1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BibleCompass at www.biblecompass.ai (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

BibleCompass is an AI-powered Bible study platform that provides access to the 66-book Protestant Bible with features including AI commentary, semantic search, apologetics Q&A, sermon preparation tools, study notes, reading plans, and verse sharing. The Service is available in both free and premium subscription tiers.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account through our authentication provider. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to update your information as needed.

4. Free and Premium Plans

4.1 Free Plan

The Free plan provides access to the full KJV Bible reader, limited daily AI commentaries and apologetics Q&A, basic Bible search, bookmarking, and the Verse of the Day feature. Free plan features may be modified at our discretion.

4.2 Premium Plan

The Premium plan unlocks unlimited AI commentary, unlimited apologetics Q&A, sermon preparation mode, multi-translation comparison, verse highlighting, reading plans with streak tracking, study notes, verse sharing cards, and priority AI response times. Premium features are subject to fair use and may be adjusted to maintain service quality.

4.3 Free Trial

New users may be eligible for a 7-day free trial of the Premium plan. During the trial period, you will have full access to all Premium features. Your payment method will not be charged until the trial period ends. You may cancel your trial at any time before it expires to avoid being charged.

5. Payments and Billing

Premium subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or yearly) through Stripe, our payment processor. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method at the applicable rate. Prices are subject to change with reasonable notice. All fees are non-refundable except as required by applicable law or as explicitly stated in these Terms.

6. Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time through the Manage Subscription option in the app. Upon cancellation, you will retain access to Premium features until the end of your current billing period. After that, your account will revert to the Free plan. You will retain read-only access to all your saved study notes, bookmarks, highlights, and commentaries on the Free plan.

7. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

BibleCompass uses artificial intelligence to generate commentary, apologetics answers, sermon outlines, and other study content. While we strive for accuracy and theological soundness, AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or interpretations that differ from specific denominational teachings. AI content is provided for educational and devotional purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for personal Bible study, pastoral guidance, or professional theological counsel. Users are encouraged to verify AI-generated content against Scripture and consult trusted spiritual leaders.

8. Bible Text and Translations

BibleCompass provides access to multiple Bible translations including KJV, ESV, NIV, NKJV, and NASB. Bible text is sourced from publicly available and licensed sources. Each translation is the intellectual property of its respective copyright holder. The King James Version (KJV) is in the public domain. Other translations are used in accordance with their respective license terms and fair use provisions.

9. User Content

You retain ownership of all content you create through the Service, including study notes, prayer journal entries, and saved commentaries. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to store, display, and process your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you. We will not share, sell, or use your personal study content for any other purpose.

10. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other accounts, or our systems
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access or extract data from the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
• Redistribute, resell, or commercially exploit AI-generated content without permission
• Abuse the contact form or other communication features with spam or malicious content
• Circumvent usage limits, subscription restrictions, or access controls
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation

11. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, features, and branding (excluding Bible text and user-generated content), is the intellectual property of BibleCompass. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Service without our express written permission.

12. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability of the Service but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. We are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused by service interruptions.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, BibleCompass and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or reliance on AI-generated content. Our total liability for any claim arising from the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BibleCompass and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

15. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including limitations of liability, indemnification, and intellectual property) will remain in effect.

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please reach out through our Contact Us page.