This analysis describes what Ancestry's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
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You may be required to provide certain categories of Data to us under the following circumstances: (i) as required under any applicable laws or regulations; (ii) as required under any contract entered into between us...
We may assign our rights or obligations under these Terms to any affiliate, subsidiary, or successor in interest of any business associated with our Services.
you represent and warrant that (a) you are the creator and owner of the Community Content, or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to authorize us and other users to use your Community Content
"If you are a European Union or United Kingdom consumer you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which you are resident and nothing in this Agreement affects your rights as a consumer...Excerpt from Ancestry's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “If you are a European Union or United Kingdom consumer you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which you are resident and nothing in this Agreement affects your rights as a consumer...”
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