TERMS OF USE – FAMILY TREE BUILDER

These Terms of Use apply to all members and visitors who use the Nativa Genealogy Family Tree Builder (β€œthe Tool”). By accessing, creating, editing, or downloading a family tree on this website, you agree to the following rules and responsibilities.


🌳 1. Purpose of the Tool

The Family Tree Builder is provided exclusively for:

  • Personal genealogy research

  • Family documentation

  • Educational and historical purposes

  • Organizing ancestral records

This tool is not intended for legal, governmental, tribal enrollment, or court purposes unless supported by official certified documents.


πŸ” 2. Account Security & Member Responsibility

To use the Tool, members must:

  • Create an account with accurate information

  • Keep login details private

  • Not share login access with others

  • Only edit their own family tree unless granted permission

We reserve the right to suspend accounts that show signs of unauthorized or harmful activity.


🚫 3. Prohibited Activities

Users may NOT:

  • Copy or recreate the Family Tree Builder software

  • Reverse engineer, alter, or manipulate the Tool

  • Upload inappropriate, false, or fraudulent information

  • Claim other users’ data as their own

  • Use the Tool for harassment, defamation, or personal disputes

  • Attempt to bypass system security

  • Use the downloaded tree for commercial resale

Violation may result in immediate termination without refund.


πŸ“ 4. User Content (Your Tree & Data)

You own the personal information and content you add to your tree.

However:

  • You are responsible for accuracy

  • You are responsible for correcting mistakes

  • You must ensure names, dates, and relationships are entered correctly

You also agree not to upload content that violates privacy laws or infringes on someone else’s rights.


πŸ—„ 5. Storage, Saving, and System Limitations

We take reasonable steps to keep your tree saved and accessible.

However, you acknowledge that:

  • Technical issues may occur

  • System updates may cause temporary downtime

  • You are encouraged to download your tree regularly

  • You are responsible for keeping your own backup

  • We are not responsible for lost or deleted tree data


πŸ–¨ 6. Downloading Your Tree

The Family Tree Builder allows users to download their tree for personal use in:

  • PNG (image)

  • PDF (document)

These downloads are for personal use only and may not be resold, republished, or claimed as professional documentation.


βš– 7. Accuracy & Genealogy Guarantee Disclaimer

The Family Tree Builder is a tool for creating and organizing your family information.
We do not guarantee:

  • The accuracy of relationships you enter

  • That your tree is historically correct

  • That your entries match official documents

  • That the software can prove lineage or ancestry

All information entered by the user is self-reported and not verified by Nativa Genealogy.


πŸ›  8. System Availability & Updates

We may update, modify, repair, or improve the Family Tree Builder at any time.
This may include:

  • Appearance changes

  • Feature upgrades

  • Security improvements

  • Bug fixes

Temporary downtime may occur.
We are not responsible for lost access due to updates, hosting issues, or internet outages.


πŸ’³ 9. Fees, Billing, and Membership

Access to the Family Tree Builder may require:

  • A monthly membership

  • A one-time setup fee

  • Additional features that require payment

All payments are non-refundable, as stated in the Membership Terms.


πŸ›‘ 10. Liability Limitation

Nativa Genealogy is not liable for:

  • Incorrect information entered by users

  • Family conflicts caused by genealogy findings

  • Misuse of downloaded trees

  • Data loss due to user error

  • Technical interruptions or hosting issues

  • Legal or governmental outcomes based on the user’s tree

Your family tree is for personal use only.


⭐ 11. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Family Tree Builder, you confirm that:

  • You understand these Terms

  • You agree to follow all rules

  • You accept responsibility for your data

  • You understand the limitations of the Tool

If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.


πŸ“¬ Questions?

If you have questions about the Family Tree Builder or these terms, contact:
πŸ“§ epierson@nativagenealogy.org