Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: June 10, 2025

Welcome to BestLastNames.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”). By accessing or using our website located at https://www.bestlastnames.com (the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Site.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use this Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and BestLastNames.com. By using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age or accessing under parental supervision and that you understand and agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other policies referenced herein.

2. Use of the Site

BestLastNames.com is an educational platform offering insights into surnames, name origins, meanings, and cultural history.

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not use the Site:

• To engage in fraudulent, misleading, or malicious activities
  
• To copy, scrape, or reproduce content without permission
  
• To post harmful, offensive, or defamatory material (if user input is allowed)
  
• To bypass any technical security measures or access restrictions
  

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site—including text, graphics, logos, designs, and software—is the intellectual property of BestLastNames.com or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other applicable laws.

You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Any unauthorized use, distribution, or reproduction is strictly prohibited.

4. Third-Party Links and Ads

The Site may include links to third-party websites or display advertisements through networks like Google AdSense. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party sites and do not endorse or guarantee their offerings.

You acknowledge that clicking on third-party links or ads may direct you away from our Site and that we are not liable for any outcomes related to those interactions.

5. Disclaimers

The information on BestLastNames.com is provided “as is” and for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all name meanings or origins are factually or historically definitive.

We do not provide legal, genealogical, or cultural certification advice. Your use of the information is at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BestLastNames.com and its team shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of the Site.

7. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, for any conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise deemed harmful.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless BestLastNames.com, its affiliates, and its team from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your use of the Site or breach of these Terms.

9. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal action related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of New York, NY.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Mail: 123 Heritage Lane, Nameville, NY 10001, USA

12. Cross-References

Please also review our:

• Privacy Policy
  
• Cookie Policy
  

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