Terms of Service

Welcome to Historical Pen Pals! By using our service, you agree to these terms. We've written them to be clear and fair. If you have questions, please reach out.

1. What We Provide

Historical Pen Pals creates personalized, handwritten letters in the voice of historical figures. Our service includes:

• •AI-generated letter content based on historical research
• •Real handwritten letters on quality stationery
• •Physical delivery via postal mail
• •The ability to reply and continue the correspondence

Important: All letters are works of creative fiction inspired by historical figures. They are not authentic historical documents and should not be treated as such.

2. Acceptable Use

When using our service, you agree to:

• ✓Provide accurate information for delivery
• ✓Use the service for personal enjoyment or legitimate gifts
• ✓Treat our team with respect in all communications

You agree not to:

• ✗Request letters impersonating living people
• ✗Use the service for harassment, fraud, or illegal purposes
• ✗Request content that promotes hate, violence, or illegal activities
• ✗Misrepresent letters as authentic historical documents

3. Historical Figure Selection

We offer correspondence with deceased historical figures who are:

• •No longer living (deceased for a reasonable period)
• •Historical figures of public interest
• •Not subject to estate restrictions that prevent portrayal

We reserve the right to decline requests for figures we deem inappropriate or outside our ethical guidelines.

4. Orders and Payment

• •All prices are in USD and include domestic US shipping
• •International shipping may incur additional fees
• •Payment is processed securely through Stripe
• •Orders are confirmed via email

See our Refund Policy for information about refunds and delivery timelines.

5. Content Ownership

• •Your Letters: The physical letters you receive are yours to keep and enjoy.
• •Our Content: The letter text, our brand, and service remain our intellectual property.
• •Sharing: You may share your letters personally. Please don't redistribute commercially.

6. Disclaimer

Our service is provided "as is." While we strive for historical accuracy and quality:

• •Letters are creative interpretations, not historical documents
• •We cannot guarantee delivery times (postal delays happen)
• •We are not liable for any decisions made based on letter content

7. Service Changes

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service at any time. We'll provide reasonable notice for significant changes. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Historical Pen Pals shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific order in question.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Minnesota, without regard to conflict of law principles.