Terms of Service

1. Definitions

• "Service" refers to the 33apps application, website at https://whatthebiblesays.me/, and all related services.
• "User," "you," "your" refers to any individual who accesses or uses the Service.
• "We," "us," "our" refers to 33apps.
• "Content" means text, images, data, and other materials displayed on or through the Service.
• "User Content" means any content you submit, including chat messages, annotations, notes, and preferences.
• "AI-Generated Content" means responses and suggestions produced by artificial intelligence systems.

2. Eligibility

To use the Service, you must:

• Be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age of digital consent in your jurisdiction)
• If you are between 13 and 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), have your parent or guardian's consent to use the Service
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• Not be prohibited from using the Service under applicable laws

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements.

3. Account Registration and Security

To access certain features, you must create an account. When you do, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
• Not share your account or allow others to access it
• Notify us immediately at help@whatthebiblesays.me if you suspect unauthorized access
• Accept full responsibility for all activities under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that we reasonably believe pose a security risk.

4. Description of Service

33apps is an AI-powered application that provides:

• Biblical guidance and spiritual counseling through AI-generated responses
• Semantic search functionality across biblical texts
• Verse annotations, bookmarking, and personal note-taking features
• Chat functionality with AI-assisted responses based on Scripture
• Personalization features based on user preferences

The Service is intended for informational, educational, and spiritual guidance purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional religious counsel, mental health services, or any other professional advice.

5. Subscriptions and Payments

5.1 Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription plans with different features and usage limits. Details of current plans and pricing are available on our website. We reserve the right to modify subscription offerings at any time.

5.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed by Paddle.com Market Limited ("Paddle"), our Merchant of Record. Paddle handles all billing, payment processing, tax collection, and compliance with local payment regulations. By making a purchase, you also agree to Paddle's terms of service and privacy policy.

5.3 Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current rate for your subscription plan.

5.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Upon cancellation, you will retain access to premium features until the end of your current billing period. No partial refunds are provided for unused portions of a billing period.

5.5 Refunds

Refund requests are handled in accordance with Paddle's refund policy and applicable consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction. If you believe you are entitled to a refund, please contact us at help@whatthebiblesays.me.

5.6 Price Changes

We may change subscription prices from time to time. Price changes will be communicated in advance and will apply to subsequent billing periods, not to the current period you have already paid for.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

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 computer systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service, servers, or networks
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) without our written permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from the Service
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service
• Use the Service to harass, abuse, threaten, or harm others
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or other harmful content
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use the Service in a way that could damage our reputation or goodwill
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features of the Service

Violation of this policy may result in immediate termination of your account.

7. User Content

7.1 Your Ownership

You retain ownership of any User Content you submit to the Service, including your personal notes, annotations, and chat messages.

7.2 License to Us

By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, process, and display your User Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service. This license terminates when you delete your User Content or your account.

7.3 Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for your User Content. You represent that you have all necessary rights to submit such content and that it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.

8. AI-Generated Content and Disclaimers

8.1 Nature of AI Responses

AI-Generated Content is produced by automated systems (including OpenAI technology) that analyze your queries and generate responses based on biblical texts and patterns in data. These systems:

• May produce inaccurate, incomplete, or inappropriate responses
• Do not have human understanding, judgment, or spiritual insight
• Cannot account for your specific personal circumstances
• May contain errors in biblical interpretation or application

8.2 Not Professional Advice

AI-Generated Content is not and should not be considered:

• Professional religious or pastoral counsel
• Mental health or psychological advice
• Medical advice or diagnosis
• Legal, financial, or any other professional advice

If you are experiencing a crisis or need professional help, please seek assistance from qualified professionals in your area.

8.3 Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for how you use and apply any information obtained through the Service. We encourage you to verify any biblical references and consult with religious leaders or professionals for important spiritual matters.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

9.1 Our Ownership

The Service, including its design, features, functionality, code, and content (excluding User Content and public domain biblical texts), is owned by 33apps and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

9.2 Limited License

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

9.3 Biblical Texts

Biblical texts used in the Service (King James Version) are in the public domain. Your personal annotations and notes on these texts remain your property.

9.4 Trademarks

"33apps" and our logo are our trademarks. You may not use these without our prior written permission.

10. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party services including:

• OpenAI: For AI-powered responses and natural language processing
• Paddle: For payment processing and subscription management
• Supabase: For data storage and authentication
• Google: For authentication services

These services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of these third parties.

11. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted, error-free, or secure operation of the Service
• That defects will be corrected or that the Service is free of viruses
• The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service, or the entire Service, temporarily or permanently, at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, at our sole discretion. We shall have no liability to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

In the event of Service termination or discontinuation, we are under no obligation to preserve, return, migrate, or make available any User Content, data, or information stored on our systems. You are solely responsible for maintaining your own backups of any content you wish to preserve.

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at help@whatthebiblesays.me or through your account settings. Upon termination, you will lose access to your account and any User Content stored therein.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without prior notice, if:

• You violate these Terms
• Your conduct harms other users or third parties
• Your account poses a security risk
• Required by law or legal process
• For any other reason at our sole discretion

12.3 Effect of Termination

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

13. Disclaimers

14. Limitation of Liability

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 33apps, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of the Service
• Your User Content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of a third party
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at help@whatthebiblesays.me. We will try to resolve the dispute within 30 days.

16.2 Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court. Arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of a mutually agreed arbitration provider.

16.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

16.4 Exception for EU/UK Users

If you are a consumer in the European Union or United Kingdom, you may be entitled to bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence and may have additional rights under local consumer protection laws.

17. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Nothing in these Terms shall limit any consumer rights that cannot be waived or limited under applicable law.

18. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email (if you have an account) or by posting a notice on our website prior to the change becoming effective. The "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms indicates when they were last revised. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

19. General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.
• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
• Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
• Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
• Force Majeure: We are not liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

20. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, please contact us: