TERMS OF SERVICE
Professional services are provided in accordance with a mandate concluded with the client.
Nature of services
Services may include, but are not limited to:
genealogical research
parentage analysis
archive consultation
compilation of documentary files
writing genealogical reports
Limitations of genealogical research
Genealogical research relies on the analysis of historical sources. These sources may include:
gaps in documentation
contradictions
historical errors
Therefore, no specific result can be guaranteed.
Administrative files
In some cases, genealogical research can be used in administrative or legal proceedings.
However, the acceptance of a file by an administrative or governmental authority remains at the sole discretion of the competent body.
Reliability clause for historical sources
Reliability of historical sources
Genealogical research relies on the analysis of historical documents and archives from public or private sources, including parish registers, civil archives, censuses, notarial documents and other historical sources.
These documents may contain errors, omissions, contradictions, or gaps in documentation resulting in particular from:
of historical administrative practices
transcription errors
of the loss or destruction of documents
of spelling or identity variations
Therefore, genealogical conclusions are established according to the state of the sources available at the time of the research and do not constitute an absolute guarantee of accuracy.
New archival or historical discoveries may lead to the revision of certain conclusions.
Research usage clause
Use of genealogical research
The reports, analyses and documents produced as part of the services offered are intended for personal or administrative use by the client.
Any use of the search results in a legal, administrative or governmental context remains the responsibility of the client.
The site owner cannot be held responsible:
from the interpretation of the results
the use of reports in administrative procedures
of decisions taken by government authorities based on the information provided.
Citizenship clause and administrative procedures
Administrative procedures and citizenship by descent
Genealogical services can help document family lineage for administrative purposes, including applications for citizenship by descent or other administrative procedures.
However, decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of a file fall exclusively under the jurisdiction of the competent authorities.
No service offered on this site constitutes a guarantee:
obtaining citizenship
acceptance of an administrative request
or official recognition of parentage by a governmental authority.
Limitation of financial liability
To the extent permitted by law, the liability of the service provider for any claim arising directly or indirectly from the use of the site or professional services is limited to the amount of fees paid by the client for the services concerned.
Under no circumstances shall the service provider be liable for indirect, consequential or special damages, including but not limited to loss of opportunities, profits or administrative rights.
Request for a mandate
For all genealogical research requests, a preliminary contextual analysis is conducted before the mandate is accepted.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers below specify the framework for intervention and the nature of the genealogical documentary research service.
No. The service provides a genealogical documentary analysis based on archival sources. No legal advice is given.
Yes. The reports are structured and referenced so that they can be integrated into an administrative file or transmitted to a legal professional.
Yes. Mandates can be carried out at the request of an individual or in collaboration with a legal professional, depending on the context of the case.
The duration depends on the complexity of the case, the period covered, and the availability of archival sources. An estimate is provided after analysis of the mandate.
Parish registers, historical civil registration records, nominal censuses and other available archival sources.
No results can be guaranteed. The research is based on available archival sources and their state of preservation.
Yes.
The reports are structured in such a way as to clearly present the links of filiation established from identified, referenced and verifiable primary and secondary archival sources.
They can therefore be included in an administrative file, particularly in the context of an application based on ancestry, subject to the specific requirements of the competent authority.
It is important to clarify that the service constitutes a genealogical documentary analysis.
No legal advice is provided.Yes.
The approach is based on the critical examination of available archival sources, cross-checking of information and the structured presentation of results.
Each mandate aims to:
the traceability of the sources used
the consistency of kinship ties
a clear and usable presentation in an administrative or legal context
The report is designed to be understandable, verifiable, and integrated into a case prepared by a lawyer or authorized representative.
Individuals
Legal professionals
Immigration Consultants
Notaries