Information for Contributors

Below we have listed some FAQs for contributors of family history societies.

What will it cost to use findmypast.co.uk?

Findmypast.co.uk offers a wide range of ways to access its 550 million records including PayAsYouGo and subscription. Payment can be accepted online by credit card or ClickandBuy, and vouchers are available from an international network of stockists. There will be a review of the costs of viewing individual records to bring them into line with other datasets. The lowest price for a findmypast.co.uk unit is normally 9 pence compared to 6 pence for a checked index record on FamilyHistoryOnline.

Who owns the copyright?

The contributing family history society or original owner of the data retains copyright - this transfer is just a distribution agreement for which they would be granting online rights for internet access only.

What happens to data that findmypast.co.uk won't be publishing?

The data owner may distribute it in any way it chooses, online, offline, in CDs or booklets. This does not affect any arrangements for data that findmypast.co.uk will be publishing.

What will happen to any FHO vouchers that we have in stock?

Any outstanding FamilyHistoryOnline vouchers that you have in stock will be exchanged for findmypast vouchers of the same value.