Terms of Service

1. Services Overview

Athena Genealogy provides heritage research, lineage tracing, and citizenship-by-descent consulting services. Our Site serves as an informational resource and a point of contact for prospective clients. Submitting an inquiry through our contact form does not create a binding contractual relationship.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through our contact form
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its related systems
• Engage in any activity that could disable, overburden, or impair the proper functioning of the Site
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access or collect data from the Site without our written permission

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site - including text, graphics, logos, images, research methodologies, and software - is the property of Athena Genealogy or its licensors and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written consent.

4. Contact Form & Inquiries

When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, you provide personal information subject to our Privacy Policy. We will use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and assess eligibility for our services. Submission of an inquiry does not obligate either party to enter into a service agreement.

5. Fees and Payment

All fees and payment terms for our consulting services are subject to individual contractual agreement. The Site does not process payments. Specific terms, including scope of work, timelines, and compensation, will be set out in a separate service agreement between you and Athena Genealogy.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any information on the Site. Genealogical research outcomes depend on the availability and condition of historical records, which are outside our control.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ATHENA GENEALOGY AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Athena Genealogy, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

9. External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Athena Genealogy. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You access external links at your own risk.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Dubai Courts, Dubai, UAE.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service: