Terms of Use
Last updated: September 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to TurleyTree.org.uk, a private family history platform. All content is intended for personal, non-commercial use by family members only.
2. Purpose of the site
TurleyTree is a private, non-commercial family archive. Its purpose is to preserve, share, and celebrate our family history among verified family members.
3. User accounts
- You must be a family member or invited researcher to register.
- You are responsible for keeping your login details secure.
- The administrator may approve, suspend, or remove accounts.
4. Intellectual property and restrictions
- All genealogical data, family tree structure, photographs, documents, and compiled information on this site are protected by copyright and database rights.
- You may view and use the information for personal family research only.
- You are strictly prohibited from:
- Copying, downloading, scraping, or exporting large portions of the tree or data
- Publishing, redistributing, or sharing content outside the platform without explicit permission
- Using the data for commercial, genealogical service, or public display purposes
- Using automated tools (bots, scrapers, scripts) to access the site
5. Privacy and living persons
You agree to respect the privacy of living relatives. Do not add or share sensitive information about living people without their knowledge and consent. The site administrator may remove or redact content that violates this principle. See also the Privacy Policy.
6. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms or act inappropriately toward other family members.
7. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold the site owner harmless from any claims, damages, or losses resulting from your violation of these terms or your use of the site.