Terms of Use

Last updated: January 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using FamilyTreeFreeMaker.com ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.

2. Description of Service

FamilyTreeFreeMaker.com provides a free online tool for building, saving and viewing family trees. The service is provided "as is" at no cost to users. No registration or account is required to use the tool.

3. User Responsibilities

By using this Website, you agree to:

• Use the service only for lawful purposes
• Not upload content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others
• Not attempt to disrupt, damage or gain unauthorized access to the Website or its servers
• Take sole responsibility for the accuracy of information you enter into your family tree
• Respect the privacy of living individuals when creating and sharing family trees

4. Your Data

All family tree data you enter is processed locally in your browser and is never transmitted to our servers. You retain full ownership of all data you create. We have no access to your family tree data at any time.

You are solely responsible for maintaining backups of your tree files. We are not responsible for any loss of data resulting from device failure or other circumstances.

5. Intellectual Property

The Website's design, code, text content and graphics are owned by FamilyTreeFreeMaker.com and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission.

Family tree data you create belongs to you. By using the tool, you do not grant us any rights over your family tree content.

6. Advertising

The Website displays advertisements through Google AdSense to fund its operation. These advertisements are provided by third parties and we are not responsible for their content. Ad revenue allows us to keep the service free for all users.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of any content on the Website.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, FamilyTreeFreeMaker.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its services.

9. External Links

The Website may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over the content of external sites and accept no responsibility for them.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the relevant courts.

12. Contact

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us through our contact page.