Terms of Use

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By accessing or using the website of the Black Lineage & Heritage Institute, Inc. ("the Institute", "we", "our"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Use of the site

The site is provided for informational, educational, and organizational purposes. You agree not to use the site in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair its operation, or interfere with any other party's use of it.

Accounts

If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for any activity under your account. Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use.

Content and materials

Content on this site is provided by the Institute for informational purposes. Historical materials, research summaries, and educational content should not be treated as legal, financial, or professional advice. Illustrative imagery on this site does not depict identified ancestors unless explicitly labeled.

Family submissions

Family stories, documents, and other materials you submit remain your property. By submitting them, you grant the Institute a limited license to preserve, catalog, and steward those materials in accordance with our Privacy Policy and any consent you provide at the time of submission.

Intellectual property

Site design, editorial writing, and Institute-produced materials are the property of the Institute and may not be reproduced without permission.

Disclaimers

The site is provided on an "as is" basis. The Institute makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness or accuracy of historical materials shared here. Users are encouraged to verify records through primary sources.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the state in which the Institute is incorporated. That state will be specified here once the Institute's organizational details are confirmed for public display.