Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 12/4/2024

Welcome to ScriptureConnect.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, applications, and services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using our Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and capable of entering into a legally binding agreement. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Services

ScriptureConnect.com provides a platform for users to generate personalized sermon study guides and engage in group discussions. Our Services leverage artificial intelligence to analyze user-provided content and create customized study materials.

3. User Accounts

  • Registration: You may need to create an account to access certain features of our Services. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated.
  • Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
  • Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion, without notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

4. User Content
Ownership
You retain ownership of any content you upload or submit to the Services, including text, images, transcripts, and other materials (“User Content”).

License to Us
By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, and irrevocable license to use, store, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display your content solely for the purpose of operating, improving, and providing our Services. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Using uploaded transcripts as contributions to our platform.
  • Incorporating uploaded content into custom Bible studies and related educational materials.
  • Sharing and distributing materials to users within the context of the Services.
  • Acknowledgment of Contribution
    You acknowledge that any transcripts or similar materials you upload are contributions to the website, and you agree that we may adapt and utilize them to create study guides, summaries, and other educational resources for individual and group use.
  • Responsibility
    You are solely responsible for the User Content you submit. By uploading content, you represent and warrant that:

You have all necessary rights and permissions to upload and grant us the above license.
The content does not infringe on any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other legal rights of any third party.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Services to:

  • Upload, share, or distribute content that infringes on any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any party.
  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances.
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the Services or networks connected to the Services.
  • Harass, abuse, or harm another person or group.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

  • Our Content: All materials on the Services, including text, graphics, logos, and software, are the property of ScriptureConnect.com or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.
  • Restrictions: You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any part of the Services without our prior written consent.

7. Copyright Policy

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us at connect@scriptureconnect.com with the following information:

  • A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
  • Identification of the material that you claim is infringing and where it is located on the Services.
  • Your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email address.
  • A statement by you that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner.
  • An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

8. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and disclose information about you.

9. Disclaimers

  • No Warranty: The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Services, including but not limited to their accuracy, reliability, or availability.
  • No Legal or Professional Advice: The content generated by our Services is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or professional advice.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ScriptureConnect.com and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Services.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ScriptureConnect.com, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

12. Modifications to the Services and Terms

  • Services: We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Services at any time without notice.
  • Terms: We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective upon posting the updated Terms on our website. Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law

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

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Marion County, Indiana, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

15. Severability

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

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ScriptureConnect.com regarding the use of the Services.

17. Contact Information

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

Email: connect@scriptureconnect.com
Address: Scripture Connect, 9801 Fall Creek Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46256