Hull 488 Literary T&C and Privacy Policy

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: July 10, 2026

Welcome to the Hull 488 Literary, LLC, SS United States Passenger Archive and Sea Shop ("Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this Website.

1. About Us
The Hull 488 Literary, LLC and SS United States Passenger Archive is an independent historical research project dedicated to preserving the history of the SS United States. The Website also operates an online store offering historical memorabilia, collectibles, publications, and related merchandise

2. Use of the Website
You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes. You may not:

Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
Attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the Website.
Copy, reproduce, scrape, or systematically download data from the Website without prior written permission.
Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to collect information from the Website.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.

3. Historical Information
The passenger archive is intended for historical and genealogical research.
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, historical records may contain transcription errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. Information is continually reviewed and updated as new source material becomes available.
The Website does not guarantee that all information is complete or error-free.

4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all original content on this Website—including:

Database organization
Research
Text
Original photography
Website design
Graphics
Logos

is the property of the Website owner and is protected by applicable copyright laws.
Historical documents and images remain subject to any applicable copyrights held by their respective owners.
No material from this Website may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

5. Passenger Database
The passenger database is provided solely for personal, educational, genealogical, and historical research.
Users may not:

Copy substantial portions of the database.
Download or reproduce the database for commercial purposes.
Create competing databases using information obtained from this Website.
Use automated software or scraping tools to extract data.

Unauthorized commercial use of the database is strictly prohibited.

6. Product Descriptions
We strive to accurately describe all products offered for sale.
Many items are historical or vintage memorabilia and may exhibit age-related wear, discoloration, marks, or imperfections consistent with their age.
Product photographs form part of each item's description.

7. Pricing
Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.
We reserve the right to:

Correct pricing errors.
Modify prices without notice.
Cancel orders affected by obvious pricing mistakes.

If an order is canceled due to a pricing error, any payment received will be refunded promptly.

8. Shipping
Orders are generally processed within 2–3 business days unless otherwise noted.
Shipping estimates provided during checkout are estimates only and are not guaranteed delivery dates.
Once an order has been transferred to the shipping carrier, delivery is the responsibility of the carrier.

9. Returns and Refunds
Please refer to our separate Return & Refund Policy for complete information regarding returns, exchanges, and refunds.

10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website owner shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:

International Shipping, Duties, Taxes, and Customs

International orders may be available to Canada, the United Kingdom, countries within the European Union, and other destinations as indicated at checkout. Shipping availability may vary by product and destination.

Customers purchasing from outside the United States are responsible for any customs duties, import taxes, VAT, GST, brokerage fees, or other charges imposed by the destination country or applicable customs authority, unless such charges are expressly included in the order total or otherwise stated at checkout. Customs processing may delay delivery beyond the estimated delivery time.

Customers are responsible for providing a complete and accurate delivery address and for complying with applicable import requirements in their country or territory. We do not guarantee that every product can be imported into every destination.

International Consumer Rights

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions, including provisions concerning shipping, returns, refunds, liability, or governing law, is intended to exclude, restrict, or waive any consumer right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted under the applicable law of the customer's country or place of residence.

Canada: Canadian customers may have rights and remedies under applicable federal, provincial, or territorial consumer-protection and sale-of-goods laws. The availability and scope of returns, refunds, warranties, and other consumer remedies may vary by province or territory.

United Kingdom: For eligible distance purchases, UK consumers generally have a statutory right to cancel within 14 days of receiving the goods and a further 14 days to return them, subject to exceptions permitted by law. UK consumers also retain statutory rights concerning goods that are not as described, not of satisfactory quality, or not fit for purpose, together with the remedies provided by applicable UK law.

European Union: For eligible distance purchases, EU consumers generally have a 14-day right of withdrawal beginning when the goods are received, subject to exceptions permitted by law. Where the right of withdrawal applies, the customer is generally responsible for the direct cost of returning the goods where the customer was informed of that responsibility in advance. EU consumers also have a minimum two-year legal guarantee for goods that are faulty or do not conform to the contract, subject to applicable national law and any additional protections it provides.

Where a statutory withdrawal or cancellation right applies, refunds and return procedures will be handled in accordance with the time periods and requirements of the applicable law.

Use of the Website.
Reliance on information contained in the archive.
Delays or interruptions in Website availability.
Loss or damage occurring during shipment by third-party carriers.

11. External Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes.
We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external websites.

12. Privacy
Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time.
Changes become effective immediately upon posting to the Website.

14. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State in which the Website owner operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Hull 488 Literary, LLC
Email: ssusopguide@gmail.com

16. Database Protection
The SS United States Passenger Archive represents a significant investment of historical research, transcription, organization, and database development.
Visitors may browse and search the archive for personal, educational, and genealogical purposes. However, users may not reproduce, harvest, scrape, systematically extract, or republish substantial portions of the database without prior written permission.
The use of automated tools, bots, scripts, artificial intelligence systems, or other automated methods to collect or reproduce archive data is prohibited. We reserve the right to block access, suspend service, or pursue appropriate legal remedies in response to unauthorized data extraction or misuse.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 10, 2026

Hull 488 Literary, LLC, the SS United States Passenger Archive and Sea Shop ("Website," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
When you place an order, contact us, or subscribe to updates, we may collect:

Name
Billing address
Shipping address
Email address
Telephone number (if provided)

Payment information is processed securely through our payment providers. We do not store your full credit card or payment details.
Order Information
When you purchase products, we collect information including:

Products ordered
Purchase date
Shipping method
Order history

Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on the Website
Referral websites

This information helps us improve the Website and understand how visitors use it.

2. Cookies
This Website uses cookies and similar technologies provided by Wix and third-party services.
Cookies help us:

Keep you logged in when applicable
Remember shopping cart contents
Improve Website performance
Understand visitor activity
Maintain security

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some Website features may not function properly.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

Process orders
Ship purchases
Provide customer support
Respond to inquiries
Improve the Website
Prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations
Send updates or newsletters if you have chosen to receive them

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Sharing Information
We only share information when necessary to operate the Website.
Examples include:
Payment Processors - Payment information is securely processed through our payment providers.
Shipping Providers - Your name, address, and contact information may be shared with shipping carriers to deliver your order.
Wix - The Website is hosted by Wix, which provides secure hosting, e-commerce functionality, and related services.
These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services.

5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information.
While no Internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we work with trusted service providers that employ industry-standard security measures.

6. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may occasionally send: Order Fulfillment and Service Providers

In addition to the service providers described above, we may share information necessary to fulfill an order with product manufacturers, print-on-demand providers, fulfillment providers, and other vendors involved in producing, packaging, or shipping products purchased through the Website. For products fulfilled through Printful, order information may be provided to Printful and its applicable fulfillment, manufacturing, and shipping partners for these purposes.

International Privacy and Data Protection

If you are located in Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, or the European Economic Area, additional privacy rights and obligations may apply to the processing of your personal information. We will process personal information in accordance with applicable privacy and data-protection laws.

Canada: Where applicable, personal information relating to Canadian customers will be handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable provincial or territorial privacy laws. Canadian customers may have rights to request access to personal information we hold about them, request correction of inaccurate information, and raise privacy concerns or complaints. We will limit collection, use, disclosure, and retention of personal information to purposes that are appropriate and permitted by applicable law.

United Kingdom: Where the UK GDPR and other applicable UK data-protection laws apply, individuals may have rights including access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, objection to certain processing, data portability where applicable, and withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent. Individuals may also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

European Union and European Economic Area: Where the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, individuals may have rights including access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, objection to certain processing, data portability where applicable, and withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent. Individuals may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the data-protection authority in their country of residence or place of work.

Legal Bases: Where required by applicable privacy law, we process personal information on an appropriate legal basis, which may include performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, legitimate interests, or consent, depending on the circumstances.

International Transfers: Because we are based in the United States and use service providers that may operate in different countries, personal information may be transferred to or processed in countries outside Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, or the European Economic Area. Where applicable law requires safeguards for such transfers, we will use an appropriate lawful transfer mechanism or other safeguard.

Representative Information: If applicable law requires Hull 488 Literary, LLC to appoint a representative in the European Union/EEA or the United Kingdom, the representative's contact information will be made available to affected individuals as required by law.

Electronic Marketing: Where applicable, marketing communications and electronic messages will be sent in accordance with applicable anti-spam and electronic-communications laws, including Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), the UK's Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and applicable EU requirements.

Website updates
New product announcements
Historical archive updates
Special promotions

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.

7. Children's Privacy
This Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it.

8. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request corrections
Request deletion where permitted by law
Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
SS United States Passenger Archive
Email: ssusopguide@gmail.com

12. Passenger Archive Information
The passenger information contained within the SS United States Passenger Archive is compiled from publicly available historical records and archival materials for genealogical, educational, and historical research purposes.
Personal information submitted by visitors through purchases, inquiries, or account registration is not added to the historical archive.