Terms of Service

Last updated: 2026-04-16

Welcome to Operation Granny Files ("the Site"), operated by Silver Sage Media, LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), a Washington State limited liability company. By accessing or using operationgrannyfiles.com, you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Use of the Site

The Site provides genealogy education content, research resources, and related materials. You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to: reproduce, distribute, or republish Site content without written permission; use automated tools to scrape or harvest content; attempt to interfere with the Site's operation; or use the Site for any unlawful purpose.

Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including text, images, graphics, logos, and educational materials — is the property of Silver Sage Media, LLC or its content creators and is protected by United States copyright law. "Operation Granny Files" and associated branding are trademarks of Silver Sage Media, LLC.

Brief quotations for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes are permitted under fair use, provided proper attribution is given.

Genealogy Research Disclaimer

The genealogy education content on this Site is for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, genealogical research involves interpretation of historical records that may be incomplete, damaged, or ambiguous. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of any research methodologies, record interpretations, or conclusions presented on the Site. Users should independently verify all genealogical findings.

Affiliate Links & Advertising Disclosure

The Site contains affiliate links, including links provided through Impact.com partner programs. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This compensation may influence which products or services we feature, but it does not affect the integrity of our editorial content. We only recommend products and services we believe are genuinely useful for genealogy research.

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines (16 CFR Part 255), we disclose that we have financial relationships with certain companies whose products or services we link to on the Site.

Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including genealogical databases, archives, educational resources, and affiliate partner sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

User Submissions

If you submit feedback, comments, or other communications to us, you grant Silver Sage Media, LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display such submissions in connection with the Site and our services.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Silver Sage Media, LLC and its owners, officers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site. Our total liability for any claim related to the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Silver Sage Media, LLC from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Washington State.

Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact:
Silver Sage Media, LLC
Email: greg@operationgrannyfiles.com