Please read these terms carefully before using FamilySearch services. By accessing our platform, you agree to be bound by these terms.
Last Updated: October 15, 2023 | Effective Date: October 15, 2023
By accessing or using FamilySearch services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our services.
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of FamilySearch International's ("FamilySearch," "we," "us," or "our") websites, mobile applications, services, and content (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using any part of the Services, you agree to become bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the Services or use any services. Your use of the Services is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and FamilySearch International regarding your use of the Services. We may modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting the modified Terms on our website.
To use the Services, you must:
To access certain features of the Services, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to:
You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. FamilySearch will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your login information.
FamilySearch provides genealogical research services including but not limited to:
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Family Tree | Collaborative family tree building and management tools |
| Historical Records | Access to billions of historical records and documents |
| Memory Preservation | Tools for uploading and preserving photos, stories, and documents |
| Research Resources | Research guides, tutorials, and educational materials |
| DNA Services | DNA testing integration and genetic genealogy tools |
| Community Features | Forums, messaging, and collaboration tools |
FamilySearch reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time, including the availability of any feature, database, or content. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the Services without notice or liability.
As a user of FamilySearch Services, you agree to:
Provide accurate genealogical information to the best of your knowledge and ability. When uncertain about information, clearly indicate this uncertainty.
Cite sources for genealogical information whenever possible to allow others to verify your research.
Work collaboratively and respectfully with other users, especially when making changes to shared family trees.
Respect the privacy of living persons by not sharing their personal information without their consent.
For purposes of these Terms, "living persons" refers to individuals who are believed to be currently alive. Information about living persons in the Family Tree is restricted to protect their privacy.
You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on or through the Services ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant FamilySearch a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content.
User Content must not:
FamilySearch reserves the right to review, modify, or remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We may also suspend or terminate accounts of repeat infringers.
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
Violation of these prohibited activities may result in immediate termination of your account, legal action, and reporting to law enforcement authorities. FamilySearch reserves the right to investigate and prosecute violations to the fullest extent of the law.
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, FamilySearch disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
FamilySearch does not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Services or the server that makes them available are free of viruses or other harmful components.
FamilySearch does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any genealogical information available through the Services. Users should independently verify all genealogical information with primary sources. FamilySearch is not responsible for errors in transcription, indexing, or interpretation of historical records.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. You may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions or need clarification on any provision, please contact our Legal Department:
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