In plain language
You buy FamilyLegacy once and use it on your Mac. Your data is yours.
You may not reverse-engineer the app or redistribute it.
We provide the software as-is and cannot be held responsible for data loss —
back up your .familytree file regularly.
1. Acceptance of terms
By downloading, installing, or using FamilyLegacy ("the Application"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the Application.
These Terms apply to all versions of FamilyLegacy, including the free tier and the Premium tier, whether obtained through the Mac App Store or by direct license purchase.
2. License grant
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, HighRoad Software grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use FamilyLegacy on Mac computers that you own or control.
Free tier
The free tier of FamilyLegacy is provided at no charge and may be used indefinitely subject to the feature limitations described in the application and on our website.
Premium tier — App Store purchase
Premium purchased through the Mac App Store is governed by Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA) in addition to these Terms. App Store purchases include the rights described by Apple's EULA.
Premium tier — Direct license
A direct license key entitles you to install and use FamilyLegacy Premium on up to two (2) Mac computers that you personally own or control. License keys are non-transferable and may not be resold or shared.
3. Restrictions
You may not:
- Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or sublicense the Application or any part of it
- Reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Application
- Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on the Application
- Use the Application for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
- Use automated tools to scrape, extract, or systematically access Application functionality
- Circumvent or disable any licensing, copy-protection, or security mechanisms in the Application
4. Ownership of your data
All genealogy data you create, import, or store within FamilyLegacy remains your property.
HighRoad Software claims no ownership over your data. The .familytree file on your Mac
belongs to you entirely.
You are solely responsible for backing up your data. HighRoad Software strongly recommends
maintaining regular backups of your .familytree files using Time Machine or another
backup solution, as well as periodic GEDCOM exports as an additional safeguard.
5. Updates and changes to the Application
HighRoad Software may release updates to FamilyLegacy that add, modify, or remove features. Updates delivered through the Mac App Store are subject to Apple's update policies. For direct license holders, updates are provided at HighRoad Software's discretion and may require a license renewal for major version upgrades.
HighRoad Software reserves the right to discontinue the Application or any feature at any time with reasonable notice. In the event of discontinuation, previously installed versions will continue to function on compatible macOS versions, and your data remains accessible.
6. Refunds and cancellations
App Store purchases
Refunds for purchases made through the Mac App Store are handled exclusively by Apple in accordance with Apple's refund policy. Contact Apple Support to request a refund.
Direct license purchases
Direct license purchases may be eligible for a refund within 14 days of purchase if the Application does not function as described and the issue cannot be resolved by our support team. Contact support@highroadsoftware.com within 14 days.
7. Disclaimer of warranties
THE APPLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
HighRoad Software does not warrant that the Application will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of security vulnerabilities. Use of the Application is at your own risk. You are responsible for maintaining backups of any data you enter into the Application.
8. Limitation of liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HIGHROAD SOFTWARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE APPLICATION, EVEN IF HIGHROAD SOFTWARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL HIGHROAD SOFTWARE'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APPLICATION IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
9. Intellectual property
FamilyLegacy, its design, code, visual assets, charts, report templates, and all related intellectual property are owned by HighRoad Software and protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. These Terms do not transfer any intellectual property rights to you.
The name "FamilyLegacy" and the HighRoad Software logo are trademarks of HighRoad Software. You may not use them without prior written consent.
10. Third-party services
FamilyLegacy may integrate with or allow connections to third-party services (DNA kit providers, AI API endpoints, GEDCOM sources). Your use of such third-party services is subject to those services' own terms and privacy policies. HighRoad Software is not responsible for the practices or content of third-party services.
11. Governing law and disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of Belgium, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Belgium.
If you are a consumer resident in the EU, you also retain the benefit of any mandatory protections provided by the consumer protection laws of your country of residence.
12. Changes to these Terms
HighRoad Software may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the Application's release notes or a notice on our website. Your continued use of the Application after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. The current version of these Terms is always available at this URL.
13. Contact
For questions about these Terms or to request support:
support@highroadsoftware.com
HighRoad Software
Belgium