Welcome to the Pinellas Genealogy Society website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.
1. About Us The Pinellas Genealogy Society (PGS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to genealogy education, research, and preservation.
2. Member Accounts & Webinar Access Account Creation: To access certain features, including archived webinar video links and downloadable handouts, you must register for a paying member account. You agree to provide accurate information and keep your password secure. Our Promise to Members: Members in good standing are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to access our library of webinar video links and educational materials. Restrictions: Sharing member login credentials or distributing private webinar links to non-members is strictly prohibited. Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or fail to pay membership dues.
3. Donations (Cash and Books) “A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.”Cash Donations: Financial contributions made online are handled securely through third-party payment processors. PGS is not responsible for any technical errors or security failures originating from these external platforms. Book Donations: Physical book donations are accepted subject to the society’s internal collection policies and physical storage availability. PGS reserves the right to manage, catalog, or redistribute donated books at its discretion. Tax Status: Please consult a tax professional regarding the tax deductibility of both cash and physical book contributions.
4. Intellectual Property All content on this website, including logos, text, class schedules, indexes, and webinar videos, is the property of the Pinellas Genealogy Society or its guest speakers and is protected by copyright laws. You may not use this content for commercial purposes without our express written consent.
5. Governing Law These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. • Rules of Behavior: Users cannot post bad content or hack the site. • Intellectual Property: PGS owns the photos, logos, and written content on our site. • Copyright Protections: Copyright Protections & DMCA Policy We respect the intellectual property rights of others and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any video or content hosted on our website infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a written takedown notice to our Designated Copyright Agent at Info@PinellasGenealogySociety.com. To be valid under the law, your notice must include: (1) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative; (2) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (3) the exact URL or link to the material on our site; (4) your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email; (5) a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is unauthorized; and (6) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner. Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the infringing material. • Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pinellas Genealogy Society, its directors, employees, volunteers, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to, or use of, this website and its video content. All videos and information on this site are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the video content is accurate, complete, or error-free, nor do we warrant that the website will operate uninterrupted or free of viruses. Your use of this website and reliance on any content provided herein is strictly at your own risk. Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website. This may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, payment details for donations, or any information you submit via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups. We may also automatically collect non-personal data, such as your IP address, browser type, and viewing history on our video content, through cookies and tracking technologies to improve website performance.
2. How We Use Your Information We use the collected information solely to advance our non-profit mission, which includes: o Sending newsletters, updates, and organizational announcements. o Processing donations, receipts, and tax-deductible contribution acknowledgments. o Monitoring video engagement metrics to improve our content offerings. o Responding to user inquiries, support requests, or permissions questions. o Complying with applicable legal, financial, or regulatory obligations.
3. Sharing and Disclosing Information We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers (such as secure payment processors or email marketing platforms) who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities, provided they agree to keep this information confidential. We will disclose personal information if required by law or to protect the safety and rights of our organization and users.
4. Data Security and Retention We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure. We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with statutory legal requirements.
5. Third-Party Links and Embedded Videos Our website features video content that may be hosted by or embedded from third-party platforms (such as YouTube or Vimeo). These external sites have their own independent privacy policies. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content or privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their policies directly.
6. Your Privacy Rights and Opt-Out You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. You can opt out of receiving promotional emails or newsletters from us at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in those communications, or by contacting us directly using the information provided below.
7. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at: Organization Name: Pinellas Genealogy Society Email Address: Info@PinellasGenealogySociety.com Physical Address: PGS | 120 CENTRAL PARK DRIVE | LARGO, FL 33771
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