Terms of Use

Last Updated: July 3, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Ask The Founders website ("Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use this Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Nature of the Site

Ask The Founders is an educational, non-partisan resource dedicated to providing information about the original writings, debates, and intent of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The content on this Site is presented for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, political endorsement, or professional counsel of any kind. Learn more about our mission on our About page.

3. Accuracy and Sources

We strive for accuracy and make every effort to attribute quotes and information to their proper historical sources. However:

• Historical interpretation is subject to scholarly debate. We present one interpretation based on primary source documents.
• Some quotes attributed to historical figures may be disputed or of uncertain origin. We note this where known.
• We encourage all visitors to consult original sources directly and form their own conclusions.
• We are not responsible for the content of external websites linked from this Site.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, design, layout, graphics, and code, is the property of Ask The Founders or its content creators and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may:

• Share links to our content on social media or other platforms.
• Briefly quote our content (no more than 100 words) with proper attribution and a link back to the original page.

You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content in full without prior written permission.
• Use our brand name, logo, or design elements without authorization.
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from this Site through automated means.

5. User-Submitted Content

When you submit a question through our form:

• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and publish your question (with attribution) on this Site or related materials.
• You are responsible for ensuring your submission does not contain defamatory, obscene, threatening, or otherwise unlawful content.
• We reserve the right to edit, moderate, or decline to publish any submission at our discretion.
• We do not claim ownership of your submitted content.

6. User Conduct

When using this Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose.
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Site's functionality.
• Impersonate any person or entity.
• Submit false, misleading, or spam content through our forms.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its systems.

7. Advertising

This Site may display third-party advertisements, including through Google AdSense. Advertisements are clearly distinguishable from editorial content. We do not endorse the products, services, or views advertised on this Site. The presence of advertisements does not influence our editorial content or sourcing.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ask The Founders and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to errors in content, interruptions in service, or unauthorized access to your information.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ask The Founders and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to external websites, including government archives, educational institutions, and historical document repositories. These links are provided as a convenience and for educational purposes. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any linked third-party sites.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation or, if necessary, in the appropriate courts of the United States.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

• Email: legal@askthefounders.com
• Contact Form: Contact Page