Terms Of Use

Terms of Use

Welcome to Lineage Keeper! By accessing or using our website at www.lineagekeeper.com (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully before using our services. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy and any additional terms that may apply to specific sections of the Site.

2. Changes to Terms

Lineage Keeper reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Use.

3. Use of the Site

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Site. If you are under 13 years old, you may use the Site only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.

3.2 Account Registration

Certain features of the Site may require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your account and to keep your account information up to date. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.3 Permitted Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Site. This includes, but is not limited to, using the Site for recording family histories, sharing stories, and collaborating with others on genealogical research.

4. User Content

4.1 Responsibility for Content

You are solely responsible for any content you submit, post, or otherwise make available through the Site (“User Content”). Lineage Keeper does not claim ownership of your User Content. However, by submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in connection with our services.

4.2 Content Standards

You agree that your User Content will not violate any applicable laws or regulations, or infringe the rights of any third party. Lineage Keeper reserves the right to remove or refuse to display any User Content that we believe is inappropriate or violates these Terms of Use.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Lineage Keeper or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license to access the Site and use its content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of any content from the Site without prior written consent from Lineage Keeper.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. Lineage Keeper makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the content on the Site. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Lineage Keeper or its affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or any content therein.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lineage Keeper, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claim, demand, or damage (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms of Use.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Lineage Keeper operates, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at support@lineagekeeper.com.

Thank you for using Lineage Keeper to preserve your family stories, one generation at a time!