{"id":599,"date":"2025-11-27T18:30:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T18:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nativagenealogy.org\/?page_id=599"},"modified":"2025-11-27T18:35:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T18:35:34","slug":"terms-of-use-family-tree-builder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nativagenealogy.org\/en_gb\/terms-of-use-family-tree-builder\/","title":{"rendered":"TERMS OF USE \u2013 FAMILY TREE BUILDER"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"599\" class=\"elementor elementor-599\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f161422 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f161422\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff7691b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff7691b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"530\">These Terms of Use apply to all members and visitors who use the <strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"382\">Nativa Genealogy Family Tree Builder<\/strong> (\u201cthe Tool\u201d). By accessing, creating, editing, or downloading a family tree on this website, you agree to the following rules and responsibilities.<\/p><hr data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"535\" \/><h1 data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"568\">\ud83c\udf33 <strong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"568\">1. Purpose of the Tool<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"622\">The Family Tree Builder is provided exclusively for:<\/p><ul data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"753\"><li data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"655\"><p data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"655\">Personal genealogy research<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"680\"><p data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"680\">Family documentation<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"720\"><p data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"720\">Educational and historical purposes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"753\"><p data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"753\">Organizing ancestral records<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"896\">This tool is <strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"775\">not<\/strong> intended for legal, governmental, tribal enrollment, or court purposes unless supported by official certified documents.<\/p><hr data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"901\" \/><h1 data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"955\">\ud83d\udd10 <strong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"955\">2. Account Security &amp; Member Responsibility<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"987\">To use the Tool, members must:<\/p><ul data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1168\"><li data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1036\"><p data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1036\">Create an account with accurate information<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1067\"><p data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1067\">Keep login details private<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1106\"><p data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1106\">Not share login access with others<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1168\"><p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1168\">Only edit their own family tree unless granted permission<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1263\">We reserve the right to suspend accounts that show signs of unauthorized or harmful activity.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1268\" \/><h1 data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1303\">\ud83d\udeab <strong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1303\">3. Prohibited Activities<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1323\">Users may <strong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1322\">NOT<\/strong>:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1684\"><li data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1378\"><p data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1378\">Copy or recreate the Family Tree Builder software<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1430\"><p data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1430\">Reverse engineer, alter, or manipulate the Tool<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1489\"><p data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1489\">Upload inappropriate, false, or fraudulent information<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1530\"><p data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1530\">Claim other users\u2019 data as their own<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1596\"><p data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1596\">Use the Tool for harassment, defamation, or personal disputes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1634\"><p data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1634\">Attempt to bypass system security<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1684\"><p data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1684\">Use the downloaded tree for commercial resale<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1747\">Violation may result in immediate termination without refund.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1752\" \/><h1 data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1797\">\ud83d\udcc1 <strong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1797\">4. User Content (Your Tree &amp; Data)<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1865\">You own the personal information and content you add to your tree.<\/p><p data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1875\">However:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"2035\"><li data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1913\"><p data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1913\">You are responsible for accuracy<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1961\"><p data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1961\">You are responsible for correcting mistakes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2035\"><p data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2035\">You must ensure names, dates, and relationships are entered correctly<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2139\">You also agree not to upload content that violates privacy laws or infringes on someone else\u2019s rights.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2144\" \/><h1 data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2197\">\ud83d\uddc4 <strong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2197\">5. Storage, Saving, and System Limitations<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2263\">We take reasonable steps to keep your tree saved and accessible.<\/p><p data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2295\">However, you acknowledge that:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2543\"><li data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2327\"><p data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2327\">Technical issues may occur<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2375\"><p data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2375\">System updates may cause temporary downtime<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2434\"><p data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2434\">You are encouraged to <strong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2432\">download your tree regularly<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2486\"><p data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2486\">You are responsible for keeping your own backup<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2543\"><p data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2543\">We are not responsible for lost or deleted tree data<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2548\" \/><h1 data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2583\">\ud83d\udda8 <strong data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2583\">6. Downloading Your Tree<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2665\">The Family Tree Builder allows users to download their tree for personal use in:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2701\"><li data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2682\"><p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2682\">PNG (image)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2701\"><p data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2701\">PDF (document)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2826\">These downloads are for <strong data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2748\">personal use only<\/strong> and may not be resold, republished, or claimed as professional documentation.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2831\" \/><h1 data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2885\">\u2696 <strong data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2885\">7. Accuracy &amp; Genealogy Guarantee Disclaimer<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"3000\">The Family Tree Builder is a tool for creating and organizing your family information.<br data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"2976\" \/>We do <strong data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"2999\">not guarantee<\/strong>:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3187\"><li data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3045\"><p data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3045\">The accuracy of relationships you enter<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3088\"><p data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3088\">That your tree is historically correct<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3135\"><p data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3135\">That your entries match official documents<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3187\"><p data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3187\">That the software can prove lineage or ancestry<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3283\">All information entered by the user is <strong data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3245\">self-reported<\/strong> and not verified by Nativa Genealogy.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3288\" \/><h1 data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3331\">\ud83d\udee0 <strong data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3331\">8. System Availability &amp; Updates<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3431\">We may update, modify, repair, or improve the Family Tree Builder at any time.<br data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3414\" \/>This may include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3516\"><li data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3455\"><p data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3455\">Appearance changes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3476\"><p data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3476\">Feature upgrades<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3502\"><p data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3502\">Security improvements<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3516\"><p data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3516\">Bug fixes<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3641\">Temporary downtime may occur.<br data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3550\" \/>We are not responsible for lost access due to updates, hosting issues, or internet outages.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3646\" \/><h1 data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3689\">\ud83d\udcb3 <strong data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3689\">9. Fees, Billing, and Membership<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3737\">Access to the Family Tree Builder may require:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3833\"><li data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3763\"><p data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3763\">A monthly membership<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3788\"><p data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3788\">A one-time setup fee<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3833\"><p data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3833\">Additional features that require payment<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"3906\"><strong data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"3870\">All payments are non-refundable<\/strong>, as stated in the Membership Terms.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3911\" \/><h1 data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3946\">\ud83d\udee1 <strong data-start=\"3918\" data-end=\"3946\">10. Liability Limitation<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3987\">Nativa Genealogy is <strong data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"3982\">not liable<\/strong> for:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3989\" data-end=\"4250\"><li data-start=\"3989\" data-end=\"4031\"><p data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4031\">Incorrect information entered by users<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4081\"><p data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4081\">Family conflicts caused by genealogy findings<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4112\"><p data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4112\">Misuse of downloaded trees<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4113\" data-end=\"4144\"><p data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4144\">Data loss due to user error<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4145\" data-end=\"4190\"><p data-start=\"4147\" data-end=\"4190\">Technical interruptions or hosting issues<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4250\"><p data-start=\"4193\" data-end=\"4250\">Legal or governmental outcomes based on the user\u2019s tree<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4252\" data-end=\"4298\">Your family tree is for <strong data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4297\">personal use only<\/strong>.<\/p><hr data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4303\" \/><h1 data-start=\"4305\" data-end=\"4336\">\u2b50 <strong data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4336\">11. Acceptance of Terms<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4389\">By using the Family Tree Builder, you confirm that:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4391\" data-end=\"4546\"><li data-start=\"4391\" data-end=\"4421\"><p data-start=\"4393\" data-end=\"4421\">You understand these Terms<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4455\"><p data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4455\">You agree to follow all rules<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4456\" data-end=\"4499\"><p data-start=\"4458\" data-end=\"4499\">You accept responsibility for your data<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4500\" data-end=\"4546\"><p data-start=\"4502\" data-end=\"4546\">You understand the limitations of the Tool<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4548\" data-end=\"4606\">If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.<\/p><hr data-start=\"4608\" data-end=\"4611\" \/><h1 data-start=\"4613\" data-end=\"4632\">\ud83d\udcec <strong data-start=\"4618\" data-end=\"4632\">Questions?<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"4634\" data-end=\"4748\">If you have questions about the Family Tree Builder or these terms, contact:<br data-start=\"4710\" data-end=\"4713\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 <strong data-start=\"4716\" data-end=\"4748\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4718\" data-end=\"4746\">epierson@nativagenealogy.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These Terms of Use apply to all members and visitors who use the Nativa Genealogy Family Tree Builder (\u201cthe Tool\u201d). 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