Last updated: June 2026
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By accessing or using The Social Genealogist website, you agree to these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
About This Website
The Social Genealogist is a Canadian-based educational website focused on genealogy, family history, ancestral travel, local history, and historical storytelling.
The content on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all original content on this website, including written articles, graphics, branding, logos, photographs, and original research is the property of The Social Genealogist.
You may:
- share links to articles,
- quote short excerpts with attribution,
- and use content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
You may not:
- republish full articles without permission,
- copy substantial portions of content,
- scrape or reproduce content for commercial AI training or mass republication,
- or use branding or logos without permission.
Historical records, archival materials, and public-domain materials remain subject to their original ownership or licensing where applicable.
Genealogy and Historical Content
Genealogy research is interpretive by nature.
While reasonable effort is made to provide accurate and well-researched information, this website does not guarantee that all content is complete, current, or free from errors.
Historical records may contain inaccuracies, conflicting information, transcription issues, or changing interpretations over time.
Users should independently verify information where appropriate, especially when conducting formal research or publishing family history conclusions.
No Professional Advice
The information provided on this website does not constitute legal, financial, archival, genealogical certification, immigration, or professional historical advice.
Content is intended for educational and informational purposes only.
External Links
This website may include links to external websites, archives, databases, social media platforms, or third-party services.
The Social Genealogist is not responsible for the content, policies, availability, or practices of external websites.
Accessing third-party websites is done at your own discretion.
AI-Assisted Content and Research Tools
Some content, workflows, brainstorming, or research organization processes associated with this website may involve AI-assisted tools.
All published content is reviewed, edited, contextualized, and curated by a human author.
Genealogy conclusions should never rely solely on automated systems or AI-generated outputs without independent verification.
Limitation of Liability
The Social Genealogist is provided on an “as is” basis without warranties of any kind.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Social Genealogist shall not be liable for any loss, damages, or consequences arising from:
- use of the website,
- reliance on information published here,
- temporary website unavailability,
- errors or omissions,
- or third-party services linked through the site.
Privacy
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Changes to These Terms
These Terms of Use may be updated periodically.
The updated version will always appear on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, you may contact:
The Social Genealogist
hello@thesocialgenealogist.com