Website Terms of Use

Website Terms of Use v1.0

Friar Genealogical Research, LLC
Last updated: August 2026

  1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the website of Friar Genealogical Research, LLC (“Friar Research,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using friarresearch.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws. If you do not agree to these terms, you must immediately stop using this Website.

  1. Scope of Use and Authorized Professional Use
    Friar Research grants users a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view this Website.
  • Authorized Professional & Official Use: We explicitly permit and invite private probate attorneys, estate administrators, and legal professionals to utilize this Website in the course of conducting their business or evaluating our services. Furthermore, law enforcement personnel, medical examiners, coroners, and authorized government officials are fully permitted to access and use this Website in their official capacities.
  • Prohibited Actions: You agree not to modify, distribute, transmit, or repost any text, graphics, ancestral charts, or case summaries for external commercial distribution without our prior written consent.
  • Artificial Intelligence & Data Scraping Ban: Engage in the automated scraping, harvesting, extraction, or processing of any text, ancestral charts, case summaries, compliance frameworks, or custom graphic assets from this Website for the purpose of training machine learning systems, artificial intelligence (AI), software algorithms, or large language models (LLMs) without explicit, separate written authorization from Friar Research.
  1. Intellectual Property and Copyright

All content, design, layouts, logos, and custom graphics on this Website are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved by Friar Research. Unauthorized use of our materials may violate federal and state laws and will result in immediate termination of your permission to use this Website.

  1. No Warranties (“As Is”)

This Website and all content provided on it are delivered on an “As Is” and “As Available” basis. Friar Research makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, currency, security, or reliability of the information found here. We do not guarantee that the Website will operate uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or malware. You use this Website entirely at your own risk.

  1. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Friar Research disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or connected to your access, use, or inability to use this Website. This includes, without limitation, reliance on website content, server interruptions, technical delays, or malware infections, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

  1. External and Third-Party Links

Our Website may provide links to public archives, historical databases, government records, or third-party platforms for your convenience. Friar Research does not control, monitor, or endorse these external sites. We are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices. Accessing linked sites is done strictly at your own risk.

  1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Website is operated from our offices within the State of Connecticut, USA. By accessing this Website, you agree that any legal claims, disputes, or lawsuits arising out of or relating to your use of this Website will be governed strictly by the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Connecticut to resolve any such disputes.

  1. International Clients and Global Use
    Friar Research proudly serves clients globally and welcomes inquiries and cases from individuals, legal professionals, and entities located outside the United States, including Canada and the European Union. However, because our business operations, digital infrastructure, and investigative compliance frameworks are rooted in the United States, you agree that by accessing this Website or submitting an inquiry, all interactions, data processing foundations, and contractual evaluations are governed strictly by the laws of the State of Connecticut, USA. International users are responsible for ensuring that their engagement with our digital services complies with their respective local laws.
  2. Modifications

Friar Research reserves the right to modify this Website and these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Any updates will be posted to this page, and your continued use of the Website after updates are posted constitutes your binding acceptance of the revised terms.

Friar Genealogical Research, LLC

Southington, Connecticut, USA | By Appointment Only

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