Terms of Service

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Summary: Family Tapestry is a family tree builder app. You must be 13 or older to create an account. You own your content. Be respectful when collaborating. We provide the service as-is.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Family Tapestry ("the app"), you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the app. These Terms apply to the mobile app, web editor, and all related services provided by Octopye Digital Designs ("we", "us", "our").

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to create an account and use cloud features, in compliance with COPPA and similar regulations. By creating an account, you confirm that you are 13 or older.

The app's local-only mode (without an account) may be used by individuals of any age under appropriate parental or guardian supervision.

3. Account Registration

To use cloud sync and collaboration features, you must create an account with a valid email address and password. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information during registration
  • Keep your password secure and not share it with others
  • Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account
  • Be responsible for all activity that occurs under your account

We use email-based two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect your account. You must have access to the email address you register with.

4. Your Content

You retain full ownership of all content you create in Family Tapestry, including family names, member details, photos, canvas designs, and any other data you enter ("Your Content").

By using cloud sync, you grant us a limited licence to store, transmit, and display Your Content solely for the purpose of providing the service to you and your invited collaborators. We do not claim any ownership of Your Content.

5. Acceptable Use

When using Family Tapestry, you agree not to:

  • Use the app for any unlawful purpose
  • Upload content that is harmful, abusive, defamatory, or infringes on the rights of others
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or data
  • Interfere with or disrupt the app's services or servers
  • Use the app to harass, stalk, or harm other users
  • Create accounts using false or misleading information
  • Use automated tools to access the service without permission

6. Collaboration

Family Tapestry allows you to invite others to view or edit your family tree by email. When using collaboration features:

  • You are responsible for the invitations you send
  • Only invite people you know and trust
  • You can control permissions (view-only or edit) and revoke access at any time
  • Collaborators with edit access can modify your shared family tree data
  • We are not responsible for changes made by collaborators you have invited

7. Intellectual Property

The Family Tapestry app, including its design, code, graphics, animations, sounds, and all related materials, is the property of Octopye Digital Designs and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from the app or its content without our written permission.

8. Availability and Updates

We strive to keep Family Tapestry available and reliable, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may:

  • Update, modify, or discontinue features at any time
  • Perform maintenance that temporarily affects availability
  • Release new versions that require you to update the app

9. Termination

You may stop using the app at any time. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms. Upon termination:

  • Your access to cloud features will cease
  • Local data on your device will remain until you delete it
  • We may delete your cloud data after a reasonable period

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Family Tapestry is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that the app will be error-free, secure, or available at all times.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Octopye Digital Designs shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, arising from your use of or inability to use the app.

Our total liability for any claim related to the service shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the 12 months prior to the claim, if any.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the app shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation before pursuing formal legal proceedings.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If we make material changes, we will notify users through the app or via email.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Website: familytapestry.octopye.com

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