TERMS & CONDITIONS

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Nativa Genealogy website, membership, services, and any research provided by us. By using our services, submitting a payment, or completing a request form, you agree to these Terms.

These Terms apply to all clients, members, website visitors, and individuals requesting services.


📌 1. Services Provided

Nativa Genealogy provides:

  • Genealogy research

  • Record searches

  • Document retrieval assistance

  • Family tree building

  • Online family tree membership access

  • Consultation and educational services

We do not guarantee that any specific record will be located, released, or verified.

All research is based on information provided by the client and public/historical sources available at the time.


📌 2. Payment Terms

By purchasing any service, you agree that:

  • All payments are due in full at the time of request

  • No work will begin until payment has been received

  • Payments are non-refundable under all circumstances

  • Government, state, or archive document fees are separate from our service fees

  • Additional searches may require additional payment


📌 3. No Refunds

All payments made to Nativa Genealogy are NON-REFUNDABLE.
This includes:

  • Research fees

  • Membership fees

  • Record searches

  • Consultations

  • Document retrieval assistance

  • Custom family trees

  • Any service, whether completed or in progress

Submitting payment means you understand and accept this policy.


📌 4. Client Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information to the best of your ability

  • Supply names, dates, locations, and any documents necessary

  • Respond to requests for clarification when needed

  • Submit any required authorization or identification forms

  • Understand that incomplete information may limit what can be found

You are responsible for ensuring all submitted information is correct.


📌 5. Authorization & Legal Compliance

Certain records are restricted by law (including modern birth, death, marriage, and adoption records).
To comply with state and federal laws:

We may require:

  • Proof of identity

  • Proof of relationship

  • Signed authorization

  • Notarized authorization

  • A valid Power of Attorney granting authority to obtain vital records

We will NOT request restricted records without proper documentation.


📌 6. No Guarantees of Results

You acknowledge that:

  • Not all historical records exist

  • Some records may be lost, destroyed, or inaccessible

  • Some records are sealed or restricted by law

  • Some names may be misspelled, changed, or misindexed

  • We cannot guarantee identification matches

  • We cannot guarantee that the information provided by archives or third parties is accurate

All research outcomes are based on available records and cannot be guaranteed.


📌 7. Limitation of Liability

Nativa Genealogy is not responsible for:

  • Missing or inaccurate historical records

  • Denied access to restricted documents

  • Government or state refusal to release documents

  • Errors made by third-party archives or agencies

  • Delays caused by vital records offices

  • Incorrect information provided by the client

  • Personal decisions made based on genealogy results

You agree that the company’s liability is limited to the amount paid for the individual service.


📌 8. Membership Terms

Membership access includes:

  • Use of the online family tree builder

  • Ability to save and download your tree

  • Access to members-only tools and resources

Members agree:

  • Not to share login credentials

  • Not to misuse or resell the system

  • Not to upload harmful or inappropriate content

Membership fees are billed monthly and are non-refundable.

We reserve the right to suspend accounts that violate usage terms.


📌 9. Intellectual Property

All content, tools, software, text, graphics, and designs on this website are the property of Nativa Genealogy unless otherwise stated.

Clients may not:

  • Copy website designs

  • Reproduce or resell our tools

  • Claim ownership of our materials

  • Distribute any proprietary content


📌 10. Privacy & Data Protection

We protect your personal information according to our Privacy Policy.
We do not share or sell your information.

You may request the deletion of your data at any time by emailing:
📧 epierson@nativagenealogy.org


📌 11. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

  • Update services

  • Adjust prices

  • Modify membership plans

  • Change policies

Clients will be notified of major changes via email or website update.


📌 12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which the company operates.

Any disputes must be resolved in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.


By using our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions.