Terms of Service

About the Collection

The Upchurch Collection of Magic is a privately assembled historical collection dedicated to preserving the people, objects, stories, and material culture of the magical arts. The Collection is privately operated and is not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to the Collection are not currently tax deductible.

Acceptable Use

This website is provided as an educational and archival resource. By accessing the site, you agree to use it responsibly and lawfully. You agree not to:

• Attempt to disrupt or compromise the security of the website or its data
• Use automated tools to scrape or download large volumes of content without permission
• Submit false or misleading information through our contact or contribution forms
• Reproduce or republish Collection content in a way that misrepresents its source or attribution

Intellectual Property

Collection Content: Descriptions, biographical essays, and curator notes published on this site are original works of the Upchurch Collection and are protected by copyright. You may quote brief excerpts for educational or review purposes with attribution to the Upchurch Collection of Magic.

Images: Photographs and archival images displayed on this site are sourced from public domain collections and Creative Commons–licensed materials. The licensing status of each image is noted in its attribution. Users are responsible for complying with the terms of each image's license if they choose to reuse images elsewhere.

Magician Names and Likenesses: References to magicians and performers are made for historical and educational purposes. This site does not claim endorsement by any living performer featured herein.

Accuracy Disclaimer

While we strive for historical accuracy in all biographical and descriptive content, magic history can involve conflicting accounts, stage names, and incomplete records. Content on this site is provided for informational and educational purposes and may be updated as new information becomes available. We welcome corrections from historians, descendants, and colleagues — please contact us with any suggested corrections.

Contributions

Submission of a contribution inquiry through this website does not constitute a binding agreement to donate, sell, or loan any item. All potential acquisitions are subject to review by the Collection, including assessment of provenance, condition, historical significance, and alignment with the Collection's scope. The Collection reserves the right to decline any offered item.

Because the Collection is not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, contributions are not currently tax deductible. Donors and sellers should consult their own tax advisors regarding any transaction.

Third-Party Links

This site may contain links to external websites for reference and research purposes. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of external sites.

Limitation of Liability

The Upchurch Collection of Magic and its operator are not liable for any damages arising from the use of this website, including but not limited to indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. The website and its content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms can be directed to us through our contact page.