Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "your," or "User") and TheBibleProject ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"). By accessing and using our website at the-bible.us and our mobile applications (iOS and Android versions), including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service. By continuing to use the Service after being notified of changes to these Terms, you agree to accept the updated Terms.

2. Use License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include:

• Modification or copying of materials
• Use of materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
• Attempting to decompile or reverse engineer any software
• Removing any copyright or proprietary notations
• Transferring the materials to another person or "mirroring" the materials on any other server
• Any other unauthorized use of materials

This license terminates automatically if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by us at any time.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service in any way that:

• Violates any applicable law, statute, ordinance, or regulation
• Infringes upon or violates intellectual property rights or third-party rights
• Is defamatory, obscene, harassing, abusive, hateful, or otherwise objectionable
• Promotes discrimination, bigotry, hatred, or physical harm against any person or group
• Spreads misinformation, disinformation, or false information
• Transmits viruses, malware, or any code intended to harm the Service
• Attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems
• Interferes with or disrupts the integrity or performance of the Service
• Engages in spam, phishing, or social engineering
• Impersonates another person or entity
• Sells, trades, or resells access to the Service
• Scrapes or systematically extracts data without authorization
• Uses automated tools or bots to access the Service (except for search engines and non-invasive third-party services)

We reserve the right to monitor user behavior and suspend or terminate your account if you violate this policy.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration and to update this information as necessary.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. You are liable for all activities conducted through your account.

4.3 Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms, without liability to you.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content provided on the Service, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, and data compilations (the "Content"), is the property of TheBibleProject or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

5.2 Bible Content License

The Bible text versions provided on the Service are licensed from their respective copyright holders. Your use of this content is governed by the specific licenses associated with each version, which may include limitations on reproduction and distribution. [SPECIFY LICENSE DETAILS FOR YOUR BIBLE VERSIONS]

5.3 User Content

By uploading, posting, or submitting any content to the Service (including highlights, notes, annotations, and bookmarks), you grant TheBibleProject a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, copy, modify, display, and distribute that content. You retain all rights to your user-generated content.

5.4 No License to Reproduce

You may not reproduce, distribute, publish, or transmit any content from the Service without our prior written permission, except for your personal, non-commercial use. Copying and pasting Bible text for personal or educational purposes is permitted within applicable fair use guidelines.

6. Disclaimers

6.1 As-Is Basis

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

6.2 No Guarantee of Availability

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, virus-free, or that defects will be corrected. We do not warrant that the Service or the server that makes it available is free of viruses or other harmful components.

6.3 Accuracy of Content

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the Service. Bible text is provided as-is from the licensed versions, and we are not responsible for any translation choices or variations.

6.4 Third-Party Content

We do not endorse or warrant third-party content, services, or products linked from or integrated with the Service. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and governed by their terms and privacy policies.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THEBIBLEPROJECT, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, USE, OR OTHER LOSSES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE PAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS LESS.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TheBibleProject, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and successors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any law or third-party right
• Your user-generated content
• Any activities conducted through your account

9. Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service or any portion thereof.

We may add, remove, or modify features, and we may change the availability of certain versions, content, or features without prior notice.

10. Dispute Resolution

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [YOUR JURISDICTION], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10.2 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL] to attempt to resolve any disputes informally.

10.3 Arbitration

YOU AND THEBIBLEPROJECT AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION, EXCEPT THAT YOU MAY BRING AN ACTION IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT IF IT QUALIFIES. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED UNDER [SPECIFY ARBITRATION RULES], AND THE ARBITRATION SHALL TAKE PLACE IN [YOUR LOCATION].

10.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND THEBIBLEPROJECT AGREE THAT ANY ARBITRATION OR COURT PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONDUCTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A CLASS ACTION, CLASS ARBITRATION, OR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

11. Feedback and Suggestions

Any feedback, suggestions, ideas, or other information you provide to us regarding the Service may be used by us without restriction and without compensation to you. You grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use any such feedback.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, and services that are not operated by us. We do not endorse, control, or are responsible for the content, accuracy, reliability, or policies of third-party services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their terms and privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

We are not responsible for any transactions or interactions with third-party services.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately, and you must destroy all copies of any content in your possession.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or documents we may refer to, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, if required, by sending you an email notification or displaying a prominent notice on the Service.

Your continued use of the Service following notice of changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you should discontinue using the Service.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: