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Terms of Use

Effective Date: December 3, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Gospel Study App ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

2. Purpose and Scope

The Gospel Study App is designed to help users study and explore the scriptures and teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This service provides AI-powered search and question-answering capabilities for educational and spiritual study purposes.

3. Content Sources and Fair Use

This service provides AI-powered search and study tools that reference content from:

  • The Holy Scriptures (Book of Mormon, Bible, Doctrine & Covenants, Pearl of Great Price)
  • General Conference talks and addresses
  • Come Follow Me curriculum and study guides
  • Other publicly available Church materials

Fair Use Declaration

This service operates under fair use principles (17 U.S.C. § 107) as a transformative tool that provides search, analysis, and study assistance. We do not reproduce substantial portions of copyrighted materials, but rather provide AI-powered search and contextual assistance for study purposes.

Transformative Nature: Our service transforms how users interact with religious texts by providing AI-powered search, question-answering, and study assistance tools. The service does not substitute for original materials but enhances study through technological assistance.

No Endorsement: This service is independently operated and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All Church-produced content remains the property of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

4. Service Model and Licensing

Technology Service: Users pay for access to AI-powered search technology, user interface, hosting, and computational resources - not for the underlying religious content itself, which remains freely available through official Church channels.

Respect for Original Sources: We encourage users to access original materials directly through official Church websites and publications. This service is designed to supplement, not replace, direct scripture study and official Church resources.

Content Limitations: Our service provides search results, contextual assistance, and study tools. For complete texts, official interpretations, and authoritative doctrine, users should consult original sources.

5. AI-Generated Responses

Responses provided by this service are generated by artificial intelligence and should be used for study and reflection purposes. While we strive for accuracy, AI responses may not always reflect official Church doctrine or teachings. For authoritative guidance, please consult:

  • Official Church websites and publications
  • Local Church leaders
  • The scriptures themselves

6. User Responsibilities

Users agree to:

  • Use the service for lawful and appropriate purposes
  • Not attempt to compromise the security or functionality of the service
  • Respect the religious nature and intent of the content
  • Not use the service to republish or redistribute substantial portions of copyrighted materials
  • Acknowledge that original content remains the property of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • Consult original sources for authoritative doctrine and complete texts

7. Privacy and Data

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Questions and interactions with the service may be logged for improvement purposes. We do not sell personal information or share it with third parties except as necessary to provide the service.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We make no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the AI-generated responses or the availability of the service.

9. Limitation of Liability

The creators and operators of this service shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use the service.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Contact Information

For questions about these terms or the service, please contact us through the appropriate channels provided on our website.

12. Copyright Notice

© 2025 Gospel Study App • AI-powered gospel study

This service provides AI-powered search and study tools. Content from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints remains their property and is referenced under fair use principles for educational and spiritual study purposes.

The Gospel Study App is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.