Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Inspire Chronicles ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") with Elenta Technology LLC ("Company", "we", "us").

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Service. These Terms apply to all users, including both free and premium subscribers.

Description of Service

Inspire Chronicles provides a comprehensive Bible study platform featuring:

• Free Bible Studies: All biblical character studies with 30-day journey programs are completely free with no paywalls or limits
• Progress Tracking: Study completion tracking, streaks, and personalized recommendations
• Journal Features: Personal journal entries with search, filter, and inline editing capabilities
• Email Reminders: Optional daily study reminders and notifications
• Mobile Apps: Native iOS and Android apps with full feature parity

Our Service is designed to help users develop consistent spiritual growth habits through engaging, biblically-sound content and modern technology.

User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account:

• Accurate Information: Provide true, accurate, and complete information during registration
• Account Security: Maintain the confidentiality of your password and account credentials
• Personal Use: One account per person; sharing accounts is prohibited
• Age Requirements: Must be 13 years or older (or have parental consent)
• Unauthorized Access: Notify us immediately of any security breaches or unauthorized use

Data Collection and Usage

By creating an account, you consent to our collection and use of:

• Account information (name, email, encrypted password)
• Study progress and interaction data
• Personal journal entries with timestamps and content
• Usage analytics (with your consent via cookie preferences)
• Communication preferences and settings

Free Service

Inspire Chronicles is a completely free service. All features, including Bible studies, journal features, progress tracking, and email reminders are available at no cost.

• No Payment Required: We do not collect payment information or process any transactions
• No Subscriptions: There are no premium tiers, subscriptions, or paid features
• Completely Free: All current and future features are provided free of charge

Acceptable Use Policy

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Account Sharing: Share your login credentials or account access with others
• Illegal Use: Use the service for any illegal, harmful, or unauthorized purpose
• System Interference: Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or disrupt our systems
• Content Misuse: Share, redistribute, or commercially resell our proprietary content
• Automated Access: Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access our service
• False Information: Provide false or misleading information in your account or communications
• Spam or Abuse: Send unsolicited communications or abuse our community features

Journal Guidelines

• Personal Use: Journal entries are private and for your personal spiritual growth
• Data Storage: All journal entries are securely stored and synced to your account
• Content Ownership: You retain full ownership of your journal content
• Privacy Protection: Journal entries are never shared publicly or with other users

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content and Technology

All content, features, and functionality of Inspire Chronicles are owned by Elenta Technology LLC and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws, including:

• Bible Study Content: Character studies, lessons, and educational materials
• Software and Design: App interface, features, and user experience elements
• Branding: Inspire Chronicles name, logos, and visual identity

Your Content Rights

• Journal Entries: You retain full ownership of your personal journal entries and reflections
• Personal Data: You maintain ownership of your personal information and study progress

License to Use

• Personal License: We grant you a personal, non-transferable license to use our service
• Educational Use: Content may be used for personal study and spiritual growth
• Restrictions: No commercial use, redistribution, or modification of our content

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. By using our Service, you also agree to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.

• Data Collection: We collect only necessary information as described in our Privacy Policy
• Third-Party Services: Some features use external services (Supabase, Resend)
• Cookie Consent: Analytics and non-essential cookies require your explicit consent
• Your Rights: You have rights to access, modify, and delete your personal data
• Security: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information

Service Availability and Modifications

Service Availability

• Uptime: We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance may temporarily affect service availability
• Third-Party Dependencies: Service depends on external providers (Supabase, Resend, etc.)

Service Modifications

• Feature Updates: We may add, modify, or remove features to improve the service
• Content Changes: Bible study content may be updated for accuracy or clarity
• Notice: Significant changes will be communicated through email or in-app notifications

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Disclaimers

• "As Is" Service: Inspire Chronicles is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• Spiritual Guidance: Our service supplements but does not replace pastoral care or professional counseling
• Technical Issues: We are not liable for technical problems, data loss, or service interruptions

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Elenta Technology LLC shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages exceeding the amount paid for our service in the last 12 months
• Issues arising from third-party services or external content

Termination and Account Closure

User-Initiated Termination

• Account Deletion: You may delete your account at any time through account settings
• Data Retention: Account data is retained for 30 days after deletion for recovery purposes

Service-Initiated Termination

• Terms Violation: We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
• Fraudulent Activity: Accounts involved in fraud or abuse may be immediately suspended
• Notice: We will provide reasonable notice before termination when possible

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

• Updated Terms will be posted with a new "Last updated" date
• Significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification
• Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of updated Terms
• If you disagree with changes, you may terminate your account

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, legal concerns, or account issues: