Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Sanctus Bible & Prayer app, website, and spiritual growth services ("Service"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User" or "you") and Sanctus ("we," "us," or "our").

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Service. Your continued use of the Service following any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Description of Service

Sanctus provides a comprehensive Bible & Prayer platform designed to help users deepen their faith through technology-enhanced spiritual growth. Our Service includes:

• Complete Bible reading with progress tracking and bookmarks
• AI Spiritual Mentor for personalized spiritual guidance
• Bible Chat feature for AI-powered biblical questions and answers
• Daily streak challenges to build consistent spiritual habits
• Prayer tracking and spiritual reflection tools
• Calming music integrated with daily verse modals
• Community features for connecting with fellow believers
• Customer support and spiritual guidance resources

AI Features & Spiritual Guidance

Our AI-powered features are designed to enhance your spiritual journey:

• AI Spiritual Mentor: Provides personalized spiritual guidance based on biblical principles
• Bible Chat: Answers questions about biblical content, theology, and spiritual matters
• Personalized Recommendations: Suggests relevant scriptures, prayers, and spiritual content

Important Disclaimer: Our AI features provide spiritual guidance based on biblical content but do not constitute professional religious counseling, pastoral care, or theological advice. We recommend consulting with qualified spiritual leaders, pastors, or religious professionals for personal spiritual matters, theological questions, or life decisions.

User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of Sanctus, you may need to create an account:

• Account Information: You must provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• Account Responsibility: You are responsible for all activities under your account, including AI interactions
• Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years old to create an account (parental guidance recommended for minors)
• Spiritual Content: You acknowledge that spiritual and prayer data will be stored to enhance your experience

User Obligations and Conduct

Acceptable Use Policy

When using Sanctus, you agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Respect the intellectual property rights of Sanctus and third parties
• Provide accurate information and keep your account information updated
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account
• Use the platform in a manner consistent with Christian values and respect for others
• Use AI features responsibly and understand their limitations
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any laws in your jurisdiction or ours
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or AI models
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Collect or harvest user information without consent
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use automated systems to access the Service or AI features
• Attempt to reverse engineer or extract AI model information
• Use AI responses for commercial purposes without permission

Spiritual Content & AI Guidance

Sanctus provides spiritual content and AI-powered guidance with the following understanding:

• Biblical Accuracy: We strive for biblical accuracy but encourage personal study and verification
• AI Limitations: AI responses are generated based on training data and may not always reflect perfect theological understanding
• Personal Responsibility: Users are responsible for their spiritual decisions and should seek pastoral guidance for important matters
• Denominational Neutrality: We aim to provide broadly Christian content while respecting denominational differences
• Continuous Improvement: AI responses improve over time but should not replace scripture study and prayer

Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, AI models, and functionality are owned by Sanctus and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for its intended purpose. This license does not include the right to:

• Sell, resell, or commercialize the Service or AI responses
• Modify, distribute, or create derivative works
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code or AI models
• Remove or alter proprietary notices
• Use AI-generated content for commercial purposes

Biblical Content: Biblical text is in the public domain, but our specific presentations, AI interpretations, and enhanced features are proprietary.

User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of spiritual content you submit to Sanctus (prayers, notes, reflections). However, by submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content in connection with operating the Service and improving AI features.

You represent and warrant that your content:

• Does not infringe any third-party rights
• Complies with applicable laws and regulations
• Does not contain harmful or malicious code
• Is not defamatory, obscene, or offensive
• Respects the spiritual nature of the platform

Privacy of Spiritual Content: Personal prayers and spiritual reflections are treated with special care and are not shared publicly without your explicit consent.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us, especially regarding spiritual and personal data. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policyto understand our practices regarding spiritual data, AI interactions, and personal information.

Payment Terms and Billing

For premium features and services:

• Payment: Payment is due upon purchase or as specified in your subscription
• Billing: Recurring charges will be billed in advance for premium AI features
• Taxes: You are responsible for applicable taxes
• Refunds: Subject to our Refund Policy
• Price Changes: We may change prices with 30 days' notice
• Free Features: Basic Bible reading and prayer features remain free

Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain Service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to Sanctus or AI features. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time with reasonable notice. AI features may be updated or improved without notice.

Termination of Service

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately for violations of these Terms. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately, but your spiritual data can be exported upon request.

Disclaimers and Warranties

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

SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE DISCLAIMER: AI SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL RELIGIOUS COUNSELING, PASTORAL CARE, OR THEOLOGICAL ADVICE.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING AI FEATURES AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sanctus from any claims arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights, including claims related to AI-generated content or spiritual guidance.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by applicable federal and state laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action must be brought in the appropriate courts with jurisdiction.

Dispute Resolution

We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication in a spirit of Christian reconciliation. If necessary, disputes may be subject to binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, especially as we improve AI features and add new spiritual tools. We will notify users of significant changes via email or in-app notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: