Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to OpenHeritage ("we," "our," or "us"). By using our genealogy platform, you agree to these Terms of Service.

2. Data Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your genealogical data. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information.

3. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate information
• Respecting the privacy of living individuals
• Not sharing sensitive personal data without proper consent
• Using the platform in accordance with applicable laws

4. User Uploaded Content and Legal Rights

By uploading any content to our platform, including but not limited to photographs, images, documents, or other materials ("User Content"), you represent and warrant that:

• You own all rights to the User Content or have obtained all necessary permissions and licenses to upload and share such content
• Your User Content does not infringe upon any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other personal or proprietary rights
• You have the legal authority to grant the rights described in these Terms
• Your upload and sharing of such content complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction

You acknowledge that memorial photographs and cemetery images may be subject to various legal restrictions depending on jurisdiction, cemetery policies, and applicable copyright laws. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with all relevant laws before uploading such content.

5. Data Sharing

When you share genealogical data, ensure you have the right to do so. Be mindful of living individuals' privacy rights.

6. Intellectual Property

You retain ownership of your genealogical data. By using our platform, you grant us a license to process and store your data to provide our services.

7. Service Availability

We strive to maintain service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects service.

8. Limitation of Liability

Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. We are not responsible for data loss due to user error or external factors.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms periodically. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

10. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact us through our support channels.

Last updated: June 04, 2026