4. Subscriptions

Different Subscriptions give access to different Records. Further details about the types of Subscription available can be found on the Site here. Descriptions may be abbreviated but, to the best of our ability, are correct at the time of input onto the Site. Usage limits apply to Subscriptions. Please see below for further detail.

The minimum initial Subscription term will be described during the order process. Some promotional offers and/or some Subscriptions may have a 12-month minimum term (subject to any right to cancel you may have - see further below). Some offers may not be available to existing subscribers.

The renewal date of the Subscription you are purchasing is clearly stated before you finalise the purchase of the Subscription.

When you purchase a Subscription, it is on a continuous basis, meaning your Subscription will automatically renew, without notification, for the same subscription period as the initial subscription period. Monthly Subscriptions are renewed each calendar month and 12-month Subscriptions auto-renew after the previous 12-month period has expired. The debit or credit card originally used for payment, will be charged based on your chosen Subscription package, on the day the Subscription automatically renews.

You may elect not to renew a Subscription and can turn off the automatic renewal at any time (so long as this is no later than two working days before the current Subscription is due to expire), by i) going to 'My Account' and ‘My subscription’ page on the Site, selecting “Turn off auto-renew” or ii) contacting our customer support. If you do not turn off automatic renewal or cancel your Subscription in accordance with this process, we will automatically renew your Subscription and will take payment in accordance with this section 4. For more details, click here

Turning off automatic renewal will mean your subscription expires on what would otherwise have been the next renewal date. Once expired, you will lose access to records, including any previously viewed records, with the exception of free-to-view records available on Site. More details can be found here

Subject to any statutory right to cancel that you may have, we cannot provide refunds for a automatically renewable Subscription that has not been cancelled in accordance with this section.

If you are eligible to upgrade your Subscription, you will see the 'Upgrade' option within 'My Account'. Alternatively, you can contact customer support. Upgrades are charged on a pro-rated basis. Some upgrades are subject to a minimum price, regardless of the pro-rated value.

You may not downgrade your Subscription package during the current Subscription period. If you wish to downgrade your Subscription package, this must be done within 5 days prior to the expiry of your current Subscription period through the 'My Account' page on the Site or by contacting customer support.

If you have subscribed to one of our 12-month Subscriptions, you will be entitled to a loyalty discount of 15% off our listed Subscription price if you renew for a further 12-month Subscription (Discount). The Discount will not apply if you renew on a monthly Subscription basis. If you allow your 12-month Subscription to lapse but then renew it within 30 days of lapse, you will still receive the Discount. The Discount will be applied every time you renew one of our 12-month Subscriptions in accordance with the above.

Our subscriptions are based on a calendar month, payments will be made on the same day each month which will make it easy for you to keep track of the payment date.

• 1 Month = 1 calendar month
• 3 Months = 3 calendar months
• 6 Months = 6 calendar months
• 12 Months = 12 calendar months

Gift Subscriptions

A Findmypast Gift Subscription is a membership purchased by someone (the “Giftor”) for someone else (the “Giftee”) to use. Unlike standard Findmypast subscriptions, Gift Subscriptions do not automatically renew. The Giftee can access Findmypast records and features using their Gift Subscription from the “Gift Start Date” (defined below) until the purchased membership expires (the “Gift Term”). The Giftee can pay to upgrade their membership to a higher level during their Gift Subscription. Purchases and use of Gift Subscriptions are subject to these Special Terms, in addition to general Findmypast Terms and Conditions. 

You can purchase a Gift Subscription if you already have a Findmypast account or by using our guest checkout option. Upon purchase, the Giftor chooses the date on which the Gift Subscription will be sent to the Giftee, which must be within 90 days of the purchase date. Findmypast will email a unique Gift Subscription redemption code to the Giftee on the date the Giftor chose. It is at the discretion of the Giftor if they wish to inform the Giftee about their Gift Subscription before the Giftor’s chosen email send date. Findmypast will also send a purchase confirmation email to the Giftor. The Giftee will have 90 days to redeem the Gift Subscription from the date they receive their Gift Subscription access code. The “Gift Start Date” is the date on which the Giftee redeems their unique access code and starts their Gift Subscription. 

Findmypast assumes no responsibility or liability for undelivered Gift Subscriptions due to invalid email addresses, spam filters or other reasons outside of Findmypast’s control.

Findmypast will first contact the Giftee about their Gift Subscription on the Giftor’s chosen send date.

The Gift Subscription will begin when the redemption code is redeemed and expire at the end of the Gift Term. If the Giftee wishes to continue to access Findmypast beyond the Gift Term, they can enter their billing details at any point to have their Gift Subscription automatically renew into a paid subscription. Upon first access, the Giftee will be required to create a Findmypast account and agree to the Findmypast Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. 

Findmypast assumes no responsibility for the loss or misuse of Gift Subscription redemption codes. Findmypast Gift Subscriptions have no cash value or other value and can only be used to access Findmypast during the Gift Term. 

Findmypast members with an active subscription cannot redeem a gift membership. Findmypast Gift Subscriptions cannot be extended or upgraded currently. 

If you have questions about Findmypast Gift Subscriptions, visit our help centre or contact our customer support team.