Terms of Use

Last Updated: January 2025

Welcome to Cestry. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Cestry mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By downloading, installing, or using Cestry, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Service, you confirm that:

2. Description of Service

Cestry is an ancestry and heritage discovery application that uses AI-powered facial analysis technology. The Service provides:

3. Entertainment Purposes Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: The ancestry and heritage analysis provided by Cestry is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The results:

For accurate ancestry information, we recommend professional DNA testing services and genealogical research.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation: Cestry uses anonymous authentication by default. You can use the app without creating a traditional account with email/password.

4.2 Account Responsibility: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and for all activities that occur under your account.

4.3 Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms.

5. User Content and Photos

5.1 Your Content: You retain ownership of any photos you upload to the Service. By uploading photos, you grant Cestry a limited, non-exclusive license to process your photos solely for the purpose of providing ancestry analysis.

5.2 Content Requirements: You agree that any photos you upload:

5.3 Photo Usage: We process your photos to generate ancestry results. We do not permanently store your photos after analysis is complete. See our Privacy Policy for details.

6. Subscriptions and Payments

6.1 Free Tier: Cestry offers limited free features with credits that can be used for basic analyses.

6.2 Premium Subscription: Premium features are available through subscription plans (weekly or annual). Subscriptions provide:

6.3 Billing: Subscriptions are billed through the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). Payment terms are governed by the respective platform's terms.

6.4 Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

6.5 Cancellation: You can cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store or Google Play account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period.

6.6 Refunds: Refunds are handled by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play) according to their respective refund policies.

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Property: The Service, including its design, features, content, and technology, is owned by Cestry and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our permission.

8.2 Trademarks: "Cestry" and our logo are trademarks. You may not use them without prior written consent.

8.3 Feedback: Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about the Service may be used by us without any obligation to you.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:

ANCESTRY RESULTS ARE GENERATED BY AI AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN ENTERTAINMENT.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CESTRY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cestry, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

12. Modifications to Service and Terms

12.1 Service Changes: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice.

12.2 Terms Changes: We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Terms in the app. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination:

14. Governing Law and Disputes

14.1 Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where Cestry operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

14.3 Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cestry.

15.2 Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

15.3 Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

15.4 Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights without restriction.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

17. Apple App Store Additional Terms

If you downloaded Cestry from the Apple App Store: