Perkins Ventures

This Privacy Policy applies to all websites under the Perkins Ventures network, including but not limited to PerkinsVentures.com, GenoHistories.com, MarshVentures.com, and MarshDaddy.com.

1. Introduction

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Websites. By using the Websites, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18.

3. User Accounts and Access

• • Account Creation: Certain areas of the Websites, such as the FamilyTree area on GenoHistories.com, require user registration and authorization
• • Credentials: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
• • Restricted Access: Access to genealogical data, including information about living and deceased individuals, is restricted to authorized users only.

4. Use of the Websites

• • Permitted Use: You may use the Websites for personal, non-commercial genealogy research and related activities.
• • Prohibited Use: You may not:
• • Use the Websites for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms.
• • Attempt to access restricted areas without authorization.
• • Share, publish, or distribute genealogical data from the Websites without explicit permission.
• • Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to collect data from the Websites.
• • Use the Websites to harass, defame, or harm others.

5. Intellectual Property

• • Ownership: All content, trademarks, and intellectual property on the Websites are owned by Perkins Ventures or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other laws.
• • License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Websites for your personal, non- commercial use only.

6. Genealogical Data

• • Data Handling: The Websites may contain genealogical data about living and deceased individuals. Access to this data is restricted to authorized users.
• • Privacy: The handling of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy.
• • No Liability: Perkins Ventures is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of genealogical data, or for any consequences of using such data.

7. User Content

• • Submission: If you submit content (e.g., family tree data, comments) to the Websites, you grant Perkins Ventures a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute such content as necessary to operate the Websites.
• • Responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring that any content you submit does not infringe on the rights of others and is accurate and lawful.

8. Limitation of Liability

Perkins Ventures is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Websites or reliance on any information provided therein.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Perkins Ventures, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or losses arising from your use of the Websites or violation of these Terms.

10. Changes to Terms

Perkins Ventures reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Websites after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Perkins Ventures is established, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at cmarsh@perkinsventures.com.