin TN 37067. If you prefer to exercise your rights under CCPA/CPRA or other applicable state privacy law by phone, you may reach us at: 877-711-1733.