Last updated: December 2025
Welcome to Stories Gathered & Remembered. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with these terms, you may not use this site.
1. Personal Use Only
All content on this site—including family stories, photographs, documents, translations, research summaries, charts, and written narratives—is provided for personal reading and personal research only.
You may:
- Save a copy for your private use
- Share a link to a post
- Quote short excerpts with credit
You may not:
- Reproduce, republish, or distribute full posts
- Upload my work to Ancestry, FamilySearch, or any genealogy platform
- Use my research or writing in commercial projects
- Copy or republish photos or document images without permission
If you wish to use content beyond personal research, please contact me for permission.
2. My Research Is Ongoing
I share my research as a labor of love. Genealogical information often evolves as new records are found, conflicts are resolved, or mistakes are corrected.
I cannot guarantee:
- Accuracy, completeness, or interpretation of any record
- Correctness of historical context
- That a relationship is proven beyond all doubt
You are responsible for verifying information before relying on it.
3. Not Professional Advice
All genealogy tips, methods, and historical commentary shared here reflect my personal experience and are not professional or legal advice. You should always consult appropriate professionals (archivists, legal experts, DNA specialists, etc.) when needed.
4. Comments and Community Conduct
I welcome respectful, kind conversation.
I reserve the right to:
- Remove comments that are rude, hostile, or off-topic
- Block users who violate the spirit of this site
- Moderate comments for safety and spam
This blog is a welcoming space focused on family, history, and storytelling.
5. Ownership of Content
Unless otherwise credited:
- All writing is my original work
- All photos are mine or are used with proper attribution
- All translations and transcriptions are my own unless stated otherwise
You may not claim this content as your own.
6. Links to Other Websites
This site may include links to external websites, archives, or genealogy tools. I am not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of information on those external sites.
7. Changes to These Terms
I may update or revise this Terms of Use page at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “last updated” date.
8. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Use or would like permission to use content, you may contact me here:
tcskolf@verizon.net