Terms of Use for Gaulding Origins
Last updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to GauldingOrigins.com (“the Site”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms of Use. These terms are designed to protect the integrity of the research presented here and to ensure respectful and lawful use of the Site’s content.
2. Ownership of Content
All original content on Gaulding Origins—including narratives, genealogical analysis, commentary, graphics, maps and charts not attributed to others, as well as editorial notes—is the intellectual property of Catherine L. Gauldin and is protected by United States copyright law.
Historical documents, public‑domain records, maps and charts, illustrations and factual data presented on the Site remain the property of their respective repositories and are not claimed as original intellectual property.
3. Permitted Use
You may:
Read and reference the material for personal research
Cite the Site as a source in your own genealogical work
Share links to pages on GauldingOrigins.com
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You may not:
Copy, reproduce, or republish original content without permission
Use the Site’s content for commercial purposes
Upload or distribute the Site’s content on other websites, blogs, or social media
Use the Site’s graphics, maps, or custom images without written authorization
4. Requesting Permission
If you wish to reproduce or quote original content beyond fair use, please request permission by contacting:
Catherine L. Gauldin
Gaulding Origins
Permission is typically granted for non‑commercial genealogical or educational use with proper attribution.
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5. Accuracy of Information
Gaulding Origins presents research based on:
Primary historical documents
Secondary scholarly sources
Genealogical analysis
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, historical research is an evolving process. The Site makes no guarantees regarding completeness or absolute accuracy. Users should verify information independently when conducting formal genealogical work.
6. External Links
The Site may include links to external websites or archives. Gaulding Origins is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or policies of those third‑party sites.
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7. User Conduct
By using this Site, you agree not to:
Misrepresent the Site’s research as your own
Harass or misuse the Site’s contact channels
Attempt to disrupt or compromise the Site’s functionality
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8. Changes to These Terms
Gaulding Origins may update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.
9. Contact
For questions about these Terms of Use or to request permission for content use, please contact:
Catherine L. Gauldin
Gaulding Origins
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