Terms of Service

Effective Date: June 10, 2026

Welcome & Agreement

Plain English Summary: This document explains the rules for using our website. By using our site, you agree to follow these rules. We want to make your family history journey enjoyable and safe for everyone.

Welcome to Senior Roots Guide! We are so happy you are here to explore your family story. This document, called our "Terms of Service," is like a friendly guide. It explains how you can use our website and what we expect from you. When you use our site, you are agreeing to these simple rules. Our goal is to create a warm and respectful place for everyone to share their family heritage.

Who Can Use the Site

Plain English Summary: Our website is for people in the United States. You need to be at least 18 years old to join. Please keep your account safe and secret.

United States Residents: Our website is made for people living in the United States.
Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to create an account.
Account Safety: Please choose a strong password and keep it private. You are responsible for what happens on your account.

Ownership of Content

Plain English Summary: Your photos, documents, and DNA data are always yours. You keep 100% ownership. You only give us permission to show them to the family members you choose on our site.

We believe your family history belongs to you. You keep full ownership of:

Your Photos: All the family pictures you share.
Your Documents: Any historical papers or records you upload.
Your DNA Data: The raw DNA files you bring from other services.

By uploading, you give us a limited license to display your content to the people you choose. This permission ends if you delete your content or close your account.

Rules of Conduct

Plain English Summary: We want our website to be a friendly place. Please be kind and respectful. Do not share things that are not yours or that might hurt others.

Be Respectful: Treat all members with kindness. No harassment or unkind words.
Privacy First: Do not upload photos of living people without their permission.
No Selling: This site is for personal family history research only, not for business.
Be Honest: Only upload content that you own or have the right to share.

No Medical or Legal Advice

Plain English Summary: Our website helps you track family health history and DNA for fun and learning. But this is not real medical or legal advice. Always talk to a doctor or lawyer for professional help.

Important: The tools on our site are for informational and historical research only.

Not Medical Advice: Always talk to your doctor about health concerns.
Not Legal Advice: If you need legal help, please talk to a qualified lawyer.
For Information Only: Our tools should not be used to make medical or legal decisions.

Account Closure & Data Rights

Plain English Summary: You can close your account anytime. We will delete your family tree and DNA files. You can also tell us what to do with your account if you pass away.

Closing Your Account: You can leave anytime via your account settings.
Data Deletion: When you leave, we permanently delete your trees, photos, and DNA files.
Digital Inheritance: You can name a "Legacy Contact" to manage your family tree after you pass away. If you don't, your account will eventually be deleted to protect your privacy.

Disclaimers & Limits on Liability

Plain English Summary: We try our best to keep our website working perfectly. But sometimes things happen. We cannot promise our site will always be perfect or that all information is 100% correct.

We work hard for you, but please understand:

Website Availability: The site might sometimes be down for maintenance.
Accuracy: We rely on users for data; please cross-check important family facts.
Our Responsibility: We are not responsible for losses due to website errors or actions by other users.

Changes & Human Support

Plain English Summary: We might update these rules sometimes. We will tell you about changes on our website. If you have questions, contact us.

Email: [email protected]