Welcome to Family Roote! These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and platform, which helps individuals discover, document, and preserve their family histories. By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the services provided by Family Roote, including our website, mobile applications, and any related services (collectively, “the Platform”), you agree to these Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must refrain from using our services.
We may update or modify these Terms from time to time, and such changes will be posted on this page. The most current version will always be available here. By continuing to use the Platform after any changes are made, you accept those modifications.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use Family Roote. If you are under 18, you may use the Platform only with the consent of a parent or guardian. By using the Platform, you confirm that you meet these eligibility requirements.
3. Account Creation
To use certain features of Family Roote, you may need to create an account. When creating an account, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. If you suspect any unauthorized use of your account, you must notify us immediately.
4. Services We Provide
Family Roote offers various features to help you document and preserve your family history:
- Create Your Family Tree: Add relatives, track your lineage, and build a comprehensive family tree.
- Family Tree Maker: Use our intuitive tool to map your ancestry and family connections.
- Photo and Video Sharing: Share and preserve your family’s milestones and memories.
- Ancestry Exploration: Discover long-lost relatives and explore your roots.
- Pre-Marriage Family Check: A feature to help you explore your partner’s family background.
5. User Responsibilities
You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not violate the rights of others. Specifically, you agree not to:
- Upload or Share Inappropriate Content: You are prohibited from uploading content that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, or violates any intellectual property rights.
- Impersonate Others: You may not impersonate any other person or entity, including but not limited to Family Roote employees, or misrepresent your relationship with any person or entity.
- Disrupt the Platform: You must not interfere with or disrupt the Platform, servers, or networks connected to the Platform.
- Respect Privacy: You must respect the privacy of other users and not disclose any personal data of others without consent.
6. User-Generated Content
You retain ownership of the content you create, such as photos, videos, and family tree data. By uploading or sharing content on Family Roote, you grant Family Roote a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content for the purpose of providing the services. This license continues even after you delete your content, unless you request its removal.
7. Privacy and Security
We take your privacy seriously. For detailed information on how we collect, use, and protect your data, please review our Privacy Policy. Family Roote is committed to securing your personal information with industry-standard encryption technologies. However, no security system is perfect, and we cannot guarantee complete protection.
8. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the Platform to:
- Engage in any activity that violates any law or regulation.
- Upload, post, or transmit harmful files, viruses, or other malware.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users’ accounts, systems, or data.
9. Termination of Services
Family Roote reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at our discretion, without notice, for any violation of these Terms of Service. Upon termination, your access to the Platform will be revoked, but you will still be responsible for any obligations you owe to Family Roote, including payment for any unpaid services.
10. Fees and Payment
While Family Roote offers most features for free, certain services may require payment. In such cases, you will be informed about any fees before you proceed with payment. All payments are processed securely, and we accept various payment methods as available.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content. These links are provided for convenience, and Family Roote does not endorse or take responsibility for any third-party content or services. You access third-party links at your own risk.
12. Limitation of Liability
Family Roote is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Platform, including, but not limited to, loss of data, profits, or goodwill. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on the Platform.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Family Roote, its affiliates, employees, and partners from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the Platform or violation of these Terms of Service.
14. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Family Roote operates. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved in the competent courts of that jurisdiction.Regard to its conflict of law provision in Pakistan
15. Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute, we encourage you to contact us first to resolve the issue amicably. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, you agree to submit to binding arbitration under the rules of [Arbitration Association Name], located in [Jurisdiction].
16. Modifications to the Terms
Family Roote may revise these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the Platform or sending an email to registered users. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service or need any assistance, please [contact us].