Terms of Service
Last updated: December 22, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to MakeFamilyTree.org ("we", "our", or "us"). By accessing or using our family tree maker service (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.
2. Description of the Service
MakeFamilyTree.org provides an online tool that allows users to create, edit, and manage family trees. The Service is intended for personal and informational use only.
The Service is currently provided free of charge and is supported in part by advertising. By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that advertisements may be displayed on the website, including on pages that contain your family tree content.
3. User Accounts and Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information when creating an account
- Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
- Be solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account
- Use the Service only for lawful purposes
- Not attempt to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
- Ensure that any content you upload or create does not violate the rights of others
- Understand that your family tree data is stored electronically and that you are responsible for maintaining your own backups
4. User Content and Data
You retain ownership of all family tree data and content that you create or upload using the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, process, and display your content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.
We do not claim ownership over your family tree data and do not sell your personal content. You may export or delete your data at any time, subject to the functionality of the Service.
5. Intellectual Property
All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to software, text, graphics, logos, icons, and design elements, are the exclusive property of MakeFamilyTree.org or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our prior written permission.
6. Advertising and Third-Party Services
MakeFamilyTree.org is supported by third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense. These third-party providers may use cookies or similar technologies to display advertisements that are relevant to users.
We do not control the content of third-party advertisements and are not responsible for any products, services, or claims made by advertisers. Any interaction you have with advertisers is solely between you and the advertiser.
For more information about how advertising data is collected and used, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
7. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, if you violate these Terms or use the Service in a manner that may cause harm to us or others.
You may terminate your account at any time by deleting your account through the Service or by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
We do not guarantee the permanent availability of any user data and recommend that you regularly export or back up your family tree information.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, MakeFamilyTree.org shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data or profits, arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Service.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at [email protected].