Rules for using the app, uploading family content, and sharing access.
Using the Service
By accessing or using Hmong Family Tree, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the service.
These terms apply to the public website, the authenticated application, collaboration workflows, uploads, and related communications sent through the service.
Accounts and Access
The service currently supports passwordless sign-in by magic link and may support Google sign-in when enabled.
- You must provide accurate account information and keep your sign-in access under your control.
- You are responsible for activity that occurs through your account.
- If you are invited to a tree, your access may be limited by the owner or owners of that tree.
- We may refuse or restrict access if it is necessary to protect the service, other users, or the integrity of the data.
Your Content
You retain ownership of the content you submit to Hmong Family Tree, including family records, stories, media, and other materials you upload or enter.
By submitting content, you grant Hmong Family Tree a limited, non-exclusive license to host, store, reproduce, format, back up, and display that content as needed to operate, secure, and improve the service for you and the collaborators you authorize.
Family Information and Permissions
The service is built for sharing family history, which means users may enter information about relatives and other people.
- Only upload or share content that you have the right to use and share.
- Before adding sensitive information, photos, audio, or stories about a living person, consider whether you have that person's permission or another lawful basis to do so.
- When you invite others or grant access, those users may view, copy, or contribute to the content within the permissions you provide.
Acceptable Use
You may not misuse Hmong Family Tree or use it in a way that harms other people, the product, or the operator of the service.
- Do not upload unlawful, infringing, defamatory, abusive, or malicious content.
- Do not impersonate another person or send invitations you are not authorized to send.
- Do not attempt to bypass permissions, access another user's account or data without authorization, or interfere with the operation or security of the service.
- Do not upload malware, exploit the platform, or use the service to spam or harass others.
Donations and Third-Party Services
Hmong Family Tree is currently donation-supported and does not provide paid subscription tiers through the app.
If you choose an external donation option or use a third-party sign-in provider, that third party's terms and privacy practices apply to your interaction with that provider.
Availability and Product Changes
The service may change over time. Features may be added, modified, paused, or removed, and the service may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, outages, or other operational reasons.
Suspension or Termination
We may suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the service if we believe it is necessary to enforce these terms, address security or abuse concerns, comply with law, or protect other users and the platform.
You may stop using the service at any time.
Disclaimers
Hmong Family Tree is provided "as is" and "as available." To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hmong Family Tree will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the service.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service as the product changes. The effective date on this page reflects the current version. Continued use of the service after an updated version becomes effective means you accept the revised terms.