Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our website located at www.massabkigenealogy.com (the “Site”) and any genealogical research services we provide (collectively, the “Services”), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, as well as all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Site or Services.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use our Site and Services. By using our Site and Services, you represent and warrant that:
- You are legally capable of entering into a binding contract.
- You are not barred from receiving the Services under the laws of any applicable jurisdiction.
3. Payment and Fees
No Online Credit Card Payments: At this time, we do not accept credit card payments due to banking constraints in Lebanon. Payment methods will be determined on a case-by-case basis through direct communication with you.
Payment Due Before Work Begins: All applicable fees must be agreed upon and paid before any research or related services commence.
No Refund Policy: Once payment has been made and work has started, all fees are non-refundable. This is due to the immediate nature of research expenses and the time invested. Please ensure you are certain about proceeding with our Services before making a payment.
4. User Conduct
When accessing or using our Site or Services, you agree to:
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Not engage in any fraudulent or deceptive practices.
- Not upload, post, or otherwise transmit any unlawful, infringing, or harmful content through any means of communication with us.
- Not interfere with or disrupt the operation of our Site, Services, or the servers or networks used to make our Site and Services available.
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to our Site or Services if we suspect or determine you have violated these Terms.
5. User-Submitted Content (Genealogical Data)
Genealogical Data: By submitting genealogical information (e.g., documents, images, family history data) to us, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content for the purpose of providing and improving our Services.
Content Warranty: You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to use and submit such content, and that your content does not violate any intellectual property or privacy rights of any third party.
6. Intellectual Property
Our Content: All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software (collectively, “Our Content”), is the property of Massabki Genealogy Services or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use Our Content for your personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of Our Content without our prior written permission.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Site and Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to:
- The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any genealogical research or results.
- The uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free operation of our Site or Services.
- Any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall Massabki Genealogy Services or its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your access or use of, or inability to access or use, the Site or Services. In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount you have paid to us in the past six (6) months for the specific Service giving rise to the claim.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Massabki Genealogy Services and its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site or Services, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.
10. Modifications and Termination
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Site or Services at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Terms accordingly. By continuing to use our Site or Services after any modifications, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree with any updates, you should cease using our Site and Services.
11. Governing Law
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Site, or the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Lebanon, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Lebanon for the resolution of any disputes.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other documents referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Massabki Genealogy Services regarding the use of our Site and Services, superseding any prior agreements between you and us.
13. Questions and Concerns
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please refer to the links in the footer of our Site for more information on how to reach us.
