Terms of Service

These terms explain your rights and responsibilities when using our website and services. Please read them carefully.

Effective Date: 05/16/2025

Welcome to Black Ancestries LLC. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, services, and offerings, including genealogy research, speaking engagements, and educational workshops.

By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Description of Services

We provide:

● Professional genealogical research for people of African descent
● Public speaking and presentations
● Educational workshops
● Book pre-orders and related resources

2. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

● Provide accurate, current, and complete information
● Use our services lawfully and respectfully
● Not interfere with the operation of our site or system

3. Payments and Refund

● Fees for services are clearly stated in advance and may require upfront deposits
● Pre-orders and workshop payments are non-refundable unless otherwise noted
● In cases of cancellation by us, a full refund will be issued

4. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, images, and research outputs, are the intellectual property of Black Ancestries LLC unless stated otherwise. Clients retain ownership of their family data but grant us a non-exclusive license to use anonymized data for educational or illustrative purposes with consent.

5. Limitation of Liability

We strive for accuracy in our research, but we are not responsible for gaps, errors, or inaccuracies in historical records. Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

6. Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute, you agree to attempt resolution through good faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes will be subject to binding arbitration under the laws of the District of Columbia.

7. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted here with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance.