Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: July 7th, 2025

Welcome to BibleJar ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at biblejar.com and our email services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using BibleJar, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

BibleJar provides daily SOAP (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) Bible study content through:

  • Website content including Bible studies, devotionals, and religious resources
  • Daily email subscriptions with Bible study content
  • User interaction features and community engagement
  • Educational and spiritual growth resources

3. User Eligibility and Account Registration

3.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you may only use the Service with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian.

3.2 Account Registration

Some features of our Service may require account registration. When you create an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your password and account
  • Promptly update your account information if it changes
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. Email Subscription Service

4.1 Subscription

Our email subscription service provides daily Bible study content. By subscribing, you consent to receive emails from us, including:

  • Daily SOAP Bible study emails
  • Occasional updates about our services
  • Important notices about your subscription

4.2 Unsubscribing

You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly. We will process unsubscribe requests within 10 business days.

4.3 Email Delivery

While we strive to deliver emails reliably, we cannot guarantee delivery to all email addresses due to factors beyond our control, including spam filters and email provider policies.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Transmit spam, chain letters, or other unsolicited communications
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Upload, post, or transmit any harmful, threatening, or offensive content
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
  • Use automated tools to access the Service without permission
  • Collect or harvest information about other users
  • Use the Service for commercial purposes without our written consent
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content on BibleJar, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of BibleJar or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our written permission.

6.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Service for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

6.3 Biblical Content

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Other Bible translations may be used and are credited where appropriate.

6.4 User Content

If you submit any content to our Service (such as comments, feedback, or other materials), you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content.

7. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Service, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Analytics and Tracking

We use various analytics and tracking technologies to improve our Service, including:

  • Website analytics to understand user behavior and improve our site
  • Email tracking to measure engagement and improve our content
  • Cross-platform tracking to provide a better user experience

For detailed information about our analytics practices, please see our Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service may integrate with or contain links to third-party websites, services, or content. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

10. Service Availability and Modifications

10.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee that our Service will be available at all times. We may experience downtime due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.

10.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Service at any time with or without notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts of the Service.

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

11.1 Disclaimers

Our Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
  • That the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • That any information or content will be accurate or reliable
  • That defects will be corrected

11.2 Religious Content Disclaimer

The religious content provided through our Service represents our interpretation and understanding of biblical teachings. We encourage users to study the Bible independently and consult with religious leaders for spiritual guidance. BibleJar is not a substitute for personal Bible study, prayer, or pastoral care.

11.3 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BibleJar and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
  • Service interruption or inability to access the Service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
  • Unauthorized access to or use of our servers and any personal information stored therein

Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or the Service shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, whichever is less.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless BibleJar, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you submit to the Service

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may stop using our Service at any time. If you have an account, you may delete it by contacting us.

13.2 Termination by Us

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

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

14.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Delaware, and judgment upon the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BibleJar regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15.2 Amendments

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting revised Terms on our website. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

15.4 Assignment

We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without your consent. You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our written consent.

15.5 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • Email: legal@biblejar.com
  • General inquiries: contact@biblejar.com
  • Website: biblejar.com

17. Accessibility

We are committed to making our Service accessible to all users. If you experience any accessibility barriers, please contact us so we can work to address them.

18. Digital Millennium Copyright Act

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that material on our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

  • A description of the copyrighted work you claim is infringed
  • A description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on our Service
  • Your contact information
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
  • A statement that the information you provide is accurate
  • Your physical or electronic signature
Last updated: July 7th, 2025