Terms of Use

1. Nature of the Site

This website provides educational information about genealogy research methods, including the use of online archives, census records, and consumer DNA testing results. The content is informational in nature and intended for personal educational use by adults in the United States.

Xocahe Febeha does not provide professional genealogical services, professional certification programs, legal advice, medical advice, or any form of licensed professional service. Nothing on this site constitutes professional genealogical consultation.

2. Permitted Use

You may access and use this website for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. Permitted activities include:

• Reading and reviewing educational content about genealogy research
• Submitting inquiries through the contact form
• Subscribing to the newsletter for event updates
• Navigating between pages to learn about available workshops and programs

3. Prohibited Conduct

You may not use this website to:

• Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without written permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any system or server associated with this site
• Submit false, misleading, or harmful information through any form or communication channel
• Use automated tools, scrapers, or bots to extract content from this site
• Transmit malware, spam, or any harmful code
• Violate any applicable federal, state, or local law

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website including text, images, graphics, layout, and code is owned by or licensed to Xocahe Febeha and is protected under US copyright law (Title 17, United States Code). You may not reproduce or distribute any portion of this site without prior written consent.

The Xocahe Febeha name and any associated marks are the property of Xocahe Febeha. Nothing in these terms grants you a license to use our name or marks.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any educational content.

Genealogy research involves working with historical records that may be incomplete, inaccurate, or ambiguous. Educational content on this site describes methods and approaches but cannot account for every research situation.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Xocahe Febeha and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website or its content. Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of this site shall not exceed the amount you paid to access it, which is zero for free website access.

7. Third-Party Links and Resources

This site may reference or link to external genealogy databases, archival repositories, and other educational resources. These links are provided for informational purposes only. Xocahe Febeha does not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party site. Use of any linked site is at your own risk and subject to that site's own terms.

8. Privacy

Your use of this site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference. By using this site, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from these terms or your use of this site shall be resolved in the courts located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

10. Modifications

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the site after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use, contact us at: