Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using Friendictionary.

Last updated: January 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Friendictionary ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

2. Account Registration

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account
  • Be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction)

3. User Content

Ownership: You retain all rights to the content you create or upload to the Service, including family tree data, photos, and other materials.

License to Us: By uploading content, you grant us a limited license to store, display, and share your content as necessary to provide the Service, including features you enable like sharing with family members.

Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the content you upload and must ensure you have the right to share any information about family members.

4. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose
  • Upload content that infringes on others' rights
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
  • Upload malicious code or harmful content
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users

5. Subscriptions & Payments

Free Tier: Basic features are available at no cost with certain limitations as described on our pricing page.

Paid Subscriptions: Premium features require a paid subscription. Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis.

Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time. Access to premium features continues until the end of the billing period.

Refunds: We generally do not provide refunds, except as required by law or at our discretion in exceptional circumstances.

6. Disclaimers & Limitations

As-Is Service: The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

Service Availability: While we strive for high availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service.

7. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at our discretion if you violate these Terms of Service. You may also delete your account at any time.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

8. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to conflict of law principles.

9. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: legal@friendictionary.com